Overview

• Poultry companies must meet new thresholds for Salmonella levels and test for six harmful strains.
• Contaminated products exceeding these standards will be unsellable and subject to recall.
• The proposal includes guidelines for vaccinating birds and monitoring contamination throughout the slaughter process.
• The National Chicken Council has expressed concerns about the impact on public health and potential price increases.
• The rule, three years in the making, will undergo a public comment period before finalization.