A team of interdisciplinary scientists at the Medical University of South Carolina and the Charleston VA Medical Center Research Service recently reviewed published literature for evidence of a relationship between antibiotic use in agricultural animals and drug-resistant foodborne Salmonella infections in humans, commonly known as salmonellosis. According to the 2013 CDC Antibiotic Resistance Threats Report, two of the eighteen pathogens … Read More
USDA Finalizes New Food Safety Measures in Poultry
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) have finalized the new federal standards to reduce Salmonella and Campylobacter in ground chicken and turkey products, as well as in raw chicken breasts, legs, and wings. This implementation is estimated to lead to an average of 50,000 prevented illnesses annually. “Over the past seven years, USDA has … Read More
Webinar on Salmonella From Roka BioSciences
Roka BioScience is hosting a webinar on June 30 to give a practical semi-quantitative approach to the reduction of salmonella levels in poultry processing. The free event will begin at 2:00pm ET and last about an hour. The webinar that will provide a step-by-step review of the current state of the Poultry industry, the technology, as well as the practical … Read More