1. Lax rules, risky food.
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FOOD industry safety measures , *POULTRY infections , *FOOD contamination laws , *CAMPYLOBACTER infections , *SALMONELLA infections in poultry , *BACTERIAL disease transmission , *POULTRY - Abstract
The article discusses bacterial contamination of chicken products in the U.S., noting statistics on consumer-derived illnesses, and standards that are absent or need to be amended. It notes that the existing standard for salmonella in chicken needs to be strengthened and that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) needs to adopt a standard for campylobacter in chicken. Also mentioned is improper use of antibiotics in chicken production.
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- 2010