As a follow-up to a bipartisan, bicameral May 2023 letter to USDA requesting that the department urge the World Organization for Animal Health (WOAH) to update its definition of “poultry” to better protect U.S. broiler exports during Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) outbreaks, Rep. Andrew Clyde (R-GA) sent a second letter requesting that WOAH further tailor its “poultry” definition.
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The staff at the National Chicken Council wishes you a happy Labor Day Weekend! Thank you to the men and women of the chicken industry who work every day to produce America’s favorite protein!
USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) on July 29th published its Salmonella Framework for Raw Poultry Products proposed rule. After review, NCC said the proposal is unnecessary, will raise costs for producers and consumers, and will lead to an extraordinary amount of food waste with no impact on public health.
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