PoultryCast update for December 10, 2009, Senate Legislation Targets Pathogen-free Products, But Can It Be Done?

Submitted by John Blue on December 10, 2009 - 11:22pm.

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Is Pathogen-free possible? Legislators believe so with new requirements for testing in the mix. California Senator Feinstein said, "Food producers must be obligated to produce food that is free of pathogens. It is the responsibility of the food producer, not the consumer, to make sure our food safe to eat." National Chicken Council spokesman Richard Lobb covers current industry practices.

Prepping for the International Poultry Expo in Atlanta, January 27-29. We’ll be there at least part of the schedule and also checking out the International Poultry Scientific Program immediately preceding IPE. For conversations, industry photos and more, stay tuned at PoultryCast.com.

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PoultryCast 0195 Senate Legislation Targets Pathogen-free Products, But Can It Be Done?: Legislation proposed by California Senator Diane Feinstein will require food producers to meet additional scrutiny in an effort to further insure food safety. A conversation with National Chicken Council spokesman Richard Lobb covers current industry practices and the impact of the legislation, should it come to pass.
PoultryCast 0194 Harvest Issue #7 - Gibberella Mold Bad News For Poultry Growers: Serious Gibberella mold mold on this year's crop puts producers in a harvest-time storage quandry. What will you do when the 'strip test' is positive?

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