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USDA Drops Plan to Tighten Salmonella Regulations in Poultry

The agency’s move has food safety advocates concerned that the government has weakened its ability to respond to foodborne illness outbreaks. “This move, along with the steep budget and staffing cuts at the USDA and FDA, appears to be part of an overall effort to weaken food safety oversight,” says Brian Ronholm, director of food policy at Consumer Reports. “What…