Source: Food Safety Magazine
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After years of research, consultation, and public outreach, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (USDA-FSIS) has officially withdrawn its proposed regulation to manage Salmonella contamination in raw poultry
The plan was first introduced in August 2024, to reduce cases of human salmonella disease — an illness often linked to contaminated poultry. The plan has been withdrawn for further review based on public comments, which were completed in January 2025, according to USDA FSIS.
The proposed policy proposed designating certain types and levels of Salmonella as an “adulterant” — a major step forward in food safety regulation. It included stricter testing, monitoring, and process control standards for poultry producers.
However, the plan’s withdrawal has drawn strong backlash. Consumer rights groups are unhappy with the decision and criticize the move, saying it ignores ongoing public health risks and the rise in salmonella infections linked to poultry.