• The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) has declared Salmonella an adulterant in raw breaded stuffed chicken products with over 1 colony forming unit (CFU) per gram.

• This decision is part of a broader strategy to reduce Salmonella-related illnesses from raw poultry in the U.S., with plans to expand the policy to additional poultry products.

• Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack highlighted this policy as a key enhancement to food safety, initiated under President Biden's administration.

• FSIS will enforce strict pre-production testing and prohibit the use of contaminated lots in product manufacturing, starting 12 months after the policy's publication.

• This move addresses persistent health risks and aligns with the USDA's commitment to consumer protection and fair labeling practices.

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