USDA is inconsistent in testing food headed for school cafeterias

By Laurel Adams

USDA testing is uneven for produce, meats sent to school meals program

Excerpts from this story referencing "poultry products":

"… bacteria in cooked, diced chicken, but not for other ready-to-eat meat and poultry products, like cubed ham and smoked turkey breast. Representatives of a large food …"

"… st. Representatives of a large food distributor said ready-to-eat meat and poultry products are their biggest food safety concern aside from raw meat and poultry.The …"

Laws haven’t kept deadly pathogens out of meat, poultry

By Teresa Lostroh and Rachel Albin

Millions of pounds of contaminated meat and poultry still reach – and kill – consumers because of flaws in the system

Excerpts from this story referencing "poultry products":

"… d correctly labeled.”The stamp was on the 8.9 million pounds of meat and poultry products 21 companies recalled last year because of fears it contained deadly patho …"

"… “The significant reduction in foodborne illness associated with meat and poultry products is the proof” the system is working, said Thomas Billy, a former Food Sa …"