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Follow on Google News | US Pathogen Reduction and Testing Reform Act to Ban Pathogenic ProductsOn 26 June 2014 two Representatives from the US congress announced the introduction of a Bill being titled “The Pathogen Reduction and Testing Reform Act of 2014”. (1)
Pathogen Reduction and Testing to Avoid Foodborne Illness The act will establish a clearer definition of adulterants to include “a microbial pathogen, such as Campylobacter or Salmonella, which is resistant to not less than two critically important antibiotics for human medicine”. The act will require the USDA FSIS to develop and implement testing protocols to identify the adulterants. This will also require the USDA to recall the products or prevent products from being sold that are contaminated with the adulterant. This bill is being put forth because the USDA FSIS stated that they did not believe they had the legal authority to recall meat, poultry or egg products contaminated with antibiotic-resistant pathogens when they were questioned as to why a manufacturer could continue to sell chickens with a multidrug-resistant pathogen, Salmonella Heidelberg, in 27 states plus Puerto Rico. This chicken product has reportedly sickened over 500 people. (2) References: (1) Final Pathogen Act (https://consumermediallc.files.wordpress.com/ (2) Definition of Adulteration (http://www.foodqualitynews.com/ About SGS Food Safety Services SGS is committed to keeping readers informed of regulatory news and developments. Leveraging a global network of laboratories and food experts, SGS provides a comprehensive range of food safety and quality solutions including analytical testing, audits, certifications, inspections and technical support (http://www.sgs.com/ For further information please contact an SGS expert. Website: www.foodsafety.sgs.com SGS is the world’s leading inspection, verification, testing and certification company. SGS is recognized as the global benchmark for quality and integrity. With more than 80,000 employees, SGS operates a network of over 1,650 offices and laboratories around the world. End
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