Published studies show that cages, flies and large flock sizes are the real risk factors for salmonella contamination, yet the FDA spent considerable resources to draft guidance specifically for organic producers with outdoor access. If the FDA were truly concerned with consumer health, it would phase out cages and large flock sizes. Instead it is making it harder on organic farmers who do not restrict outdoor access.
Posted on: Wed, 31 Jul 2013 13:38:20 +0000