Thursday, August 26, 2010

F.D.A. Links Salmonella to Egg Farms and Chicken Feed

Sherri McGarry, a Food and Drug Administration official, said salmonella was found in feed given to young birds, known as pullets, that were raised by a DeCoster facility for use at both its own farms and at Hillandale Farms. The bacteria was also found in bone meal

[Iowa] is the largest egg producer now, by far. Fifteen billion eggs are expected to come from Iowa this year from 60 million hens.

Click on the following for more details:  F.D.A. Links Salmonella to Egg Farms and Chicken Feed - NYTimes.com

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