The total recordable poultry processing illness and injury rate for 2019 was 3.2 cases per 100 full-time workers annually, down from 3.5 in 2018.

Safe + Sound Week is scheduled for August 10 – 16.

Pilgrim’s and Claxton Poultry executives charged with conspiring to fix prices for broiler chickens.

Antibiotic usage in animals produced for food has been a controversial topic for the past several years. The concern has been centered on the concept that antibiotic use in food animals may induce antibiotic resistance in potential food-borne pathogens for humans.

The shared goals for the alliance include raising awareness of health and safety practices and programs through outreach and communication in addition to training and education.