date:May 07, 2012
efforts to link companies, products, and the pathogen to the source supplier.
Under the current regulations, USDA inspectors would have to wait for multiple E.coli confirmation tests before taking an action, which may take several days.
The new process, which will allow officials to start investigation immediately, may help in identifying the source of E.coli about 24 to 48 hours sooner.
USDA Under Secretary for Food Safety Elisabeth Hagen said the additional safeguards will improve the a