Government Pushes Back Salmonella Check on Stuffed Chicken—Extra Time for Tasty Risks?
Published Date: 4/11/2025
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Summary
FSIS is pushing back the start date for testing breaded stuffed chicken products for Salmonella from May 1 to November 3, 2025. This delay gives inspectors and labs more time to get ready and helps companies better manage their products while waiting for test results. If you make or handle these chicken products, you’ve got extra time to update your safety plans without rushing.
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Salmonella Testing Start Date Delayed
FSIS is delaying the start of Salmonella sampling and testing for not ready-to-eat (NRTE) breaded stuffed chicken products from May 1, 2025, to November 3, 2025. If you make or handle these chicken products, this gives inspectors and labs more time to prepare and gives your business more time to manage products while waiting for test results.
HACCP Reassessment Deadline Postponed
FSIS is postponing the date establishments must reassess their Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) plans for NRTE breaded stuffed chicken products from May 1, 2025, to November 3, 2025. If you operate a facility that produces or handles these products, you have extra time to update safety plans and receive FSIS guidance on holding and controlling products pending sampling results.
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