K2 Radio » test and hold policy http://k2radio.com Wyoming's Radio Station Wed, 19 Jun 2013 21:34:23 +0000 en-US hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.4.2 A Call To Test And Hold For Poultry And Meats http://k2radio.com/a-call-to-test-and-hold-for-poultry-and-meats/ http://k2radio.com/a-call-to-test-and-hold-for-poultry-and-meats/#comments Tue, 12 Apr 2011 22:36:39 +0000 Karen Snyder http://k2radio.com/?p=8135 The U. S.  Department of Agriculture has long recommended that meat and poultry processors, after testing samples for contaminants, hold back the tested lots from sale until results are in.

"However, some establishments are releasing products into commerce prior to receiving test results which poses a threat to public health."

Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced a proposal from the USDA that would stop that practice for good making a "test and hold" policy mandatory.

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