WASHINGTON — USDA's Food Safety & Inspection Service is answering frequently asked questions concerning the recent outbreak of Salmonella Heidleberg linked to Foster Farms in California.
The questions and answers posted on the agency's website are:
Q: When did FSIS first learn of the salmonella outbreak?
On June 28, FSIS was notified of a salmonella outbreak in four states resulting in 18 illnesses.
Q: What was FSIS’ first course of action when the agency learned of the outbreak?
At that time, FSIS began its own investigation, following up on specific information provided via case-patient interviews or. . .

