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FSIS answers questions on salmonella outbreak

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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. . .

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