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Huge Public Input in New Swine Slaughter Inspection Changes

USDA is modernizing its swine slaughter inspection system -- after consideration of tens of thousands of public comments.

PARTICIPANTS: Stephanie Ho and Mindy Brashears, Deputy Undersecretary for Food Safety
 

Source: USDA

 

 

 

 

 


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