date:Jul 28, 2016
respond to former President Clintons directive to reduce the number ofListeria monocytogenesillnesses by 50% by the year 2005. The plan calls for several directives, including preventing cross-contamination in processing, ensuring that the processing of RTE products meets appropriate standards, and ensuring that these products are safe throughout their shelf life.
In addition, in February 2001, the USDA Food Safety Inspection Service (FSIS) published a proposed rule entitled, Performance Stand