After that we expect particularly the poultry industry to pursue the project aggressively, says Petersen. In the interim, FSIS is continuing the models project, maintaining that the new models capitalize on the food safety gains garnered by the HIMP project so far while still meeting the demands of the inspection laws. Our employees are demonstrating that the accomplishments of the new system are better than those of the old system. We certainly find that encouraging. We believe consumers want their health and safety to be the first priority of both industry and government.
Food safety is an evolving science.
AMI strongly supports efforts to modernize meat and poultry inspection in order to keep pace with science and technology. Just as our plants have made many changes to keep pace with science, the government s inspection system must make similar changes. Consumers should find this positive news reassuring, and we think this promising inspection system should continue.