A similar product, developed by the same research group, is now being tested in pigs. Salmonella may be transmitted to people via contaminated poultry. Chicken must still be properly handled and thoroughly cooked to be safe. There are an estimated 2 million cases of salmonella poisoning each year. Of these, about 40,000 are culture-confirmed cases.
Most exposure is from raw or undercooked meat, poultry, milk and eggs.
Contact for details Donald Corrier, Food Animal Protection Research Laboratory, Agricultural Research Service, USDA, College Station, Texas 77845.