Overall, the panels appear to offer the producer a simple means to identify the presence of S. enteritidis in samples collected at the farm. To confirm the lab findings, scientists will conduct further testing in labs that routinely perform Salmonella testing for egg producers. Seventy-five percent of Americans polled by the new Pew Initiative on Food and Biotechnology want to know whether their food contains genetically engineered ingredients, according to a poll conducted in January and released last month. The Pew Initiative will provide policy recommendations, research, and education about agricultural biotechnology to the public, media, and policymakers. To better connect people seeking information about sustainable agriculture with those practicing it, SAN has created an online Directory of Expertise.
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