WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) – The USDA is setting new limits for salmonella in poultry.
When the regulation takes effect next year, salmonella will be considered an adulterant in products like frozen breaded chicken and stuffed raw chicken. If salmonella exceeds certain levels, the chicken products won’t be allowed to be sold.
Trade groups say the change won’t have much of an impact on public health, but it could cost jobs.
Here’s a look at some of the other top stories in the world of health:
Measles on the rise – The number of measles cases in the world doubled from 2022 to 2023.
The World Health Organization said roughly 320,000 cases were reported. Nearly half the cases were in eastern Europe; the U.S. has had 128 cases so far.
Measles was thought eliminated from the U.S. in 2000, meaning there was no spread within the country.
EPA’s new rules – The Environmental Protection Agency announced new rules to reduce pollution from power plants.
The changes will limit greenhouse gas emissions from natural gas-fired power plants and existing coal-fired power plants. They’ll also reduce the release of toxic metals and mercury from coal plants and expand federal oversight of coal ash.
Environmental groups are applauding the changes.
Cigarette ban delayed – President Joe Biden’s administration is delaying a proposed ban on menthol cigarettes.
In a statement last week, Health and Human Services cited the immense feedback the proposed ban received for the delay. A ban had been expected last year, but the regulatory deadline was then moved to March.
A coalition of civil rights and medical organizations announced they were suing the FDA over the missed deadline earlier this month.
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