The USDA-FSIS proposed rule “Salmonella Framework for Raw Poultry Products” published on August 7th established a comment period ending on October 7th. The proposed rule covers a complex issue 
and represents a radical departure from existing approaches to suppressing Salmonella. Accordingly poultry associations including the National Chicken Council and the National Turkey Federation requested an extension to frame a response. Accordingly, USDA has granted an additional month to receive comments by November 7th.