by Kelvin Chau and Bethany Staye
This blog post was originally published to Cultivating Science on science.gc.ca.
Frozen breaded chicken products, like chicken nuggets and fingers, are commonly found in Canadian households. They're quick, easy, and loved by kids and adults alike. But behind these convenient foods is a story of science and safety.
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA), working closely with government partners, such as the Public Health Agency of Canada, used innovative technology to identify the cause of recurring Salmonella illness outbreaks in Canada. As a result, the CFIA implemented a food safety requirement for food businesses that make frozen raw breaded chicken products, which resulted in a remarkable 23% reduction of all Salmonella-related illnesses that typically occur every year across Canada. Here's how it happened.
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