date:Jan 05, 2013
ter than the expected costs to the food industry.
There are significant benefits that well exceed the estimated costs, said Taylor, adding that preventing outbreaks and the health care costs associated with them is actually one small part of the expected economic benefit. Theres a great benefit in reducing the disruption to the markets, the loss of sales, and the loss of consumer confidence each time a major foodborne illness outbreak strikes.
The agency has made full drafts of the proposed ru