Meat and poultry processors, scientists and regulators take steps to combat Salmonella.

Rapid testing technology strives to deliver food safety assurance quickly.

The agency highlights proven science and data that control the pathogen in meat, poultry and eggs.

The Sept. 22 event is focused on controlling the pathogen using science-based strategies and initiatives.

Vaccinating chickens against the pathogen has gained a higher profile.

Incidence of illness increased for some pathogens, unchanged for others.

Keeping carcasses clean during processing is essential to food safety.

The two members of Congress want the agency to name the plants where Salmonella originated.

Recent Salmonella illnesses continue to be reported to the Public Health Agency of Canada.