We are considering what we should do additionally to ensure food safety.

There are still unclear points about the U.S. investigation of the cause and steps to prevent similar incidents.

I think it is paramount that we take proper steps to ensure the safety of our food supply and domestic livestock herd.

The facility received a notice of suspension December 17 from our agency because of multiple violations in their food safety systems, which led the agency to be concerned about adulterated product possibly reaching consumers.

You never hear anything about food safety in this country unless it's attached to an outbreak of a food-borne illness. The bottom line is that ultimately, the employees at the store level are the last firewall before we reach the customer. It's a public service to educate everyone that chicken is safe to eat as long as you cook it to the proper temperature.

Before any policy implementation occurs it is the responsibility of the government to insure that any new food item is rigorously studied and that health is placed above profit.