How the U.S. Chicken Industry Prioritizes Food Safety Throughout the Entire Supply Chain

From farmers, veterinarians, processors and inspectors, see how the U.S. chicken industry prioritizes food safety throughout the entire supply chain.

The U.S. chicken industry works hard to make sure each serving of chicken is as safe as possible for consumers. This diligence enables consumers to trust in excellent food safety standards. Our nation eats more chicken than any other protein, approximately 160 million servings every day—requiring continuous monitoring, inspection and quality assurance of chicken. This means chicken producers and processors are invested in making sure all products are as safe as possible and meet stringent U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) standards.

To comply with these standards and protect consumers, organizations across the industry implement food safety management controls. These standard operating procedures include quality assurance and food safety training, sanitation protocols, hazard controls and interventions designed to eliminate or reduce foodborne pathogens.