Arlington, VA – Today, FMI – The Food Industry Association President and CEO Leslie G. Sarasin offered the following statement regarding U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins’ announcement on the Trump administration’s expanded strategy to curtail the spread of avian flu.
“We appreciate the strategy that U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Rollins and her team outlined to reduce avian flu outbreaks and look forward to working with USDA to maintain a safe, affordable and stable egg supply.
“Eggs are a critically important protein source for families and a key ingredient in many recipes. Consumers rely on all of us – producers, USDA, and food retailers and wholesalers – to keep eggs stocked, safe and affordable. We are optimistic that the strategy Secretary Rollins outlined along with the commitment of so many key players to work closely together and share information, strategies and tactics will result in the improved management and mitigation of avian flu."
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