New salmonella rules could kill small farms

USDA is proposing a new rule to reduce salmonella in poultry.

The proposed rule is based on numerous "components" that the USDA concludes will help control salmonellas.

But the actual impact will disproportionately hurt small farmers and meat processors.

"Big Chicken" companies like Tyson and Perdue support USDA 's new rule.

In the event one purchases a salmonella-positive chicken or turkey, one simply needs to cook it at a proper temperature to make it safe for human consumption.

Research suggests that about a quarter of all home cooks cross-contaminate other food dishes they are preparing with raw chicken.