"We are carefully to preserve that life which the Author of Harvey W. Wiley From his commencement address "Life and the Coming Time" Hanover College, 1867 Me uch has been done in the past year to control The target under attack is Salmonella-laden animal byproducts used in basic protein feeds. If the bug can be purged from animal byproducts, if these products can be produced under sanitary conditions, the greatest reservoir of Salmonella will evaporate. On this, there is unanimous agreement in the industry-Governmentscientific community. On the three fronts a remarkable spirit of cooperation has developed during the past year. Most notable is the incentive and drive demonstrated by the animal byproducts industry, which is determined to clean house. The National Renderers Association has mounted a campaign to educate its members in solutions to the problem. Some have installed terminal heaters which pasteurize the final product; other, less affluent members are finding the solution in basic sanitation all along the production line. A Fishmeal Importers Association has been founded by 100 percent of the U.S. firms bringing foreign fishery byproducts into this country. Under an insurance arrangement warranties require analysis for Salmonella prior to shipment, inspection of ships for cleanliness, and shipment in paper packaging. On the Government front a new enforcement agreement has been put into effect (see State Actions). Much has been done, but much more must be done to control the ubiquitous bug. |