Source:  Michael Fielding, MEATINGPLACE, 7/11/11

The Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) has delayed implementation of its donning and doffing rule until July 17. The announcement follows a request by the National Chicken Council, which had asked for an extension in light of reports that FSIS inspection program personnel were inconsistent in their interpretations of the rule.

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