Neogen's Tests for Salmonella In Feed Meet FDA Draft Guidance

Neogen Corporation NEOG today announced that its rapid tests for Salmonella meet the guidance for Salmonella in animal feed currently being considered by the FDA. The FDA's proposed guidance for Salmonella in animal feed seeks to lessen the number of human illnesses linked to contact with animal feed and pet food products, to reduce the risk to the animals themselves, and to prevent vertical transmission to human food. To do so, the FDA is proposing the testing of "direct human contact animal feed" (e.g., pet food and treats, and other feeds intended to be handled by humans) for the presence of any Salmonella, and the testing of other animal feeds for the presence of Salmonella strains of known concern to specific animal species.