U.S. food safety and the health of plant workers will be at risk from new federal rules that allow meat companies to slaughter hogs as fast as they want and shift the role of government inspectors, food and environmental advocates said on Tuesday
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The companies can instead determine their own slaughter speeds based on their ability to prevent fecal contamination and minimize bacteria, according to the rules. Tyson and Smithfield did not immediately respond to requests for comment on the USDA's new rules. The North American Meat Institute, which represents the packers, said companies will continue to produce safe pork.
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