The U.S. Department of Agriculture is withdrawing a proposed rule, developed during the Biden administration, that would limit the amount of Salmonella in raw poultry products. In a statement, USDA said the rule would have imposed “significant financial and operational burdens on American businesses and consumers."

Food safety experts opposed the decision, citing concerns about infections from the dangerous bacteriaAn estimated 200,000 annual illnesses from salmonella are the result of eating contaminated

The USDA will not require poultry companies to limit salmonella bacteria in their raw products, withdrawing a Biden-era proposal. Here's what to know.