Salmonella causes 1.35 million infections a year, most through food, and about 420 deaths, according to the CDC.

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."

The Agriculture Department has withdrawn the Biden administration’s proposed rule and proposed determination titled “Salmonella Framework for Raw Poultry Products.” In the withdrawal notice, the Food Safety and Inspection Service said it had received