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The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) published its final rule on poultry inspections last Thursday. Known as the Modernization of Poultry Slaughter Inspection, it's designed to reduce the risk of foodborne illness in poultry facilities.This is the first major change made to poultry facility inspections in over half a century, and proponents say it could prevent approximately 5,000 illnesses each year.According to the Centers For Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), nearly 48 …