Press Releases:
UEP Egg Producers Develop SE Resources
ALPHARETTA, GA (June 8, 2010) – United Egg Producers has developed a variety of resources to help egg farmers and companies manage issues related to new FDA guidelines on Salmonella Enteritidis which take effect July 9, 2010.
Among these news resources include the hiring of Krista Eberle to fill UEP’s new Director of Food Safety Programs position.
Besides Eberle, other resources now available to egg farmers and companies include the following:
- A Communications Protocol outline which provides producers quick and easy contacts and directions for handling issues related to the new guidelines
- An updated website for information www.eggsafety.org
- Documents to help comply with the implementation of the FDA’s Egg Safety Rule
- A new video about measures the industry has taken to safeguard egg food safety
- A variety of independent, third-party subject experts who can be called on if needed
- Public relations assistance for handling media inquiries and issues
- Government relations assistance
The resources are being made available to all egg producers regardless of whether they are members of UEP, Eberle said. Producers who are interested in taking advantage of these resources should contact Eberle at UEP headquarters: 770.360.9220 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .
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About the Egg Safety Center
The Egg Safety Center provides scientifically accurate information on food safety issues related to eggs. We work with egg producers to provide them with the most up to date information available and are dedicated to educating consumers on proper food handling to reduce the incidence of foodborne illness. For more information on egg safety and the egg industry visit www.eggsafety.org or www.uepcertified.com.
