In recent years, continued improvements in genomics technology have led to a substantial transformation in the ways that foodborne illness outbreaks are identified and solved. 

The “Whole Genome Sequencing – Food Safety Implications” education program held during the 2017 International Production & Processing Expo in Atlanta.

In recent meetings with industry, the Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) has been sharing how the agency will continue to use whole genome sequencing (WGS) to help meet its public health mission.