Unchecked Chickens Not Allowed at Market

More than 100 people petitioned the City Council of Portsmouth, New Hampshire to overrule the health officer's ban, reports TheBostonChannel.

But city attorney Bob Sullivan said the farmers market is on city property, so the city could be sued in case someone becomes infected with salmonella from an uninspected chicken sold there.

People who want locally raised chickens can still buy them at farms that raise them. There is growing interest in locally raised food for reasons including the environment, taste and supporting local farms.

Small chicken farms are exempt from federal licensing and inspection requirements.

Sign up for our
regular news updates

Latest Poultry Industry News

•   BIRD FLU: Govt Seeks to Buy Bird Flu Vaccine
•   PETA Video Shows Turkey Abuse
•   CME: Crude Oil Prices Impact Livestock Production
•   Moy Park Invests in Major Plant Upgrade
•   International Egg and Poultry Review
•   NMIS Intensifies Campaign Against Unsafe Meat
•   Farmers Test New Poultry
•   If Avian Flu Hits, Look for Drop in Poultry Market
•   Egg Exports to Arab Countries Grew Fivefold
•   Sectors Urge Government to Allow Higher Prices