The data necessary to provide accurate quantitative risk assessments are not always available and vary greatly among the types of hazards presented by broiler chickens. Therefore, FSIS should begin a continuing program of more formalized applications of risk assessment based on a refined risk model, such as that proposed by the committee in Chapter 3, to analyze specific risks associated with poultry and to evaluate alternative strategies for managing these risks. Because it requires explicit, consistent, and logical treatment of data and their associated uncertainties, and consideration of current scientific knowledge, risk assessment is one of the most valuable tools available to serve regulatory agencies.
Risk assessment is a specialized and systematic means for organizing and presenting information about various types of health hazards, including those associated with the consumption of broiler chickens.
