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| | November 2003 |
 | | Of the random samples collected and analyzed between Jan. 1 and Oct. 31, 2003, by USDA's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS), 3.6% tested positive for Salmonella, as compared with 4.29% in 2002; 5.03% in 2001; 5.31% in 2000; 7.26% in 1999 and 10.65% in 1998. |
 | | In fiscal year 2003, USDA provided $26 million in food assistance, including $11 million in powdered milk and $15 million in rice and vegetable oil to be delivered early next year. |
 | | Nonfat dry milk donations went to a school feeding program to improve nutrition and attendance among children, and some of the milk was also sold to provide technical assistance to the dairy industry. |
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