By Al Almanza, Administrator, Food Safety and Inspection Service
Today marks a difficult time in the hearts of USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service employees.
Ten years ago, FSIS compliance officers Jean Hillery and Tom Quadros; California special investigator Bill Shaline; and California inspector Earl Willis were shot as they worked together investigating a San Leandro, Calif., sausage plant. Jean, Tom and Bill would die from their injuries, while Earl would barely escape with his life.
Earl recently passed away.
