A survey was distributed by mail to a random selection of Illinois pig farmers marketing 1,000 or more pigs in 1998 to assess their knowledge, attitude and behavior regarding on-farm food safety. Valid responses were received from 353 of the 946 surveys mailed (37.3/100). Pork production accounted for more than 50/100 of gross agricultural revenues among 65.0/100 of respondents, and 91.2/100 were classified as "owner-operators." Knowledge of food-borne pathogens was mixed, with correct responses to questions as follows: Trichina, 80.4/100; Salmonella, 58.5/100; Toxoplasma, 19.9/100; and Campylobacter, 12.8/100.
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