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Extending USDA’s Meat and Poultry Inspection Program to Additional Species

Inspection Methods Standing Sub-Committee
National Advisory Committee on Meat and Poultry Inspection

Recommendation:
  • Due to public health risks, we are in favor of mandatory inspection of non-amenable species (non-amenable have the same public health risks as amenable species).

 

  • Species to be made amenable must meet criteria outlined in Dr. Post’s paper.

 

  • Have Dr. Post amend his document with more detail: addressing the need for public health data and microbiological testing, considering budgetary concerns, and assuring accessibility of product in interstate and international commerce.

 

  • Will non-amenable species be allowed to use nitrites upon becoming amenable? Nitrites issue to be addressed and resolved before next meeting.

 

  • Dr. Post will report back on progress on paper’s completion at next meeting.

 

  • Dr. Post anticipates the paper’s completion in a year’s time.

 

 

 

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