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| Testing of Raw Ground Beef and Raw Ground Beef Component Samples for E. coli O157:H7: Year-to-Date Totals |
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This table presents the results from analysis
of raw ground beef and raw ground beef component samples for E.
coli O157:H7. Results are from FSIS routine and follow-up sampling
programs. Information is based upon data in the FSIS electronic data
system as of May 13, 2012.
Annual Results are also shown. | See Also: Individual Positives | Year-End Summary Tables
| Results
from Analysis of Raw Ground Beef and Raw Ground Beef Component
Samples for E. coli O157:H7* |
| Raw
Ground Beef (RGB) |
| Source |
As of May 15, 2011 |
As of May 13, 2012 |
| Number Analyzed |
Number Positive |
Percent Positive |
Number Analyzed |
Number Positive |
Percent Positive |
| Federal Plants |
4,311 |
0 |
0.00 |
3,960 |
4 |
0.10 |
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4,285 |
0 |
0.00 |
3,935 |
4 |
0.10 |
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26 |
0 |
0.00 |
25 |
0 |
0.00 |
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| Retail Stores |
604 |
0 |
0.00 |
154 |
0 |
0.00 |
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604 |
0 |
0.00 |
154 |
0 |
0.00 |
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0 |
0 |
0.00 |
0 |
0 |
0.00 |
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| Imports |
5 |
0 |
0.00 |
3 |
0 |
0.00 |
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| Raw
Ground Beef Components (RGBC) |
| Source |
As of May 15, 2011 |
As of May 13, 2012 |
| Number Analyzed |
Number Positive |
Percent Positive |
Number Analyzed |
Number Positive |
Percent Positive |
| Federal Plants |
960 |
5 |
0.52 |
957 |
4 |
0.42 |
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430 |
2 |
0.47 |
496 |
3 |
0.60 |
Follow-up to RGB Positive |
155 |
1 |
0.65 |
64 |
0 |
0.00 |
Follow-up to RGBC Positive |
41 |
1 |
2.44 |
43 |
1 |
2.33 |
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74 |
0 |
0.00 |
106 |
0 |
0.00 |
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260 |
1 |
0.38 |
248 |
0 |
0.00 |
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| Import Verification / Intensified |
370 |
1 |
0.27 |
361 |
3 |
0.83 |
*Results are posted according to the sample analysis completion date.
**On May 1, 2012, FSIS implemented a redesign of its Trim Verification program to increase its ability to detect E. coli O157:H7.
See FSIS Notice 27-12 (PDF Only).
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Year-End Results, 2011
With Comparison to Previous Year
| Results
from Analysis of Raw Ground Beef and Raw Ground Beef Component
Samples for E. coli O157:H7* |
| Raw
Ground Beef (RGB) |
| Source |
As of Dec 31, 2010 |
As of Dec 31, 2011 |
| Number Analyzed |
Number Positive |
Percent Positive |
Number Analyzed |
Number Positive |
Percent Positive |
| Federal Plants |
11,655 |
29 |
0.25 |
12,422 |
9 |
0.07 |
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11,327 |
26 |
0.23 |
12,296 |
9 |
0.07 |
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328 |
3 |
0.91 |
126 |
0 |
0.00 |
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| Retail Stores |
906 |
0 |
0.00 |
1,024 |
1 |
0.10 |
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906 |
0 |
0.00 |
1,024 |
1 |
0.10 |
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0 |
0 |
0.00 |
0 |
0 |
0.00 |
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| Imports |
29 |
1 |
3.45 |
9 |
0 |
0.00 |
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Ground Beef Components (RGBC) |
| Source |
As of Dec 31, 2010 |
As of Dec 31, 2011 |
| Number Analyzed |
Number Positive |
Percent Positive |
Number Analyzed |
Number Positive |
Percent Positive |
| Federal Plants |
2,760 |
13 |
0.47 |
2,667 |
18 |
0.67 |
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1,280 |
4 |
0.31 |
1,267 |
7 |
0.55 |
Follow-up to RGB Positive |
638 |
4 |
0.63 |
329 |
2 |
0.61 |
Follow-up to RGBC Positive |
125 |
5 |
4.00 |
166 |
6 |
3.61 |
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169 |
0 |
0.00 |
228 |
0 |
0.00 |
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548 |
0 |
0.00 |
677 |
3 |
0.44 |
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| Import Verification / Intensified |
583 |
3 |
0.51 |
851 |
3 |
0.35 |
| *Results are posted according to the sample analysis completion date.
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See Also: Summary Tables, by Calendar Year
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Last Modified: May 17, 2012 |
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