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FSIS Updates E. coli O157:H7 Reports
FSIS has updated Escherichia coli (E. coli) O157:H7 testing data to include information through November 2, 2008.
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| Results
from Analysis of Raw Ground Beef and Raw Ground Beef Component Samples for E. coli
O157:H7 |
| Raw Ground Beef |
| Source |
As of Nov 4, 2007 |
As of Nov 2, 2008 |
No.
Ana- lyzed |
No. Positive |
Percent Positive |
No.
Ana- lyzed
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No. Positive |
Percent Positive |
Federal
Plants |
10,282 |
24 |
0.23 |
9,601 |
46 |
0.48 |
| Retail Stores |
146 |
0 |
0.00 |
323 |
0 |
0.00 |
| Imports |
61 |
0 |
0.00 |
38 |
1 |
2.63 |
| Raw Ground Beef Components |
| Source |
As of Nov 4, 2007 |
As of Nov 2, 2008 |
No.
Ana- lyzed |
No. Positive |
Percent Positive |
No.
Ana- lyzed
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No. Positive |
Percent Positive |
Federal
Plants |
589 |
2 |
0.34 |
1,904 |
16 |
0.84 |
| Imports |
0 |
0 |
0.00 |
470 |
3 |
0.64 |
| The above information is based upon data in the FSIS electronic data system as of
November 6, 2008. Results are from FSIS routine and follow-up sampling programs. |
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The FSIS sampling programs can be broadly classified into routine sampling and follow-up sampling. The vast majority of samples
is taken as part of the routine sampling program and involves randomly selected establishments. This has also been called
the verification sampling program because it is intended to verify that establishments are operating in a manner that
minimizes the occurrence of E. coli O157:H7.
The follow-up programs collect samples from specific establishments based on the occurrence of a positive test result in the
routine program. For raw ground beef, a positive in the routine program prompts the scheduling of 16 follow-up samples at
the establishment that had the positive. For low-production establishments, eight follow-up samples are collected. In addition,
establishments who supplied components that were used in the adulterated lot will also be scheduled for one or more samples.
Individual positive results from the raw ground beef sampling programs for 2008 are reported on FSIS' Web site at
www.fsis.usda.gov/Science/
2008_Ecoli_Positive_Results/index.asp.
FSIS Will Solicit Nominations for the National Advisory Committee on Meat and Poultry Inspection
FSIS will soon solicit nominations for membership on the National Advisory Committee on Meat and Poultry Inspection (NACMPI).
Additional details will be provided in upcoming Constituent Updates.
Established in 1971, NACMPI was created to advise and make recommendations to the Secretary of Agriculture on meat, poultry and egg
products inspection programs. Membership is drawn from a broad range of groups interested in food safety, including industry,
academia, State and local government officials, public health organizations and consumer organizations. Committee appointments
are made by the Secretary.
The full committee consists of no fewer than 16 and no more than 18 members. Each person selected is expected to serve a two-year
term and existing members are permitted to serve three consecutive two-year terms. The committee generally meets twice a year and
addresses food safety policy issues affecting USDA.
To learn more about NACMPI, visit FSIS' Web site at www.fsis.usda.gov/About_FSIS/NACMPI/index.asp.
Export Requirement Updates
The Library of Export Requirements has been updated to reflect changes in export requirements for the following:
Complete information can be found at www.fsis.usda.gov/Regulations_&_Policies/
Export_Information/index.asp.
Transcripts for August NACMPI Meeting Now Available
The National Advisory Committee on Meat and Poultry Inspection held a public meeting on August 27 and 28 to review and discuss
international equivalence relating to audits associated with determinations of a country's status, equivalence criteria and the
reinspection system for imported product.
Transcripts for this public meeting are now available at www.fsis.usda.gov/About_FSIS/NACMPI_Transcripts/index.asp.
Podcast Introduces New Acting Under Secretary
Meet Elizabeth Johnson, USDA's new Acting Under Secretary for Food Safety, through a podcast interview released on November 5.
Appointed in late September, Johnson is a registered dietitian who joined USDA in 2002. Tune in to listen to the Acting Under
Secretary's goals and expectations.
Throughout October, FSIS also released other podcasts helpful to plant owners and operators:
- October 8 - askFSIS, Questions on E. coli O157:H7
askFSIS is the Agency's 24-hour Web-based feature providing answers to policy and inspection-related questions.
This episode covers a set of posted askFSIS questions related to E. coli O157:H7.
- October 15 - Export Certification Checklist
This episode discusses the FSIS Export Certification Checklist and the seven steps it outlines for exporting products.
- October 22 - Consumer Complaint Monitoring System, Part I
This episode on the Consumer Complaint Monitoring System lists what information is needed to file a complaint and where to call.
- October 29 - Consumer Complaint Monitoring System, Part II
This episode continues the discussion on the Consumer Complaint Monitoring System and looks at how a complaint is processed and what outcomes can be expected.
Check out these new podcasts on FSIS' Web site at www.fsis.usda.gov/News_&_Events/Podcasts/index.asp.
FSIS Issues Directive
On November 6, FSIS issued Directive 12,700.1 titled Operations Occurring Outside Approved Hours.
This document provides instructions to inspection program personnel from the Office of Field Operations of how to respond when
an official establishment conducts operations or activities that require inspection outside of its approved hours of operation
without inspection coverage.
This directive also instructs inspection personnel from the Office of International Affairs on how to respond when an official
import inspection facility operates without inspection.
To review this Directive in detail, visit www.fsis.usda.gov/OPPDE/rdad/FSISDirectives/12700.1.pdf (PDF Only).
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