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Testing of Raw Ground Beef and Raw Ground Beef Component Samples for E. coli O157:H7: Year-to-Date Totals
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 January 31, 2010.

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 Feb 1, 2009 As of Jan 31, 2010
Number Analyzed Number Positive Percent Positive Number Analyzed Number Positive Percent Positive
Federal Plants 826 1 0.12 1,219 3 0.25
    Verification
770 0 0.00 1,200 3 0.25
    Follow-up
56 1 1.79 19 0 0.00
   
Retail Stores 29 0 0.00 56 0 0.00
    Verification
29 0 0.00 56 0 0.00
    Follow-up
0 0 0.00 0 0 0.00
   
Imports 0 0 0.00 3 0 0.00
   
Raw Ground Beef Components (RGBC)  
Source As of Feb 1, 2009 As of Jan 31, 2010
Number Analyzed Number Positive Percent Positive Number Analyzed Number Positive Percent Positive
Federal Plants 198 1 0.51 210 0 0.00
    Trim Verification
110 0 0.00 112 0 0.00
    Follow-up to RGB Positive
51 1 1.96 8 0 0.00
    Follow-up to RGBC Positive
16 0 0.00 20 0 0.00
    Other RGBC Verification
21 0 0.00 14 0 0.00
    Bench Trim Verification
- - - 56 0 0.00
   
Imports 60 0 0.00 22 0 0.00
Year-End Results, 2009
With Comparison to Previous Year

Results from Analysis of Raw Ground Beef and Raw Ground Beef Component Samples for E. coli O157:H7, Quarters 1-4*
Raw Ground Beef (RGB)
Source As of Dec 31, 2008 As of Dec 31, 2009
Number Analyzed Number Positive Percent Positive Number Analyzed Number Positive Percent Positive
Federal Plants 11,230 53 0.47 12,070 36 0.30
    Verification
10,783 48 0.45 11,578 35 0.30
    Follow-up
447 5 1.12 492 1 0.20
   
Retail Stores 362 0 0.00 631 2 0.32
    Verification
362 0 0.00 619 2 0.32
    Follow-up
0 0 0.00 12 0 0.00
   
Imports 38 1 2.63 101 3 2.97
Raw Ground Beef Components (RGBC)
Source As of Dec 31, 2008 As of Dec 31, 2009
Number Analyzed Number Positive Percent Positive Number Analyzed Number Positive Percent Positive
Federal Plants 2,319 20 0.86 2,728 27 0.99
    Trim Verification
1,338 12 0.90 1,227 9 0.73
    Follow-up to RGB Positive
623 4 0.64 940 9 0.96
    Follow-up to RGBC Positive
141 3 2.13 181 7 3.87
    Other RGBC Verification
217 1 0.46 231 1 0.43
    Bench Trim Verification
- - - 149 1 0.67
   
Imports 526 3 0.57 790 3 0.38
*Quarterly results are posted according to the date the sample was collected.

See Also: Summary Tables, by Calendar Year


Last Modified: February 5, 2010

 

 

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