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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 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
    Verification
4,285 0 0.00 3,935 4 0.10
    Follow-up
26 0 0.00 25 0 0.00
   
Retail Stores 604 0 0.00 154 0 0.00
    Verification
604 0 0.00 154 0 0.00
    Follow-up
0 0 0.00 0 0 0.00
   
Imports 5 0 0.00 3 0 0.00
 
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
    Trim Verification**
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
    Other RGBC Verification
74 0 0.00 106 0 0.00
    Bench Trim Verification
260 1 0.38 248 0 0.00
   
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).
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
    Verification
11,327 26 0.23 12,296 9 0.07
    Follow-up
328 3 0.91 126 0 0.00
   
Retail Stores 906 0 0.00 1,024 1 0.10
    Verification
906 0 0.00 1,024 1 0.10
    Follow-up
0 0 0.00 0 0 0.00
   
Imports 29 1 3.45 9 0 0.00
 
Raw 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
    Trim Verification
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
    Other RGBC Verification
169 0 0.00 228 0 0.00
    Bench Trim Verification
548 0 0.00 677 3 0.44
   
Import Verification / Intensified 583 3 0.51 851 3 0.35
*Results are posted according to the sample analysis completion date.

See Also: Summary Tables, by Calendar Year


Last Modified: May 17, 2012

 

 

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