E. coli O157:H7 Directive Updates - Advancing Public Health

From May-September 2004, FSIS held 11 instructive workshops to discuss information in three recently revised and released FSIS directives dealing with E. coli O157:H7.

Workshop materials are offered here. Presentations are available in PDF format or as Microsoft PowerPoint (PPT) files.

Table of Contents

Executive Summary (PDF only)

Section I - Directive 10,010.1, Revision 1, E coli O157:7

FSIS Directive 10,010.1, Revision 1 - Microbiological Testing Program and Other Verification Activities for Escherichia coli O157:H7 in Raw Ground Beef Products and Raw Ground Beef Components and Beef Patty Components. (PDF only)
Side by Side Comparison Chart (PDF only)
Presentations
- E. coli O157:H7 Sampling (PDF) | PPT
  - In-Plant Sampling Diagram (PDF only)
  - Retail Sampling Diagram (PDF only)
  - Import Sampling Diagram (PDF only)
- FSIS Actions (PDF) | PPT
  - In-Plant Enforcement Diagram (PDF only)
  - Concerns about Plant's HACCP System Diagram (PDF only)
  - Plants which Produce Components Diagram (PDF only)
- Instruction and Disclaimer Statements (PDF only)
Informational and Disclaimer Statements on Ground Beef (PDF only)

Section II - Directive 6420.2, Zero Tolerance

FSIS Directive 6420.2 - Verification of Procedures for Controlling Fecal Material, Ingesta, and Milk in Slaughter Operations (PDF only)
What You Need to Know
Presentation
- Zero Tolerance (PDF) | PPT

Section III - Review of Establishment Data

FSIS Directive 5000.2 - Review of Establishment Data by Inspection Program Personnel (PDF only)
Presentation
- Review of Establishment Data (PDF) | PPT

Appendix

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Food Safety and Inspection Service

United States Department of Agriculture

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E. coli O157:H7 Directive Updates - Advancing Public Health