FSIS collects samples of meat and poultry products to estimate the national prevalence and levels of bacteria of public health concern. Each report is a compilation of data obtained for a particular species or type of animal.

Draft Baseline Study Plans

FSIS will make draft study plans available for review before the official baseline sample collection begins. If concerns are raised, FSIS will assess those concerns before moving forward with the study.

• None at this time.

Studies Underway or Planned

• Related Content: Raw Pork Products Exploratory Sampling Program
  • See also FSIS Notice 30-17.

Methods

• Detection and enumeration method for Campylobacter jejuni/coli from poultry rinses and sponge samples (PDF Only)

BASELINE DATA REPORTS

All documents are PDF unless otherwise noted. Oldest documents may not meet accessibility requirements.

• Nationwide Beef and Veal Carcass Microbiological Baseline Survey
  • Beef/Veal Carcass Baseline Sampling Video
  • Study Design and Sampling Plan (Sep 2013) | Addendum (Sep 2014)
  • Report (Aug 2014 – Dec 2015)
  • More information about this survey
    
    
• Nationwide Raw Liquid Egg Products Baseline Survey
  • Report (Mar 2012 – Feb 2013)
  • Study Design and Sampling Frame for Technical Consultation (Mar 2012)
    
    
• Nationwide Microbiological Baseline Data Collection Program: Raw Chicken Parts Survey
  • Report (Jan 2012-Aug 2012)
  • Study Design and Sampling Frame for Technical Consultation (Jan 2012)
    
    
• Nationwide Microbiological Baseline Data Collection Program: Market Hogs Survey
  • Report (Aug 2010-Aug 2011)
  • Study Design for Technical Consultation (Oct 2011)
    
    
• Nationwide Microbiological Baseline Data Collection Program: Young Turkey Survey
  • Report Aug 2008-Jul 2009
    
    
• Nationwide Young Chicken Microbiological Baseline Data Collection Program
  • Report Jul 2007-Jun 2008
  • Young Chicken Baseline Data Collection Program
    
    
• Nationwide Microbiological Baseline Data Collection Program for the Raw Ground Beef Component: Domestic Beef Trimmings (Revised)
  • Report Dec 2005-Jan 2007
    
    
• Nationwide Young Chicken Microbiological Baseline Data Collection Program
  • Report Nov 1999-Oct 2000
    
    
• Nationwide Sponge Microbiological Baseline Data Collection Program: Goose
  • Report Sep 1997-Nov 1997
    
    
• Nationwide Sponge Microbiological Baseline Data Collection Program: Young Turkey
  • Report Jul 1997-Jun 1998
    
    
• Nationwide Sponge Microbiological Baseline Data Collection Program: Cattle
  • Report Jun 1997-May 1998
    
    
• Nationwide Sponge Microbiological Baseline Data Collection Program: Swine
  • Report Jun 1997-May 1998
    
    
• Nationwide Young Turkey Microbiological Baseline Data Collection Program
  • Report Aug 1996-Jul 1997
    
    
• Nationwide Pork Microbiological Baseline Data Collection Program: Market Hogs
  • Report Apr 1995-Mar 1996
    
    
• Nationwide Raw Ground Chicken Microbiological Survey
  • Report Mar-May, Sep-Nov 1995
    
    
• Nationwide Raw Ground Turkey Microbiological Survey
  • Report Jan-Mar, Sep-Nov 1995
    
    
• Nationwide Broiler Chicken Microbiological Baseline Data Collection Program
  • Report Jul 1994-Jun 1995
    
    
• Nationwide Beef Microbiological Baseline Data Collection Program: Cows and Bulls
  • Report Dec 1993-Nov 1994
    
    
• Nationwide Federal Plant Raw Ground Beef Microbiological Survey
  • Report Aug 1993-Mar 1994
    
    
• Nationwide Beef Microbiological Baseline Data Collection Program: Steers and Heifers
  • Report Oct 1992-Sep 1993