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Escherichia coli
Compliance Guideline for E. coli O157:H7 Sampled and Tested Claims for Boneless Beef Manufacturing Trimmings ("Trim") (May 2012; PDF Only)
This Compliance Guideline represents FSIS's thinking on labeling claims that boneless beef manufacturing trimmings (trim) have been sampled,
tested, and found to be negative for E. coli O157:H7 ("sampled and tested claims").
Compliance Guideline for Establishments Sampling Beef Trimmings for Shiga Toxin-Producing Escherichia coli (STEC) Organisms or Virulence Markers (May 2012; PDF Only)
This Compliance Guideline is meant to help beef slaughter/fabrication establishments that manufacture beef trimmings develop and implement statistical process control procedures to assess the effectiveness of their controls for preventing contamination during the slaughter operation.
Sanitation Guidance for Beef Grinders (Jan 2012; PDF Only)
The purpose of this guidance is to help small and very small establishments develop and implement sanitation procedures that better protect public health and
to maintain uniform production records for the production of non-intact raw beef products. It includes a production
record template, Fresh Ground Beef Production Log/Tracking List, that industry may use to enable efficient traceback in the event of a foodborne illness investigation.
Video::
- N60 Sampling Update (WMV)
The video demonstrates the techniques used for FSIS N60 sampling. Topics include a description of the N60 sampling
procedures, needed supplies, changes in sampling procedures, and sample packaging and shipping.
Draft Guidance for Small and Very Small Establishments on Sampling Beef Products for
Escherichia coli O157:H7 (Aug 12, 2008; PDF Only)
The purpose of this guidance is to help small and very small establishments develop sampling plans
for monitoring the effectiveness of process controls that are designed to prevent
Escherichia coli O157:H7 contaminated product from leaving the establishment.
Guidelines
for Escherichia coli Testing for Process Control Verification in
Cattle and Swine Slaughter Establishments (1996; PDF Only)
Under the Pathogen Reduction/HACCP regulation, cattle and swine slaughter
establishments are required to test carcasses for generic E. coli
as a means of verifying process control. This document outlines sampling and
microbial testing procedures that would meet this requirement.
Guidelines for Escherichia coli Testing for Process Control
Verification in Poultry Slaughter Establishments (1996; PDF Only)
Under the Pathogen Reduction/HACCP Regulation, poultry slaughter establishments
are required to test carcasses for generic E. coli as a means of
verifying process control. This document outlines sampling and microbial testing
procedures that would meet this requirement.
Compliance Guidelines for Establishments on the FSIS Microbiological Testing
Program & Other Verification Activities for Escherichia coli O157:H7
(Apr 13, 2004; PDF Only)
This guidance pertains to Directives 10,010.1, 5000.2, and 6420.2.
- Video Seminar
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E. coli O157:H7
Reassessment and Best Practices (WMV)
This seminar discusses FSIS Notice 65-07 issued on Oct 12,
2007, titled "Notice of Reassessment for Escherichia
coli O157:H7 Control and Completion of a Checklist for
all Beef Operations"; and the best practices issued by FSIS
to assist small and very small establishments.
Pre-Harvest Management Controls and Intervention Options for Reducing
Escherichia Coli O157:H7 Shedding in Cattle May 2010 (May 10, 2010; PDF Only)
This guidance document provides beef slaughter establishments with an informational resource on pre-harvest management controls for reducing
E. coli O157:H7 shedding in beef cattle.
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HACCP
FSIS Compliance Guideline HACCP Systems Validation - April 2012 (PDF Only)
This guidance document is designed to help very small meat and poultry plants meet the initial validation requirements in 9 CFR 417.4.
Meat and Poultry Hazards and Controls Guide (Oct 4, 2005;
PDF Only)
FSIS developed this guide to help FSIS personnel to evaluate all aspects of
an establishment's system for producing processed meat and poultry products.
Supervisory
Guideline for Pathogen Reduction/HACCP Regulatory Requirements
(1998; PDF Only)
FSIS provides guidance to Field Operations supervisors on how to assign, guide,
direct, and assess the work of inspection personnel performing in-plant Basic
and Other Compliance/Noncompliance procedures that are designed to support
the inspection system activities and enforcement of regulatory requirements
in establishments subject to the Pathogen Reduction-Hazard Analysis and Critical
Control Point (HACCP) rule.
For additional information access HACCP & Pathogen Reduction
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Inspection Requirements
Compliance Guidelines for Use of Video or Other Electronic
Monitoring or Recording Equipment in Federally Inspected Establishments (Aug 26, 2011; PDF Only)
This guideline was written to provide information to industry on the use of video or other electronic monitoring or recording equipment
to help it maintain compliance with federal regulations, including humane treatment of livestock and the use of good commercial practices in poultry.
Import Permit Guide for Products with Small Amounts of Meat and Poultry (Apr 2009; PDF Only) En Español PDF | Chinese PDF | Korean PDF | Vietnamese PDF
This guide will help importers comply with the requirements for bringing these products into the United States.
"At Least Equal
to" Guidelines for State Meat and Poultry Cooperative Inspection Programs (Jul 2008; PDF Only)
These guidelines are designed to provide information to State Cooperative Inspection Programs
on the criteria that FSIS uses to make its annual determination of whether State Meat and
Poultry Inspection (MPI) Programs are "at least equal" to the Federal inspection program.
Compliance Guideline
for Small and Very Small Plants Appealing Inspection Decisions
(Aug 31, 2006; PDF Only)
FSIS provided guideline to help small and very small plants understand the
appeals process and learn how to make an appeal.
Slaughter Inspection
Guidance for Determining Whether a Poultry Slaughter or Processing
Operation is Exempt from Inspection Requirements of the Poultry Products Inspection
Act (Updated Apr 12, 2006; PDF Only)
This guide provides assistance to producers or businesses in determining whether
their slaughter or processing operations require United States Department
of Agriculture or State inspection, as mandated in the Poultry Products Inspection
Act.
Mobile Slaughter Unit Compliance Guide (May 24, 2010; PDF Only)
This guideline is intended for owners and managers of a new or existing red meat or poultry MSU who want their establishment to come under Federal inspection and continue operations in accordance with Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) regulations.
- Mobile Slaughter Seminars
These two seminars discuss the use of livestock and
poultry mobile slaughter units and potentially
cost-effective options for small and remote
producers needing access to an inspected facility so
that they can sell their product commercially.
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Poultry Mobile Slaughter (WMV)
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Labeling
A Guide to Federal
Food Labeling Requirements For Meat and Poultry Products (PDF
Only)
This manual is designed to assist manufacturers, consumers, and FSIS personnel
on the regulatory requirements and policies for labeling products.
Compliance
Guide on the Determination of Processing Aids (Apr 8, 2008; PDF
Only)
The intent of this guidance is to convey FSIS' approach to determining whether
an ingredient may be considered a processing aid.
Guidance on Meaning of "Prohibited Substances" in FSIS Actions on the Use
of Ingredients in Meat and Poultry Products (Apr 8, 2008; PDF
Only)
FSIS provides guidance on "prohibited substances" to interested parties who
wish to use new food ingredients in the manufacture of meat and poultry products.
Labeling
Compliance Policy Guide on Poultry Food Product Dating (Aug
23, 2010; PDF Only)
This guide explains the appropriate use of pack dates and slaughter dates
on poultry food product labels, provides clarification regarding the regulatory
requirements, and addresses current practices.
Labeling Policy Guidance - Uncooked, Breaded, Boneless Poultry Products
(Updated Jan 17, 2007; PDF only)
This document provides guidance to the industry on the modifications that
are necessary for the labeling of uncooked, breaded (both pre-browned and
not pre-browned), boneless poultry products that also may be stuffed or filled,
char-marked, or artificially colored.
For additional information access Labeling Guidance
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Listeria monocytogenes
FSIS
Scheduling Criteria for Routine Lm Risk-Based (RLm) Sampling Program
(Mar 21, 2008; PDF Only)
FSIS provides the criteria used to identify establishments to be tested for
Listeria monocytogenes in food contact, environmental, and product
samples under the Routine Lm Risk-Based (RLm) Sampling Program.
Verification Procedures for the Listeria monocytogenes Regulation
and Microbial Sampling of Ready-to-Eat (RTE) Products for the FSIS Verification
- FSIS Directive 10240.4 (Feb 3, 2009; PDF Only)
This directive provides direction to CSIs regarding the implementation of
the new RLm sampling program including the three projects, RLMCONT, RLMENVR,
and RLMPROD, as part of Phase 2 of the Agency's overall L. monocytogenes
risk-based verification testing program.
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Microbiological Test Methods and Laboratories
Establishment Guidance for the Selection of a Commercial or Private Microbiological Testing Laboratory (Mar 2012; PDF Only)
FSIS is issuing this guidance document to provide criteria to establishments producing meat, poultry and processed egg
products for selecting a commercial or private laboratory to analyze establishment samples.
FSIS Guidance for Evaluating Test Kit Performance (PDF Only)
This guidance document is intended to assist the design of validation experiments for methods used to detect bacterial pathogens in matrices such as meat, poultry, and egg products,
and environmental samples.
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Ready to Eat Products
FSIS Compliance Guideline for Meat and Poultry Jerky Produced by Small and Very Small Plants (Jul 2012; PDF Only)
The purpose of this document is to provide small and very small meat and poultry plants with guidance material and updated information on the safe manufacture of jerky.
Compliance Guideline: Lebanon bologna (May 2012; PDF Only)
This guideline articulates how industry can meet FSIS expectations regarding the production of Lebanon bologna.
- FSIS Notice 36-12 (May 25, 2012; PDF Only)
FSIS Verification of Lebanon Bologna Processes
Docket No. 95-033F Performance Standards for the Production of Certain
Meat and Poultry Products (Jan 6, 1999) |
PDF
Time-Temperature Tables for Cooking Ready-To-Eat Poultry Products
(Mar 2, 2005; PDF Only)
This document provides time and temperature tables used for cooking Ready-To-Eat
(RTE) poultry products.
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Residue
Compliance Guide for Residue Prevention 2012 (Apr 2012; PDF Only)
This Compliance Guide articulates how industry can meet FSIS expectations regarding residue prevention.
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Salmonella
Salmonella Compliance Guidelines for Small and Very Small Meat and Poultry Establishments that Produce Ready-to-Eat (RTE) Products (Sep 19, 2012; PDF Only)
This document is intended to assist small and very small meat and poultry establishments that manufacture ready-to-eat (RTE) meat and poultry
products in understanding the regulatory requirements associated with safe production of these products with respect to Salmonella and other pathogens.
Compliance Guideline for Controlling Salmonella and
Campylobacter in Poultry Third Edition May 2010 (May 10, 2010; PDF Only)
This compliance guideline describes concerns and validated controls for each step in the poultry slaughter
process.
Chemical Antimicrobials (Jun 29, 2009; PDF Only)
Peer reviewed articles of antimicrobials approved by the FDA and FSIS as safe and suitable ingredients.
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Sanitation Performance Standards
Less than Daily Sanitation Procedures Compliance Guideline (Oct 19, 2009; PDF Only)
This guidance document was developed to help establishments that are considering or
planning to implement less than daily (LTD) sanitation procedures.
Sanitation
Performance Standards Compliance Guide (Oct 13, 1999)
FSIS presents or references methods already proven to be effective in maintaining
sanitary conditions in meat and poultry establishments.
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Additional Resources
PolicyPoints
FSIS provides PowerPoint presentations to promote a uniform understanding
of Agency notices, directives and other issuances.
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