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FSIS Laboratory to Perform Alternative Testing on Select Salmonella Serotypes
FSIS will begin using the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's molecular-based method for identification
of certain Salmonella serotypes.
An FSIS Microbiology Guidebook Method chapter, MLG 4 Appendix 1.00 will list the specific Salmonella
serotypes. The updated chapter will be posted to the FSIS MLG, with an effective date of July 9.
To review the guidebook, visit www.fsis.usda.gov/Science/
Microbiological_Lab_Guidebook/index.asp.
USDA Solicits Nominations for NACMPI
USDA is accepting nominations for the National Advisory Committee on Meat and Poultry Inspection (NACMPI). All
applications need to be received by June 20 for consideration.
Nominations for membership to the Committee are being sought from individuals representing academia, public health
organizations, industry, state and local governments, consumer organizations and the public. Federally registered
lobbyists will not be considered for membership.
Established in 1971, NACMPI meets on food safety concerns and advises the Secretary of Agriculture on matters
affecting federal and state inspection program activities. The advisory committee also contributes to USDA's
regulatory policy development. Recommendations made by NACMPI are sent to USDA's Under Secretary for Food Safety
for consideration and reviewed by the Secretary of Agriculture. For more information about NACMPI, visit
www.fsis.usda.gov/About_FSIS/NACMPI.
Application packages should include a cover letter, resume and USDA Advisory Committee Membership Background Information form AD-755
(www.fsis.usda.gov/forms/index.asp). The resume or curriculum vitae must be
limited to five, typed, one-sided pages and should include educational background and expertise. Application packets
should be sent to Thomas Vilsack, Secretary, U.S. Department of Agriculture, 1400 Independence Ave. S.W., Washington,
D.C. 20250, Attn: National Advisory Committee on Meat and Poultry Inspection.
FSIS Policy Updates
FSIS issues notices and directives to protect public health. The following policy updates were recently issued:
- Notice 38-12, New Documentation Procedures for Certifying Exports to China
- Notice 40-12, FSIS Verification Testing for Non-O157 Shiga Toxin-Producing Escherichia Coli (Non-O157 STEC) Under MT60, MT52, and MT53 Sampling Programs
- Notice 41-12, How to Proceed in Establishments that Have Multiple FSIS Laboratory Confirmed Residue Violations from the Same Source Supplier
All notices and directives are available at www.fsis.usda.gov/Regulations_&_Policies/index.asp.
Updates on FSIS Testing for E. coli
Weekly updates for the agency's raw beef E. coli sampling program are posted to the FSIS website.
For comparative previous and current year results, go to
www.fsis.usda.gov/Science/
Ground_Beef_E.coli_Testing_Results/index.asp.
Export Requirement Updates
The Library of Export Requirements has been updated to reflect changes in export requirements for the following countries:
- Albania
- Japan
- People's Republic of China
- Republic of Korea
- Saudi Arabia
- Sint Maarten
Complete information can be found at
http://www.fsis.usda.gov/Regulations_&_Policies/
Export_Information/index.asp.
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