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February 8, 2012 - Special Edition
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FSIS to Extend Implementation Date on Routine Sampling Program for Non-O157:H7
Date extended from March 5 to June 4, 2012
Today, FSIS is announcing that it is extending for 90 days the implementation date for routine sampling of six
additional STEC serogroups (O26, O45, O103, O111, O121 and O145); the implementation date will begin June 4.
The purpose of the extension is to provide additional time for
establishments to validate their test methods and detect these
pathogens prior to entering the stream of commerce.
FSIS will initially sample raw beef manufacturing trimmings
produced domestically and imported, and test the samples for the
serogroups.
On September 13, 2011, USDA announced that if the serogroups
are found in raw ground beef or its precursors, those products will
be prohibited from entering commerce. This policy represents a
major advancement for public health.
An advance copy of an updated Federal Register notice will be
posted on the FSIS website as soon as it becomes available.
Note: The original Constituent Update Special Edition, February
8, 2012, inadvertently stated that FSIS would also initially sample
other raw ground beef product components, in addition to raw beef
manufacturing trimmings. This copy has been corrected to reflect the accurate language.
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