FSIS has published a report titled "Results of Checklist
and Reassessment of Control for Escherichia coli O157:H7
in Beef Operations," a study that stemmed primarily from
an increase in the number of E. coli O157:H7 positives and
recalls in 2007.
This report details the results and analysis of information
received in response to an FSIS notice that instructed FSIS
inspectors to collect data about establishments' reassessment
of their Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP)
plans. Inspectors also had to complete a checklist, collecting
information about the practices at several types of raw
beef operations.
FSIS is seeking comments from stakeholders over a 30-day
comment period, during which individuals may submit information
by clicking here
.
The agency said it believes this report will help it develop
additional risk mitigation actions to control for E. coli.
The report can be found on FSIS' Web
site .
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