USDA FSIS has issued a notice to inspection personnel that they are to begin routine sampling for E. coli O157:H7 in bench trim (defined as beef manufacturing trimmings derived from cattle not slaughtered on site at the establishment) intended for use in raw ground beef.
Establishments that produce bench trim derived from cattle not slaughtered on-site are subject to sampling under this program. Therefore, the sampling frame will include establishments that receive whole or half carcasses, primals, and boneless boxed beef that they use to produce bench trim.
For more information visit www.fsis.usda.gov/OPPDE/rdad/FSISNotices/51-09.pdf
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