Food Safety and Inspection Service United States Department of Agriculture Washington, D.C. 20250-3700

Key Facts: Pathogen Reduction/HACCP Final Rule

• Economic Impact Analysis (July 1996)
• Enforcement Under Pathogen Reduction and HACCP (January 1998)
• Impact of HACCP Rule on Small Businesses (July 1996)
• Implementation Schedule (July 1996)
• Microbial Testing Programs--FSIS Testing for Salmonella and Plant Testing for E. coli
• Plans for Continuing Dialogue (July 1996)
• Role of the Inspector Under HACCP (January 1998)
• Sanitation Standard Operation Procedures (July 1996)
• SSOPs and Generic E. coli Testing (January 1997)
• The Seven HACCP Principles (January 1998)
• Training and Assistance (July 1996)
• USDA's Food Safety Accomplishments Since 1993 (July 1996)
• USDA's New Food Safety System Targets Foodborne Pathogens (January 1998)

For Further Information Contact:

• Media Inquiries: (202) 720-9113
• Congressional Inquiries: (202) 720-3897
• Constituent Inquiries: (202) 720-8594
• Consumer Inquiries: Call the USDA Meat and Poultry Hotline at 1-800-535-4555; in the Washington, DC area, call (202) 720-3333; TTY: 1-800-256-7072. 

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