GUIDE TO INVESTIGATION OF EGGS AND FARMS IMPLICATED IN FOODBORNE OUTBREAKS OF SALMONELLA ENTERITIDIS
| This Inspection Guide is intended to provide
guidance and instructions to FDA staff for obtaining information
to help fulfill the Agency’s plans regarding follow-up to findings
of Salmonella Enteritidis in Eggs. The Inspection Guide does not
create or confer any rights for or on any person and does not operate
to bind the Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
or the public. An alternative approach may be used if such approach satisfies
the requirements of the applicable statute and regulations. It is
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Last updated: November 4, 2003
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Initiating a Traceback Investigation
Traceback Coordination
Product Samples
Use of FDA Reports and Forms
Traceback Reports
Requests for Information
Traceback Responsibilities
Point of Service Investigation
Distributor Investigations
Egg Processor/Packer Investigations
Team Selection
Investigation Planning
Conducting the Investigations
Biosecurity
Farm Investigation Reporting
ATTACHMENTS
Attachment 1 - Outbreak Investigation Checklist
Attachment 2 - Traceback timeline and flow diagram
Attachment 3 - Sampling Equipment List
Attachment 4 – Sample Collection
Note: This document is reference material for Investigators and other FDA personnel. The document does not
bind FDA, and does not confer any rights, privileges, benefits, or immunities for or on any person(s).
An alternative approach may be used if such an approach satisfies the requirements of the applicable statutes,
regulations or both.
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