Escherichia coli O157:H7

Escherichia coli O157:H7

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Foodborne Illnesses Continue Downward Trend: 2010 Health Goals For E. coli 0157 Reached (Apr 14, 2005)
FSIS Ground Beef Sampling Shows Substantial E. coli O157:H7 Decline In 2004 (Feb 28, 2005)

Policy, Procedures, Guidance

Workshop Materials: E. coli O157:H7 Directive Updates - Advancing Public Health
From May-September 2004, FSIS held 11 instructive workshops to discuss information in three recently revised and released FSIS directives dealing with E. coli O157:H7.
Regulations, Directives & Notices
- Directive 10,010.1, Microbiological Testing Program for Escherichia Coli O157:H7 in Raw Ground Beef (PDF Only)
Compliance Guidelines for Establishments on the FSIS Microbiological Testing Program and Other Verification Activities for Escherichia coli O157:H7 (PDF Only)
FSIS Notice 11-03 - Update to FSIS Directive 10,010.1 (PDF Only)
Docket No. 00-022N | PDF | Related Documents, E. coli O157:H7 Contamination of Beef Products (Oct 7, 2002)
Microbiology Laboratory Guidebook

FSIS Recalls
All FSIS Recall information, including reports of recalls for possible E. coli O157:H7 contamination, is available in the FSIS Recalls section.

Risk Assessment of E. coli O157:H7 in Ground Beef
FSIS conducted a farm-to-table risk assessment for E. coli O157:H7 in beef with a focus on ground beef.

Overview (Sep 7, 2001)
Interpretive Summary (PDF Only, Sep 7, 2001)
Risk Assessment of the Public Health Impact of Escherichia coli O157:H7 in Ground Beef (PDF Only, 1.2MB, Sep 7, 2001)

E. coli O157:H7 Sampling Program for Raw Ground Beef

Positive Results for Current Calendar Year
Microbiological Results of Raw Ground Beef Products Analyzed for Escherichia coli O157:H7, for more information on the testing program, as well as data from 1994 forward

Links to Additional Information
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)

Escherichia coli O157:H7 Frequently Asked Questions

U.S. Food & Drug Administration

Foodborne Pathogenic Microorganisms and Natural Toxins Handbook (The "Bad Bug Book")

Last Modified: November 14, 2006


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