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View the various regulatory education video sessions provided to promote a uniform understanding of the regulations.
   
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Photo of chicken Avian Influenza (WMV)
This seminar provided an overview of the avian influenza virus and how it is transmitted.
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Photo of raw hamburgers E. coli O157:H7 Reassessment and Best Practices (WMV)
This seminar discusses FSIS Notice 65-07 issued on Oct 12, 2007, titled “Notice of Reassessment for Escherichia coli O157:H7 Control and Completion of a Checklist for all Beef Operations” and the best practices issued by FSIS to assist small and very small establishments.
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image of e. coli FSIS Compliance Guidelines for E. coli 0157:H7 Verification (WMV)
This seminar reviewed the sampling and testing requirements for E. coli O157:H7 in beef operations, how to dispose of product that tests positive for E. coli O157:H7, the use of instructional or disclaimer statements on product packaging, and how to validate CCPs related to E. Coli O157:H7 in ground beef operations.
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label FSIS Policies on Generic Labeling of Meat and Poultry Products (WMV)
This seminar reviewed requirements of generic labeling of meat and poultry products and the types of information that is allowed and not allowed on generic labels.
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slaughter plant FSIS Policies and Guidance on Statistical Process Control Procedures in Slaughter Operations  (WMV)
This seminar reviewed FSIS guidelines for generic E. coli testing for process control verification in cattle, swine, and poultry establishments. Dr. Surak also discusses sampling issues and how to achieve statistical process control in small and very small establishments, including practical examples of SPC implementation.
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image of salmonella In Plant Risk Management Practices for Controlling Salmonella in Poultry (WMV)
This seminar provided information on bio-mapping, multiple hurdle approaches for controlling Salmonella, and validating the effectiveness of in-plant control programs.
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sanitation Methods to Ensure Effective Sanitation in Meat Poultry and Egg Products Establishments (WMV)
Learn about the importance of having  a sanitary facility, factors that contribute to a sanitary facility, and how to evaluate the effectiveness of your sanitation program.
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inspection New Food Safety Technologies for Small and Very Small Meat and Poultry Slaughter Plants (WMV)
This seminar discusses novel, low-cost, practical, easy-to-implement strategies and new technologies that small and very small plants can use to control pathogens such as E. coli and Salmonella in meat and poultry slaughter operations.
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grocer New Food Safety Technologies for Small and Very Small Plants Producing RTE Meat and Poultry Products (WMV)
This seminar discusses novel, low-cost, practical, easy-to-implement strategies and new technologies that small and very small plants can use to control pathogens such as Listeria monocytogenes in ready-to-eat meat and poultry products.
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cow Prohibition of the Use of Specified Risk Material for Human Food and Requirements for Disposition of Non-Ambulatory Cattle; Prohibition of the Use of Certain Stunning Devices Used to Immobilize Cattle (WMV)
This seminar reviews the FSIS final rule on SRM removal and recordkeeping that became effective on Oct 1, 2007.
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image of inspectors Review of FSIS Compliance Guidelines for the Production of Safe Meat and Poultry Jerky Products in Small and Very Small Plants (WMV)
This seminar explained the differences between moisture-protein-ratio and water activity measurements, how to control humidity and drying parameters during jerky production, and how to use and apply jerky validation research studies to individual processes.
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image of salmonella Review of FSIS Compliance Guidelines for Controlling Salmonella in Small and Very Small Plants that Produce Raw Products (WMV)
This seminar reviewed the FSIS compliance guidelines for controlling Salmonella in raw poultry products and provided information on specific intervention strategies for Salmonella control, the role of sanitation and other prerequisite programs, and validating the effectiveness of Salmonella control programs.
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image of e. coli testing Risk Management Practices to Control E. coli 0157:H7 in Beef Slaughter Operations (WMV)
This seminar provided information on post-harvest technologies and decontamination methods and discussed validation of control programs.

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image of listeria research Summary of Listeria monocytogenes Compliance Guidelines for Small and Very Small Meat and Poultry Plants that Produce RTE Products (WMV)
This seminar discussed the public health significance of Listeria monocytogenes (Lm) contamination of ready-to-eat products, identified environmental sources of Lm within the plant environment, provided an overview of the FSIS guidelines for controlling Lm in small and very small plants, and discussed appropriate sampling for Listeria spp. and indicator organisms consistent with the FSIS compliance guidelines.


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