FSIS Science

Ensuring the quality of the nation's meat, poultry, and egg products is a process that is increasingly dependent upon science. Learn more about how the agency is protecting public health through science.

Residue Violators Alert List (Updated Jan 1, 2009; PDF Only)
Access the latest list of residue violations.

2008 Blue Book
This document explains the process behind the scheduled sampling plan for this year's FSIS National Residue Program.

Revised FSIS Testing Methodology for E. coli O157:H7 | PDF (Sep 16, 2008)
Federal Register Notice states the method may be found in Microbiology Laboratory Guidebook, Chapter 5.04 (PDF Only) and invites comments.

For More Information Regarding HACCP & Pathogen Reduction

Describes HACCP (Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points System); provides HACCP information for small and very small plants and other guidance documents.

For More Information Regarding Laboratories & Procedures

Provides a listing of FSIS laboratories, a list of accredited laboratories, and guidebooks covering microbiology, chemistry, and pathology.

For More Information Regarding Data Collection & Reports

Provides E. coli, Salmonella, and Listeria test results, information on the National Residue Program and the National Residue Database, Animal Disposition Reporting System and database information from FoodNet and PulseNet.

For More Information Regarding Risk Assessments

Provides FSIS risk assessment reports and models for Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy, Clostridium perfringens, E. coli O157:H7, Listeria monocytogenes, and Salmonella.

Last Modified: January 5, 2009


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