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inspectors gaterhing samples FSIS Directive 10010.1, Rev. 2 (Jul 31, 2009)
Verification Activities for E. coli O157:H7 in Raw Beef Products. Also see FSIS Notice 51-09 (PDF Only) regarding bench trim.
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This section includes information on the meat, poultry, and egg products inspection laws, Federal Register documents, to include access to the latest version of Title 9 CFR Parts 300-599, Petitions, FSIS directives and notices, FSIS inspection issuances, and administrative regulations.
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This section contains links to reports from the National Advisory Committee on Meat & Poultry Inspection as well as the National Advisory Committee on Microbiological Criteria For Foods.


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