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Food Directorate consultation with stakeholders on a revised guideline for management of health risks associated with raw ground beef products found positive for Escherichia coli O157:H7 or O157 non-motile (Guideline #10). |
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Health Canada has revised their Guideline on ground beef products found positive for Escherichia coli O157. The updated guideline will assist the beef industry and inspection/enforcement officers in assessing the risks due to E. coli O157 and interventions to protect the public. The guideline targets both E. coli O157:H7 and O157 non-motile strains found in ground beef, products used to make ground beef, or surfaces or equipment used to make ground beef. Sampling plans and laboratory methodology for detection of E. coli O157 and indicator organisms are provided.
Health Canada is inviting comments on the revised Guideline #10 from ground beef processors and retailers as well as those who regulate or inspect beef slaughter and grinding operations at the federal/provincial/territorial level.
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| Target Audience: |
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- F/P/T Government
- Canadian Meat Associations
- Domestic and Foreign Ground Beef Processors
- Retailers
- Federal science departments.
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This consultation will not be posted to the Internet |
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| Date: |
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Beginning: 2007-05-31
Closing: 2007-08-10 |
| Sponsor: |
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Food Directorate; Health Products and Food Branch; Health Canada |
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Guideline #10 Consultation
Mail:
Bureau of Microbial Hazards, Food Directorate, Health Canada
Sir F.G. Banting Research Centre, Tunney’s Pasture, P/L 2203G3
Ottawa, Ontario
K1A 0L2
Email: food-aliment@hc-sc.gc.ca
Phone: 613-957-0880
Fax: 613-954-1198 |
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