date:May 07, 2012
coming weeks.
The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) is preparing to launch a testing programme to detect E.coli O26, O103, O45, O111, O121 and O145. Any product found to contain these serogroups will be prohibited from sale.
The FSIS has also introduced a test and hold policy to reduce consumer exposure to unsafe meat products as well as specific labeling requirements.
The FSIS has requested comments on the policies in the notice, which it will evaluate before making any necessary changes to