Contamination with microorganisms; process control verification criteria and testing; pathogen reduction standards for establishments that slaughter ratites.

CFR · 2024-01-01 · US · Title 9

(a) (i) Collect samples in accordance with the sampling techniques, methodology, and frequency requirements in paragraph (a)(2) of this section; (ii) Obtain analytic results in accordance with paragraph (a)(3) of this section; and (iii) Maintain records of such analytic results in accordance with paragraph (a)(4) of this section. (2) (ii) (iii) (iv) (A) The alternative is an integral part of the establishment's verification procedures for its HACCP plan and, (B) FSIS does not determine, and notify the establishment in writing, that the alternative frequency is inadequate to verify the effectiveness of the establishment's processing controls. (v) (B) Upon the establishment's meeting the requirements of paragraph (a)(2)(v)(A) of this section, weekly sampling and testing is optional, unless changes are made in establishment facilities, equipment, personnel or procedures that may affect the adequacy of existing process control measures, as determined by the establishment or by FSIS. FSIS determinations that changes have been made requiring resumption of weekly testing shall be provided to the establishment in writing. (3) (4) (5) Establishments shall evaluate (6) (7) (b) [Reserved]

official document · source cfr-2024 · id 9:§ 381.94