UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
FOOD SAFETY AND INSPECTION SERVICE
WASHINGTON, DC
FSIS DIRECTIVE
10,011.1
9-9-98
ENFORCEMENT INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE SALMONELLA PERFORMANCE
STANDARDS
I.
PURPOSE
This directive provides instructions on the enforcement procedures related to the
Salmonella performance standards regulatory requirements.
II.
[RESERVED]
III.
[RESERVED]
IV.
REFERENCES
9 CFR 310.25(b) and 381.94(b)
Part 417 of the Federal meat and poultry products inspection regulations.
FSIS Directive 10,230.5
FSIS Directive 5000.1
FSIS Directive 5400.5
V.
TERMINOLOGY
The following terms will be used in this directive:
A.
Sampling Coordination Team (SCT): The SCT coordinates the activities
of the Agency’s sampling programs to ensure the efficient and effective use of field and
laboratory resources. The SCT also manages the centralized sample scheduling
system, prepares routine updates of sampling activities, and prepares
recommendations to improve the operations of the sampling activities.
B.
The Salmonella Performance Standards: The following table lists the
products, performance standards, sample sets, and maximum number of positives to
achieve the standard as required by 9 CFR 310.25(b) and 381.94(b).
DISTRIBUTION: Inspection Offices; T/A Inspectors;
OPI: OPPDE
Plant Mgt; T/A Plant Mgt; TRA; ABB; PRD, Import Offices
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SALMONELLA PERFORMANCE STANDARDS
Class of product
Performance Standard
Number of samples
Maximum number of
(percent positive for
tested (sample sets)
positives to achieve
Salmonella)
(n)
Standard
a
(c)
Steers/heifers
1.0%
82
1
Cows/bulls
2.7%
58
2
Ground beef
7.5%
53
5
Hogs
8.7%
55
6
Fresh pork sausages
N.A.
N.A.
N.A.
b
Broilers
20.0%
51
12
Ground chicken
44.6%
53
26
Ground turkey
49.9%
53
29
Turkeys
N.A.
N.A.
N.A.
b
The last two columns do not equal the percentage because of sampling variations.
a
Not available, values will be added upon completion of