VIRGINIA: E. coli presentations available online - (American Meat Institute)
January 29, 2008 – 5:56 pmPresentations from the recent E. coli Surveillance and Prevention briefing hosted by the American Meat Institute Foundation (AMIF) and the National Meat Association (NMA) are now available online.
During the day-long briefing, held in Arlington, Va., nearly 150 industry members, academics and government officials shared information about E. coli O157:H7s incidence in beef and in other foods and the pathogens impact on public health. Experts also detailed recommended best practices for E. coli control during slaughter and processing, as well as lotting, sampling and testing best practices that can help track and retrieve product when necessary.
To view the presentations, click here: http://www.meatami.com/Content/NavigationMenu/Events_Education/AMI_Educational_Conference_Presentations/E_coli_O157_H7_Surveillance_and_Prevention_Briefing/E_coli_O157_H7_Surveillance_and_Prevention_Briefing.htm
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