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EXPERT REVIEW PANEL, METHOD BACKGROUND, AND CONCLUSIONS

Criteria for Vetting Methods to be considered: AOAC convened the Official Methods of Analysis SM (OMA) Expert Review Panel for Microbiology for Foods and Environmental Surfaces on Wednesday, March 18, 2015 from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. during the AOAC Mid-Year Meeting located at Hilton Washington DC North, 620 Perry Parkway, Gaithersburg, Maryland 20877. The purpose of the meeting was to review and evaluate an OMA modification of A OAC Official Method 2009.03 Salmonella in Foods and Environmental Surfaces, Assurance GDS for Salmonella submitted by Andrew Lienau of BioControl Systems, Inc., located at 12822 SE 32 nd Street, Bellevue, Washington 98005. Supplemental information was also provided to the reviewers which included the single laboratory validation report for the matrix extension of 2009.03 to validate the application of the method for selected spices, specifically curry powder, cumin powder, and chili powder for the detection of Salmonella , the OMA Method 2009.03 modification from 2012, the AOAC 2009.03 method, and the method safety checklist. Criteria for Vetting Experts and Selection Process: The current Expert Review Panel (ERP) consisting of ten (10) experts and one (1) alternate were submitted for consideration by the Official Methods Board to evaluate candidate methods for microbiology methods as per the Expert Review Panel (ERP) Policies and Procedures. The candidates were highly recommended by the Microbiology Community, have participated in various AOAC activities, including but limited to, Method Centric Committees that were formed under the legacy OMA pathway, and were vetted by the Official Methods Board. The experts are Wendy McMahon (Co-Chair), Michael Brodsky (Co-Chair), Maya Achen, Patrice Arbault, Mark Carter, Peyman Fatimi, Maria Christina Fernandez, Tom Hammack/Yi Chen (alternate), Tony Hitchins, and Yvonne Salfinger. Expert Review Panel Meeting Quorum The meeting of the Expert Review Panel was held in person. A quorum is the presence of seven (7) members or 2/3 of the total vetted ERP, whichever is greater. Ten (10) members and one (1) alternate, out of the ten (10) voting members, were present and therefore met a quorum to conduct the meeting. It was also noted that Sam Mohajer of the Canadian Food Inspection Agency has changed positions within his organization and is no longer able to serve on the Expert Review Panel or participate in any AOAC activities. Conclusion: The ERP reviewed the OMA modification of A OAC Official Method 2009.03, Salmonella in Foods and Environmental Surfaces and has approved the matrix extension to include selected spices, curry powder, cumin powder, and chili powder and have re-adopted this method for AOAC First Action Official Method status by consensus as noted in the meeting minutes. Subsequent ERP Activities: ERP members are required to track the performance of the recently approved First Action method for a 2 year period effective as of March 18, 2015. Standard Method Performance Requirements (SMPRs): N/A ERP Orientation: All ERP members have completed the mandatory AOAC Expert Review Panel Orientation Webinar.

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