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Motion Approved
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Motion to accept the SMPRs for
Detection
of
Salmonella
species in romaine lettuce and
baby spinach
as presented.
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Unanimous approval on 9/6/14
Sampling Plan Working Group
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Evaluated existing sampling plans
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Determined scope of first plan: Field sampling of Romaine
lettuce for detection of
Salmonella
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Developed outline and draft white paper (in progress)
:
Considerations for Field Sampling Romaine Lettuce for Microbiological
Testing
Goals of white paper:
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Provide recommendations and best practices regarding number,
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f
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ocat on an co ect on o test samp es
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Serve as a guideline for developing sampling plans
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Have ability to be adapted and applied to additional products,
organisms and stages in growing / distribution chain
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