II.
Breakout Sessions
(10:15 am – 4:00 pm with lunch break from 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm)
A. FP Sampling Plan Working Group
– David Gombas, United Fresh Produce Association &
Chair, WG on Sampling Plan for FP
(Estate 2)
The WG on FP Sampling has developed an outline of a paper to build on the
Microbiological
Testing of Fresh Produce
white paper by providing specific recommendations regarding the
number of test samples to collect and the best practices for collecting test samples to detect
Salmonella from “pre-harvest” fields of romaine lettuce.
The WG will be reviewing and revising the first Draft of the paper.
B. Discussion of Future Topics/Areas of Work for ISPAM/FP
–
Erin Crowley, Q Laboratories,
Inc. & Chair, ISPAM
Currently, the WG on Sampling Plan is working on a guideline for field sampling of romaine
lettuce for detection of
Salmonella
. And, the WG on the development of an SMPR for the
detection of salmonella in leafy greens has completed its work. ISO TC 34/SC 9 WG 3 is
working on an international standard for on-site method verification. Crowley will lead a
discussion of potential new topics and areas of interest for ISPAM.
i.
On-site method verification guidelines.
ii.
Follow-up on harmonization of BAM and ISO
Salmonella
methods.
iii.
Harmonization of other pathogen detection methods.
iv.
Development of standard inclusivity/exclusivity panels for
Salmonella, Listeria, E coli,
STEC detection methods.
v.
What other analytes/matrices should the FP group tackle next.
vi.
Other topics of interest to ISPAM and the FP industry.
III.
Joint Session
(4:15 pm – 5:00 pm)
May start earlier if breakout sessions have ended early
A.
Summary of W
ork of Breakout Sessions -
David Gombas
and
Erin Crowley
B.
ISPAM voting on any proposed action items coming from ISPAM FP Working Groups* –
Erin
Crowley, Q Laboratories, Inc. & Chair, ISPAM
C.
Next Steps–
Erin Crowley, Q Laboratories, Inc. & Chair, ISPAM
ADJOURN
*
Possible action item
.
**
This meeting is open to the entire Stakeholder Panel. Action items will be voted on by ISPAM voting
members but all are encouraged to participate
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