ITEM IV
MEMORANDUM
D
ATE
:
S
EPTEMBER
6, 2014
T
O
:
ISPAM/FP M
EMBERS
F
ROM
:
AOAC
INTERNATIONAL
S
UBJECT
:
Standard Method Performance Requirements (SMPRs) for the Detection of
Salmonella
in Leafy Greens
____________________________________________________________________________
BACKGROUND:
Erin Crowley will provide an overview of the SMPT for the detection of
Salmonella
in leafy greens (romaine
lettuce and baby spinach) developed by the Working Group, including a review of the public comments
received. The attendees will discuss and recommend any additional changes. The SMPR will then be
brought to vote by the Stakeholder Panel.
RECOMMENDATION FOR ACTION BY ISPAM:
•
MOTION to accept the Standard Method Performance Requirements for
detection of
Salmonella
species in
romaine lettuce and baby spinach.
ATTACHMENTS:
1.
Crowley Presentatio
2.
Standard Method Performance Requirements for
detection of
Salmonella
species in romaine lettuce and
baby spinach
3.
Public Comments
1
Not available at time of publication
