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Sampling Plan Update
Objective:
Use “testing of a Romaine lettuce field for Salmonella” as the model
Develop a field sampling program
Training program for samplers, including a test and hold, taking in to account
normally occurring events (weather events, field activity, employee
limitations) that impact implementation of program
Evaluate whether the sampling protocol can be extended to other
commodities (e.g., spinach or strawberries for EHEC) and target analytes
Highlight the need for rapid and fit for purpose methods that ensure that data
collected are reliable and repeatable and the method is implementable in other
labs.
Next Steps
Finalize Sampling Plan
Reengage produce industry / expand participation to determine
interest in next set of crops / matrices / targets
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