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Program or Study Name: |
Nationwide Sponge Microbiological Baseline Data Collection Program Sept 1997-Nov. 1997: Goose - Generic E. coli |
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General Information: |
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Avian |
| Disease: |
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Escherichia coli |
| Contact Agency: |
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USDA, Food Safety Inspection Service |
| Overview: |
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The United States Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Food Safety Inspection Service (FSIS) conducted the one-time Nationwide Sponge Microbiological Baseline Data Collection Program for geese from September 1997 to November 1997. Approximately 100 goose sponge samples were collected from 2 federally inspected slaughter plants. These samples were collected to estimate the prevalence and levels of bacteria of public health concern on goose carcasses. The specific bacteria of interest included Salmonella and generic Escherichia coli. This report pertains to the tested prevalence and levels of generic E. coli. |
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Disease Information: |
| Disease Information: |
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Escherichia coli bacterium is a commensal organism that is normally present in the gut flora of food animals, poultry, and humans. A few strains are capable of causing disease, especially in situations of compromised host health. Generic (Biotype 1) Escherichia coli bacteria strains are generally considered nonpathogenic. They are thought to be of value as an indicator of general hygiene and process control in the food safety industry. Generic E. coli is reported as colony forming units (CFUs) per milliliter of carcass rinse fluid analyzed. Generic E. coli can be isolated from more than 95 percent of fecal material from all animals, including humans, and is not typically a foodborne pathogen. |
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Details about the Surveillance Program or Study: |
| Population: |
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The goose population sampled in this study was representative of 97.3% of all geese slaughtered under Federal inspection. |
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The Nationwide Sponge Microbiological Baseline Data Collection Program for geese was a national study that included 8 establishments that slaughter geese under Federal inspection. |
Data collection
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Samples for the Nationwide Sponge Microbiological Baseline Data Collection Program for geese were collected at federally inspected slaughter plants. |
| Samples Collected: |
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Composite sterile sponge skin swabs were collected from goose carcasses for the Nationwide Sponge Microbiological Baseline Data Collection Program for geese. |
| Data Collected: |
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Product, species, and plant name information were routinely recorded for the Nationwide Sponge Microbiological Baseline Data Collection Program for geese. |
| Frequency: |
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The Nationwide Sponge Microbiological Baseline Data Collection Program for geese was a one-time baseline study conducted over a 3-month period in1997. |
| Reporting / Information Distribution Process: |
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Results were entered into a centralized FSIS database. Individual test results were reported to the plants and FSIS inspectors or public health veterinarians that submitted the samples. Summary reports were provided to FSIS leadership regularly. Special reports are generated as requested. |
| Scope: |
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Laboratory results for the Nationwide Sponge Microbiological Baseline Data Collection Program for geese were obtained from 102 sponge samples in 2 federally inspected plants in which geese were slaughtered. |
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Where to find additional information: |
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Additional information may be found on the USDA Food Safety Inspection Service microbiology- baseline data Web site:
http://www.fsis.usda.gov/Science/Baseline_Data
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| This information was last updated on: |
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Jul 28, 2008 |
