Project Number: 500-62-001-02
Project Type: Specific C/A

Start Date: Sep 09, 2004
End Date: Sep 08, 2005

Objective:
To quantify the levels of L. monocytogenes in ready-to-eat (RTE) processed meat and poultry products sliced in retail supermarket delis compared to levels in RTE processed meat and poultry products sliced and packaged at a USDA or state inspected meat and poultry processing plant.

Approach:
The study will build off the work previously performed by the National Food Processors Association whose focus was to compare the literiosis risk to consumers from RTE products sliced/processed at retail versus those sliced and packaged at the manufacturer. Data from the current study will be supplied to USDA-FSIS to: estimate actual consumer exposure to L. monocytogenes from RET processed meat and poultry products; and to assist in conducting a rsk assessment of L. monocytogenes in RTE processed meat and poultry products to support science-based strategies for addressing the occurrence of L. monocytogenes in these foods in the United States.

Project Team

Lindsay, James Frances Drauhon - Pi & Nafss Listeria Project Director 301-504-4674

Related National Programs

Food Safety, (animal and plant products) (108)