AOAC SPSFAM March 16 2015 eBook

Motion Approved • Motion to accept the SMPRs for Detection  of Salmonella species in romaine lettuce and  baby spinach  as presented. • Unanimous approval on 9/6/14

Sampling Plan Working Group

• Evaluated existing sampling plans  • Determined scope of first plan:  Field sampling of Romaine  lettuce for detection of Salmonella • Developed outline and draft white paper (in progress) : Considerations for Field Sampling Romaine Lettuce for Microbiological  Testing  Goals of white paper: – Provide recommendations and best practices regarding number,  l i d ll i f l ocat on an co ect on o test samp es – Serve as a guideline for developing sampling plans – Have ability to be adapted and applied to additional products,  organisms and stages in growing / distribution chain

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