ERP Micro December 2019

AOAC INTERNATIONAL Expert Review Panel Chair Report for Microbiology for Foods and Environmental Surfaces Page 7 of 7

MOTION: Motion by Salfinger; Second by Arbault to table the discussion on OMAMAN-53: Evaluation of the Solus One Salmonella Method for the Detection of Salmonella Species in Select Foods and Environmental Surfaces until the following information is submitted: 1) AFNOR/Micro Val (RLOD) Data with BAM/MLG as supplemental Consensus demonstrated by: (Unanimous) 9 in favor, 0 opposed, and 0 abstentions. Motion Passed IV. DISCUSS FINAL ACTION REQUIREMENTS FOR FIRST ACTION OFFICIAL METHODS (IF APPLICABLE) N/A V. FUTURE DISCUSSIONS AND TECHNICAL RECOMMMENDATIONS ERP will discuss, review and draft a consensus recommendation in the form of a technical recommendation to assist in the development of protocols and independent laboratory testing. A. Appendix J: AOAC International Methods Committee Guidelines for Validation of Microbiological Methods for Food and Environmental Surfaces MOTION: Motion by Hammack; Second by Arbault for the Expert Review Panel to discuss the following: 1) Review App. J Section 4.2.2 (does the reference method in SLV and MLV have to match?) 2) Discussion regarding fractionality App. J Section 4.3.5 Consensus demonstrated by: (Unanimous) 9 in favor, 0 opposed, and 0 abstentions. Motion Passed B. Enrichment Schemes for Environmental Sampling – Use of Background Flora - Future Discussion C. Application and Use of False Positive/False Negative Rates and Pod - Future Discussion Adjournment The AOAC Expert Review Panel for Microbiology for Foods and Environmental Surfaces adjourned at 12:00pm. II.