Idaho Technology recently attended and sponsored the National Association of Meat Processors (NAMP) conference August 18-19, 2009 titled “Prevention of E. coli O157:H7 for Further Processors”. It was hosted with the support of the Beef Industry Food Safety Council in collaboration with the USDA FSIS Office of Outreach, Employee Education and Training. The conference featured companies and associations from around the US and Mexico including the American Meat Institute, Consejo Mexicano de la Carne, US Meat Export Federation, Chicago Midwest Meat Association, Southwest Meat Association, American Association of Meat Processors, International HACCP Alliance and others.
Presenters shared their thoughts and research on topics such as the challenges for further processors in North America, types of E. coli testing, intervention technologies, USDA FSIS policies, CFIA regulations, identifying risk exposure, and preparing for a recall. Idaho Technology showcased our R.A.P.I.D.® LT Food Security System with our new E. coli O157:H7 test which detects the presence of E. coli O157:H7 in ground beef and spinach in less than an hour after an enrichment of 8 hours.
To read more about NAMP please visit: http://www.namp.com/namp/Default.asp
To learn more about the R.A.P.I.D. LT Food Security System please visit: http://www.idahotech.com/RAPIDLT/RAPIDLT-FSS.html
Food Safety Tip of the Week: Marinate meat and poultry in a covered dish in the refrigerator.
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