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- Sample poultry carcasses for Salmonella and Campylobacter
Retained EU Law
2005
United Kingdom
Commission Regulation (EC) No 2073/2005 of 15 November 2005 on microbiological criteria for foodstuffs (Text with EEA relevance)
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- Test meat and poultry products for bacteria at least weekly
uri:annex/i/chapter/3/division/3.3/division/a/division/1
- Test seed batches for microbiological safety before sprouting
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- Test sprouts for STEC and Salmonella before placing on the market
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- Conduct monthly microbiological sampling of sprouts
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- Carry out microbiological studies to ensure food safety
General requirements
- Ensure food complies with microbiological criteria and conduct shelf-life studies if needed
Testing against criteria
- Test food products against microbiological criteria as part of HACCP checks
Specific rules for testing and sampling
- Apply reference methods and sampling plans for microbiological testing
Labelling requirements
- Label minced meat and meat products with thorough cooking warning
Unsatisfactory results
- Take corrective actions when microbiological testing results are unsatisfactory
Analyses of trends
- Analyse food test result trends and take corrective action
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uri:annex/i/chapter/2/division/2.1/division/1
The studies referred to in Article 3(2) shall include:
specifications for physico-chemical characteristics of the product, such as pH,...
When necessary on the basis of the abovementioned studies, the...
predictive mathematical modelling established for the food in question, using...
The above mentioned studies shall take into account the inherent...
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