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National Microbiological Surveillance 2005

The sampling plan for the 2005 national microbiological surveillance programme is outlined in Table 1. The topic for the first trimester survey was agreed following consultation with Environmental Health Officers (EHOs) and the Official Food Microbiology Laboratories (OFMLs). The second and third trimester surveys form part of the EU Coordinated Programme for the Official Control of Foodstuffs 2005 as specified in Commission Recommendation 2005/175/EC.

Table 1: Microbiological Surveillance Programme 2005

Period Topic Microbiological parameters tested Official Agencies
January - April 2005 Bacteriological quality and safety of loose sliced cooked ham
Executive Summary and Report
ACC
Enterobacteriaceae 
Listeria spp. (quantitative only)
Staphylococcus aureus
Salmonella spp
Heath Service Executive
May - August 2005 Bacteriological safety of cheeses made from pasteurised milk 
Executive Summary and Report
Salmonella spp 
Staphylococcus aureus
Escherichia coli 
Listeria monocytogenes 
Heath Service Executive and Department of Agriculture & Food
September - December 2005 Bacteriological safety of pre-packaged mixed salads *
Executive Summary and Report

 

Listeria monocytogenes
Salmonella spp . 
Heath Service Executive

* These surveys are undertaken as part of the EU Coordinated Programme for the Official Control of Foodstuffs 2005 (Commission Recommendation 2005/175/EC)