The sampling plan for the 2006 national microbiological surveillance programme is outlined in Table 1. The topics were agreed following consultation with Environmental Health Officers (EHOs) and the Official Food Microbiology Laboratories (OFMLs).
Table 1: Sampling plan for the 2006 national microbiological surveillance programme
| Topic | Period | Microbiological parameters |
|---|---|---|
|
Microbiological Safety and Quality of Raw Mushroom |
January - March 2006 | Salmonella spp. Staphylococcus aureus Listeria monocytogenes Escherichia coli |
| Microbiological Safety of Dried Infant Formulae and Dried Dietary Foods for Special Medical Purposes Intended for Infants below 6 months of age Executive Summary and Report |
April - June 2006 | Enterobacter sakazakii Salmonella spp. |
| Examination of the microbiological status of food preparation surfaces Executive Summary and Report |
July - December 2006 | Aerobic Colony Count (ACC) Escherichia coli |