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National Microbiological Surveillance 2011

The sampling plan for the 2011 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 2011 national microbiological surveillance programme

Topic Period Microbiological parameters
Microbiological safety of raw minced beef and beef burgers on retail sale in Ireland

April-July

Salmonella spp. and vertoxigenic E.coli (VTEC)

Survey to determine the prevalence of Campylobacter and Salmonella on raw chicken on retail sale in Ireland in 2011 

June-August

  Campylobacter spp. and Salmonella spp.

Last reviewed: 2/8/2016

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