The Guidebook contains current protocols for analytical tests required by FSIS regulatory activities on meat, poultry and egg products. 1 Specifically, microbiological methods are presented for sample preparation, isolation and identification of the major foodborne pathogenic microorganisms and their toxins, meat tissue species identification, and the detection of antimicrobial residues. Appendices include a pathogen method summary chart, method flow charts, Media and Reagent formulations, and Most Probable Number Tables.
All methods are offered as PDF documents. If you require an alternative format, please contact:
Lead Microbiologist
Laboratory Quality Assurance Staff, USDA/FSIS/OPHS
950 College Station Road
Athens, GA 30605
Phone: (706) 546-3559
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