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Issue Number: Council I 011

Title

Beef Grinding Log Template Committee 3 - Rulemaking Consideration

Issue you would like the Conference to consider

That a letter be sent to the USDA along with a copy of the Beef Grinding Log Template Committee Final Report asking that the recommendations in the document be considered for adoption by the USDA when retail establishments are grinding coarse grind and/or in-store generated bench trim/pull back products.

Public Health Significance

FSIS relies heavily on records maintained by industry to identify trace back and trace forward on FSIS-regulated products associated with foodborne illness and other food safety incidents. Retail records are a critical component in trace back and trace forward activities, and it is essential to quickly and successfully produce these records. Retail operators need, want, and will provide complete and accurate records when the record keeping is easy to accomplish and does not create unnecessary expense and work.

Recommended Solution: The Conference recommends...

that a letter be sent to the USDA along with a copy of the Beef Grinding Log Template Committee Final Report (or finalized guidance document) asking that the recommendations in the document be considered for adoption by the USDA when retail establishments are grinding coarse grind and/or in-store generated bench trim/pull back products.

The Beef Grinding Log Template Committee Final Report is attached to the Issue titled: "Report-Beef Grinding Log Template Committee."

Submitter Information

Name Rick Barney, Co-Chair
Organization Beef Grinding Log Template Committee
Address Delhaize America
3801 Sugar Palm Dr
Tampa, FL 33619
Telephone 813-620-1139 X332
Fax 813-627-9765
Email Rick.Barney@Delhaize.com
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