Salmonella Enteritidis Testing for Egg Producers
Since 1947, Sherry Laboratories has been helping businesses like yours by assuring your products meet food safety regulations.
In 2009, the FDA published in the Federal Register a final rule that established Prevention of Salmonella Enteritidis in Shell Eggs During Production, Storage and Transportation (21 CFR part 118). The egg rule requires large-scale egg producers (50,000 or more layers) to test for Salmonella Enteritidis. Even though many egg producers fall under the 50,000 bird limit currently required by the FDA, many have taken a proactive approach to initiate testing prior to the rule taking effect for houses containing 3,000 birds or more. Producers with at least 3,000, but fewer than 50,000 birds at one farm will be required to comply with the egg rule by July 9, 2012.
The egg rule requires egg producers to test the environment (poultry house) and the eggs to detect Salmonella Enteritidis.
The dedicated scientists in our ISO 17025:2005 accredited Microbiology lab are ready to assist you through the new FDA egg rule and help you prove your commitment to quality and adherence to the law.
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- Call and talk with one of our experts at 574.267.3305.
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