>104 Potentially Poor temperature control chilling and Product disposition action required to assess safety hazardous storage at < 5°C), inadequate processing, and determine if disposal or product recall is required. May need confirmation to determine cross contamination or high contamination whether the genetic markers of virulence are present levels in harvested seafood. and the are able to cause V. parahaemolyticus disease. An investigation should be undertaken to assess: the source of raw product and potential for high levels of contamination (e.g. harvest temperature and water salinity) the adequacy of the time and temperature controls (chilling and storage) implemented post harvest the adequacy of the processing used (e.g. adequate cooking) likelihood of cross contamination Confirmation of identity and typing may be required cases of foodborne illness are suspected. 102 - 104 Unsatisfactory As above. An investigation should be undertaken as above. <3 102 Marginal Indication that temperature control or food Proactive investigation to ensure temperature and – • handling controls are not fully achieved. food handling controls are effectively implemented. It may be expected that naturally contaminated raw seafood may have low levels present (<100 cfu/g). <3 Satisfactory
>104 Potentially hazardous Poor temperature control chilling and storage at < 5°C), inadequate processing, cross contamination or high contamination levels in harvested seafood. Product disposition action required to assess safety and determine if disposal or product recall is required. May need confirmation to determine whether the genetic markers of virulence are present and the V. parahaemolyticus are able to cause disease. An investigation should be undertaken to assess: the source of raw product and potential for high levels of contamination (e.g. harvest temperature and water salinity) the adequacy of the time and temperature controls (chilling and storage) implemented post harvest the adequacy of the processing used (e.g. adequate cooking) likelihood of cross contamination Confirmation of identity and typing may be required cases of foodborne illness are suspected. 102 - 104 Unsatisfactory As above. An investigation should be undertaken as above. <3 – 102 Marginal Indication that temperature control or food handling controls are not fully achieved. It may be expected that naturally contaminated raw seafood may have low levels present (<100 cfu/g). • Proactive investigation to ensure temperature and food handling controls are effectively implemented. <3 Satisfactory
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