Address: 10042 South River Rd, Hunt, NY 14846
Establishment No.: m21554
USDA Inspection Report: 26 Apr 2012
Code: 03B02
Violation: 417.4(a)(2)(iii), 417.5(a)(1),
417.5(a)(2)
Citation: When reviewing the establishments
Certificate of Analysis from [redacted]dated 04/23/2012, the
following noncompliances were observed.
On 04/16/2012 the establishment collected a quarterly trim sample
from Beef Chuck which was analyzed on 04/17/1012 for E.coli 0157:H7
utilizing AOAC method 2000.14. The result was reported as [redacted]
per 25 grams. When reviewing the Beef Products (E.coli 0157:H7)
section of the establishments prerequisite program for Receiving and
Returns the following procedures are described. The product is
sampled [redacted]. The program also states [redacted]. It further
states [redacted].
The establishments laboratory failed to follow the instructions
provided by the establishment to analyze 375 grams instead of 25
grams. The 25 gram sample size is not equal to USDA methods, which
calls into question the sensitivity of the test to be able to detect
the pathogen if present. Furthmore, the prerequisite program
sampling is used to verify the effectiveness of the suppliers
Continuing Letters of Guarantee. These letters are required by the
establishment to assure the supplying establishment has CCPs in
place to reduce or eliminate E.coli 0157:H7 to undetectable levels
prior to entering the establishment.
This noncompliance calls into question the decisions in the Hazard
Analysis that [redacted].
On 04/16/2012 the establishment collected a quarterly ground beef
sample which was analyzed on 04/17/2012 for E.coli 0157:H7 utilizing
[redacted]. The result was reported as [redacted] per 25 grams. The
E.coli 0157:H7 Verification program states [redacted]. It further
states [redacted]. It further states
The establishments laboratory failed to follow the instructions
provided by the establishment to analyze 375 grams instead of 25
grams. The 25 gram sample size is not equal to USDA methods, which
calls into question the sensitivity of the test to be able to detect
the pathogen if present. Furthermore, as stated in the hazard
analysis [redacted].
This noncompliance calls into question the decisions in the Hazard
Analysis that [redacted].
A review of previously documented noncompliance records in the last
3 months indicated a similar noncompliance documented on 04/03/12.
The establishment did not provide a response to the noncompliance
record as of 04/26/12. New samples were collected but the same
noncompliances still exist. Mr. [redacted] was verbally notified of
the noncompliances.
Regulation:
417.4(a)(2)(iii) Ongoing verification activities. Ongoing verification activities include, but are not limited to: (i) The calibration of process-monitoring instruments; The review of records generated and maintained in accordance with § 417.5(a)(3) of this part.
417.5(a)(1) The establishment shall maintain the following records documenting the establishment’s HACCP plan: The written hazard analysis prescribed in § 417.2(a) of this part, including all supporting documentation;
417.5(a)(2) The written HACCP plan, including decisionmaking documents associated with the selection and development of CCP’s and critical limits, and documents supporting both the monitoring and verification procedures selected and the frequency of those procedures.
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