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Grizzly’s Custom Cutting

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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