Microbiological Survey of Minced Beef on Retail Sale in Scotland
Food Standards Scotland (FSS) · Awarded contract
AwardedMicrobiological Survey of Minced Beef on Retail Sale in Scotland
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Food Standards Scotland (FSS) awarded a contract to SAC Commercial Ltd for a comprehensive microbiological survey of minced beef on retail sale in Scotland.
The project aimed to generate baseline data on significant microbiological pathogens and hygiene indicator organisms, analyse patterns of variation such as seasonal or geographical to identify risk factors, and determine antimicrobial resistance in pathogens and a subset of 100 generic E.
coli isolates.
The survey covered a range of geographic locations, premises (e.g., butchers, supermarkets), and product ranges (e.g., value, premium) over one year.
The contract value was £182,761.
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Microbiological Survey of Minced Beef on Retail Sale in Scotland
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