National Meat Association�s resources provide topic-specific information to members. Contact the association headquarters to request a copy.
Bloodborne Pathogens
Updated! 2006 Bloodborne Pathogens & First-Aid Response Updated! 2006 Hepatitis A
Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy (BSE)
Updated! 2006 Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy (BSE) 2004 Inedible SRM Identification, Handling and Condemnation of Spinal Cord & Vertebral Column (30 Months or Older) 2004 Procedures for Identification and Handling of Non-Ambulatory Disabled Cattle and Age Determination 2004 Advanced Meat Recovery (AMR) System 2004 Inedible SRM Identification and Condemnation of Heads 2004 Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy (BSE) (Spanish and English versions available!)
HACCP Updated! 2006 Validation, Verification and Reassessment Updated! 2006 HACCP for Processed Meats: An Overview
Inspection
Updated! 2006 Non-Compliance Record (NR) Responses Updated! 2006 The Basics in Being Under Federal Inspection Updated! 2006 Appeals - What Are They and How to Use Them Updated! 2006 Handling FSIS Compliance Visits 1996 FSIS Paradigm Shift 1995 Exemption for Retail Stores
Labeling
1996 USDA Meat and Poultry Approval of Labels
Microbiology
Updated! 2006 L. monocytogenes, Prevention at the Plant & Decontamination Procedures 2000 Technologies for Reducing Salmonella 1994 Zero Tolerance: The Carcass Mapping System 1994 Backgrounder for Gram Positive Bacteria 1994 Backgrounder for Enteric & Other Gram Negative Bacteria
Miscellaneous
Updated! 2006�Control of Allergens Updated! 2006 Foot-and-Mouth Disease Updated! 2006 Packers and Stockyards Primer for Packers Updated! 2006 Writing Killer Press Releases 2004 Locating Establishment Information on the Web 2004 Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy (BSE) (Spanish and English versions available!) 1999 Programs Aimed at Small Business 1998 Installation of an 800-Phone Line 1997 Media Relations 1993 The Employee Stock Ownership Plan 1995 Consumer Satisfaction, Product Technology Research Fact Sheets Available
Plant Construction
Updated! 2006 Condensate and Dripping Water Updated! 2006 Ten Most Common Secondary Treatment Problems and How to Avoid Them 1996 USDA Plant Profile: Make Sure It�s Up-to-Date and Accurate 1993 Water - Our Industry�s Most Basic Resource
Plant Sanitation
Updated! 2006 Checklist for Assessing Pest Control Programs 2000 Understanding and Eliminating Biofilms in Food Processing Facilities 2000 Agency Microbiological Monitoring Programs; What Industry Should Know 1996 Pre-Operational and Operation Sanitation Check of Infrastructure & Equipment 1993 Personnel Hygiene for Workers in Meat/Poultry Plants 1993 Pest Control in Meat and Poultry Plants
Processing Controls
Updated! 2006 Net Weight for Corned Beef and Other Products from which Injected Solutions Separate 2003 Checklist for Verifying Compliance with FSIS Control of Listeria monocytogenes in RTE Product, Final Rule 1994 Starter Cultures and Acidulants for Meats 1994 Modified Atmosphere Packaging: Options for Fresh and Processed Meats 1993 Methods Used to Determine the Maximum Internal Temperature of Cooked Meat 1992 Understanding Net Weight
Recall
Updated! 2006 Getting Ready for a Recall 1998 Blueprint for Crisis Management 1997 Dealing with the Media & Consumers During a Recall Situation 1996 Crisis and Opportunities
Slaughter
Updated! 2006 E. Coli Biotype I Sponge Sampling Testing Guidelines 1993 Preventing Contamination on the Slaughter Floor 1993 Pre-Slaughter Washing for Cattle
Workplace Issues
Updated! 2006 Anti-Harassment Policies 1996 The National Association of Credit Management �
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