Beef Products Contaminated With Escherichia Coli O157:H7

In 1994, the Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) notified the public that raw ground beef products contaminated with the pathogen Escherichia coli O157:H7 are adulterated under the Federal Meat Inspection Act unless the ground beef is further processed to destroy this pathogen. FSIS is publishing this notice to provide the public with information about its policy regarding beef products contaminated with Escherichia coli O157:H7 and to afford the public an opportunity to submit comments and recommendations relevant to the Agency's policy, and any regulatory requirements that may be appropriate to prevent the distribution of beef products adulterated with this pathogen.