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FSIS Raw Beef Pathogen Monitoring Data
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Data provides insight into the microbiological sampling program conducted by the Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS), which is tasked with safeguarding the nation's meat and poultry supply. This establishment-specific sampling monitors raw beef products to identify the prevalence of harmful bacteria. The goal of this collection is to track the effectiveness of industry food safety programs and to reduce the potential for foodborne illness. Recent findings from the sampling period indicated a positive decrease in Salmonella prevalence, with the percentage of establishments showing positive results falling from 4.6% to 3.4%. Conversely, there was a worrying increase in E. coli O157:H7 prevalence, rising from 0.2% to 0.5%. This increase in E. coli is particularly concerning as this pathogen can cause severe illness, especially among vulnerable populations. The results highlight the ongoing necessity of monitoring and improving food safety practices, potentially addressing changes in processing methods or new technologies that might contribute to pathogen risk.
Columns
- EstablishmentId: A unique numerical identifier assigned to the specific location being sampled.
- EstablishmentNumber: The specific identification number used for the sampled facility (e.g., M675, M6063A).
- EstablishmentName: The operating name of the facility, such as Caviness Beef Packers, Ltd.
- State: The US State where the establishment is located.
- ProjectCode: A code identifying the particular FSIS sampling project (e.g., MT53, MT52).
- Follow-up Sampling of Beef Mfg Trim or Other Raw Ground Beef or Beef Patty Components: A field describing the nature of the sampling conducted.
- Ecoli Follow-up Sampling of Beef Mfg Trim or Other Raw Ground Beef or Beef Patty Components: A description specifically related to E. coli monitoring activities.
- Date: The date when the sample was collected.
- FormId: An identifier for the specific data form or record.
- Product-Raw-Intact-Beef / Product-Raw-Ground, Comminuted or Otherwise Nonintact-Beef: Describes the physical form of the beef product being tested.
- Result (Two Columns): Indicate the outcome of the microbiological test, typically recorded as Negative or Positive for the target pathogen.
Distribution
The data is provided in a tabular format, typically a CSV file named
raw-beef-follow-up-sampling-1.csv, with a size of approximately 1.11 MB. The structure consists of 11 columns and includes approximately 3,900 valid records. The data quality appears high, with most columns showing no missing values or only a single missing record.Usage
This dataset is suitable for analysing food safety trends and pathogen prevalence over time. Ideal applications include:
- Tracking the effectiveness of food safety intervention programmes implemented by the industry.
- Identifying specific establishments, states, or processing types associated with higher or lower pathogen risk.
- Conducting risk assessments concerning foodborne illness caused by Salmonella and E. coli O157:H7.
- Informing regulatory policy regarding raw beef product handling and processing standards.
Coverage
The data covers samples collected over nearly four years, spanning from October 1, 2013, to September 30, 2017. The geographical scope encompasses establishments across 40 different US States, with concentrations noted in California (CA) and Texas (TX). The focus is strictly on establishment-specific microbiological sampling of raw beef products.
License
CC0: Public Domain
Who Can Use It
- Food Safety Regulators: To assess industry compliance and refine microbiological testing protocols.
- Public Health Researchers: To study the epidemiology of foodborne illness and monitor shifts in pathogen incidence.
- Meat Industry Stakeholders: To benchmark their own food safety practices and target areas for operational improvement.
- Data Scientists/Analysts: To apply statistical methods for trend identification and risk modelling.
Dataset Name Suggestions
- FSIS Raw Beef Pathogen Monitoring Data
- Establishment-Specific Raw Beef Safety Sampling
- US Raw Beef Pathogen Prevalence Tracking (2013-2017)
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Original Data Source: FSIS Raw Beef Pathogen Monitoring Data
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