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Food Sampling Policy and Programme

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Food Sampling Policy and Programme

The Council participates in any food sampling priorities that may be identified by LACORS, the Food Standards Agency or the Oxfordshire Food Liaison Group. Sampling will also occur following poor results from such sampling.

In addition targeted sampling occurs in respect of local small scale food manufacturers of high-risk items, where sampling is required for compliance with product approval legislation e.g. dairy products establishments.

Samples are also taken as necessary, on an ad-hoc basis, following complaints, programmed inspections or suspected food poisoning incidents.

Officers carrying out food sampling will ensure that where necessary they co-ordinate activities with colleagues in other Local Authorities and Trading Standards.

The Food Sampling Programme for 2007-08 is outlined below. A copy of the Council's Policy can be viewed or downloaded from the link on the right.

Nature of Sample Co-ordinating Body Sampling Date
Raw poultry CLASSP study LACORS/HPA All Year
Swabbing re cooked meat and dairy production WODC As appropriate, e.g. secondary inspections
Focussed shopping basket sampling linked to Listeria monocytogenes LACORS/HPA April
Fresh herbs LACORS/HPA May - October

Kebab shop study - salads and dishcloths

LACORS/HPA June - July
Cloths / swabs from residential homes WODC July - September
Swabs from drink dispensers (nozzles) WODC August - October
Ready-to-eat dried seeds LACORS/HPA October - March






 

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