96-1292. National Advisory Committee on Microbiological Criteria for Foods; Subcommittee Meeting

[Federal Register Volume 61, Number 17 (Thursday, January 25, 1996)]
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Federal Register / Vol. 61, No. 17 / Thursday, January 25, 1996 / 
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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

Food Safety and Inspection Service
[Docket No. 96-001N]


National Advisory Committee on Microbiological Criteria for 
Foods; Subcommittee Meeting

    The National Advisory Committee on Microbiological Criteria for 
Foods' (NACMCF) Subcommittee on Fresh Produce will hold a meeting on 
February 2, 1996, at the Courtyard by Marriott, 4455 Metro Parkway, 
Fort Myers, Florida 33901, [phone]. The meeting will be held 
from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
    The NACMCF provides advice and recommendations to the Secretaries 
of Agriculture and Health and Human Services concerning the development 
of microbiological criteria by which the safety and wholesomeness of 
food can be assessed. This includes criteria pertaining to 
microorganisms that indicate whether food has been produced and 
transported using good manufacturing practices.
    The Food and Drug Administration asked the NACMCF to consider 
controls that may be appropriate for reducing foodborne disease 
outbreaks from raw produce. These controls may include the development 
of generic HACCP plans for the growing, harvesting, and transportation 
of fresh fruits and vegetables, as well as guidance on the handling and 
preparation of fresh fruits and vegetables. The Fresh Produce 
Subcommittee, under the auspices of the full Advisory Committee is 
conducting the initial review and research. The February 2, 1996, 
meeting will address (1) the scope of the public health problem related 
to these products; (2) current industry practices; and (3) possible 
controls that may be appropriate for preventing or reducing foodborne 
disease outbreaks from raw products.
    The Subcommittee meeting is open to the public on a space available 
basis. Interested persons may file comments before and after the 
meeting. Comments should be addressed to: Mr. Craig Fedchock, Advisory 
Committee Specialist, U.S. Department of Agriculture, Food Safety and 
Inspection Service, Room 311, 1255 22nd Street NW., Washington, DC 
20250-3700. Background materials and the meeting agenda are available 
for inspection by contacting Mr. Fedchock on [phone].

    Done at Washington, DC, on: January 19, 1996.
Michael R. Taylor,
Administrator, Food Safety and Inspection Service.
[FR Doc. 96-1292 Filed 1-23-96; 10:15 am]
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