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National Microbiological Baseline Study in Broiler Chicken
December 2012 – December 2013

Objectives

The main objective of this baseline study was to provide national and current baseline estimates on the prevalence and concentration of Campylobacter and Salmonella in broiler chicken caeca and chicken meat. This information is intended to be used to develop pathogen reduction programs and to serve as benchmarks against which the industry could measure the effectiveness of their HACCP programs and/or intervention measures over time. Such information may also be used to support future risk assessment studies.

Specifically, the study was designed to:

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