Hazard Database
Hazard detail
| Food Type : | Beef mince (raw) |
| Description : | also includes raw meat patties. Check other meat types for mince made from meat other than beef |
| Hazard: | Biological -- Enterobacteriacae -- STEC |
| Source: | Note shiga toxin producing E coli (STEC) are rare in NZ adult beef. If present, then most likely associated with contamination with faeces, ingesta and dirt from the gastrointestinal tract and hide |
| Justification: | *Risk Profile: STEC in red meat. *HACCP application for the manufacture of raw meat patties Section 12. *Microbial Pathogen Data Sheet |
| Control Measure: | Good Operating (hygienic) Practice during slaughter, dressing and further processing of beef. Follow guidelines stated in the Microbial Pathogen Data Sheet. Ensure good hygiene practices are in place. Prevent cross-contamination in food preparation areas. |
| Reference: | Risk Profile: STEC in red meat |
| Last Updated: | 15/10/2019 |