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Quantitative Risk Assessment (QRA) of Salmonella in Sheep Meat Produced in New Zealand

Quantitative risk assessment of Salmonella in sheep meat produced in New Zealand – The Story So Far (July 2002)

The purpose of this three year research project, undertaken in conjunction with Meat New Zealand, is to develop a quantitative risk assessment of Salmonella in sheep meat. The project was initiated because of a Salmonella Brandenburg epidemic in the lower South Island and because the risks of Salmonella from red meat are largely unknown. This project will provide short and medium term risk management strategies. It will investigate the incidence of Salmonella in sheep meat through the food chain starting with animals on the farm, the processing and retailing stages and finally the consumer. This report presents information gathered during the first 18 months of the project. It is due to be completed by mid 2003.