Code of Maine Rules
01 - DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, CONSERVATION AND FORESTRY
001 - AGRICULTURE - GENERAL
Chapter 213 - RULES FOR THE SALMONELLA ENTERITIDIS RISK REDUCTION AND SURVEILLANCE PROGRAM FOR COMMERCIAL EGG-TYPE FLOCKS
Section 001-213-2 - SUMMARY
The Maine Salmonella enteritidis ("SE") Risk Reduction and Surveillance Program for commercial Egg-Type Flocks is intended to prevent SE-contaminated eggs from entering the commercial food supply. Its provisions are an enhancement of the US Food and Drug Administration's ("FDA") Final Rule on the Prevention of Salmonella Enteritidis in Shell Eggs During Production, Storage, and Transportation. All commercial egg-producing facilities are required to participate in the program. Adherence to the program rules will be monitored by Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry Staff.
The purpose of this program is to:
* Prevent SE-contaminated eggs from entering the food chain;
* Ensure SE-clean birds reside and produce in SE-clean houses; and
* Control and eradicate SE contamination if it is found within a commercial egg-type flock.