In the November 19, 2014, Federal Register, USDA's FSIS published an analysis estimating the costs and benefits associated with implementation of non-O157 STEC testing on beef manufacturing trimmings. The analysis includes the agency's responses to comments on the process and also considers costs and benefits associated with potentially expanding the process to other ground beef components. Comments due January 20, 2015.

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