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[MES12]

Hi Everyone, 

 

Has the FDA set an APC threshold for baked goods such as brownies and cookies? I am seeing 25,000 cfu/g, but that seems high to me?

 

[kfromNE]

The one I found was 10,000/g for non-routine.

 

https://www.fsis.usd...ia-foods-nacmcf

 

https://www.fsis.usd...trol-061015.pdf

 

This is from Australia/New Zealand

https://www.foodstan...al Criteria.pdf

Edited by kfromNE, 10 February 2023 - 03:35 PM.

[Charles.C]

Hi Everyone, 

 

Has the FDA set an APC threshold for baked goods such as brownies and cookies? I am seeing 25,000 cfu/g, but that seems high to me?

Hi MES,

 

Afaik, several related threads here have concluded that unless, perhaps, the Product has a specific US Identity/Classification, eg ice-cream. Official US National micro limits do not exist.  As I understand, various dairy et al  limits were attempted ca 1960s, caused a legal nightmare (ie justification) and were rapidly rescinded. Enter Pillsbury/HACCP. :

 

One individual APC measurement with no context is unfortunately of limited interpretation.

Edited by Charles.C, 11 February 2023 - 07:26 AM.
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