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<OL> <LI>Identify a high priority food regulation that poses significant challenges to small and very small food processors in the use of predictive models <LI>Identify information resources that will provide the greatest assistance to small and very small food processors in the use of predictive models <LI>Produce a prototype of the model portal <LI>Beta test the portal with FSIS outreach staff and food industry cooperators <LI>Revise and post the portal to the Internet.
Approach: The proposed work will involve cooperators with the ERRC-MFS, Rutgers University and the FSIS Strategic Initiatives, Partnerships and Outreach Staff. The MFS will be responsible for the management and execution of the project, installing the portal on an ERRC server, and interacting with the focus groups and beta testers. Rutgers University will conduct focus groups and beta tests with small and very small food processors, develop the Predictive Microbiology Information Portal software, produce associated databases, incorporate informational resources, produce .Net PMP models, and assist with focus group and beta test activities. The FSIS will assist in identifying a priority food safety regulation around which we will build the portal, and in identifying associated informational resources and contacts.