# Commission Regulation (EC) No 2073/2005 of 15 November 2005 on microbiological criteria for foodstuffs (Text with EEA relevance), Division 2.5: Vegetables, fruits and products thereof

Extent: E+W+S+N.I.

n = number of units comprising the sample; c = number of sample units giving values between m and M.
The most recent edition of the standard shall be used.
The term unpasteurised means that the juice has not been subjected to pasteurisation obtained by time-temperature combinations or to other processes validated to achieve an equivalent bactericidal effect to pasteurisation as regards its effect on E.coli .
Food category
Micro-organisms
Sampling plan
Limits
Analytical reference method
Stage where the criterion applies
Action in case of unsatisfactory results
n
c
m
M
2.5.1
Precut fruit and vegetables (ready-to-eat)
E. coli
5
2
100 cfu/g
1 000 cfu/g
ISO 16649-1 or 2
Manufacturing process
Improvements in production hygiene, selection of raw materials
2.5.2
Unpasteurised fruit and vegetable juices (ready-to-eat)
E. coli
5
2
100 cfu/g
1 000 cfu/g
ISO 16649-1 or 2
Manufacturing process
Improvements in production hygiene, selection of raw materials

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/eur/2005/2073/annex/I/chapter/2/division/2.5 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/eu-regulation-2005-2073/annex-I/chapter-2/division-2.5
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