The USDA Food Safety & Inspection Service (FSIS) and the USDA Agricultural Research Service (ARS) have joined together to produce the Predictive Microbiology Information Portal (PMIP). This portal is geared to assist food companies (large and small) in the use of predictive models, the appropriate application of models, and proper model interpretation. Our vision is that the PMIP will be the highway to the most comprehensive websites that brings together large and small food companies in contact with the information needed to aid in the production of the safest foods.
The PMIP links users to numerous and diverse resources associated with models (PMP), databases (ComBase) , regulatory requirements, and food safety principles. We hope you find the PMIP to be a useful resource!
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Overview of Predictive Microbiology
Learn about the science behind predictive models for foodborne pathogens.
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Resource Locator
Search 300+ resources by organism, food type, format, and source.
Pathogen Modeling Program (PMP)
Access online or download the PMP desktop application for modeling bacterial growth and inactivation.
ComBase
Browse the combined database of predictive microbiology growth and survival data.