About This Program
Focused PT program for laboratories detecting the 'Big 6' shiga toxin-producing E. coli (STEC) strains, critical for food safety compliance.
Test Types Covered
- Pathogenic E. coli detection
- E. coli 1 (Big 6)
- E. coli 2 (Big 6)
Sample Matrices
Food productsRaw materials
2026 Schedule — Round 1
Enrollment Close2-Feb-26
Sample Dispatch23-Feb-26
Results Due23-Mar-26