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Attribute sampling is a technique used in quality control and food safety that involves testing portions of a product by pulling a sample from the production process. This method allows inspectors to evaluate the quality and safety of products without needing to examine each individual item. By selecting a smaller group (the sample) from a larger batch, attribute sampling helps identify defects or quality issues effectively and quickly.

This approach is particularly useful in food production, where examining every single item may be impractical due to time or resource constraints. Attribute sampling focuses on characteristics or attributes of the samples, such as whether they meet predefined standards or if they are free from defects. If the sample shows a certain level of acceptability (meeting the required standards), it can be inferred that the larger batch likely meets those standards as well, which streamlines the inspection process while ensuring safety and quality.

In situations where a sample indicates issues, further investigation or testing may be warranted. This can lead to corrective actions or additional sampling to maintain quality control throughout production.