ABSTRACT: The primary objective of this study was to monitor viability of Shiga toxin–producing Escherichia coli (STEC), Salmonella spp., and Listeria monocytogenes during preparation and storage of fuet. Regarding methodology, coarse-ground…
Continue ReadingThermal Destruction of Escherichia coli O157:H7 in Sous-Vide Cooked Ground Beef as Affected by Tea Leaf and Apple Skin Powders
Contamination of ground beef with Escherichia coli O157:H7 is a potential health hazard and a continuing concern both for consumers and the food service industry….
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In-House Validation of a Rinse–Membrane Filtration Method for Processing Fresh Produce Samples for Downstream Cultural Detection of Salmonella, Escherichia coli O157:H7, and Listeria
ABSTRACT More efficient sampling and detection methods of pathogens on fresh produce are needed. The purpose of this study was to compare a novel rinse–membrane…
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Effects of Low-Dose, Low-Penetration Electron Beam Irradiation of Chilled Beef Carcass Surface Cuts on Escherichia coli O157:H7 and Meat Quality
The Stomacher® 400 was used to blend beef pieces for one minute as part of the study. the study found that if chilled carcasses were…
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