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Hide to Carcass Transfer of E. Coli O157:H7 and Salmonella in Small Scale (Less than 1000 Head/Day) Beef Processing Plants

Objective

To determine the prevalence and level of E. coli O157:H7 and Salmonella on hides and pre-evisceration carcasses in small beef processing plants.

More information

Approach: We will collect hide and preevisceration carcass samples from seven small (<1000/d) processing plants. Samples will be obtained from each plant on three consecutive days. These samples will be tested for the prevalence and level of E. coli O157:H7 and Salmonella.

Investigators
Wheeler, Tommy Lee
Institution
USDA - Agricultural Research Service
Start date
2007
End date
2008
Funding Source
Agricultural Research Service
Project number
5438-42000-013-15T
Accession number
412681
Categories
Escherichia coli
Salmonella