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IMPROVE MICROBIOLOGICAL SAFETY AND SHELF-LIFE OF FOOD BY TREATMENT WITH IONIZING RADIATION

Objective

(1) Determine the efficacy of ionizing irradiation and processing variables on the inactivation of foodborne pathogens. (2) Determine the efficacy of ionizing irradiation of processed meat and poultry products to inactivate foodborne pathogens. (3) Identify possible interactions between ionizing irradiation, other processing technologies. (4) Maximize desired quality attributes of irradiated foods.

Investigators
Sommers, Christopher
Institution
USDA - Agricultural Research Service
Start date
2001
End date
2005
Funding Source
Agricultural Research Service
Project number
1935-42000-043-00D
Accession number
404083
Categories
Bacterial Pathogens
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