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Microbial and Chemical Contaminants in Processed Catfish for Food Safety

Objective

To provide information to USDA-FSIS on the incidence and levels of chemical and microbial contaminants in domestic and imported catfish as part of the catfish inspection program as mandated in the 2008 Farm Bill.

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Approach: <br/>
Sample domestic and imported catfish from retail establishments in DE, MD, VA, and PA to provide baseline data on chemical and microbial contaminants.

Investigators
Sommers, Christopher
Institution
USDA - Agricultural Research Service
Start date
2009
End date
2012
Funding Source
Agricultural Research Service
Food Safety Inspection Service
Project number
1935-42000-073-02R
Accession number
418497
Categories
Parasites
Natural Toxins
Viruses and Prions
Bacterial Pathogens
Chemical Contaminants
Legislation and Regulations
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