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THERMAL INACTIVATION OF SHIGA-TOXIN PRODUCING ESCHERICHIA COLI (STEC) IN FROZEN GROUND BEEF

Objective

Quantify the effect of freezing, thawing, and/or subsequent cooking on the fate of Escherichia coli O157:H7 (ECOH) and other non-verocytotoxigenic E. coli (STEC) in ground beef patties.

Investigators
Luchansky, John
Institution
USDA - Agricultural Research Service
Start date
2010
End date
2010
Funding Source
Agricultural Research Service
Project number
1935-41420-015-05R
Accession number
419658
Categories
Escherichia coli
Food Preparation and Handling
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