Contamination Control

RSS

Sampling and sample preparation are crucial operations in the analytical determination of chemical contaminants.

Seafood-borne diseases of microbiological origin can be caused by viable organisms and/or by toxins that they produce.

Contamination and adulteration both may involve the presence of a substance that is not intended to be in a product.

The development of lactate and diacetate inhibits Listeria growth as do many other ingredients, enlarging the array of choices for processors in meat safety.  

Most recorded foodborne outbreaks are caused by raw and unprocessed or minimally processed foods.

Illnesses caused by foodborne pathogenic microorganisms, as well as their control, are a major worldwide public health issue in ready-to-eat meat.

Development of alternative pathogen decontamination technologies would certainly improve the safety of ready-to-eat and fresh agricultural products.

No matter which parameter is considered, studies clearly show that poultry plants across the U.S. are utilizing interventions that are effective for significantly reducing bacterial populations.  

Selecting the wrong conveyor belts can lead to food contamination, product recalls and, ultimately, loss of consumer confidence.