ABSTRACT More efficient sampling and detection methods of pathogens on fresh produce are needed. The purpose of this study was to compare a novel rinse–membrane…
Continue ReadingAntimicrobial Activity of Vinegar on Bacterial Species Isolated from Retail and Local Channel Catfish (Ictalurus punctatus)
The Stomacher® was used to blend cat fish samples to study the use of vinegar to reduce the growing number of illnesses caused by spoilage…
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How Effective is Sponge Sampling for Removing Bacteria from Beef Carcasses?
The Stomacher® 400 was used to blend blend tissue for two minutes as part of the study. The study found that sponge sampling is convenient,…
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Enumeration and Identification of Bacterial Spores in Cocoa Powders
ABSTRACT The presence of bacterial spores in cocoa powders is inevitable due to the cocoa bean fermentation process, during which members of the genera Bacillus and Geobacillus are typically…
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A novel approach for calculating shelf life of minimally processed vegetables
For microbiological analysis, 10 g of each sample were diluted with 90 ml of 0.1% peptone solution in a Stomacher® bag and blended for 1 min in…
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