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MedLine Citation:
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PMID: 4071948 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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An attempt was made to interrelate the data obtained in experiments conducted by our Department along beef, veal and pig slaughter lines, using lactic acid (LA) for the decontamination of carcasses, cold and hot boned primal cuts, slaughter byproducts, and butcher's knives. First and foremost it was observed, that provided Good Manufacturing Practices are strictly followed, the microbial load of carcass surfaces will be substantially reduced. LA-decontamination may result in an additional reduction. Since in the early post-mortem period bacteria are not yet attached to the meat surface, LA-decontamination should preferably be applied to the hot carcass. It was demonstrated that, dependent on mode and duration of application, LA sprays not exceeding 1% v/v (beef), 1.25% v/v (veal) and 1.5% v/v (pork) resulted in acceptable carcass colour scores. Blood spots, which are particularly prone to discolouration by lactic acid application, should be removed at an early post-mortem stage e.g. by strong showering. The difference in surface pH between LA-treated and control carcasses disappeared within 72 hours post-mortem. Veal longissimus chops treated with LA solutions up to 2% v/v were not identified by a consumer taste panel as significantly different from controls. The 'immediate' bactericidal effect of LA-decontamination for beef, veal and pig carcasses, as well as for pig liver and veal brain, amounted to approximately 1.5 log cycles for the aerobic colony counts, strongly dependent on substrate and conditions of decontamination. In addition, a 'delayed' bacteriostatic effect was observed during storage, which is probably the result of a prolonged lag phase of acid-injured micro-organisms surviving lactic acid decontamination.(ABSTRACT TRUNCATED AT 250 WORDS) |
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Authors:
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J M Snijders; J G van Logtestijn; D A Mossel; F J Smulders |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: The Veterinary quarterly Volume: 7 ISSN: 0165-2176 ISO Abbreviation: Vet Q Publication Date: 1985 Oct |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 1986-01-14 Completed Date: 1986-01-14 Revised Date: 2000-12-18 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 7909485 Medline TA: Vet Q Country: NETHERLANDS |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 277-82 Citation Subset: IM |
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| MeSH Terms | |
Descriptor/Qualifier:
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Disinfection Food Contamination / prevention & control* Lactates / therapeutic use* Lactic Acid Meat |
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Reg. No./Substance:
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0/Lactates; 50-21-5/Lactic Acid |
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