Clostridium botulinum toxin formation in romaine lettuce and shredded cabbage: effect of storage and packaging conditions.

Author(s) : PETRAN R. L., SPERBER W. H., DAVIS A. B.

Type of article: Article

Summary

The potential for growth and toxin production by Clostridium botulinum spores was investigated in samples of fresh-cut romaine lettuce and shredded cabbage packaged in vented and nonvented flexible pouches at storage temperatures of 4.4, 12.7, and 21 deg C for up to 28 days. Before sealing, half of the packages were vented. Results are given.

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  • Original title: Clostridium botulinum toxin formation in romaine lettuce and shredded cabbage: effect of storage and packaging conditions.
  • Record ID : 1996-1019
  • Languages: English
  • Source: Journal of Food Protection - vol. 58 - n. 6
  • Publication date: 1995/06
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