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Evaluation of the botulism hazard from vegetables in modified atmosphere packaging.

Author(s) : LARSON A. E., JOHNSON E. A., BARMORE C. R., HUGHES M. D.

Type of article: Article

Summary

The ability of Clostridium botulinum types A, B and E spores to grow and produce botulinal toxin was investigated in five vegetables. Vegetables were inoculated with a heat-shocked spore mixture of seven proteolytic and three nonproteolytic strains of C. botulinum types A, B and E. The samples were subjected to different incubation temperatures. Measurements were taken of pH, O2, CO2 and botulinal toxin levels.

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  • Original title: Evaluation of the botulism hazard from vegetables in modified atmosphere packaging.
  • Record ID : 1998-3581
  • Languages: English
  • Source: Journal of Food Protection - vol. 60 - n. 10
  • Publication date: 1997/10
  • Document available for consultation in the library of the IIR headquarters only.

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