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Fresh and frozen shrimp: a profile of filth, microbiological contamination, and decomposition.

Author(s) : GECAN J. S., BANDLER R., STARUSZKIEWICZ W. F.

Type of article: Article

Summary

A 2-year nationwide survey was conducted by the US Food and Drug Administration to provide current information about filth, decomposition, and microbiological contamination of domestic and imported fresh and frozen shrimp. Whole or equivalent filth insects, mostly ants, were found in 14.4% of the samples. Incidental insects were present in 6.3% of the samples, with flies the most commonly found. Unidentified insect fragments were found in 33.3% of the samples. Listeria spp were found in 6.8% of the samples; Salmonella spp were found in 8.1%. Some level of decomposition was observed in 15.4% of the samples tested organoleptically.

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  • Original title: Fresh and frozen shrimp: a profile of filth, microbiological contamination, and decomposition.
  • Record ID : 1994-3635
  • Languages: English
  • Source: Journal of Food Protection - vol. 57 - n. 2
  • Publication date: 1994/02
  • Document available for consultation in the library of the IIR headquarters only.

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