Microbiological quality of Australian beef carcass meat and frozen bulk packed beef.

Author(s) : VANDERLINDE P. B., SHAY B., MURRAY J.

Type of article: Article

Summary

Two studies were undertaken to determine the microbiological quality of beef carcass meat and frozen boneless bulk packed beef produced in Australia. Samples were collected from 1,063 beef carcasses and from 929 cartons of frozen boneless bulk packed beef over a period of approximately 12 months. Samples were collected from works processing beef carcasses for the Australian domestic market and from works targeting export markets. Microbial counts concerning Escherichia coli, Listeria monocytogenes, Camphylobacter jejuni, Salmonella and Staphylococcus were performed. Results are given.

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  • Original title: Microbiological quality of Australian beef carcass meat and frozen bulk packed beef.
  • Record ID : 1999-0909
  • Languages: English
  • Source: Journal of Food Protection - vol. 61 - n. 4
  • Publication date: 1998/04
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