Use of Ionizing Radiation for Reducing Pathogens in Meat and Poultry

6/16/00


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Use of Ionizing Radiation for Reducing Pathogens in Meat and Poultry

What we hope to show you

Why get involved?

What is the Role of an Extension Educator?

What is Food Irradiation?

Ionizing Radiation

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Terms to describe energy level

Levels of Food Irradiation

History of Use of Radiation

Current Uses of IR

More...

Consumer Products ...

Current Food Applications

Spices, Herbs, Dehydrated Vegetables & Seasoning Mixtures Irradiated in N. America

Why are we interested in Meat Irradiation?

Current Regulatory Changes

Levels approved for meats

Levels approved in other foods

Labeling Requirement

The Radura must be on the label

Source vs. Electron Beam

Irradiation Facilities in Use

Titan Plant Commitment

Bridgeport, NJ

Dual X-Ray & E-Beam System

Wheeled Conveyor

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Uses and Limitations

Drawbacks

Cost:Benefit

Costs

Public Concerns??

Human Health (potential)

Are Consumer Concerns Warranted?

Sensory and Physical Aspects of Irradiated Muscle Foods

Sensory and Physical Aspects of Irradiated Muscle Foods

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Reported Vitamin losses from Irradiation

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Will they buy it??

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What do Consumers Think?

I hope this has helped you understand more about the application of irradiation in meat.

Consumer education will work

Wheeled Conveyor

Tote System

Roller Conveyor

Single System X-Ray

Author: Dr. Varga

Email: cnc3@psu.edu

Home Page: Http://foodsafety.cas.psu.edu

Other information:
This is a copy of the slide set developed for the In-service meeting. A more formal presentation of this slide set may be available in the future. Thank you.

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