range for these products is 4.7-4.9, whereas, pepperoni has a slightly lower pH range of 4.5-4.8 and a lower MPR of 1.6:1 as required by FSIS (FSIS, 1986). The moisture content for these products ranges from 25-39%. All of these products, because of their moisture-toprotein ratios, are considered shelf stable (FSIS, 1986; Ricke and Keeton, 1997). Semidry sausages such as summer sausage, cervela...