Infection with Shiga-like toxin (verotoxin) producing strains of Escherichia coli (SLTEC or VTEC) has the potential to cause severe and life threatening illness, including haemorrhagic colitis (HC), haemolytic uraemic syndrome (HUS) and thrombotic thrombocytopaenic purpura (TTP). Such strains are found in some animals, and are transmitted to humans through ingestion of undercooked meat (especia...

A direct staining technique was investigated for the detection of viable Salmonella in fresh and processed meats. The technique involved overnight enrichment in BPW, extraction of Salmonella cells onto a polycarbonate membrane, followed by detection of the pathogen using anti-Salmonella monoclonal antibody coupled with an antibody linked-fluorescent stain (Texas Red) and a viability stain (Syto...

In order to develop autologous tissue engineering of the whole wall in the urinary excretory system, we studied the regenerative capacity of the muscular bladder wall. Smooth muscle cell expansion on minced detrusor muscle in vitro and in vivo with or without urothelial tissue was studied. Porcine minced detrusor muscle and urothelium were cultured in vitro under standard culture conditions for...

Rigid price setting and high organic premiums have been perceived as major purchase barriers to meat products. While emerging product differentiation reported for products in other categories, empirical evidence the fresh market is lacking. We estimate a hedonic pricing model based on German household scanner data red poultry purchases from 2012 2014. derive test differences across distribution...

In the present study, biogenic amines levels, microorganisms count, and sensory attributes were assessed in seasoned unseasoned minced beef during chilling storage at 3±1°C over four consecutive days. Seasoning treatments consisted of black pepper, garlic powder, onion soy sauce, lactic acid, lemon juice. Biogenic concentrations samples analyzed by HPLC. Sensory assessment was acceptable with g...