Intermediate-Term Transoceanic Shipments of Fresh Beef.

Authors :: Marriott NG
Smith GC
Carpenter ZL
Hoke KE
Source :: Journal of food protection [J Food Prot] 1977 Jun; Vol. 40 (6), pp. 364-368.
Publication Year :: 1977
Abstract: Use of a NaOCl rinse did not consistently affect (P >.05) weight losses or visual scores for appearance of beef cuts and quarters shipped from Seattle, Washington to Anchorage, Alaska. Wrapping of beef with PVC film greatly enhanced (P < .05) overall appearance of beef but also increased (P < .05, six of 24 comparisons) microbial counts and increased (P < .05, 12 of 23 comparisons) extent of visual microbial damage. Microbial counts did not increase (P > .05) on PVC film-wrapped beef shipped in modified atmosphere (60% CO <subscript>2</subscript> , 25%O <subscript>2</subscript> , 15%N <subscript>2</subscript> ) vans. Surface discoloration was minimized and overall appearance was enhanced (P < .05) for hindquarters as a result of the combined (additive) effects of NaOCl rinsing, PVC film wrapping, and shipment in a van with modified atmosphere.