Publications by authors named "Subash Shrestha"

USDA FSIS recommends meat dwell ≤6 h during cooking from 10 to 54.4°C to limit the growth of Staphylococcus aureus and prevent its production of heat-stable enterotoxins. This study evaluated the growth of S.

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Formulating ready-to-eat (RTE) products with growth inhibitors minimizes the risk of listeriosis. In part I, RTE egg products formulated with 6.25 ppm nisin were evaluated to control Listeria monocytogenes.

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Abstract: Bacillus weihenstephanensis can grow at refrigeration temperature and cause food poisoning. It has been isolated from liquid whole egg products. The moderate heat used for pasteurization of liquid egg products is ineffective for killing spore-forming bacteria, including Bacillus.

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Abstract: The use of antimicrobials in formulated ready-to-eat meat and poultry products has been identified as a major strategy to control Listeria monocytogenes. The U.S.

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Cooking temperature of poultry meat is typically inadequate to inactivate the heat resistant spores of Clostridium botulinum. The purpose of this study is to develop a predictive model for C. botulinum during cooling of cooked ground chicken.

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Unlabelled: The microbiological stability of low-salt cheese has not been well documented. This study examined the survival of Salmonella in low-salt compared to regular salt Cheddar cheese with 2 pH levels. Cheddar cheeses were formulated at 0.

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Unlabelled: Food safety is paramount for cooking hamburger. The center must reach 71 °C (or 68 °C for 15 s) to assure destruction of E. coli O157:H7 and other food pathogens.

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