Implementation of irradiation of pork for trichina control

Journal Article · Fri Jul 01 00:00:00 EDT 1988 · Food Technology; (USA)

OSTI ID:5081007

Engel, R E; Post, A R; Post, R C ^[1]

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1. Department of Agriculture, Washington, DC (USA)

This article describes the attempts to develop adequate regulatory framework for the use of ionizing radiations in the preservation of food. To be successful, a uniform set of guidelines are needed for the selection, calibration, and application of dosimetry systems; clearance of packaging materials; labeling information; and consumer education programs are essential. The primary regulatory agency that food processors must satisfy is the US FDA. In 1985, in response to an industry petition, the FDA amended its food additive regulations to permit the use of gamma radiation sources to irradiate fresh, non-heat processed pork cuts or carcasses to control Trichinellaspiralis. The regulation permits irradiation of only fresh pork within a dose range of 0.3 to 1 kGy.

• OSTI ID: 5081007
• Journal Information: Food Technology; (USA), Vol. 42:7; ISSN 0015-6639
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

Related Subjects

60 APPLIED LIFE SCIENCES
MEAT
RADURIZATION
TRICHINELLA
BIOLOGICAL RADIATION EFFECTS
GAMMA RADIATION
RADIATION DOSES
REGULATIONS
SAFETY STANDARDS
US FDA
ASCHELMINTHES
BIOLOGICAL EFFECTS
DOSES
ELECTROMAGNETIC RADIATION
FOOD
HELMINTHS
IONIZING RADIATIONS
NATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS
NEMATODES
RADIATION EFFECTS
RADIATIONS
STANDARDS
US HEW
US ORGANIZATIONS
553004* - Agriculture & Food Technology- Food Protection & Preservation- (1987-)