A STUDY OF THE EFFECTS OF SUB-STERILIZATION DOSES OF RADIATION ON THE STORAGE LIFE EXTENSION OF SOFT-SHELLED CLAMS AND HADDOCK FILLETS. Final Summary, May 1961-May 1962
Methods for bacterial counts on soft-shelled clams and haddock were evaluated. A bacteriological evaluation was made of the product from 3 clam- shucking plants and from 3 haddock-filleting plants over a 2-month period. Data were analyzed statistically and critically evaluated for commercial and sanitary significance. The effects of exposure to various doses of gamma radiation from a Co/sup 60/ source on storage life was evaluated. Results indicate that haddock fillets exposed to 700,000 to 800,000 rad gamma radiation can be maintained under refrigeration for 2 to 3 mo. Shucked, soft-shelled clams appear to be effectively preserved for periods up to 3 mo when stored at 0 deg C after exposure to doses of 650,000 to 800,000 rad of Co/sup 60/ gamma rays. (C.H.)
- Research Organization:
- Massachusetts Inst. of Tech., Cambridge
- NSA Number:
- NSA-17-008491
- OSTI ID:
- 4723536
- Report Number(s):
- NYO-10412
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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