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Routes of Enteric Micro-organism Contamination of Beef and Lamb Carcasses and Improved Intervention Measures

Objective

This project was commissioned to investigate ways to reduce micro-organism contamination of beef and lamb carcasses.
<p>This study compares changes in procedures, slaughterhouse environment and facilities, and their impact (pathogenic and non-pathogenic micro-organisms) of carcasses.
<p>It examines the routes of enteric microorganism contamination of beef and lamb carcasses and investigates intervention measures for reducing contamination.

More information

The completion of this project was delayed due to the Foot and Mouth disease outbreak.

<p>Find more about this project and other FSA food safety-related projects at the <a href="http://www.food.gov.uk/science/research/&quot; target="_blank">Food Standards Agency Research webpage</a>.

Institution
Silsoe Research Institute
University of Nottingham
University of Bristol
Start date
1998
End date
2001
Funding Source
Food Standards Agency
Project number
M01006
Categories
Bacterial Pathogens