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RESEARCH ARTICLE

Baseline studies for pathogens in meat

Ian Jenson
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Meat & Livestock Australia
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NSW 2059, Australia
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Email: ijenson@mla.com.au

Microbiology Australia 34(2) 78-79 https://doi.org/10.1071/MA13027
Published: 13 May 2013

Abstract

Baseline microbiological studies, seeking to take a “snapshot” of the quality or safety of product produced across the nation at a point in time, are a valuable adjunct to other sources of information on quality or safety of foods. They have been used by the Australian red meat industry as a point of reference, to promote trade, and as a starting point for further research.


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