US20220183307A1 - Methods of reducing or eliminating pathogenic bacteria - Google Patents
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- a method of killing pathogenic bacteria comprising contacting the bacteria with a solution of PURAC CL 21/80.
- the solution of PURAC CL 21/80 can comprise lactic acid in an amount ranging from about 0.43% to 1.23% by weight and citric acid in an amount ranging from about 0.29% to about 0.88% by weight.
- a method of reducing pathogenic bacteria contamination on meat comprising treating the meat with a solution of PURAC CL 21/80.
- the solution of PURAC CL 21/80 can comprise lactic acid in an amount ranging from about 0.43% to 1.23% by weight and citric acid in an amount ranging from about 0.29% to about 0.88% by weight.
- a method of killing Salmonella comprising contacting the Salmonella with a solution of PURAC CL 21/80.
- the solution of PURAC CL 21/80 can comprise lactic acid in an amount ranging from about 0.43% to 1.23% by weight and citric acid in an amount ranging from about 0.29% to about 0.88% by weight.
- FIG. 1 is a process flow diagram illustrating an exemplary aspect of processing meat, e.g., poultry, according to a disclosed method.
- a method of killing pathogenic bacteria comprises contacting the bacteria with a solution of PURAC CL 21/80.
- the solution of PURAC CL 21/80 can comprise lactic acid in an amount ranging from about 0.43% to 1.23% by weight and citric acid in an amount ranging from about 0.29% to about 0.88% by weight.
- the pathogenic bacteria can be Salmonella, E. coli , or a combination thereof.
- the pathogenic bacteria e.g., Salmonella, E. coli , or a combination thereof
- a method of reducing pathogenic bacteria contamination on meat comprising treating the meat with a solution of PURAC CL 21/80, wherein the solution of PURAC CL 21/80 comprises lactic acid in an amount ranging from about 0.43% to 1.23% by weight and citric acid in an amount ranging from about 0.29% to about 0.88% by weight.
- the pathogenic bacteria can be Salmonella, E. coli , or a combination thereof.
- a method of killing Salmonella comprising contacting the Salmonella with a solution of PURAC CL 21/80, wherein the solution of PURAC CL 21/80 comprises lactic acid in an amount ranging from about 0.43% to 1.23% by weight and citric acid in an amount ranging from about 0.29% to about 0.88% by weight.
- the Salmonella can be present on a meat product.
- PURAC CL 21/80 is a commercially-available product, sold by Purac America, Inc., Lincolnshire, Ill., among others.
- PURAC CL 21/80 comprises lactic acid in an amount ranging from about 43% to about 49% by weight and citric acid in an amount ranging from about 29% to about 35% by weight.
- pathogenic bacteria e.g., Salmonella or E. coli
- PURAC CL 21/80 can be diluted to a solution comprising from about 1% to about 2.5% by weight of PURAC CL 21/80.
- Such a solution of PURAC CL 21/80 is surprisingly and unexpectedly effective at killing or reducing the incidence of pathogenic bacteria, including pathogenic bacteria present on meat such as poultry or beef.
- the weight ratios of lactic acid to citric acid in the PURAC 21/80 product can range from about 1.2:1 (lactic acid:citric acid) to about 1.7:1 (lactic acid:citric acid).
- the diluted solutions of PURAC CL 21/80 (1-2.5% by weight) can also comprise a range of from about 1.2:1 (lactic acid:citric acid) to about 1.7:1 (lactic acid:citric acid), by weight.
- the diluted solutions of PURAC CL 21/80 (1-2.5% by weight) can comprise a range of from about 1.48:1 (lactic acid:citric acid) to about 1.4:1 (lactic acid:citric acid), by weight.
- the solution of PURAC 21/80 can be diluted to 1.8% to 2% by weight of PURAC 21/80.
- the 1.8% diluted solution can comprise from about 0.77% lactic acid by weight to about 0.88% lactic acid by weight, and 0.52% citric acid by weight to about 0.63% citric acid by weight.
- the 2% diluted solution can comprise from about 0.86% lactic acid by weight to about 0.98% lactic acid by weight, and 0.58% citric acid by weight to about 0.70% citric acid by weight.
- Such a solution can be applied to a meat product such as poultry or beef, to reduce the incidence of pathogenic bacteria, including Salmonella, E. coli , or a combination thereof.
- the table below lists specific, non-limiting examples of PURAC CL 21/80 and solutions of PURAC CL 21/80 diluted to 1% by weight, 1.5% by weight, 2% by weight, and 2.5% by weight.
- the respective amounts of lactic acid and citric acid, as well as lactic acid:citric acid ratios are shown for each example.
- the diluted solutions described in the table below can be used to reduce or kill pathogenic bacteria and can be applied to a meat product such as poultry or beef, to reduce the incidence of pathogenic bacteria on the meat, including Salmonella, E. coli , or a combination thereof.
- the solution of PURAC CL 21/80 can be diluted to 1% by weight of PURAC CL 21/80.
- the 1% by weight solution of PURAC CL 21/80 can comprise from about 0.43% to about 0.49% by weight lactic acid and from about 0.29% to about 0.35% by weight citric acid.
- the solution of PURAC CL 21/80 can be diluted to 1.5% by weight of PURAC CL 21/80.
- the 1.5% by weight solution of PURAC CL 21/80 can comprise from about 0.65% to about 0.74% by weight lactic acid and from about 0.44% to about 0.53% by weight citric acid.
- the solution of PURAC CL 21/80 can be diluted to 2% by weight of PURAC CL 21/80.
- the 2% by weight solution of PURAC CL 21/80 can comprise from about 0.86% to about 0.98% by weight lactic acid and from about 0.58% to about 0.7% by weight citric acid.
- the solution of PURAC CL 21/80 can be diluted to 2.5% by weight of PURAC CL 21/80.
- the 2.5% by weight solution of PURAC CL 21/80 can comprise from about 1.08% to about 1.23% by weight lactic acid and from about 0.73% to about 0.88% by weight citric acid.
- the solution of PURAC CL 21/80 can be diluted to 1-2.3% by weight PURAC CL 21/80.
- the solution of PURAC CL 21/80 can consist essentially of lactic acid and citric acid in any of the disclosed amounts and ratios.
- other substances can be present in the solution of PURAC CL 21/80 as long as those other substances do not materially affect the antimicrobial properties of the PURAC CL 21/80 solution.
- other substances can be present in PURAC CL 21/80 solutions consisting essentially of lactic acid and citric acid in any of the disclosed amounts provided those other substances do not reduce the antimicrobial properties (e.g., ability to kill Salmonella, E. coli , or a combination thereof) of the solution by more than 10%.
- lactic or citric acid can be present as lactate or citrate.
- PURAC CL 21/80 can comprise lactic acid and/or lactate in an amount ranging from about 43% to about 49% by weight and citric acid and/or citrate in an amount ranging from about 29% to about 35% by weight.
- the solution of PURAC CL 21/80 can comprise lactic acid and/or lactate in an amount ranging from about 0.43% to 1.23% by weight and citric acid and/or citrate in an amount ranging from about 0.29% to about 0.88% by weight.
- the pH of the solution applied to the pathogenic bacteria can be basic.
- PURAC CL 21/80 can be slightly buffered with potassium hydroxide or another suitable base such that a pH ranging from about 2 to about 2.2 is maintained in a 10% solution of PURAC CL 21/80 in water.
- the PURAC CL 21/80 product can in some aspects comprise potassium in an amount ranging from about 1.2-1.5% by weight.
- the density of PURAC CL 21/80 at 20° C. can range from about 1.28-1.30 g/mL.
- PURAC CL 21/80 can contain other impurities, including for example, chlorides up to 20 mg/kg, sulfates up to 10 mg/kg, iron up to 10 mg/kg, heavy metals up to 5 mg/kg, and lead up to 0.5 mg/kg.
- FIG. 1 depicts an exemplary production process for harvesting and processing poultry for market in accordance with a disclosed method.
- Live chickens can be brought into the production plant in crates.
- the chickens can be removed from the crates and hung upside down. In that position, their throats can be severed, so that the blood can drain thoroughly.
- the carcasses can then be put in a scalding tank where they can be treated for about 5-7 minutes with water at about 138-142° F. The scalding prepares the carcass for removal of the feathers.
- the scalding tank can promote cross-contamination of poultry entering the tank by contact with water contaminated by bacteria from previously processed poultry.
- the poultry can then be sent to one or more “pluckers,” available in various configurations, for removal of the feathers.
- the de-feathered carcasses can be rinsed with potable water, also at about 138-142° F. The hot water rinse assists in final removal of any residual feathers.
- the carcasses can then be placed on an automated evisceration and inspection line. Along the line the poultry are eviscerated, any remaining heads are removed, and parts that appear visibly contaminated can be cut off.
- the carcasses can then be subjected to a final rinse with water at ambient temperature. After the plucking step and the hot water rinse, the de-feathered carcasses can subjected to an antimicrobial spray using a solution of PURAC CL 21/80 as described herein.
- the spray can be applied for about 1 to 6 seconds to each carcass as the carcasses pass through a spray booth.
- This process step i.e., antimicrobial spray following plucking
- antimicrobial spray following plucking alone resulted in a reduction of about 30% in the incidence of Salmonella on carcasses treated to this same point (i.e., hot water rinse after plucking) according to a conventional process.
- the antimicrobial PURAC CL 21/80 spray can be applied after plucking but before the hot water rinse.
- the carcasses can be placed on the evisceration line and processed. According to one aspect, it can be useful to again apply a solution of PURAC CL 21/80 in the post-evisceration antimicrobial control.
- One non-limiting method of applying the PURAC CL 21/80 solution is to use a “dip.” The carcasses can be placed in the dip for about 10 seconds to approximately one minute. The bath can be monitored to make sure that the concentration of PURAC CL 21/80 remains in a range of from about 1% to about 2.5% by weight. If the concentration exceeds 2.5%, in some aspects, the carcasses may develop an undesirable gray color and objectionable odor.
- One way to help control the concentration of PURAC CL 21/80 is to slowly feed, e.g., “drip,” antimicrobial solution into the dip tank.
- the antimicrobial solution can be added to the tank and blended with water to the desired concentration.
- the concentration can be monitored about every 15-20 minutes to ensure that the concentration is maintained at a suitable level.
- the use of the antimicrobial PURAC CL 21/80 dip results in a 90% reduction in Salmonella , i.e., 90% of the poultry carcasses with Salmonella before treatment can be Salmonella -free after treatment.
- a rinse can be carried out using potable water or any other USDA approved final rinse step, such as chlorinated water, within the approved concentration(s).
- a typical concentration is between about 20-50 ppm.
- Each carcass can be subjected to the spray for between about 1 to 6 seconds.
- the carcasses can be sent into an air chiller.
- the chlorine or other USDA approved substance at proper concentration(s)
- the PURAC CL 21/80 solutions comprising lactic and citric acid in any of the disclosed amounts can be used to treat beef and other non-poultry meats, e.g., pork, lamb, goat, rabbit, among others.
- the disclosed PURAC CL 21/80 solutions can be used on livestock carcasses both pre-chill and post-chill and in addition can be used on offal and variety meats.
- the PURAC CL 21/80 solutions (1-2.5%) can be used on beef and pork primals and trimmings at 55° C., according to one aspect.
- the PURAC CL 21/80 solutions can be applied at 2-2.5 wt. % to the brushes in the spray cabinets used on beef heads and tongues.
- the disclosed PURAC CL 21/80 solutions can be applied at different places in the meat packing plant. One point of application is immediately after carcass wash. Another point of application is in the hot box. Some meat packing plants currently employ multiple contaminant hurdles (e.g., application of antimicrobial products, washing, and the like) at various points in the meat processing, and the application of PURAC CL 21/80 can be used as part of one of those steps. In other words, the disclosed solutions of PURAC CL 21/80 can be the principal antimicrobial treatment or can be used with other processing steps.
- one non-limiting method of application is to spray the meat before cutting or needling. In commercial applications, this can occur at a spray station as the meat passes on a conveyor. It can also be desirable to again apply the antimicrobial PURAC CL 21/80 solution after the cutting or needling operation or to apply it on the cutting blade(s) or needles (s) prior to their contacting the meat.
- the production line from which the sample carcasses were obtained utilized a process as shown in FIG. 1 .
- the remaining fifty carcasses were then processed in a dip tank containing a solution of PURAC CL 21/80.
- the solution was monitored and maintained within a target concentration of 1.80% to 2.00%.
- the actual concentrations in the dip tank varied from 1.80% to 2.04% throughout the study period.
- the concentration was monitored by periodic taking a sample of a known size from the solution and titrating the sample on site.
- the chicken carcasses were treated in the dip for approximately 60 seconds.
- Ten chicken carcasses were then evaluated for APC and E- coli (10 carcasses), and all 25 carcasses were evaluated for the presence of Salmonella spp.
- the remaining twenty-five chicken carcasses were sent to the chiller and then examined for Salmonella spp.
- the chicken carcasses were rinsed in accordance with the Microbiology Laboratory Guidebook, Chapter 4.03, Section 4.5.7 Whole Bird Rinses, published by the United States Department of Agriculture (“USDA”).
- the carcasses were rinsed with 400 mL of Butterfield's Phosphate Diluent as described in the note; this was done in order to also evaluate APC and generic E. coli values from the rinse solution for each bird.
- the data and cumulative results for APC and E- coli pre-dip and post-dip are shown in Table 1.
- the data for Salmonella spp. pre-dip, post-dip and post chiller are shown in Table 2.
- the data for APC and E. coli in a given row in the table represents the test data for a single sample bird pre-dip and a single sample bird post-dip.
- the lactic acid blend demonstrated a 2.32 to 3.12 log 10 reduction in aerobic plate counts and generic E. coli counts showed a 1.36 to 3.15 log 10 reduction (See Table 1.)
- Five of 10 the chicken rinses had generic E. coli counts of less than 10 colony forming units/ml (CFU/ml); these are represented by the 0.00 in the E. coli (post-lactic) column of Table 1. These figures represent the bacterial loads after the IOBW and prior to the chilling of the chicken carcasses.
- Tests were performed to determine the efficacy of using a mixture of citric acid and lactic acid in solution on commercially processed chickens at various points in the poultry harvesting process.
- the solution contained approximately 2.5% of PURAC CL21/80.
- Sample chicken carcasses were obtained from a production line utilizing a process as shown in FIG. 1 . Sample carcasses were removed from the production process and were treated with the antimicrobial solution as shown in Table 3 and the following description. Spray times were what it took to completely cover the bird with solution and dip times were what it took to manually dunk the bird in a bucket and pull it out. In each case contact time was about 1 to 6 seconds.
- Sample 16 (pre-evisceration) was placed in a 5 gallon bucket containing a 2.5% solution of PURAC CL21/80. The sample was dipped down and then brought back to the surface for a residence time of about 1 to 6 seconds in the solution. Sample 18 was sprayed with a solution of CL21/80 using a pump sprayer as the carcass was rotated and covered well with the solution. The dip was the same as for sample 16. Sample 20 was a control sample taken after the plucker. Sample 21 was a control sample taken just before entering the chiller. It had been sprayed using a combination of citric acid and sodium chlorite sold under the trademark SANOVA by Alcide Corporation, Redmond, Wash. and now a part of Ecolab, Inc., St. Paul, Minn.).
- Sample 22 post-evisceration was taken from a different place on the line, but treated the same as sample 18.
- Sample 23 was sprayed with Purac CL21/80 pre-evisceration and dipped in a 20 ppm chlorine dioxide solution post-evisceration.
- PURAC CL21/80 citric acid and lactic acid
- USDA Select, beef tips Beef Bottom Sirloin Butt, Tri-Tip, Boneless IMPS 185C which were obtained directly from a commercial processing facility, i.e., a meat packing plant, and then transported to a pathogen processing facility.
- loins were fabricated for uniformity and inoculated with either a cocktail mixture of E. coli 0157:H7 or Salmonella (two separate inoculations) by dipping the sub-primals in a pathogen inoculated buffer solution at a 104 cfu/ml (high).
- a total of 5 tips/treatment/pathogen were prepared for a total of 30 tips as follows: Five samples of non-inoculated control (NC); Five samples of non-inoculated with treatment spray (NT); Five samples of Escherichia coli 0157:H7 control (EC); Five samples of Escherichia coli 0157:H7 treated (BT); Five samples of Salmonella control (SC); Five samples of Salmonella treated (ST).
- Inoculated tips were placed on stainless steel racks and held at refrigerated temperatures (approximately 4° C.) for one hour to facilitate “attachment.” After the attachment period, one-half of the inoculated samples were treated with the solution of citric and lactic acids. The solution was placed into a trim sanitizing spray cabinet. The beef tips were moved along by chain at the rate of one foot per 2.5 seconds. Equipment was cleaned and sanitized between each sample and treatment combination. The antimicrobial solution was employed at a concentration of 2.5 wt. %. and at a temperature of approximately 77° F. The solution was applied at a rate of about 0.66 gallons per minute for about 1.5 to 1.75 seconds. The spray cabinet had six nozzles of size 1101.5 each.
- the controls and treated samples were then subjected to microbiological analysis.
- the external surface of each of the tips was swabbed (100 cm 2 area) to determine pathogen loads on the surface of the product.
- the swab was placed into a sterile whirl pack bag with 10 mL of peptone buffer. Appropriate dilutions and plating followed.
- the non-inoculated control and non-inoculated treatment were serially diluted and plated onto MAC and APC agar.
- the samples containing E. coli 0157:H7 were serially diluted using peptone dilution blanks and plated onto MSA with a thin-layer of TSA for cell recovery to detect total numbers remaining on the product.
- Samples containing Salmonella were serially diluted and plated onto XLD agar with a thin-layer of TSA for cell recovery to determine the survival of the Salmonella.
- the data was then analyzed statistically using a descriptive analysis in SAS program. If a plate revealed no colonies, a count of one cfu/100 cm 2 was recorded in the data set for statistical program analysis purposes.
- the beef tips had an initial aerobic plate count of log 3.5 cfu/100 cm 2 and a generic Escherichia coli count of log 1.5 cfu/100 cm 2 .
- the aerobic plate counts decreased by 1.5 logs while the generic Escherichia coli decreased by 0.4 logs.
- the beef tips were inoculated to log 5.5 c in/100 cm 2 with Escherichia coli 0157:H7 and Salmonella . After treatment, the Escherichia coli 0157:H7 was reduced by 1.4 logs and the Salmonella species by 1.1 logs.
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- This application is a continuation of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 17/118,576, filed Dec. 10, 2020, now U.S. Pat. No. 11,185,083, issued Nov. 30, 2021, which is a continuation of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 16/443,646, filed Jun. 17, 2019, which is a continuation-in-part of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 15/941,880, filed Mar. 30, 2018, now U.S. Pat. No. 10,834,933, which is a continuation of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 12/806,317, filed Mar. 30, 2018, which claims priority to U.S. Provisional Application No. 61/274,282, filed Aug. 14, 2009, and which is a continuation-in-part of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 12/151,826, filed May 9, 2008, which claims priority to U.S. Provisional Application No. 61/070,453, filed Mar. 22, 2008, and U.S. Provisional Application No. 60/928,941, filed May 11, 2007. Each of these documents is incorporated by reference in its entirety.
- Food safety is an important concern, particularly with respect to meats such as poultry and other non-poultry meats. Uncooked meat products are susceptible to contamination with pathogenic bacteria. Two examples are Salmonella and E. coli. During processing, meats are conventionally treated with antimicrobial chemicals such as sodium chlorite, peracetic acid, acidified calcium sulfate, chlorine bleach, or another processing aid approved by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). Conventional processing methods, however, are often ineffective at reducing the incidence of pathogenic bacteria. Accordingly, a need in the art exists for improved processing methods. These needs and others are met by the following disclosure.
- In one aspect, disclosed is a method of killing pathogenic bacteria comprising contacting the bacteria with a solution of PURAC CL 21/80. The solution of PURAC CL 21/80 can comprise lactic acid in an amount ranging from about 0.43% to 1.23% by weight and citric acid in an amount ranging from about 0.29% to about 0.88% by weight.
- In a further aspect, disclosed is a method of reducing pathogenic bacteria contamination on meat comprising treating the meat with a solution of PURAC CL 21/80. The solution of PURAC CL 21/80 can comprise lactic acid in an amount ranging from about 0.43% to 1.23% by weight and citric acid in an amount ranging from about 0.29% to about 0.88% by weight.
- In a still further aspect, disclosed is a method of killing Salmonella comprising contacting the Salmonella with a solution of PURAC CL 21/80. The solution of PURAC CL 21/80 can comprise lactic acid in an amount ranging from about 0.43% to 1.23% by weight and citric acid in an amount ranging from about 0.29% to about 0.88% by weight.
- The accompanying drawing, which is incorporated in and constitutes part of this specification and together with the description, serves to explain the principles of the disclosure.
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FIG. 1 is a process flow diagram illustrating an exemplary aspect of processing meat, e.g., poultry, according to a disclosed method. - In one aspect, disclosed is a method of killing pathogenic bacteria. The method comprises contacting the bacteria with a solution of PURAC CL 21/80. The solution of PURAC CL 21/80 can comprise lactic acid in an amount ranging from about 0.43% to 1.23% by weight and citric acid in an amount ranging from about 0.29% to about 0.88% by weight. The pathogenic bacteria can be Salmonella, E. coli, or a combination thereof. According to one aspect, the pathogenic bacteria (e.g., Salmonella, E. coli, or a combination thereof) can be present on a meat, e.g., poultry.
- In a further aspect, disclosed is a method of reducing pathogenic bacteria contamination on meat comprising treating the meat with a solution of PURAC CL 21/80, wherein the solution of PURAC CL 21/80 comprises lactic acid in an amount ranging from about 0.43% to 1.23% by weight and citric acid in an amount ranging from about 0.29% to about 0.88% by weight. The pathogenic bacteria can be Salmonella, E. coli, or a combination thereof.
- In a still further aspect, disclosed is a method of killing Salmonella comprising contacting the Salmonella with a solution of PURAC CL 21/80, wherein the solution of PURAC CL 21/80 comprises lactic acid in an amount ranging from about 0.43% to 1.23% by weight and citric acid in an amount ranging from about 0.29% to about 0.88% by weight. In one aspect, the Salmonella can be present on a meat product.
- PURAC CL 21/80 is a commercially-available product, sold by Purac America, Inc., Lincolnshire, Ill., among others. PURAC CL 21/80 comprises lactic acid in an amount ranging from about 43% to about 49% by weight and citric acid in an amount ranging from about 29% to about 35% by weight. When applied to pathogenic bacteria (e.g., Salmonella or E. coli) or a meat product such as poultry or beef contaminated with pathogenic bacteria, PURAC CL 21/80 can be diluted to a solution comprising from about 1% to about 2.5% by weight of PURAC CL 21/80. Such a solution of PURAC CL 21/80 is surprisingly and unexpectedly effective at killing or reducing the incidence of pathogenic bacteria, including pathogenic bacteria present on meat such as poultry or beef.
- Because PURAC CL 21/80 comprises lactic and citric acid in amounts ranging from 43-49% and 29-35% by weight, respectively, the weight ratios of lactic acid to citric acid in the PURAC 21/80 product can range from about 1.2:1 (lactic acid:citric acid) to about 1.7:1 (lactic acid:citric acid). Thus, the diluted solutions of PURAC CL 21/80 (1-2.5% by weight) can also comprise a range of from about 1.2:1 (lactic acid:citric acid) to about 1.7:1 (lactic acid:citric acid), by weight. In one aspect, the diluted solutions of PURAC CL 21/80 (1-2.5% by weight) can comprise a range of from about 1.48:1 (lactic acid:citric acid) to about 1.4:1 (lactic acid:citric acid), by weight.
- In a further aspect, the solution of PURAC 21/80 can be diluted to 1.8% to 2% by weight of PURAC 21/80. Thus, the 1.8% diluted solution can comprise from about 0.77% lactic acid by weight to about 0.88% lactic acid by weight, and 0.52% citric acid by weight to about 0.63% citric acid by weight. Similarly, the 2% diluted solution can comprise from about 0.86% lactic acid by weight to about 0.98% lactic acid by weight, and 0.58% citric acid by weight to about 0.70% citric acid by weight. Such a solution can be applied to a meat product such as poultry or beef, to reduce the incidence of pathogenic bacteria, including Salmonella, E. coli, or a combination thereof.
- The table below lists specific, non-limiting examples of PURAC CL 21/80 and solutions of PURAC CL 21/80 diluted to 1% by weight, 1.5% by weight, 2% by weight, and 2.5% by weight. The respective amounts of lactic acid and citric acid, as well as lactic acid:citric acid ratios are shown for each example. The diluted solutions described in the table below can be used to reduce or kill pathogenic bacteria and can be applied to a meat product such as poultry or beef, to reduce the incidence of pathogenic bacteria on the meat, including Salmonella, E. coli, or a combination thereof.
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PURAC CL PURAC CL PURAC CL PURAC CL PURAC CL Lactic 21/80 21/80 (1%) 21/80 (1.5%) 21/80 (2%) 21/80 (2.5%) Acid: Lactic Citric Lactic Citric Lactic Citric Lactic Citric Lactic Citric Citric Acid Acid Acid Acid Acid Acid Acid Acid Acid Acid Acid 43% 29% 0.43% 0.29% 0.65% 0.44% 0.86% 0.58% 1.08% 0.73% 1.48:1 43% 30% 0.43% 0.30% 0.65% 0.45% 0.86% 0.60% 1.08% 0.75% 1.43:1 43% 31% 0.43% 0.31% 0.65% 0.47% 0.86% 0.62% 1.08% 0.78% 1.39:1 43% 32% 0.43% 0.32% 0.65% 0.48% 0.86% 0.64% 1.08% 0.80% 1.34:1 43% 33% 0.43% 0.33% 0.65% 0.50% 0.86% 0.66% 1.08% 0.83% 1.30:1 43% 34% 0.43% 0.34% 0.65% 0.51% 0.86% 0.68% 1.08% 0.85% 1.26:1 43% 35% 0.43% 0.35% 0.65% 0.53% 0.86% 0.70% 1.08% 0.88% 1.23:1 44% 29% 0.44% 0.29% 0.66% 0.44% 0.88% 0.58% 1.10% 0.73% 1.52:1 44% 30% 0.44% 0.30% 0.66% 0.45% 0.88% 0.60% 1.10% 0.75% 1.47:1 44% 31% 0.44% 0.31% 0.66% 0.47% 0.88% 0.62% 1.10% 0.78% 1.42:1 44% 32% 0.44% 0.32% 0.66% 0.48% 0.88% 0.64% 1.10% 0.80% 1.38:1 44% 33% 0.44% 0.33% 0.66% 0.50% 0.88% 0.66% 1.10% 0.83% 1.33:1 44% 34% 0.44% 0.34% 0.66% 0.51% 0.88% 0.68% 1.10% 0.85% 1.29:1 44% 35% 0.44% 0.35% 0.66% 0.53% 0.88% 0.70% 1.10% 0.88% 1.26:1 45% 29% 0.45% 0.29% 0.68% 0.44% 0.90% 0.58% 1.13% 0.73% 1.55:1 45% 30% 0.45% 0.30% 0.68% 0.45% 0.90% 0.60% 1.13% 0.75% 1.50:1 45% 31% 0.45% 0.31% 0.68% 0.47% 0.90% 0.62% 1.13% 0.78% 1.45:1 45% 32% 0.45% 0.32% 0.68% 0.48% 0.90% 0.64% 1.13% 0.80% 1.41:1 45% 33% 0.45% 0.33% 0.68% 0.50% 0.90% 0.66% 1.13% 0.83% 1.36:1 45% 34% 0.45% 0.34% 0.68% 0.51% 0.90% 0.68% 1.13% 0.85% 1.32:1 45% 35% 0.45% 0.35% 0.68% 0.53% 0.90% 0.70% 1.13% 0.88% 1.29:1 46% 29% 0.46% 0.29% 0.69% 0.44% 0.92% 0.58% 1.15% 0.73% 1.59:1 46% 30% 0.46% 0.30% 0.69% 0.45% 0.92% 0.60% 1.15% 0.75% 1.53:1 46% 31% 0.46% 0.31% 0.69% 0.47% 0.92% 0.62% 1.15% 0.78% 1.48:1 46% 32% 0.46% 0.32% 0.69% 0.48% 0.92% 0.64% 1.15% 0.80% 1.44:1 46% 33% 0.46% 0.33% 0.69% 0.50% 0.92% 0.66% 1.15% 0.83% 1.39:1 46% 34% 0.46% 0.34% 0.69% 0.51% 0.92% 0.68% 1.15% 0.85% 1.35:1 46% 35% 0.46% 0.35% 0.69% 0.53% 0.92% 0.70% 1.15% 0.88% 1.31:1 47% 29% 0.47% 0.29% 0.71% 0.44% 0.94% 0.58% 1.18% 0.73% 1.62:1 47% 30% 0.47% 0.30% 0.71% 0.45% 0.94% 0.60% 1.18% 0.75% 1.57:1 47% 31% 0.47% 0.31% 0.71% 0.47% 0.94% 0.62% 1.18% 0.78% 1.52:1 47% 32% 0.47% 0.32% 0.71% 0.48% 0.94% 0.64% 1.18% 0.80% 1.47:1 47% 33% 0.47% 0.33% 0.71% 0.50% 0.94% 0.66% 1.18% 0.83% 1.42:1 47% 34% 0.47% 0.34% 0.71% 0.51% 0.94% 0.68% 1.18% 0.85% 1.38:1 47% 35% 0.47% 0.35% 0.71% 0.53% 0.94% 0.70% 1.18% 0.88% 1.34:1 48% 29% 0.48% 0.29% 0.72% 0.44% 0.96% 0.58% 1.20% 0.73% 1.66:1 48% 30% 0.48% 0.30% 0.72% 0.45% 0.96% 0.60% 1.20% 0.75% 1.60:1 48% 31% 0.48% 0.31% 0.72% 0.47% 0.96% 0.62% 1.20% 0.78% 1.55:1 48% 32% 0.48% 0.32% 0.72% 0.48% 0.96% 0.64% 1.20% 0.80% 1.50:1 48% 33% 0.48% 0.33% 0.72% 0.50% 0.96% 0.66% 1.20% 0.83% 1.45:1 48% 34% 0.48% 0.34% 0.72% 0.51% 0.96% 0.68% 1.20% 0.85% 1.41:1 48% 35% 0.48% 0.35% 0.72% 0.53% 0.96% 0.70% 1.20% 0.88% 1.37:1 49% 29% 0.49% 0.29% 0.74% 0.44% 0.98% 0.58% 1.23% 0.73% 1.69:1 49% 30% 0.49% 0.30% 0.74% 0.45% 0.98% 0.60% 1.23% 0.75% 1.63:1 49% 31% 0.49% 0.31% 0.74% 0.47% 0.98% 0.62% 1.23% 0.78% 1.58:1 49% 32% 0.49% 0.32% 0.74% 0.48% 0.98% 0.64% 1.23% 0.80% 1.53:1 49% 33% 0.49% 0.33% 0.74% 0.50% 0.98% 0.66% 1.23% 0.83% 1.48:1 49% 34% 0.49% 0.34% 0.74% 0.51% 0.98% 0.68% 1.23% 0.85% 1.44:1 49% 35% 0.49% 0.35% 0.74% 0.53% 0.98% 0.70% 1.23% 0.88% 1.40:1 - According to one aspect, the solution of PURAC CL 21/80 can be diluted to 1% by weight of PURAC CL 21/80. Thus, the 1% by weight solution of PURAC CL 21/80 can comprise from about 0.43% to about 0.49% by weight lactic acid and from about 0.29% to about 0.35% by weight citric acid. In a further aspect, the solution of PURAC CL 21/80 can be diluted to 1.5% by weight of PURAC CL 21/80. Thus, the 1.5% by weight solution of PURAC CL 21/80 can comprise from about 0.65% to about 0.74% by weight lactic acid and from about 0.44% to about 0.53% by weight citric acid. In a still further aspect, the solution of PURAC CL 21/80 can be diluted to 2% by weight of PURAC CL 21/80. Thus, the 2% by weight solution of PURAC CL 21/80 can comprise from about 0.86% to about 0.98% by weight lactic acid and from about 0.58% to about 0.7% by weight citric acid. In a yet another aspect, the solution of PURAC CL 21/80 can be diluted to 2.5% by weight of PURAC CL 21/80. Thus, the 2.5% by weight solution of PURAC CL 21/80 can comprise from about 1.08% to about 1.23% by weight lactic acid and from about 0.73% to about 0.88% by weight citric acid. In a further aspect, the solution of PURAC CL 21/80 can be diluted to 1-2.3% by weight PURAC CL 21/80.
- In some aspects, the solution of PURAC CL 21/80 can consist essentially of lactic acid and citric acid in any of the disclosed amounts and ratios. According to this aspect, other substances can be present in the solution of PURAC CL 21/80 as long as those other substances do not materially affect the antimicrobial properties of the PURAC CL 21/80 solution. Thus, in one aspect, for example, other substances can be present in PURAC CL 21/80 solutions consisting essentially of lactic acid and citric acid in any of the disclosed amounts provided those other substances do not reduce the antimicrobial properties (e.g., ability to kill Salmonella, E. coli, or a combination thereof) of the solution by more than 10%.
- Depending on the pH of the solution of PURAC CL 21/80, some of the lactic or citric acid can be present as lactate or citrate. The amounts of lactic acid and citric acid described herein contemplate that some of the acid may be in lactate or citrate form. Thus, in some aspects, depending on pH, PURAC CL 21/80 can comprise lactic acid and/or lactate in an amount ranging from about 43% to about 49% by weight and citric acid and/or citrate in an amount ranging from about 29% to about 35% by weight. Accordingly, when a PURAC CL 21/80 product is diluted to 1-2.5% by weight, the solution of PURAC CL 21/80 can comprise lactic acid and/or lactate in an amount ranging from about 0.43% to 1.23% by weight and citric acid and/or citrate in an amount ranging from about 0.29% to about 0.88% by weight.
- In one aspect, the pH of the solution applied to the pathogenic bacteria, e.g., Salmonella, E. coli, or a combination thereof, or to a meat product contaminated with such pathogenic bacteria, can be basic. For example, PURAC CL 21/80 can be slightly buffered with potassium hydroxide or another suitable base such that a pH ranging from about 2 to about 2.2 is maintained in a 10% solution of PURAC CL 21/80 in water.
- The PURAC CL 21/80 product can in some aspects comprise potassium in an amount ranging from about 1.2-1.5% by weight. The density of PURAC CL 21/80 at 20° C. can range from about 1.28-1.30 g/mL. PURAC CL 21/80 can contain other impurities, including for example, chlorides up to 20 mg/kg, sulfates up to 10 mg/kg, iron up to 10 mg/kg, heavy metals up to 5 mg/kg, and lead up to 0.5 mg/kg.
- According to one aspect, PURAC CL 21/80 solutions comprising lactic and citric acids in any of the disclosed amounts can be used to treat a meat such as poultry.
FIG. 1 depicts an exemplary production process for harvesting and processing poultry for market in accordance with a disclosed method. Live chickens can be brought into the production plant in crates. The chickens can be removed from the crates and hung upside down. In that position, their throats can be severed, so that the blood can drain thoroughly. The carcasses can then be put in a scalding tank where they can be treated for about 5-7 minutes with water at about 138-142° F. The scalding prepares the carcass for removal of the feathers. The scalding tank can promote cross-contamination of poultry entering the tank by contact with water contaminated by bacteria from previously processed poultry. The poultry can then be sent to one or more “pluckers,” available in various configurations, for removal of the feathers. The de-feathered carcasses can be rinsed with potable water, also at about 138-142° F. The hot water rinse assists in final removal of any residual feathers. - The carcasses can then be placed on an automated evisceration and inspection line. Along the line the poultry are eviscerated, any remaining heads are removed, and parts that appear visibly contaminated can be cut off. The carcasses can then be subjected to a final rinse with water at ambient temperature. After the plucking step and the hot water rinse, the de-feathered carcasses can subjected to an antimicrobial spray using a solution of PURAC CL 21/80 as described herein. The spray can be applied for about 1 to 6 seconds to each carcass as the carcasses pass through a spray booth. This process step (i.e., antimicrobial spray following plucking) alone resulted in a reduction of about 30% in the incidence of Salmonella on carcasses treated to this same point (i.e., hot water rinse after plucking) according to a conventional process. According to a further aspect, the antimicrobial PURAC CL 21/80 spray can be applied after plucking but before the hot water rinse.
- Following the initial antimicrobial treatment with PURAC CL 21/80, the carcasses can be placed on the evisceration line and processed. According to one aspect, it can be useful to again apply a solution of PURAC CL 21/80 in the post-evisceration antimicrobial control. One non-limiting method of applying the PURAC CL 21/80 solution is to use a “dip.” The carcasses can be placed in the dip for about 10 seconds to approximately one minute. The bath can be monitored to make sure that the concentration of PURAC CL 21/80 remains in a range of from about 1% to about 2.5% by weight. If the concentration exceeds 2.5%, in some aspects, the carcasses may develop an undesirable gray color and objectionable odor. One way to help control the concentration of PURAC CL 21/80 is to slowly feed, e.g., “drip,” antimicrobial solution into the dip tank. Alternatively, the antimicrobial solution can be added to the tank and blended with water to the desired concentration. The concentration can be monitored about every 15-20 minutes to ensure that the concentration is maintained at a suitable level. The use of the antimicrobial PURAC CL 21/80 dip results in a 90% reduction in Salmonella, i.e., 90% of the poultry carcasses with Salmonella before treatment can be Salmonella-free after treatment.
- Following the antimicrobial PURAC CL 21/80 dip, a rinse can be carried out using potable water or any other USDA approved final rinse step, such as chlorinated water, within the approved concentration(s). In the case of a chlorinated water rinse, a typical concentration is between about 20-50 ppm. Each carcass can be subjected to the spray for between about 1 to 6 seconds. After the treatment with the aqueous chlorine spray, the carcasses can be sent into an air chiller. In the event that the production facility uses an ice bath for chilling, the chlorine (or other USDA approved substance at proper concentration(s)) can be added to the ice bath rather than using a separate spray.
- In a further aspect, the PURAC CL 21/80 solutions comprising lactic and citric acid in any of the disclosed amounts can be used to treat beef and other non-poultry meats, e.g., pork, lamb, goat, rabbit, among others. The disclosed PURAC CL 21/80 solutions can be used on livestock carcasses both pre-chill and post-chill and in addition can be used on offal and variety meats. The PURAC CL 21/80 solutions (1-2.5%) can be used on beef and pork primals and trimmings at 55° C., according to one aspect. In one aspect, the PURAC CL 21/80 solutions can be applied at 2-2.5 wt. % to the brushes in the spray cabinets used on beef heads and tongues.
- The disclosed PURAC CL 21/80 solutions can be applied at different places in the meat packing plant. One point of application is immediately after carcass wash. Another point of application is in the hot box. Some meat packing plants currently employ multiple contaminant hurdles (e.g., application of antimicrobial products, washing, and the like) at various points in the meat processing, and the application of PURAC CL 21/80 can be used as part of one of those steps. In other words, the disclosed solutions of PURAC CL 21/80 can be the principal antimicrobial treatment or can be used with other processing steps.
- When the PURAC CL 21/80 solutions are used in the post-processing of meat, one non-limiting method of application is to spray the meat before cutting or needling. In commercial applications, this can occur at a spray station as the meat passes on a conveyor. It can also be desirable to again apply the antimicrobial PURAC CL 21/80 solution after the cutting or needling operation or to apply it on the cutting blade(s) or needles (s) prior to their contacting the meat.
- The following examples are put forth so as to provide those of ordinary skill in the art with a complete disclosure and description of how the methods claimed carried out and evaluated, and are intended to be purely exemplary and are not intended to limit the scope of what the inventors regard as their invention. Efforts have been made to ensure accuracy with respect to numbers (e.g., amounts, temperature, etc.), but some errors and deviations should be accounted for. Unless indicated otherwise, parts are parts by weight, temperature is in ° C. or is at ambient temperature, and pressure is at or near atmospheric. The Examples are provided herein to illustrate the disclosure, and should not be construed as limiting in any way.
- A test was performed on commercially processed chicken carcasses to determine the antimicrobial efficacy of a post-evisceration dip employing a solution of citric acid and lactic acid (PURAC CL21/80) in a post-evisceration, dip tank. The production line from which the sample carcasses were obtained utilized a process as shown in
FIG. 1 . - Seventy-five chicken carcasses were removed from the production line post evisceration. Twenty-five poultry were evaluated at this stage by a USDA certified laboratory for aerobic plate counts (“APC”), generic E-coli, and the presence or absence of Salmonella spp. Of the twenty-five carcasses, ten were evaluated for APC and E-Coli and all twenty-five for Salmonella spp.
- The remaining fifty carcasses were then processed in a dip tank containing a solution of PURAC CL 21/80. The solution was monitored and maintained within a target concentration of 1.80% to 2.00%. The actual concentrations in the dip tank varied from 1.80% to 2.04% throughout the study period. The concentration was monitored by periodic taking a sample of a known size from the solution and titrating the sample on site. The chicken carcasses were treated in the dip for approximately 60 seconds. Ten chicken carcasses were then evaluated for APC and E-coli (10 carcasses), and all 25 carcasses were evaluated for the presence of Salmonella spp. The remaining twenty-five chicken carcasses were sent to the chiller and then examined for Salmonella spp.
- The chicken carcasses were rinsed in accordance with the Microbiology Laboratory Guidebook, Chapter 4.03, Section 4.5.7 Whole Bird Rinses, published by the United States Department of Agriculture (“USDA”). The carcasses were rinsed with 400 mL of Butterfield's Phosphate Diluent as described in the note; this was done in order to also evaluate APC and generic E. coli values from the rinse solution for each bird.
- Upon arrival at the laboratory the chicken rinses were processed for the evaluation of APC, generic E. coli and Salmonella spp. APC were prepared and evaluated in accordance with the Food and Drug Administration's Bacteriological Analytical Manual (“FDA-BAM”), 8th Edition, Revision A, 1998. Generic E. coli were prepared and evaluated in accordance with AOAC Official Method of Analysis 991.14. AOAC Official Method of Analysis 996.08 was performed to analyze the chicken rinses for the presence or absence of Salmonella spp.
- The data and cumulative results for APC and E-coli pre-dip and post-dip are shown in Table 1. The data for Salmonella spp. pre-dip, post-dip and post chiller are shown in Table 2. (The data for APC and E. coli in a given row in the table represents the test data for a single sample bird pre-dip and a single sample bird post-dip.)
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TABLE 1 APC APC E. coil E. coli (pre-dip) (post-dip) (Pre-dip) (post-dip) Log order Log order Log order Log order CFU/mL CFU/mL CFU/mL CFU/mL 5.56 2.94 2.81 0.00 5.68 2.99 3.04 1.04 5.79 3.08 2.40 0.00 5.40 2.81 3.15 0.95 5.49 2.72 3.11 0.78 5.54 2.89 2.84 0.00 5.46 2.77 2.92 0.30 5.83 3.00 2.75 0.00 5.62 2.83 3.00 0.60 5.43 2.81 2.57 0.00 Average Log 10 5.58 2.88 2.86 0.37 - The lactic acid blend demonstrated a 2.32 to 3.12 log 10 reduction in aerobic plate counts and generic E. coli counts showed a 1.36 to 3.15 log 10 reduction (See Table 1.) Five of 10 the chicken rinses had generic E. coli counts of less than 10 colony forming units/ml (CFU/ml); these are represented by the 0.00 in the E. coli (post-lactic) column of Table 1. These figures represent the bacterial loads after the IOBW and prior to the chilling of the chicken carcasses.
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TABLE 2 # Positive % Positive #Negative % Negative Pre-dip 23 92 2 8 Post-dip 1 4 24 96 Post-Chill 1 4 24 96 - Of the twenty-five carcasses rinsed at the pre-antimicrobial blend interval (after IOBW, prior to dip tank) twenty-three of the chicken rinses tested positive for Salmonella spp. After exposure to the antimicrobial blend in the dip tank, (post-lactic, pre-chill) only one of the chicken rinses tested positive, with the remaining twenty-four carcasses being negative for Salmonella spp. At the post-chill interval twenty-four out of the twenty-five tested negative, with only one being positive (See Table 2). Although no further confirmation testing was performed, the screen procedure used in this study has a high sensitivity for meat products with 99% specificity. Certain strains of Citrobacter or Hafnia have showed some cross-reactivity with the screening method utilized. The results from this study indicate that the use of a citric acid/lactic acid blend in a dip tank system is effective in the reduction of pathogenic bacteria including Salmonella.
- Tests were performed to determine the efficacy of using a mixture of citric acid and lactic acid in solution on commercially processed chickens at various points in the poultry harvesting process. The solution contained approximately 2.5% of PURAC CL21/80.
- Sample chicken carcasses were obtained from a production line utilizing a process as shown in
FIG. 1 . Sample carcasses were removed from the production process and were treated with the antimicrobial solution as shown in Table 3 and the following description. Spray times were what it took to completely cover the bird with solution and dip times were what it took to manually dunk the bird in a bucket and pull it out. In each case contact time was about 1 to 6 seconds. - Sample 16 (pre-evisceration) was placed in a 5 gallon bucket containing a 2.5% solution of PURAC CL21/80. The sample was dipped down and then brought back to the surface for a residence time of about 1 to 6 seconds in the solution. Sample 18 was sprayed with a solution of CL21/80 using a pump sprayer as the carcass was rotated and covered well with the solution. The dip was the same as for sample 16. Sample 20 was a control sample taken after the plucker. Sample 21 was a control sample taken just before entering the chiller. It had been sprayed using a combination of citric acid and sodium chlorite sold under the trademark SANOVA by Alcide Corporation, Redmond, Wash. and now a part of Ecolab, Inc., St. Paul, Minn.). Sample 22 (post-evisceration) was taken from a different place on the line, but treated the same as sample 18. Sample 23 was sprayed with Purac CL21/80 pre-evisceration and dipped in a 20 ppm chlorine dioxide solution post-evisceration.
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TABLE 3 (Sample Treatment with Results Carcass 2.5% CL 21/80 Analysis Method CFU/gram 16 Single dip— Aerobic Plate FDA 42,000 pre-evisceration Count BAM 16 — Coliform AOAC 90 18 Pre-evisceration Aerobic Plate FDA <10 spray and Count BAM post-evisceration dip 18 Coliform AOAC <10 20 Control— Aerobic Plate FDA 260,000 no treatment Count 20 — Coliform AOAC 1,200 21 — Aerobic Plate FDA 130,000 Count BAM 21 — Coliform AOAC 1,200 22 Post-evisceration Aerobic FDA 49,000 spray Plate Count BAM 23 Pre-evisceration Aerobic Plate FDA 170,000 spray and post Count BAM evisceration chlorine dioxide dip 23 — Coliform AOAC 780 - A test was performed to determine the efficacy of using a 2.5% solution of citric acid and lactic acid (PURAC CL21/80) as a spray on commercially processed chicken carcasses pre-evisceration. Sample carcasses were removed from the production process and sprayed for approximately 1 to 6 seconds with the antimicrobial solution. The results are shown in Table 4. The APC was determined utilizing the FDA BAM method. All other tests results were obtained using AOAC.
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TABLE 4 (Sample Aerobic Plate Count Coliform Mold Count Yeast Count Carcass) (CFU/mL) (CFU/mL) (CFU/mL) (CFU/mL) 1 900 80 <10 20 (CL21/80 A) 2 1800 60 <10 <10 (CL21/80 B) 3 23,000 620 20 <10 (Control A) 4 146,000 810 30 10 (Control B) - A study was performed by an independent laboratory to verify the effectiveness of using a solution of citric acid and lactic acid (PURAC CL21/80) to reduce Escherichia coli 0157:H7 and Salmonella in beef. In particular, the study used USDA Select, beef tips (Beef Bottom Sirloin Butt, Tri-Tip, Boneless IMPS 185C) which were obtained directly from a commercial processing facility, i.e., a meat packing plant, and then transported to a pathogen processing facility.
- Upon arrival, loins were fabricated for uniformity and inoculated with either a cocktail mixture of E. coli 0157:H7 or Salmonella (two separate inoculations) by dipping the sub-primals in a pathogen inoculated buffer solution at a 104 cfu/ml (high). A total of 5 tips/treatment/pathogen were prepared for a total of 30 tips as follows: Five samples of non-inoculated control (NC); Five samples of non-inoculated with treatment spray (NT); Five samples of Escherichia coli 0157:H7 control (EC); Five samples of Escherichia coli 0157:H7 treated (BT); Five samples of Salmonella control (SC); Five samples of Salmonella treated (ST).
- Inoculated tips were placed on stainless steel racks and held at refrigerated temperatures (approximately 4° C.) for one hour to facilitate “attachment.” After the attachment period, one-half of the inoculated samples were treated with the solution of citric and lactic acids. The solution was placed into a trim sanitizing spray cabinet. The beef tips were moved along by chain at the rate of one foot per 2.5 seconds. Equipment was cleaned and sanitized between each sample and treatment combination. The antimicrobial solution was employed at a concentration of 2.5 wt. %. and at a temperature of approximately 77° F. The solution was applied at a rate of about 0.66 gallons per minute for about 1.5 to 1.75 seconds. The spray cabinet had six nozzles of size 1101.5 each.
- The controls and treated samples were then subjected to microbiological analysis. The external surface of each of the tips was swabbed (100 cm2 area) to determine pathogen loads on the surface of the product. The swab was placed into a sterile whirl pack bag with 10 mL of peptone buffer. Appropriate dilutions and plating followed. The non-inoculated control and non-inoculated treatment were serially diluted and plated onto MAC and APC agar. The samples containing E. coli 0157:H7 were serially diluted using peptone dilution blanks and plated onto MSA with a thin-layer of TSA for cell recovery to detect total numbers remaining on the product. Samples containing Salmonella were serially diluted and plated onto XLD agar with a thin-layer of TSA for cell recovery to determine the survival of the Salmonella.
- The data was then analyzed statistically using a descriptive analysis in SAS program. If a plate revealed no colonies, a count of one cfu/100 cm2 was recorded in the data set for statistical program analysis purposes. The study revealed the following results: The beef tips had an initial aerobic plate count of log 3.5 cfu/100 cm2 and a generic Escherichia coli count of log 1.5 cfu/100 cm2. After the beef tips were dipped into the solution of citric and lactic acids, the aerobic plate counts decreased by 1.5 logs while the generic Escherichia coli decreased by 0.4 logs. For pathogen recovery, the beef tips were inoculated to log 5.5 c in/100 cm2 with Escherichia coli 0157:H7 and Salmonella. After treatment, the Escherichia coli 0157:H7 was reduced by 1.4 logs and the Salmonella species by 1.1 logs.
- The use of a solution of citric and lactic acids (PURAC CL21/80) to reduce the incidence of E-coli and Salmonella was also verified in a experimental test at a commercial slaughtering facility that normally used a solution of 5 wt. % lactic acid applied to full carcasses on the kill floor. As an alternative to the lactic acid treatment, the plant used a 2.5 wt. % solution of citric and lactic acids also applied on the kill floor during its normal production for a period of several days. Routine quality control tests were performed to detect the presence of both Salmonella and E-coli on the treated meat. The results were at least as good as those normally achieved with lactic acid alone at higher concentration levels.
- Other examples are described in U.S. Provisional Application No. 61/274,282, filed Aug. 14, 2009, U.S. Non-Provisional application Ser. No. 12/806,317, filed Aug. 10, 2020, U.S. Non-Provisional application Ser. No. 15/941,880, filed Mar. 20, 2018 (now U.S. Pat. No. 10,834,933), and U.S. Non-Provisional application Ser. No. 16/443,646 (filed Jun. 17, 2019). Each of these documents is incorporated by reference in its entirety, including each document's teachings of examples.
- It will be apparent to those skilled in the art that various modifications and variations can be made without departing from the scope or spirit of this disclosure. Other embodiments will be apparent to those skilled in the art from consideration of the specification and practice disclosed herein. It is intended that the specification and examples be considered as exemplary only, with a true scope and spirit being indicated by the following claims.
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