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discoloration and metmyoglobin formation radura symbol (Fig. 14.1) together with a
of beef stored at 1°C compared to N2 CAP “treated with irradiation” statement on the
alone. label to inform consumers.
A potential major drawback of complete Two levels of irradiation processes are
oxygen removal from packaging by oxygen recognized based on absorbed dose: raduriza-
scavengers or other means is the possibility tion (1 to 10 kGy) and radapperdization
of nonproteolytic Clostridium botulinum (20 kGy and up) (Murano 2003). Reviews of
growth and neurotoxin production during irradiation treatment of meats and meat prod-
temperature abuse storage conditions (Coma ucts are available elsewhere (Thayer et al.
2008). The threat of nonproteolytic strains is 1986; Newsome 1987; Monk et al. 1995;
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