ASTM-F1356:2008 Edition
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F1356-08 Standard Practice for Irradiation of Fresh and Frozen Red Meat and Poultry to Control Pathogens and Other Microorganisms
Published By | Publication Date | Number of Pages |
ASTM | 2008 | 7 |
1.1 This practice outlines procedures for the irradiation of fresh or frozen meat and poultry.
Note 1The Codex Alimentarius Commission defines meat as the edible part of any mammal and poultry as any domesticated bird, including chicken, turkeys, ducks, geese, guinea-fowls, or pigeons (CAC/MISC 5).
Note 2Current U.S. regulations limit the definition of livestock species to cattle, sheep, swine, goat, horse, mule, or other equine and poultry species to chicken, turkey, duck, goose, and guinea (2, 3) .
1.2 This practice covers absorbed doses used for inactivation of parasites and reduction of bacterial load in fresh and frozen red meat and poultry. Such doses are typically less than 10 kGy.
1.3 This practice addresses irradiation of pre-packaged product for retail sale or for use as an ingredient in other products. It also addresses the in-line irradiation of unpackaged product.
1.4 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
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PDF Pages | PDF Title |
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1 | Scope Referenced Documents |
2 | Terminology Significance and Use Criteria for Assessing Irradiation Efficacy Pre-Irradiation Product Handling |
3 | Packaging and Product Loading Configuration |
4 | Irradiation |
5 | Post-Irradiation Handling and Storage Documentation FIG. 1 |
6 | Keywords X1. RADIATION SENSITIVITY OF BACTERIA FOUND IN MEAT AND POULTRY PRODUCTS X1.1 TABLE X1.1 |
7 | REFERENCES |