Packaging B - After fermentation After 90 days of storage at 40˚F (4˚C), Faith, N.G., N. Parniere, T. E. coli and Storage O157:H7 survival at 76˚F (24˚C), O157:H7 was still detectable. Larson, T.D. Lorang, C.W. E. coli and growth 90% RH to pH Kaspar, and J.B. Luchansky. <4.8, then dried at 1998. Viability of 55˚F (13˚C) 65% O157:H7 Escherichia coli RH to pH approx. in salami following 4.6, aw approx. conditioning of batter, 0.92, 4.41% salt, fermentation and drying of 44.5% moisture, sticks and storage of slices. M/Pr ratio of Journal of Food Protection. greater than 1.9:1, 61 (4) 377-382. sealed in oxygen impermeable bags with air, or vacuum sealed, stored at 40˚F (4˚C) After fermentation After 90 days of storage at 70˚F (21˚C) at 76˚F (24˚C), no O157:H7 was detectable by E. coli 90% RH to pH direct plating but was found after <4.8, then dried at enrichment. 55˚F (13˚C) 65% RH to pH approx. 4.6, aw approx. 0.92, 4.41% salt, 44.5% moisture, M/Pr ratio of greater than 1.9:1, sealed in oxygen impermeable bags with air, or vacuum sealed, stored at 70˚F (21˚C)
Packaging and Storage B - E. coli O157:H7 survival and growth After fermentation at 76˚F (24˚C), 90% RH to pH <4.8, then dried at 55˚F (13˚C) 65% RH to pH approx. 4.6, aw approx. 0.92, 4.41% salt, 44.5% moisture, M/Pr ratio of greater than 1.9:1, sealed in oxygen impermeable bags with air, or vacuum sealed, stored at 40˚F (4˚C) After 90 days of storage at 40˚F (4˚C), E. coli O157:H7 was still detectable. Faith, N.G., N. Parniere, T. Larson, T.D. Lorang, C.W. Kaspar, and J.B. Luchansky. 1998. Viability of Escherichia coli O157:H7 in salami following conditioning of batter, fermentation and drying of sticks and storage of slices. Journal of Food Protection. 61 (4) 377-382. After fermentation at 76˚F (24˚C), 90% RH to pH <4.8, then dried at 55˚F (13˚C) 65% RH to pH approx. 4.6, aw approx. 0.92, 4.41% salt, 44.5% moisture, M/Pr ratio of greater than 1.9:1, sealed in oxygen impermeable bags with air, or vacuum sealed, stored at 70˚F (21˚C) After 90 days of storage at 70˚F (21˚C) no E. coli O157:H7 was detectable by direct plating but was found after enrichment.