Project Number: 0500-00031-001-00
Project Type: Appropriated

Start Date: May 14, 2008
End Date: May 13, 2013

Objective:
Research will address methods to determine the presence of pathogens in catfish/catfish products and to maximize elimination methods. Detection techniques will be developed to aid in processing and packaging operations, which should further enhance product safety. Specifically the new objectives are: 1)Optimize safety of aquaculture products through innovative processes for reducing microbiological, physical and chemical hazards in seafood/aquaculture products. 2)Determine the mechanisms influencing microbial survival of selected pathogens in seafood/aquaculture products. 3)Optimize the market value of seafood/aquaculture products through enhanced food safety and quality.

Approach:
These funds will be used for 1) Extramural research with Mississippi Center for Food Safety and 2) Aflatoxin research. Original start and term dates 5/14/93-5/13/98, then 05/14/98 - 05/13/03, then 05/14/03 - 05/13/08. Changing start and term dates from 5/14/03-5/13/08. Extending for an additional 5 years. klj