Project Number: 1935-42000-059-02
Project Type: Nonfunded Cooperative Agreement

Start Date: May 01, 2004
End Date: Apr 30, 2009

Objective:
The objective is to evaluate the utility of high pressure processing for inactivation of food-borne viruses within shellfish and other foods while retaining uncooked character and flavor.

Approach:
Virus and virus contaminated food samples will be prepared and sealed in the ARS laboratory. Samples will be pressure-treated using Dallas Hoover's high pressure unit. After pressurization, samples will be assayed by and within the ARS lab.