Abstract:Microbial safety issues related to mechanically tenderized beef have become prevalent, resulting in new labeling regulations for mechanically tenderized raw or partially cooked beef products. These products must bear labels to include validated cooking instructions, with specifications for minimum internal temperatures, to ensure that they are fully cooked. However, validation of cooking instructions for individual steak cuts of different sizes and weights is costly and time consuming. The objective of this st… Show more
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