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MeatsPad Podcast Episode 18: Dr. Amilton De Mello

January 12, 2021
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Hosts Francisco Najar-Villarreal & Dr. Phil Bass discuss meat and nutrient content with Dr. De Mello.


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Meat Science Review
Tech | Meat Science Review

Understanding metmyoglobin reduction pathways to limit meat discoloration

M.A. Scott, M.L. Denzer, G.G. Mafi and R. Ramanathan
December 11, 2020
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Food waste affects every American consumer. The United States wastes more than 84 million tons of edible food a year, and meat contributes 22 percent of the total food loss (Dou et al., 2016). 


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Regulatory roundup

John Dillard
December 11, 2020
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There have been several recent events of note that will impact meat and poultry producers and processors. The recent election of President-elect Biden means there will be new leadership at the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). 


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MeatsPad Podcast with Collette Kaster & Deidrea Mabry of AMSA

December 10, 2020
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CEO and COO of American Meat Science talk about running a virtual convention and the importance of making connections at the Reciprocal Meat Conference.


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Tech | Meat Science Review

Surveying the dry-aged beef crust

Microbial communities on dry-aged beef in commercial meat processing facilities.
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Dr. Phil Bass
Diana I Clark Daniel L Clark Thomas Mitchell Rachel D. Capouya
November 6, 2020
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Dry-aged beef is a specialty meat product that has recently enjoyed an increase in popularity in the high-end food market. It is considered especially desirable for its unique flavors.


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Shawn Stevens Fight for Food Safety
Commentary | Fight for Food Safety

"Slam"-onella: punches likely to keep coming

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Shawn K. Stevens
November 4, 2020
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No, the title of this column does not contain a typo. Under the right circumstances, most of which are unpredictable, Salmonella can give you a real body slam.


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Ingredients | Meat & Potatoes

Meat and potato … starch

Michael Colle
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Dr. Phil Bass
November 4, 2020
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Enhancing the meat-eating experience and improving overall value of meat products has been a longtime goal for processors. There have been some incredible advancements in the ingredients that improve texture, binding and water-holding capacity.


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Chronic wasting disease: what hunters and processors need to know and do

Nelson Gaydos
October 21, 2020
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Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) is a contagious neurological disease that affects deer and other cervids. CWD is classified as a transmissible spongiform encephalopathy (TSE) disease also known as a prion disease. 


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Tech | Supplier's Perspective

Is cleaning, sanitizing enough to establish 'sanitary' conditions?

Amit M. Kheradia
October 12, 2020
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According to industry estimates, at least one-third of food recalls in North America may directly be related to sanitation, hygiene and material handling issues in food facilities. On an associative note, the CDC lists unsanitary equipment and surfaces as one of the top five contributing factors of foodborne illness outbreaks.


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Cordray's Corner | Dr. Joe Cordray

Things that make a small meat processing plant successful

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Dr. Joe Cordray
October 9, 2020
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During the COVID-19 pandemic it has been challenging to operate a small meat plant. However, most small meat plants have been able to successfully stay in business.


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