Evaluation of the safety and efficacy of lactic acid to reduce microbiological surface contamination on carcases from kangaroos, wild pigs, goats and sheep
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EFSA Panel on Food Contact Materials, Enzymes and Processing Aids (CEP)
Lambré, Claude
Barat Baviera, José Manuel
Bolognesi, Claudia
Chesson, Andrew
Cocconcelli, Pier Sandro
Crebelli, Riccardo
Gott, David Michael
Grob, Konrad
Lampi, Eugenia
Riviere, Gilles
Steffensen, Inger-Lise
Tlustos, Christina
Van Loveren, Henk
Vernis, Laurence
Zorn, Holger
Bolton, Declan
Bover-Cid, Sara
de Knecht, Joop
Peixe, Luisa
Skandamis, Panagotis
Martino, Carla
Messens, Winy
Tard, Alexandra
Mortensen, Alicja
Data de publicació
2022-05-12ISSN
1831-4732
Resum
Studies evaluating the safety and efficacy of lactic acid to reduce microbiological surface contamination from carcases of wild game (i.e. kangaroos and wild pigs) and small stock (i.e. goats and sheep) before chilling at the slaughterhouse were assessed. Wild pig and kangaroo hide-on carcases may have been chilled before they arrive at the slaughterhouse and are treated after removal of the hides. Lactic acid solutions (2–5%) are applied to the carcases at temperatures of up to 55°C by spraying or misting. The treatment lasts 6–7 s per carcass side. The Panel concluded that: [1] the treatment is of no safety concern, provided that the lactic acid complies with the European Union specifications for food additives; [2] based on the available evidence, it was not possible to conclude on the efficacy of spraying or misting lactic acid on kangaroo, wild pig, goats and sheep carcases; [3] treatment of the above-mentioned carcases with lactic acid may induce reduced susceptibility to the same substance, but this can be minimised; there is currently no evidence that prior exposure of food-borne pathogens to lactic acid leads to the occurrence of resistance levels that compromise antimicrobial therapy; and [4] the release of lactic acid is not of concern for the environment, assuming that wastewaters released by the slaughterhouses are treated on-site, if necessary, to counter the potentially low pH caused by lactic acid, in compliance with local rules.
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Article
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Anglès
Matèries (CDU)
663/664 - Aliments i nutrició. Enologia. Olis. Greixos
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31
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Wiley Open Access
Publicat a
EFSA Journal
Citació
Lambré, Claude, José Manuel Barat Baviera, Claudia Bolognesi, Andrew Chesson, Pier Sandro Cocconcelli, Riccardo Crebelli, and David Michael Gott et al. 2022. “Evaluation of the safety and efficacy of lactic acid to reduce microbiological surface contamination on carcases from kangaroos, wild pigs, goats and sheep”. EFSA Journal 20 (5). doi: 10.2903/j.efsa.2022.7265.
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Funcionalitat i Seguretat Alimentària
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