Jason,
The 10k OTR bag is not considered a low-ox environment and as such does not
require a TTI.
I found the following link on the Internet (dated 2002) in which the FDA
lists an appropriate control for C Bot. as:
Packaging specifications from the packaging manufacturer stating that the
packaging material has a permeability of more than 10,000 cc/m2/24 hour at
24 C (75 F
http://www.fda.gov/ora/fiars/ora_import_ia16125.html (under guidance
section).
The manufacturer lists the same on their website found at:
http://www.sealedair.com/products/food/fishsf/10k_otr_bag.html
Derek
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From: owner-seafood@ucdavis.edu [mailto:owner-seafood@ucdavis.edu] On Behalf
Of Jason Cogswell
Sent: Wednesday, March 07, 2007 7:58 AM
To: seafood@ucdavis.edu
Subject: C. botulinum and MAP
I would like to open up a discussion about C. botulinum and reduced oxygen
packaging. If I use a 10,000 OTR bag, is it considered a reduced oxygen
package? I am trying to come up with some facts and studies to prove to the
FDA that C. bot can be controlled if I use a 10k bag to pack my fresh vac
packed product in without the use of TTI,s.
Sincerly,
-- Jason Richmond,Maine
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