Abstract
Fresh North American ginseng roots (Panax quinquefolius) were packaged in medium transmission film in air. Six roots were used per pouch. Anaerobic conditions developed during 2, 10 and 21°C storage, most rapidly at the elevated temperatures. Clostridium botulinum challenge tests were performed for 10 and 21°C samples. At 21°C storage, neither uninoculated control nor inoculated roots showed C. botulinum toxin production after 6 weeks of storage. At 10°C, C. botulinum toxin production occurred after 14 weeks in inoculated roots, while roots maintained an acceptable appearance. This highlights the potential risk of food poisoning by ginseng packaged under modified atmosphere when anaerobic conditions develop.
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