Korea Food Code Research Articles

Analysis of hazard on fresh and salted baechus (nappa cabbage, Brassica rapa L. subsp. pekinensis) in Korea

Risk factors, such as microorganism, parasite eggs, pesticide residues, and heavy metal in fresh and salted baechus (napa cabbage, Brassica rapa L. subsp. pekinensis) were analyzed once a month from April 2010 to March 2011. Total bacterial population of salted baechu in summer (2.08–5.11 log CFU/g) was higher than that in winter. Also, coliform population in salted baechu during winter decreased by 2 log CFU/g as compared with that in summer. Pesticide residues and parasite eggs were not detected in any salted baechu. Pb was detected at 0.06 ppm in the winter salted baechu, but the lever was lower than the residue tolerance of the Korea food code. The pH of salted baechu during a 1-year period showed the lowest level at 4.76–5.22 in August and then gradually increased. The microbe results showed a high correlation with the pH of the salted baechu.

보육시설 급식실 실내공기에서 분리된 식중독 세균의 독소 유전자 및 독소 생산 특성

Objectives: This study was conducted in order to evaluate the microbiological contamination of the indoor air of the lunchrooms at child care centers and investigate the toxin genes and toxin production ability of food-borne pathogens. Methods: A total of 64 child care centers were sampled to test total aerobic bacteria, coliform bacteria, fungi, Staphylococcus aureus, Bacillus cereus and Salmonella spp. according to the Korea Food Code. All toxin genes of pathogens were detected using the Polymerase Chain Reaction method. The Sthaph. aureus enterotoxin was detected by a Staphylococcus aureus enterotoxin-reversed passive latex agglutination kit. The heamolysin BL (HBL) and non-heamolytic enterotoxin (NHE) produced by B. cereus were detected using a B. cereus enterotoxin-reversed passive latex agglutination kit and Bacillus diarrheal enterotoxin visual immunoassay kit, respectively. Results: The means of total aerobic bacteria and coliform bacteria were <TEX>$1.91{\pm}1.84$</TEX> log CFU/plate and <TEX>$0.47{\pm}0.62$</TEX> log CFU/plate, respectively. The mean of fungi also showed <TEX>$0.59{\pm}0.71$</TEX> log CFU/plate. Among the pathogenic bacteria tested in this study, Staphy. aureus and B. cereus were detected in four (6.3%) and 21 (32.8%) out of 64 indoor air samples from lunchrooms in child care centers, respectively. All Staphy. aureus tested in this study possessed no toxin genes and did not produce enterotoxin. The detection rate of nheABC, hblCDA, entFM and ces toxin gene in B. cereus was 100, 57.1, 76.2 and 0%, respectively. B. cereus isolates were classified into four groups according to the presence or absence of toxin genes. The nheABC gene was the major toxin gene among B. cereus tested in this study. The HBL was detected in 11 out of 21 B. cereus isolates (52.4%) and three B. cereus isolates produced NHE (14.3%). Conclusion: The results indicated that the contamination by microorganisms in the indoor air of lunchrooms was unqualified to supply safe catering in child care centers. The ongoing control of indoor air quality is required.

건조 식품원료 약용식물의 잔류농약 모니터링

본 연구는 서울지역에서 유통되는 식품원료 약용식물을 대상으로 식품공전의 다종농약다성분시험법에 의하여 100종 농약을 분석하였다. 사용부위(뿌리 82건, 과일 113건, 피층 29건, 전초 10건, 종자 18건)와 원산지(국산 201건, 수입 60건)로 구분하여 총 30종 261건 시료를 분석하였다. 원산지별 농약 검출율은 국산 20.9%, 수입 13.3%로 국산의 농약 검출율이 높았다. 전체 시료 261건 중 농약 검출율은 19.2%이며, 과일, 뿌리 시료에서만 농약이 검출되었고, 잔류허용기준을 초과한 시료는 대추와 천궁 1건씩 이였다. 과일시료의 농약 검출율은 39.8%였고, 농약검출 품목은 대추, 구기자, 복분자, 산수유, 오미자, 귤피였다. 뿌리시료의 농약 검출율은 6.1%였고, 농약 검출 품목은 천궁, 감초, 황기였다. 검출된 농약은 모두 17종으로 과일에서 15종, 뿌리에서 7종 농약이 82회 검출되었다. 검출빈도가 높은 농약은 cypermethrin, chlorpyrifos, cyhalothrin, fenvalerate, bifenthrin 순이였다. 농약이 검출된 시료 중 50%이상이 2종 이상 농약이 동시에 검출되었다. 따라서 식품원료 약용식물 중 국산 과일, 뿌리의 농약 검출율이 높고, 검출 농약의 종류가 다양해지고 있어 지속적인 모니터링과 안전관리가 요구된다. This study was performed to investigate the pesticide residue of commercial medicinal plants used for food materials in the Seoul area. Multi class pesticide multiresidue methods in Korea Food Code was used to analyze 100 pesticides. Analyzed samples were 261 cases(domestic 201, imported 60), detection rate was 19.2%(domestic 20.9%, imports 13.3%). 17 pesticides were detected in fruit(chinese matrimony vine, jujube, rubus coreanus, japanese cornlian cherry, schizandra, tangerine peel), and root(cnidium, licorice, astragalus). Pesticide over Maximum Residue Limits were detected in jujube, cnidium. Frequently detected pesticides were cypermethrin, chlorpyrifos, cyhalothrin, fenvalerate, bifenthrin. More than 50% of the sample were detected two or more pesticides at the same time. Because of the variety and increase of pesticide detection in medicinal roots and fruits, continued monitoring and safety management is required.

조리종사자의 손 위생관리에 관한 연구 - 패스트푸드점 및 일반음식점 종사자의 비교 -

본 연구는 패스트푸드점 종사자와 일반음식점 종사자의 손 위생관리를 조사하고 이들에 대한 비교를 하기 위하여 수행되었다. 패스트푸드점 종사자 30명과 일반음식점 종사자 40명을 대상으로 손 씻기 의식(손 씻기 방법, 손 씻기 이행 상황 등)을 조사하고 손에서 지표세균 및 식중독성 세균(일반세균, total coliforms, fecal coliforms, E. coli, S. aureus 및 Salmonella spp.) 오염도를 시험하였다. 손 씻기 의식은 설문조사에 의하여, 미생물시험을 위한 시료채취는 glove-juice법에 의하여, 그리고 미생물시험은 식품공전에 준하여 수행하였다. 설문조사에서 손 씻기 방법에 있어서는 손 씻기 도구 사용 및 손 씻기 후 물 잠금방법에서 두 집단 간에 유의한 차이가 있었다(p < 0.05). 손 씻기를 이행하는 상황에 대해서는 신체부위나 옷을 만졌을 때, 생식품 취급 후, 그리고 주기적 손 씻기 등에서 두 집단 간에 유의한 차이가 있었다(p < 0.05). 손의 미생물 시험에서 일반세균수 오염도는 패스트푸드점 종사자가 일반음식점 종사자보다 높았고, total coliforms 오염도는 패스트푸드점 종사자가 일반음식점 종사자보다 낮았으며(p < 0.05), 나머지 미생물은 두 집단 간에 유의한 차이를 보이지 않았다. 그렇지만 E. coli, S. aureus 및 Salmonella spp. 양성자 비율은 패스트푸드점 종사자가 일반음식점 종사자에 비하여 낮은 편이었다. 설문조사에서 일부 항목에서 차이를 보였지만 전반적으로 현저한 차이를 보이지 않은 결과와 더불어 두 집단 모두 E. coli, S. aureus 및 Salmonella spp. 양성자가 나타나 있어 손 위생관리가 철저하게 이루어지지 않았음을 알 수 있다. 두 집단 모두 손 위생관리 수준이 향상되어야 할 것이며, 이를 위한 교육 및 훈련 프로그램이 필요한 것으로 본다. This study was performed to investigate hygienic behavior of food workers on the awareness of hand-washing, and the microbial load of their hands. This study focused on the comparison of fast food restaurant workers and full-service restaurant workers. A questionnaire survey and microbiological analysis were carried out for thirty fast food restaurant workers and forty full-service restaurant workers. Samples for microbiological analysis were collected through the glove-juice method from the hands of the food workers, and were analyzed for the presence of aerobic plate counts, total coliforms, fecal coliforms, Escherichia coli, Staphylococcus aureus, and Salmonella spp. Microbiological analysis was done according to the Food Code of Korea. In the survey, significant differences (p < 0.05) were found between the fast food restaurant workers and full-service restaurant workers in the use of hand washing tools and method of turning off water. More full-service restaurant workers responded to wash their hands after touching face, hair, or clothes; after handling raw food materials, and more fast food restaurant workers periodically (p < 0.05). Aerobic plate counts were higher in fast food restaurant workers while total coliforms were higher in full-service restaurant workers (p < 0.05). No remarkable difference was found between the two groups in the load of fecal coliforms, E. coli, S. aureus, and Salmonella spp. Poor hand hygiene practices were indicated by the positive results for E. coli, S. aureus, and Salmonella spp. on the hands of some food workers in both groups. The findings of this study emphasize the need for strict adherence to hand hygiene compliance among the food workers.

서울 북부지역 유통 농산물의 농약 잔류실태

본 연구는 2011년 서울 북부지역에서 유통되고 있는 농산물 2,914건을 대상으로 GC, HPLC, GC-MSD 및 LC-MSD을 이용한 다종농약다성분분석법에 따라 284종 대한 잔류농약 실태를 조사하였다. 농산물 중 431건에서 농약이 검출되어 14.8%의 검출률을 나타냈으며, 농약 검출빈도가 높은 농산물은 들깻잎 40.0%(28/70), 참나물 35.5%(11/31), 비름나물 30.0%(3/10), 시금치 27.7%(38/137) 순이었다. 이 중 농약잔류허용기준을 초과한 농산물은 31건으로 부적합률은 1.0% 였으며 인삼 6건(19.4%), 들깻잎, 부추 각각 4건(12.9%), 파, 돌나물 각각 3건(9.7%), 시금치, 상추 각각 1건(3.2%)등이었다. 분석대상 농약 284종 중에서 검출된 농약 성분은 59종으로 이 중 잔류허용기준을 초과한 농약은 21종이었다. 농약의 용도별 분포를 보면 살균제(56.4%)가 살충제(42.1%)에 비해 검출빈도가 높았다. Procymidone의 검출빈도가 가장 높았고 이 중 잔류허용기준을 초과한 농약은 tolclofos-methyl, endosulfan, dimethomorph, diniconazole, fludioxonil이였다. 판매점별 분포를 살펴보면 유통되는 농산물의 잔류농약 검출률은 직거래 장터가, 잔류농약기준 초과률은 전통시장이 가장 높았다. 배추에서 검출된 각 농약의 안전성 평가를 위한 PADI 대비 식이섭취율은 diazinon에서 2.9901 %로 가장 높게 나타났고 다른 모든 농약도 3.0% 미만으로 나타나 모두 PADI 대비 위해도가 낮은 것으로 확인되어 안전한 것으로 나타났다. This study was conducted to monitor 284 pesticides residue level in 2,914 commercial agricultural products in the northern area of Seoul in 2011 by the multi class pesticide multiresidue analysis methods in Korea Food Code using GC, HPLC, GC-MSD and, LC-MSD. The detection rate of pesticide residues were 14.8% (431/2,914). The order of agricultural products in which the pesticide residues were detected was perilla leaves 40.0% (28/70), chamnamul 35.5% (11/31), amaranth 30.0% (3/10) and spinach 27.7% (38/137) etc. The percentage of products that exceeded the MRLs (maximum residue limits) were 1.0% (31/431). Those products that exceeded MRLs were ginseng (6), perilla leaves (4), leek (4), welsh onion (3) and sedeum (3) etc. The 59 kinds of the pesticides were detected on this study, 21 pesticides of them were detected over MRLs. Detection rate of fungicides (56.4%) was higher than that of insecticides (42.1%). And procymidone was detected with considerable high frequency. Additionally, residual residual violates pesticides were in the order of tolclofos-methyl, endosulfan, dimethomorph, diniconazole and fludioxonil. According to the agricultural marketing channels, detection and excess rate of them were monitored. Detection and excess rate of samples circulated in agricultural traditional market were highest. The estimated daily intakes (EDI) of the pesticides were compared to personal acceptable daily intakes (PADI) in order to risk assessment by food consumption. Diazinon in Korean cabbage showed the highest %ADI, 2.9901 and others showed below 3.0 %ADI. Overall, these results indicate that residue levels of pesticides detected were evaluated as safe.

일반인과 식품취급자의 손 위생관리에 관한 비교

Objectives: This study was performed to investigate hygienic behavior of food handlers and general population focusing on awareness of hand-washing and the microbial load of their hands. Methods: A questionnaire survey and microbiological analysis were carried out for sixty-four people each. Samples for microbiological analysis were collected through the glove-juice method from the hands, and were analyzed for the presence of aerobic plate counts, total coliform, fecal coliform, Escherichia coli, Staphylococcus aureus, and Salmonella spp. according to the Food Code of Korea. Results: In the survey, significant differences between the food handlers and general population (p < 0.01) were found in hand-washing frequency, duration, use of hand-washing agents, washing parts of hands, hand-drying method, and method of turning off water. In eight different situations among the ten particular situations in their daily life, more food handlers responded to wash their hands than general population (p < 0.05). Bacterial load on hands with general population was consistently higher than with food handlers (p < 0.05), however, percentages of positive hands of S. aureus and Salmonella spp. were not. Conclusions: Poor hand hygiene practices were indicated by the positive results for E. coli, S. aureus, and Salmonella spp. on the hands of some respondents in both groups. This study reveals that there is the need for programs or campaigns to increase hand-washing practices of both groups.

우유 중 아플라톡신 M1오염도 조사연구

본 연구에서 적용한 시험법의 회수율은 97.4-122.5%, 상대표준편차(RSD)는 6%이내로서 적합한 시험법임을 확인하였다. 조사된 원유 및 시유의 검출농도는 아플라톡신 <TEX>$M_1$</TEX>이 평균 29.6 ng/kg(5.4-72.7 ng/kg)로 나타났으며, 원유 및 시유에 대한 아플라톡신 <TEX>$M_1$</TEX> 오염수준은 현행 식품공전에서 정한 허용기준치인 500 ng/kg 보다 낮은 안전한 수준인 것으로 판단된다. Raw milk samples (n=28) obtained from milk tanks in 3 dairy plants of different regions and commercial milks (n=100) were collected from six cities. These samples were analyzed for the level of aflatoxin <TEX>$M_1$</TEX> contamination using immunoaffinity columns and high performance liquid chromatography coupled with fluorescent detectors. Confirmation of aflatoxin <TEX>$M_1$</TEX> (<TEX>$AFM_1$</TEX>) identified in positive samples was based on the formation of the hemiacetal derivative (<TEX>$AFM_{2a}$</TEX>) after derivatization with trifluroacetic acid. The average concentrations of aflatoxin <TEX>$M_1$</TEX> in the raw milks were 25.1 ng/kg, and those values in commercial milks were 29.8 ng/kg. The highest level of aflatoxin <TEX>$M_1$</TEX> in milk was 72.7 ng/kg. These results showed that the contamination of aflatoxin <TEX>$M_1$</TEX> in milks consumed in the Korea was quite low compared to the standard in Korea Food Code (aflatoxin <TEX>$M_1$</TEX> 500 ng/kg).

한방차 원료의 잔류농약 조사연구

Nan-Young Kim*, Young-Sug Kim, Myung-Gil Kim, Hong-Rae Jung, Yun-Sung Kim, Han-Taek Kim, Sun-Woo Lee, Kyeng-Suk Chae and Mi-Hye YoonAnyang Agricultural Products Inspection Center, Gyeonggi-do Institute of Health & EnvironmentWe analysed 149 samples of Korean traditional herbal tea materials. The 156 pesticides were analyzed by GC/ECD and NPD, detected pesticides were confirmed by GC-TOF/MS. Sample preparation was performed bv multi-residue analysis method of multiclass pesticides of the Korea Food Code. The residual pesticides were detected in 22 samples(14.8%), the highest detection frequency samples are lycium and jujube. Detected pesticides in Korean traditional herbal tea materials were chlorpyrifos (5 samples), chlorothalonil (3 samples), cypermethrin (3 samples), hexaconazol (3 samples) and cyhalothrin(3 samples). The pesticide types detected in Korean traditional herbal tea materials were organophosphorus(29.2%), pyrethroids(16.7%), organochlorines (12.5%) and triazoles(12.5%). The 5 samples(lycium, jujube, chrysanthemum, balloon-flower, milk vetch root) were detected pesticides below MRLs, 2 samples(cornus fruit, cnidium) were detected pesticides unnotificated MRLs. Key words herbal tea, herbal medicine, GC-ECD, GC-NPDAbstract

맨손과 장갑 낀 손의 미생물 오염도 비교

Objectives: There has been a great amount of controversy in the food industry over the effectiveness of using gloves. The objectives of this study were to examine the microbial contamination of food handlers` hands and determine if using gloves could ensure safe handling of foods. Methods: Samples were collected through the glove-juice method from the bare and gloved hands of food handlers at work and were analyzed for the presence of aerobic plate counts, total coliform, fecal coliform, Escherichiacoli, Staphylococcus aureus, and Salmonella spp. Microbiological testing was conducted according to the Food Code of Korea. Results: Microbial contamination was consistently higher with bare hands than with gloved hands, although the microbial loads on both hands increased over time. Under certain conditions, there were significant differences between the bacterial loads on bare and on gloved hands (p

농약 및 동물용의약품으로 사용되는 약제의 잔류허용기준 설정 개선 - 축산물 중 cypermethrin의 잔류 사례

BACKGROUND: Cypermethrins, possess eight isomers, used both as pesticide and as veterinary drug, were set different MRLs for livestock by CCPR and CCRVDF of Codex Alimentarius. Korea Food Code designates MRLs for livestock only as pesticide. METHODS AND RESULTS: This study presented necessaries of harmonization of MRL setting for compounds used both as pesticides and as veterinary drugs with regulatory aspects, showing an example of cypermethrin residue in livestock. CONCLUSION(S): For harmonization, following factors must be considered and recommended; designation of marker residue; alpha-cypermethrin, zeta- cypermethrin, and cypermethrin, clarification of the definition of target tissues; meat, fat, muscle, by-product, eggs, milk, and etc., method of analysis; clarification of target analytes of isomers, quantitation and calculation method as a principle of residue analysis.

생물학적활성을 기초로 한 테트라싸이클린계 항생물질 잔류스크리닝법의 개선과 식품 중 잔류허용기준 설정 개선

현재 우리나라에서 널리 이용되고 있는 미생물학적 검사법을 이용하여 TCs 계열의 모화합물과 epimer에 대한 검출 그리고 이를 통한 모화합물과 epimer간의 상대적 생물학적 활성도를 확인하였다. 시험법의 관점에서 낮은 선택성과 낮은 민감도를 나타낸 균주는, 다양한 적용 가능 균주의 발굴 및 적용이 시험법 검증을 통해 이루어질 필요가 있다. 극단적으로 식품 중 epimer만이 잔류하여 미생물 시험에서 의양성이 나올 경우, 기기분석을 통해 확인 정량시 원물질이 검출되지 않는다면, 이는 분석화학과 독성학의 과학적 지식을 바탕으로 볼 때 제도적 맹점으로도 남을 수도 있다. 그리고, 현행 우리나라의 모화합물에 국한 된 잔류허용 기준은 활성이 있는 epimer나 대사산물까지 확대하여 검토 해 볼 필요가 있으며, 이는 최근 의약품류의 환경 중 잔류실태 조사, 환경 중 위해성 평가 및 관리를 위해서도 관리 대상물질을 과학적 근거에 따라 제시해 주는 중요한 자료가 된다. BACKGROUND: Tetracyclines (TCs) are mainly regulated as parent compounds by bioactivity-based screening methods in food. Especially with respect to antimicrobial residues, their metabolites/epimers are also highly concerning chemicals and traditionally applied microbial detection methods are needed to improve with validation for regulatory control. METHODS AND RESULTS: Detection capability and biological activity of tetracycline (TC), chlortetracycline (CTC), oxytetracycline (OTC) and their epimers; anhydrotetracycline (ATC), epianhydrotetracycline (EATC), epitetracycline (ETC), 4-epi-chlortetracycline (ECTC), 4-epianydrochlotetra-cycline (EACTC), 4-epioxychlortetracycline (EOTC), were measured by microbial growth inhibition screening method of Korea Food Code. CONCLUSION(S): Limited detection capabilities were found, B. megarerium and B. subtilis showed for TC and CTC, and B. subtilis for OTC. Biological potency of each epimer was also presented against various microorganisms, at the level from 50% to 96%, comparing with parent TCs. It is recommended that more advanced microbial screening methods with validation are needed, and biologically active epimers are to be considered as marker residues for MRL setting of regulatory control purpose.

A comparative of heavy metal contents and biochemical characteristics of Japanese (Haliotis discus) and Korean abalone (Haliotis discus hannai)

Heavy metal contents and biochemical characteristics of Japanese (J-abalone) and Korean abalone (K-abalone) were compared. Heavy metal contents of Jand K-abalone were less than the maximum levels in the Korea Food Code. There were significant differences in contents of crude protein and ash between J- and K-abalone (p<0.05). In fatty acid composition, K-abalone had 20:0, 22:1n-9, and 22:6n-3 but these fatty acids were not found in J-abalone. J-Abalone showed higher levels of 20:4n-6, and 22:5n-3 compared to K-abalone (p<0.05). The amino acid composition showed that J-abalone had significantly higher levels of aspartic acid, threonine, alanine, isoleucine, tyrosine, and arginine compared to Kabalone (p<0.05).

조리종사자의 손 씻기 의식과 실천 및 손의 지표미생물 오염도에 관한 연구

Hand-washing is one of the major factors in personal hygiene and public health. This study was undertaken to investigate the hygienic behavior of food-service employees, focusing on awareness of hand washing, hand washing practices, and the load of index microorganisms (aerobic plate count, total and fecal coliforms, Escherichia coli, and Staphylococcus aureus) on the hands of food-service employees. A questionnaire survey completed by direct interview, direct observation of restrooms by the researcher and trained observers, and microbiological examination according to the Food Code of Korea were carried out. In the survey, a positive attitude toward hand washing compliance was reported; however, improper hand washing and poor hand hygiene of the food-service employees were seen under direct observation. Significant differences (p<0.05) were found between the questionnaire survey and the direct observations in hand washing compliance after using the toilet, duration of hand washing, use of hand washing agents, use of hand washing tools, washing of different parts of the hands, hand-drying method, temperature of water, and method of turning off the water. Samples taken from employees' hands before washing showed higher levels of bacteria than those taken during work and/or after washing (p<0.05). Poor hand washing practices were indicated by the positive results for total and fecal coliforms, E. coli, and S. aureus on the hands of some food-service employees. This study showed that there is a marked difference between the food-service employees' awareness of hand-washing and their actual hand-washing practices. The poor hand hygiene of and improper hand washing by the food-service employees should be addressed for improved food safety.

식품 중 잔류동물용의약품의 안전관리

Veterinary drugs have been used to prevent livestock diseases for many years. In spite of having advantages, sometimes indiscriminate application, overdose and abuse may cause risk for human. Therefore, management and risk assessment of veterinary drugs become essential to ensure food safety. So the National Veterinary Research & Quarantine Service (NVRQS) impose on registration for use of veterinary drugs also Korea Food and Drug Administration (KFDA) fixed the maximum residue limits (MRLs) for veterinary drugs in food. Basically, KFDA set MRLs based on the veterinary drugs residual data. Moreover, KFDA estimates the theoretical maximum daily intake (TMDI) with food consumption data and population mean body weight. Recently, 116 veterinary drug MRLs including banned veterinary drugs have been established and other 32 veterinary drugs MRLs will be established within 2009. In 2010, MRLs among antibiotics and synthetic antibacterial agents in livestock fishery products (including milk and eggs) and honey (including royal jelly and propolis) which have not been set in Korea Food Code and Codex Alimentarius Commission (CAC) will be regulated as uniform limit (0.03 mg/kg). In future, veterinary drugs will be controlled strictly to strengthen public health by improving analytical method.

녹즙의 위생화를 위한 오존처리의 효과

녹즙 제조 시 미생물 생육 억제를 위한 유일한 공정은 세척처리 공정이므로 비가열 살균기술인 오존 처리기술을 이용하여 녹즙 원료들의 세척공정(정선 원료, 1차 세척, 오존처리 및 2차 세척) 중 미생물 및 주요 화학성분의 변화를 측정하였다. 정선 원료의 일반세균수는 8.2×10?～5.0×10? CFU/g으로 식품공전에서 제시한 10? CFU/g보다 높은 균수를 보여 위생화가 반드시 필요하였다. 그러나 1차 세척 후 오존처리 시 4.7×10⁴～6.7×10⁴ CFU/g으로 약 2 log cycle의 감균 효과를 볼 수 있었으며 2차 세척에서는 큰 차이가 없었다. 녹즙 원료의 대장균군수는 8.0×10³～3.5×10³ CFU/g이었으나 오존처리 시 1.5×10²～3.0×10² CFU/g로 초기에 비하여 약 1 log cycle 정도의 감균 효과를 보였다. 한편 세척공정 중 ascorbic acid, flavonoid 및 polyphenol 화합물, 무기물(카드뮴 및 납)의 함량 변화는 유의적인 함량 변화를 볼 수 없었으며 색상차이도 없는 것으로 나타났다. 따라서 녹즙 원료의 위생화를 위한 오존처리 시 미생물 수를 감소시킬 수 있었으며 화학적인 변화는 없는 것으로 나타났다.

국내유통농산물 중 잔류농약 모니터링 및 안전성 평가

Monitoring the pesticide residues in agricultural products is essential to protect consumers, obtain data for risk assessment, and ensure fair trade practices. We developed a multi-residue method for the analysis of 37 pesticides with different physico-chemical properties in agricultural products and analyzed the amount of pesticide residues on about 1,000 samples circulated in South Korea. The samples consisted of 26 different types of agricultural products selected at markets in 14 major cities; cereals (2 species), nuts (1 species) potatoes (1 species), beans (2 species), fruits (3 species), vegetables (16 species), and mushrooms (1 species). In this study, residual pesticides were detected in 23 samples (2.2%) and one sample was detected to be over maximum residue limits (MRLs, 0.1%) for pesticides in foods by the Korea food code. In leafy vegetables such as pepper leaves, radish leaves, cham-na-mul, shin-sun-cho, crown daisy, chwi-na-mul and citrus fruits such as kumquat, 8 kinds of pesticides were detected. Specially, diazinon were detected over MRLs and also, endosulfan, ethoprophos and phenthoate were detected frequently. Based on these results, we investigated the risk assesment from amount of residual pesticide, total %ADI was 1.262%, but the value has not effected on human health.

Radiological Dose Assessment and Survey of a Radioactive Contamination in Foodstuffs

Radiological dose assessments and surveys of a radioactive contamination have been performed for domestic and imported foodstuffs since 2003. The following samples among the imported foodstuffs were selected from open markets; one group is imported foodstuffs and the other group is domestic foodstuffs produced from around nuclear facilities. These included imported samples from a country associated with the Chernobyl nuclear accident, samples produced around nuclear power plants or nuclear tests, and foodstuffs reported as radioactively contaminated materials in a foreign country. After pretreatments such as a drying and homogenization, the samples were analyzed. Only the 137Cs radionuclide was measured from among the regulation radionuclides(137Cs, 134Cs, 131I) of the Korea food code. All foodstuffs except Inonotus Obliquus (Chaga mushooms) were less than 25.24 Bq/kg or below the minimum detectable activity (MDA). The average activity concentrations of 203 mushroom samples was 38.60 Bq/kg but the effective dose was also far less than 1 mSv/yr. Based on the radiological dose assessments and surveys of a radioactive contamination, the radioactivity of the domestic and imported foodstuffs has not shown any significant levels during recent years in Korea.