The influence of gamma radiation upon shellstock oysters and virulent, avirulent and viable but nonculturable Vibrio vulnificus

The objectives of this research were to determine the effects of gamma radiation on Florida and Texas shellstock oysters in terms of shelf life and the microbial consequences. Oysters were evaluated for shell to meat ratios, shell dosimetry and surviving organism identification during dry, cold storage. The D;The D;The D...