AMIF Solicits Research Proposals

June 21, 2005 — Harry Snelson

According to an article on their website, the American Meat Institute Foundation (AMIF) is requesting research proposals on applied and fundamental research to improve the control of microbial pathogens in meat and poultry products. Specifically of interest are proposals examining Listeria monocytogenes on ready-to-eat meat and poultry products, E. coli O157 in beef, and Salmonella in retail products. Proposals are due to AMIF by August 5, 2005. The information regarding RFP submission is available at

http://www.amif.org/AMIFResearch/AMIFResearch-OpenRFP.htm.

Source: American Meat Institute

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