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Read Rate Analysis of RFID Gen 2 Tag in Frozen Seafood Traceability Systems (냉동수산물 이력제 식별수단으로써의 RFID Gen 2 태그의 인식률 분석)

  • Kim, Jin-Baek;Lee, Dong-Ho
    • The Journal of Fisheries Business Administration
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    • v.38 no.1 s.73
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    • pp.115-132
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    • 2007
  • Implementing the automatic identification in supply chain management is essential for effective and efficient process control. Though the GTIN based bar code system is generally used as an automatic identification method in most industries, it can not identify individual item, and is not appropriated for products' reliability and safety management. So the RFID system with EPC is considered as a better solution for resolving those problems. This study reviewed automatic identification code systems and the attributes and characteristics of RFID Gen 2 which became a global standard recently for supply chain management. Particularly, this study analyzed RFID Gen 2 systems' read rates on various conditions including distances between tags and readers and between antennas, condensation, and several packing materials in practical supply chain environment. The results of this study showed that the RFID Gen 2 had high read ratio in practical application and would be adopted as a new automatic identification means for traceability systems.

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Study on the Fishery Products Classification Dispute Cases - Focusing on the Classification of Dosidicus Gigas Squid Species (수산물 품목분류 분쟁사례에 관한 연구-도시디쿠스(Dosidicus)속 기가스(Gigas)종 오징어 품목분류 사례를 중심으로)

  • Min-Gyu Park
    • The Journal of Fisheries Business Administration
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    • v.53 no.4
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    • pp.51-67
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    • 2022
  • The Korean tariff rate for fishery products is a single tax rate of 10% for live fish and frozen seafood, and 20% for all others. Since FTAs have been concluded with several countries, the tariffs is not an appropriate means to protect domestic fishery producers. The differential tariff rate according to the scientific name (genus) of the fishery products, which was implemented 30 years ago to protect fishery products produced in the Korean coastal waters has lost its original purpose. It seems that future fishery trade policy should focus on IUU prevention, hygiene and safety of consumers rather than protecting fishery producers through customs tariffs. This paper suggest that a paradigm shift in the fishery producers protection policies such as direct financial support from the state, protection and development of fishery resources, and support for fostering the 6th industry rather than indirect protection through tariffs.

Development of Restaurant Assessment Questionnaire for Application of Concept of Green Growth (녹색성장 개념을 적용한 음식점 평가지 개발)

  • Jung, Eun-Kyung;Park, Ki-Hwan;Lee, Ae-Rang;Kim, Gun-Hee;Yoo, Kyung-Mi;Ryu, Jung-Min;Lee, Hwa-Jung;Joo, Na-Mi
    • Korean journal of food and cookery science
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    • v.26 no.6
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    • pp.811-820
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    • 2010
  • The purpose of this study was to investigate the practices for management manual development of Good Restaurants in order to apply Green Safety Management technology. A total of 128 restaurants in Seoul according to restaurant size and style were analyzed by SPSS (window ver. 12.0). Exactly 38.3% of those surveyed purchased manicured vegetables and seafood that generates less garbage; Korean restaurants displayed the lowest frequency of purchasing preprocessed foodstuff, and Japanese restaurants had the most refrigerators and thermometers and kept the refrigeration temperature the lowest. Exactly 56.5% of the restaurants sold large and small amounts of main menu separately; Chinese restaurants displayed the highest rate while Western restaurants displayed the lowest. Furthermore, only 7.3% of the restaurants were willing to sell either large or small amounts of the same menu item. Japanese style menu had the most number of side dishes (6.1) while Western style menu had the lowest (1.8). Most of the restaurants were equipped with containers for leftovers (87.4%), but the rate of customers who took out leftovers significantly differed depending on the style of restaurant (p<0.05).

Seasonal and Spatial Variation of Pathogenic Vibrio Species Isolated from Seawater and Shellfish off the Gyeongnam Coast of Korea in 2013-2016 (2013-2016년 경남 연안 해수 및 패류에서 병원성 비브리오균의 계절적 및 지역적 변동)

  • Park, Kunbawui;Mok, Jong Soo;Kwon, Ji Young;Ryu, A Ra;Shim, Kil Bo
    • Korean Journal of Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences
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    • v.52 no.1
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    • pp.27-34
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    • 2019
  • The seasonal and spatial variation of pathogenic Vibrio species, such as V. parahaemolyticus, V. vulnificus, V. alginolyticus, and V. cholerae were investigated in seawater and in bivalves off the Gyeongnam coast of Korea, which is an important area for shellfish production, during the period 2013-2016. V. parahaemolyticus, V. vulnificus, V. alginolyticus, and V. cholerae were detected in 12.1%, 5.2%, 15.4%, and 0.9% of seawater samples, respectively. V. parahaemolyticus, V. vulnificus, V. alginolyticus, and V. cholera were detected in 21.9%, 7.1%, 12.2%, and 0.0% of shellfish samples, respectively. The Vibrio spp. in seawater and bivalve samples were detected at high levels during the summer to early autumn; however, the levels were low during the winter. Therefore, their occurrence was seasonally dependent and correlated with high water temperature, which is also the biggest factor contributing to foodborne outbreaks associated with Vibrio. Relatively high detection rates of the strains were also found in the sea area that was continually exposed to inland wastewater. Our findings show that continuous monitoring is needed to reveal the patterns of occurrence of these pathogens from marine samples collected off the Korean coast, to reduce seafood-borne outbreaks caused by Vibrio.

Microcystins and Nodularin in Agricultural Products: Toxicity, Analytical Methods, Contamination Pathway, Occurrence, and Safety Management (농산물 내 마이크로시스틴과 노둘라린: 독성, 분석법, 오염 경로, 오염 현황 및 관리 동향)

  • Su Been Park;Sang Yoo Lee;Ji Eun Park;Jae Sung Kim;Hyang Sook Chun
    • Journal of Food Hygiene and Safety
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    • v.39 no.3
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    • pp.191-208
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    • 2024
  • The peptide-type hepatotoxins microcystins (MCs) and nodularin (NOD) are secondary metabolites produced by cyanobacteria. MCs and NOD can bioaccumulate in agricultural products through toxin-contaminated water, soil, and manure and can cause human health risks through the consumption of agricultural products. As interest in the contamination of agricultural products by MCs or NOD has recently emerged, occurrence studies based on various analysis methods for agricultural products have been conducted. However, studies on agricultural products are still insufficient compared to research on drinking water and seafood. In addition, research is primarily conducted on agricultural products grown in areas where green algae occur, but not on marketed products. In the present study, we review the physicochemical properties, toxicity, analysis methods, occurrence studies, and management status of MCs and NOD in agricultural products to build a foundation for systematic monitoring and safety management.

Contents of Mercury, Methylmercury, and Selenium in Deep-Sea Fishes (심해성 어류의 수은, 메틸수은 및 셀레늄 함량)

  • Yun-Sik Cho;Seon-Il Hwang;Sang-Woon Shin;Hyun-Ju Kim;Ji-Yeon Lee;Ji-Won Song;Jeong-Eun Kim;Byoung-Hoon Lee;A-Ra Mo;Myeong-Ki Park
    • Journal of Food Hygiene and Safety
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    • v.38 no.3
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    • pp.158-163
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    • 2023
  • This study aimed to determine mercury (Hg), methylmercury (MeHg), and selenium (Se) levels in deep-sea fishes distributed in Gyeonggi-do, South Korea. Concentrations of Hg, MeHg, and Se were measured by using a mercury analyzer and Inductively Coupled Plasma - Mass Spectrometry (ICP-MS). The average content (mg/kg) in the seafood samples was as follows: Hg, 0.7647 (0.0182-5.3620), MeHg, 0.0764 (0.0096-0.8750), and Se, 0.4728 (0.1075-3.5100). All the levels of MeHg were below the recommended standards of the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety i.e., <1.0 mg/kg. Recent studies have shown that Se prevents Hg toxicity. The average daily intake in humans was 3.3 ㎍/kg, which was lower than the recommended amount (50-200 ㎍/person/day). The weekly intake of Hg and MeHg was calculated to be 6.07% and 1.90%, respectively, of the provisional tolerable weekly intake (PTWI). This study showed that the weekly intake of Hg and MeHg from abyssal fish was less than the PTWI recommended by the Joint FAO/WHO expert committee on food additives. Therefore, the levels reported in this study are presumed to be adequately safe.

Comparison of the Standard Culture Method and Real-time PCR for the Detection of Vibrio parahaemolyticus in Seafoods and Vegetables (해산식품과 채소에서 Vibrio parahaemolyticus 검출을 위한 배지배양법과 real-time PCR의 비교검증)

  • Chon, Jung-Whan;Hyeon, Ji-Yeon;Hwang, In-Gyun;Kwak, Hyo-Sun;Han, Jeong-A;Chung, Yun-Hee;Song, Kwang-Young;Seo, Kun-Ho
    • Korean Journal of Food Science and Technology
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    • v.42 no.3
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    • pp.355-360
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    • 2010
  • Vibrio parahaemolyticus (V. parahaemolyticus), which is commonly found in raw seafood, causes gastroenteritis in humans. Rapid and effective methods have been developed as culture methods require up to 5-7 days. In this study, real-time PCR was compared with the standard culture method for detecting V. parahaemolyticus in seafood and radish sprout samples. Five hundred grams of the samples were artificially contaminated with V. parahaemolyticus then divided into 20 samples. The samples were incubated in alkaline peptone water and then streaked onto thiosulfate-citrate-bile saltssucrose agar. Biochemical tests for suspicious colonies were performed using the API 20NE strip. In parallel, real-time PCR was performed targeting the toxR gene using the enrichment broth. The real-time PCR was sensitive in discriminating V. parahaemolyticus from other foodborne pathogens. The detection limit of the real-time PCR was $10^3\;CFU/mL$ in phosphate-buffered saline. Although the real-time PCR detected more positive samples (76 out of 180, 42%) than the culture method (66 out of 180, 37%), there was no significant statistical difference (p>0.05) between the two methods. In conclusion, real-time PCR assays could be an alternative to the standard culture method for detecting V. parahaemolyticus in seafood and radish sprouts, which has many advantages in terms of detection time, labor, and sensitivity.

Microbiological Safety During Delivering of Food Ingredients Supplied to Elementary School Food Services in Daegu and Gyeongbuk Provinces -Seafood, Meat and Frozen Processing Food- (대구.경북지역 학교 급식에 공급되는 식재료의 유통단계별 미생물 평가 - 어육류, 냉동가공 제품 -)

  • Kim, Yun-Hwa;Ryu, Kyung;Lee, Yeon-Kyung
    • Food Science and Preservation
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    • v.16 no.2
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    • pp.276-285
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    • 2009
  • This study evaluated the microbiological quality and safety of food items(seafood, meat, eggs, and frozen food) supplied to elementary school food services, during delivery, and analyzed the distribution/delivery system. To this end, 10 food items supplied by 13 factories in Daegu and Gyeongbuk were chosen for study. Beef and pork were delivered directly to schools in freezer vans. Seafood, chicken, and frozen food were delivered to schools by refrigerated vans(${\leq}10^{\circ}C$) that made other delivery stops before arriving at schools. After food was delivered to schools, total bacterial counts and coliforms(respectively) were as follows: mackerel($2.0{\times}10^2-3.2{\times}10^5$, $<5-4.0{\times}10^3CFU/g$), common squid($2.5{\times}10^4-6.6{\times}10^5$, $1.6{\times}10^2-6.0{\times}10^3CFU/g$), shellfish($3.2{\times}10^5-1.7{\times}10^3$, $4.0{\times}10^3-3.0{\times}10\;CFU/g$), boiled fish paste($1.9{\times}10^4$, <5 CFU/g), beef($9.2{\times}10^2-6.4{\times}10^4$, $<5-2.0{\times}10\;CFU/g$), pork($2.6{\times}10^3-1.3{\times}10^6$, $<5-2.7{\times}10^2CFU/g$), chicken($1.0{\times}10^4$, $2.4{\times}10^2CFU/g$), egg($<5-2.3{\times}10^2$, <5 CFU/g), frozen mandu($3.2{\times}10^3-9.5{\times}10^4$, <5 CFU/g), and frozen noodles($<5-9.0{\times}10$, <5 CFU/g). Bacillus cereus($2.0{\times}10\;CFU/g$) and E. coli($1.0{\times}10\;CFU/g$) were detected on shellfish, and Staphylococcus aureuswas detected on pork($3.1{\times}10\;CFU/g$) and chicken($7.8{\times}10\;CFU/g$). Most food items were double-wrapped in vinyl and placed in corrugated cardboard boxes prior to delivery, and the boxes weremixed with other food items when they were put in the vans. There was no cross-contamination during distribution. However, total shellfish bacterial counts increased slightly. These results indicate that foods need to be completely pasteurized during processing. Frozen food items should not be mixed and should be delivered by freezer vans(${\leq}4^{\circ}C$). The number of stops made during distribution/delivery should be reduced.