• Journal of Dairy Science and Biotechnology
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• 제40권4호
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• pp.163-172
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• 2022

Although the USA, Canada, and several EU countries allow raw milk cheese to be aged more than 60 days, these countries have strict standards for its aging conditions, such as temperature. Many developed countries have employed standards of identity which effectively prevent the manufacture and sale, of cheese made from unpasteurized milk (i.e., raw milk) in interstate commerce, unless such cheese has been aged for a minimum of 60 days. The microbiological safety of raw milk Camembert cheese, aged for more than 60 days, was evaluated using spiking experiments. We spiked Listeria monocytogenes into raw milk with different inoculation levels (high, medium and low). Camembert cheese was prepared from the inoculated raw milk, then aged in an incubator for up to 9 weeks (63 days). The number of cells was determined every week using the agar-plating method. Inoculated cells were completely eliminated, especially in Camembert cheese, after 60 days, and the reduction rate of cells was much faster in Camembert cheese. There were no significant differences in pH and water activity (aW) between the uninoculated cheese and the cheese samples in which Listeria monocytogenes was inoculated (p<0.05). The pH and aW of the Camembert cheese decreased throughout the storage period. In conclusion, the pathogenic bacteria used in this study did not affect the pH and aW of the Camembert cheese samples.

• Journal of Dairy Science and Biotechnology
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• 제40권4호
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• pp.151-162
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• 2022

Although many developed countries (USA, Canada, and several EU countries) allow raw milk cheese to be aged more than 60 days, these countries have strict standards for the aging conditions, such as temperature, of raw milk cheese. Spiking experiments were conducted with Camembert cheese made from raw milk, to assess the microbiological safety of raw milk cheese aged for more than 60 days. We spiked Escherichia coli O157:H7 into raw milk with different inoculation levels (high, medium, and low). Camembert cheese was prepared from the inoculated raw milk, then aged in an incubator for up to 9 weeks (63 days). There were no significant differences in pH and water activity (aW) between uninoculated cheese and cheese samples inoculated with E. coli O157:H7 (p<0.05). The pH and aWof the Camembert cheese decreased throughout the storage period. In conclusion, E. coli O157:H7 did not affect the pH and aW of the cheese samples. Cell counts were conducted every week using the agar-plating method. Inoculated cells were completely eliminated, especially in Camembert cheese, after 60 days, and the reduction rate of cells was much faster in Camembert cheese.

• Journal of Dairy Science and Biotechnology
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• 제38권3호
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• pp.121-133
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• 2020

Campylobacter spp. are a type of microaerophilic bacteria that cause human foodborne illnesses worldwide. Among the various types of Campylobacter spp., Campylobacter jejuni and Campylobacter coli account for 90% of foodborne campylobacteriosis. Generally, poultry meats are known to be a primary cause of campylobacteriosis; however, several other types of foods have also been reported to cause campylobacteriosis. Particularly, raw milk has been directly linked to Campylobacter infections among many foodborne illnesses, and cases of campylobacteriosis caused because of the ingestion of unpasteurized raw milk have been recorded worldwide. This review reports (1) general information, history, and nomenclature of Campylobacter spp., (2) epidemiology of Campylobacter spp., (3) detection of Campylobacter spp. from foods including milk and dairy products, and (4) review of methods for controlling the growth Campylobacter spp.

• Journal of Dairy Science and Biotechnology
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• 제33권1호
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• pp.1-15
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• 2015

2014년 4월 미국낙농수출협회의 자료에 의하면 미국 치즈 가격이 사상 최고로 올랐다(Fig. 1). 이는 부분적으로 한국 등 신흥시장에서 피자와 정크푸드 소비가 늘어난 덕분으로 사료된다. 한국에서 치즈, 특히 피자에 쓰이는 치즈의 인기가 늘면서 한국이 멕시코 다음으로 미국에서 가장 많은 치즈를 수입하는 국가가 되었다. 미국낙농수출협회에 따르면 한국의 2013년 치즈 수입량은 전년보다 25% 이상 증가한 49,000 M톤을 기록하였고, 미화 달러로 환산하면 한국으로 수출되는 미국 치즈는 지난해 3억 4,800만 달러로 2012년 수치인 2억 7,600만 달러를 휠씬 뛰어넘는 수준이었다. EU Monitor의 자료에 의하면 한국의 피자 배달 시장은 2013년 약 15억 달러를 기록하였는데, 이는 일본의 16억 달러 규모 시장에는 약간 못 미치지만, 일본의 인구는 한국의 2배 정도 된다(US Dairy Export Council, 2014). 또한 중국의 피자 시장은 약 24억 달러로 아직 빠르게 성장할 여지가 있다. 미국이 전 세계로 수출하는 치즈의 양은 지난해 하반기에 전년 동기 대비 41% 증가하였다. 하지만 아직까지 유럽연합(EU)이 세계 최대 치즈 수출국의 자리를 차지하고 있다. 한편, 한미 자유무역협정(FTA)으로 인해 관세가 철폐돼, 한국의 미국 치즈 수입이 더 수월해졌다. 물론 현재 한국에서는 살균 또는 이와 동등한 처리가 된 치즈가 수입되고 있는 상황이지만, 자유무역협정(FTA)에 의해서 앞으로 더 품질이 좋은 많은 외국산 치즈가 수입되고, 또한 다양한 비살균 치즈도 다양한 방법으로 수입이 될 것으로 예상되고 있다. 따라서 비살균 치즈의 안전성 확보를 담보할 수 있는 다양한 관련 법령 개정뿐만 아니라, 과학적인 방법에 근거한 기술 개발과 관련된 다양한 연구 등의 추가적인 연구가 진행되어야 할 것으로 사료된다.

• Journal of Korean Neurosurgical Society
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• 제51권6호
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• pp.383-387
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• 2012

Spinal epidural abscess, if especially caused by Brucellosis is a very rare disease which is usually a consequence of spondylodiscitis. The spinal column can be affected at any joint; however, the lumbar spine is the most common region, especially at the level of the L4-5 and L5-S1. The frequency of spinal involvement usually seen at the lumbar, thoracic and cervical spine respectively. As an occupational disease in farmers, veterinaries, butchers, laboratory staff and shepherds, brucellosis can also occur by direct contact to animals and infected materials or ingestion of raw cheese, milk or unpasteurized milk products. In this study, we presented two cases with cervical spinal epidural abscess caused by brucella melitensis, which was successfully treated by surgical approach. Initial treatment was combined with antibiotic therapy after the surgery for 3 months.