16—Lancaster Farming, Saturday, March 18, 1972 Organisms in Foods Examined Scientific equipment to analyze food quality is foremost in the new Food Microbiology Laboratory at Pennsylvania State University. The laboratory is the newest facility in the Division of Food Science, College of Agriculture. Staff members work closely with food industries and regulatory agencies to insure that quality is uppermost in consumer products, says Dr. Kurosh Ostovar, laboratory director. Among the studies that Dr. Ostovar and associates are carrying out -are projects to determine what microorganisms are still unidentified. Microbiologists also believe that certain bacteria mutate or create new forms of organisms during food processing. The staff is investigating such possibilities. Teaching is nearly as im portant as conducting ex periments in the Food Microbiology Laboratory. The goal here is to prepare capable young men and women needed by the nation’s food industries. Thus, the facility has become an integral part of undergraduate and graduate programs in food science. Dr. Ostovar hastens to point out that not all microorganisms are harmful or cause food poisoning. Food processors add a wide variety of desirable microorganisms to food to produce characteristic flavors. Good examples, he says, are cheese, sauerkraut, and the various alcoholic beverages. In fact, the staff has studies un derway to isolate and identify organisms creating natural fermentation m foods. However, as guardians of food sanitation, personnel of the laboratory are investigating the possible growth and toxin production of certain food poisoning microorganisms in edible products. They are also studying the effect of various physical and chemical treat ments on new foods—to test survival, if any, of organisms producing spoilage or disease Among other plans are those to develop a new short course in food science This course will cover various microbiological and chemcial techniques used in examination of food products Such training is greatly needed, Dr Ostovar says, by technicians in food industries The new Penn State facility will also add to the facts scientists have discovered in recent years regarding “stomach flu.” For years, minor sicknesses characterized by symptoms such Feeder Pig Sale There will be a feeder pig sale of approximately 600 head beginning at 1 p.m. Saturday, April 8 m East Earl Township, one mile north of Goodville. This is a joint venture by John J and Paid M Zeiset To be offered for sale will be York, Hampshire and Duroc feeder pigs and 12 head of open gilts All breeding stock is from certified boars. The Zeiset’s hope to hold four sales a year. John J. has been raising hogs since 1962 and has 85 sows, while Brother Paul as 46 sows Some icseaicbcis belies e tbeie is a lelationsbip between simses ind eeit.nn <meeis Help them find out and help wipeout cancel mvoui lifetime Case to the Ainencan Cancel as abdominal pains, nausea, headache, chills, diarrhea, and j w) wipi * Aiwa f fever were called "stomach flu." Currently, various types of illness-causing microorganisms have been isolated and recognized as mild forms of food poisoning—not a flu. Such findings by CHORE-TIME t&e O'UyutaJt—atcd aAeacCf W\ C- microbiologists created tremendous improvements in concepts of product safety by food industries. The research also created consumer awareness of food safety and quality. Penn State’s laboratory should add to such scientific knowledge, Dr. Ostovar affirms. WE SELL, SERVICE AND INSTALL E. M. HERR EQUIPMENT, R. D. 1, Willow Street Rough Riders Elect Officers The Rough Riders 4-H Horse and Pony dub elected officers at a recent meeting. The following were elected as new officers of the dub: Nancy Henkel, Strasburg RDI, president; Heidi Bailey, vice president; Diana Kushlan, secretary; Kim Bradley, OXFORD PICKLE CO. I SOUTH DEERFIELD, MASS. INVITES ALL OUR CUCUMBER GROWERS AND ALL OTHER INTERESTED PARTIES TO ATTEND A MEETING AT THE FIRE HILL IN INTERCOURSE, PX. WEDNESDAY, MARCH 22 AT 1:00 P.M. FOR THE 1972 SEASON TO DISCUSS PLANS FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT WILLIAM BRUBAKER or HARVEY GOOD ORGANIC PLANT FOOD COMPANY WITMER, PA. 717-397-5152 "Cucumbers Are A Proven Cash Crop" Swin« Feedine with the FIM-Au(tr System FLEX-AUGER—THE ORIGINAL ONE-PIECE, SPRING TYPE AUGER THAT SIMPLIFIED AND REVOLUTIONIZED DELIVERY OF FEED FROM BINS TO FEEDERS FOR POULTRY, DAIRY. CATTLE & SWINE treasurer, Hope Bailey, game leader; Carol Stinson, club reporter; Hope Bailey and Lynn Hart, County Council representatives. The club leader, Thomas Bailey, instructed club memebers in mouth-to-mouth resuscitation. AUTOMATIC fOULT*T HOUSE EQUIPMENT INC. 717-464-3321
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