Chemically Tracking Spoilage of Meat Using Vapor Mass Spectrometry
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Introduction
The CDC estimates that 1 in 6 Americans contract a foodborne illness every year. Spoiled food such as meat is one source of foodborne illness. Spoilage occurs as bacteria and fungi populate and decompose the dead tissue, producing toxins which make the meat inedible or even poisonous.
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