30th Annual SST Conference

San Antonio , Texas

November 13-16, 2006

Upcoming Meeting

& New FDA

HACCP Guide 2006

Executive Committee

Meeting Dates

Proceedings

 

 

 

SST CONFERENCE

30th Annual Conference Chairmen
Russ Miget & Michael Haby
Texas A & M University

Below are PDF versions of the presentations given during November 13-16 of 2006 in San Antonio, Texas.  Extended Abstracts are listed below if available.

 

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Monday, Nov 13th

            4:00 - 6:30PM  - SST Executive Committee Meeting

            6:30PM - SST Reception and Registration Open (SA Foyer)

Tuesday, Nov. 14th

      Morning Sessions

7:00 AM - Breakfast 
         Conference provides continental breakfast (SA Foyer)

8:00 AM - Open and Welcome (SA Ballroom)
         Hosts – Mike Haby and Russ Miget, Texas A & M University

Health Implications through Consumption of Seafood

8:10 AM - National Academy of Sciences Report, “Seafood Choices”
        Steve Otwell, University of Florida

8:30 AM - Health Implications for Women, Infants and Children
         Susan Carlson, Kansas University Medical Center

              - Extended Abstract

8:55 AM - Assessing Risks Associated with Methyl Mercury in USA Seafood
         Phil Spiller, FDA, Washington, DC 

              - Extended Abstract

9:20 AM - Risks from Chemical Pollution (Mercury Overview)
         Spencer Garrett, NOAA/NMFS National Seafood Inspection Lab

              - Extended Abstract

9:45 AM - BREAK

10:10AM - Significance of Mercury-Selenium Interactions in the Seafood Safety 
          Nicholas V.C. Ralston, University of North Dakota

10:35AM - Selenium:Mercury Molar Ratios of 15 Pelagic Fish Species in the
          Hawaii Longline Fishery 
          John Kaneko, PacMar, Inc, Honolulu, and Nicholas Ralston, 
          University of North Dakota

 

              - Extended Abstract

11:00AM - Cooperative Research Between NOAA Fisheries & the Hawaii-Based
          Longline Fishery
          Donald R. Hawn, NOAA, Pacific Islands Fisheries Science Center, Honolulu

11:25AM - Potential Benefits Associated with B-12 in Seafood
          Lynn Bailey, University of Florida  

              - Extended Abstract

  LUNCH - Conference Provides Lunch

Enhancing Safety for Raw Oyster Consumption 

              (Moderators – Ken Moore, ISSC and Victor Garrido, Univ. Florida)

1:10 PM - Vibrio vulnificus Infection Education Efforts for Health Care
          Professionals and the Public
         Keith Gates, Tori Stivers and Pamela Tom*, University of Georgia and
         *University of California

1:30 PM - Effects of Electron Beam & Gamma Irradiation on the Eastern Oyster,
         Crassostera virginica
         Gary Rodrick, University of Florida

              - Extended Abstract

1:50 PM - Influence of X-ray Irradiation on the Sensory Characteristics of 
         Mississippi Gulf Oysters (Crassostera virginica) 
         G. R. Duran, P.C. Coggins, L.S. Andrews and M.A. Hattaway, 
         Mississippi State University

              - Extended Abstract

2:10 PM - Determinants of Consumer Demand for Irradiated Live Oysters 
         and Preferences for Postharvest Processed Raw Oysters 
         Benedict C. Posadas, Linda Andrews and Ruth A. Posadas,
         Mississippi State University

              - Extended Abstract

2:30 PM - BREAK 

2:50 PM - Advancing Recognition of PCR Detection & Monitoring for Vv and Vp
         Angela Ruple, NMFS-Pascagoula

             - Extended Abstract

3:10 PM - Microbiological Rapid Methods for Seafood Processing Facilities 
         Marlene E. Janes, Louisiana State University

              - Extended Abstract

3:30 PM - Application of Pulsed Field Gel Electrophoresis (PFGE) for Vibrio 
         vulnifcus Strain Typing
         B.M. Whitney, N. Gonzalez-Escalona and L. Jaykus,
         North Carolina State University

              - Extended Abstract

3:50 PM - Quantitative PCR for Validation of Post-Harvest Processing of Oysters
         Anita C. Wright, Victor Garrido, Archana A, Mudbidri, Georgia Debuex, 
         Melissa Farrell-Evans and Steve Otwell, University of Florida

4:10 PM - Effect of High Pressure Processing on Microbial Spores in Blue Crab 
         Meat
         George J. Flick, Jr., Virginia Tech

              - Extended Abstract

4:30 PM - Comparative Biochemical Properties of Collagen from Skin & Bones 
         of Black Drum (Pogonia cromis)
         Jack N. Losso, Masahiro Ogawa, Mark Schexnayder, Jon Bell, Michael 
         Moody and Ralph Portier, Louisiana State University

              - Extended Abstract

4:50 PM - Development of a Sensory Language for Freshwater Prawns 
         (Macrobrachium rosenbergii)
         P.C. Coggins, R.K. Gallard, and W.L. Wiles, Mississippi State University

5:10 PM - Descriptive Analysis and Texture Profile Method of Boiled Red 
         Swamp Crayfish P. clarkii Harvested from Production Ponds Without
         Planted Forage
         R.S. Anderson, P.C. Coggins, A.A. Clueck-Chaloupka, L.R. Abramo, C.L.
         Ohs, J.L. Siva and T. Kim, Mississippi State University

              - Extended Abstract

ADJOURN - Dinner On Your Own

 

Wednesday, Nov. 15th

     7:00 AM - Breakfast      Conference provides continental breakfast 

     Seafood Product Integrity, Identity and Commerce

              (Moderators – Larry Robertson, Darden Rest. and Jon Bell, LSU)

8:00 AM - Commercial Perspectives and Responses
         Bob Collette, National Fisheries Institute

8:20 AM - National Organic Standards for Farmed Aquatic Species in the USA
         Gary Jensen, George Lockwood and Richard Nelson, USDA, Wash., DC

              - Extended Abstract

8:40 AM - Identifying Seafood Species: Real Issues and New Methods
         LeeAnn Applewhite, Applied Food Technologies

              - Extended Abstract

9:00 AM - Heat Transfer Analysis of the 4 Hour/40F “Rule”
         Mike Zerkus and Jeff Akers, Time Temperature Integration, Inc.

              - Extended Abstract

9:20 AM - Use of Everfresh for Preventing Melanosis on Shrimp and Other
         Crustaceans
         Cathy Peterson, SunOpta Ingredients Group, Bedford, MA

              - Extended Abstract

9:40 AM - BREAK

10:00AM - Wild American Shrimp Institute’s (WASI) Certification Program
          Mario Piccinin, WASI, Charleston, SC

              - Extended Abstract

10:25AM - Global Sourcing of Farmed Shrimp Through Facility Process
          Certification
          William R. More, Aquaculture Certification Council, Inc.

              - Extended Abstract

10:50AM - SQF Certification for Product Quality for Retail Commerce
          Paul Ryan, SQF, Food Marketing Institute (FMI)

11:15AM - Understanding EU Certification Trends and Programmes
          Peter Marshall and Clare Winkel, I:FQC Ltd, Dundalk, Ireland
          Co-Organisers of the World Seafood Congress 2007 in Dublin

  LUNCH - Conference Provides Lunch

1:00 PM - Cooling Temperature of Oyster Meat Compared to the Outside Using
         Two Different Types of Temperature Recorders on Commercial Size
         Scale
         Amrish Chawla, S.L. Drake*, R. Beverly, M. Janes, J. Supan, L.A. Jaykus*,
         and J. Bell
         *North Carolina State University and Louisiana State University

              - Extended Abstract

1:20 PM - Adaptation Differences of Vibrio vulnificus and Vibrio
         parahaemolyticus Strains During Cold Storage
         V.E. Burnham, M.E. Janes, L.A. Jaykus, J. Supan, and J. W. Bell
         Louisiana State University

              - Extended Abstract

1:40 PM - IQF and Chilling Methods for PHP for Safer Oysters
         Linda Andrews and Jeffery Dillon, Mississippi State University

              - Extended Abstract

2:10 PM - Validation of Freezing as Post-Harvest Processing (PHP) for Shellstock
         Oysters
         Victor Garrido, Steve Otwell, Anita C. Wright, Charlene Burke, Archana A.
         Mudbidri, Melissa Farrell-Evans, and Don Noel, University of Florida

              - Extended Abstract

2:20 PM - Economic Impacts of Various Fresh Half-Shell Closure Periods on the 
         Florida Oyster Industry
         R.L. Degner, C.M. Adams, K.L. Morgan and T.J. Stevens, III, University of 
         Florida

              - Extended Abstract

BREAK

3:00 PM -

 

 

 

First Topic:

 Formal Meeting of the Seafood HACCP Alliance for Educ. & Training

Annual meeting of the Seafood HACCP Alliance Steering Committee to review and plan educational programs for trainers and interests from commercial and regulatory programs about the nation and world with special attention regarding the anticipated edition of the new FDA HACCP Guide. The format is lead by Committee discussion and assignments with welcome input from all SST guests and attendees.

FDAs New Edition of the Fish and Fisheries Hazards & Controls Guide

A special session prepared by FDA to discuss pending changes in the new, 2007edition of the recommended guidance for HACCP anticipated for official release in January 2007. Format will allow discussion and reviews but specific details must await the official release.

Coordinator, Don Kraemer, Director FDA Office of Seafood with FDA Staff

 

5:00 PM - Adjourn - Dinner on your own

Thur, Nov. 16th

     7:00 AM - Breakfast      Conference provides continental breakfast 


Afternoon Session

    Formal Meeting of the Seafood HACCP Alliance for Education and Training

8:00 AM - Formal Meeting of the Seafood HACCP Alliance ….continued    Continued Committee format will discuss final decisions and plans to advance educational support for the implementation of HACCP for seafood commerce in the USA. Moderator, Steve Otwell

Noon -  Adjourn the 29th SST Conference and Annual Alliance Meeting  

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Key:    (P) = pending final confirmation

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