Highlights • Radiation sensitivities of pathogens in meat byproduct were tested. • Electron beam irradiation of 3 or 4 kGy reduced pathogens by> 9 log • The D10 values were lower in the aerobic-packaging than under vacuum condition.
Highlights•Radiation sensitivities of pathogens in meat byproduct were tested.•Electron beam irradiation of 3 or 4 kGy reduced pathogens by> 9 log•The D10 values were lower in the aerobic-packaging than under vacuum condition.