Two from Wichita Receive Cargill Technical Award
For Immediate Release: Feb. 23, 2005
Contact: Mark Klein (952) 742-6211
WICHITA, Kan. -- Matt Osborn and Ronn Houtz of Cargill Meat Solutions here were part of a team that received a 2004 Cargill Research Achievers Award for work they did on developing new technology to address the pathogen E. coli O157:H7 on cattle hides.
Osborn is a senior food scientist, and Houtz is an innovation development manager for Cargill Meat Solutions.
Cargill Meat Solutions developed a hide-on wash that reduces the incidence of carcasses containing E. coli O157:H7. Several years ago, USDA research indicated that the hides of cattle are the most likely source for cross contaminating beef carcasses with E. coli O157:H7.
“The technology has helped solidify Cargill Meat Solutions as a food-safety leader, and is a key part of our quality assurance efforts,” said Bill Rupp, president of Cargill Beef.
The technology was developed at Cargill’s plant in Schuyler, Neb. Several employees at the Schuyler plant received the Cargill award with Osborn and Houtz.