Health Problems in Packing Crustacean Products

Abstract

A large percentage of fecal organisms in crabs may be removed by holding them in uncontami-nated sea water for 24-48 hrs. Crabs require large amounts of oxygen so that considerable quantities of sea water are necessary. An average of 13.7% of the crabs died during the treatment; this was thought to be due to a combination of the high temp. and the condition of the crabs when they were received. The authors emphasize the value of using pressure cookers in the preparation of crabs and lobsters for the market.