Intermediate-Term Transoceanic Shipments of Fresh Beef

Use of a NaOCl rinse did not consistently affect (P >.05) weight losses or visual scores for appearance of beef cuts and quarters shipped from Seattle, Washington to Anchorage, Alaska. Wrapping of beef with PVC film greatly enhanced (P .05) on PVC film-wrapped beef shipped in modified atmosphere (60% CO2, 25%O2, 15%N2) vans. Surface discoloration was minimized and overall appearance was enhanced (P < .05) for hindquarters as a result of the combined (additive) effects of NaOCl rinsing, PVC film wrapping, and shipment in a van with modified atmosphere.