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Methods for washing poultry during processing with medium chain peroxycarboxylic acid compositions

US8128976B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 8, 2009
Grant dateMar 6, 2012
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Expiry dateMar 17, 2030

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC11D1/72
  • WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The present invention relates to methods for reducing microbial contamination on poultry, or on surfaces used in processing poultry, employing compositions including medium chain peroxycarboxylic acid, and to the compositions. The methods include applying a medium chain peroxycarboxylic acid composition to poultry or to the surfaces.

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