Method for reducing microbial contamination for poultry
US8545922B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 9, 2007 |
| Grant date | Oct 1, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 12, 2029 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA23B4/08
- WIPO fieldFood chemistry
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A method of reducing pathogenic bacteria in the neck of poultry is provided. The method includes opening up a neck of a poultry (20) and rupturing cervical air sacs (12). The exposed, ruptured cervical air sacs are treated with an antibacterial agent, thereby reducing pathogenic bacteria.
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