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Advanced Technologies for Reduction of Microorganisms and Particulate Matter in Food Processing

Investigators
Tsai, Lee
Institutions
USDA - Agricultural Research Service
Start date
1997
End date
2002
Objective

  1. Develop safe and efficient methods for disinfecting food processing waters, including methods for analyzing for disinfectant chemicals;
  2. Reduce the need for excess chlorine or chlorine dioxide by developing new methods for sterilization or pasteurization of food surfaces e.g., poultry, potato, etc.; and
  3. Reduce the microbial contamination in process fluids e.g., in poultry chillers and chiller brines, by new technologies, and systems of technologies for the removal of the contaminants.
Funding Source
Agricultural Research Service
Project number
5325-42000-024-00D
Categories
Bacterial Pathogens
Commodities
Produce