CPT Poultry Processing & Post-Harvest Handling Flashcards
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What is the maximum allowable temperature for fresh poultry carcasses leaving a US processing plant under FSIS regulations?
Answer: 40°F (4°C)
FSIS regulations require that poultry carcasses be chilled to 40°F (4°C) or below before leaving the processing facility.
Which pathogen is the primary target of FSIS performance standards for poultry processing plants?
Answer: Salmonella
FSIS sets specific Salmonella performance standards for broilers, turkeys, and other poultry because it is the leading cause of poultry-associated foodborne illness.
What does 'live hang' refer to in poultry processing?
Answer: The point at which live birds are shackled and suspended on the processing line
Live hang is the process of manually shackling live birds onto the overhead conveyor line at the start of the slaughter process.
What is the purpose of the 'inside-outside bird washer' (IOBW) in poultry processing?
Answer: Reduce microbial contamination on carcass surfaces post-evisceration
The inside-outside bird washer sprays high-pressure water inside and outside eviscerated carcasses to flush out contaminants and reduce microbial loads.
Which antimicrobial intervention is most commonly used in poultry processing plants to reduce pathogen loads on carcasses?
Answer: Peracetic acid (PAA) spray
Peracetic acid (PAA) sprays are widely used in US poultry processing as an antimicrobial intervention due to their effectiveness and FSIS approval.
What USDA grade indicates the highest quality standard for commercially processed broiler-fryer chickens?
Answer: USDA Grade A
USDA Grade A is the highest quality designation for poultry, indicating well-fleshed carcasses free from broken bones, tears, discolorations, and feathers.