FOOD PROCESSING AND PRESERVATION
HIGH PRESSURE PROCESSING
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physically removing soil from the surface
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treating with heat or chemicals to reduce the number of microbes present
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implementing a dry pick up of debris
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treating so the equipment and processing area are free from all living microbes
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Detailed explanation-1: -Sterilization refers to the process, either physical (i.e., extreme heat) or chemical (i.e. disinfectant to reach and destroy microbes within or beneath the dirt. 2 These products also reduce surface tension and increase the penetrating ability of water, thereby allowing more organic matter to be removed from surfaces.
Detailed explanation-2: -Hence, sterilization is the method of choice for the reprocessing of these items (heat stable). The FDA has approved ethylene oxide (EtO), plasma sterilization, and liquid sterilization with glutaraldehyde or PAA in heat-sensitive items.
Detailed explanation-3: -About bleach Household bleach (chlorine as sodium hypochlorite) is active against most microorganisms, including bacterial spores and can be used as a disinfectant or sanitizer, depending on its concentration.
Detailed explanation-4: -An EPA-registered sodium hypochlorite product is preferred, but if such products are not available, generic versions of sodium hypochlorite solutions (e.g., household chlorine bleach) can be used.