Method for controlling microbial contamination of a...

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2007-07-24

2007-07-24

Weinstein, Steve (Department: 1761)

Food or edible material: processes, compositions, and products

Inhibiting chemical or physical change of food by contact...

Including step of packaging

C426S310000, C426S326000

Reexamination Certificate

active

10378247

ABSTRACT:
Methods for controlling contamination of a food product are provided which utilize a combined treatment comprising thermal surface treatment and introduction of an antimicrobial solution to a food package prior to vacuum sealing the package.

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