R. J. Meinersmann

How picking increases Campylobacter in processing

USDA researchers studied the origin of bacterial contamination in this phase of poultry processing.

January 7, 2019

M. E. Berrang, Nelson Cox, R. J. Meinersmann, A. Hinton, Jr., and G. R. Gamble

Campylobacter bacteria counts increase after feather picking. This could be coming from contaminated machines, airborne contaminants or cecal discharges.

Washing broiler transport cages - if not, why not?

Washing and drying cages improves food safety but brings new logistical challenges.

May 4, 2018

Nelson Cox, M. E. Berrang, D. E. Cosby, M. Robach, J.L. Northcutt, D.P. Smith, Charles L. Hofacre, R. J. Meinersmann, B. B. Oakley, J. L. Wilson, and A. Hinton, Jr.

Campylobacter and Salmonella are leading causes of human bacterial foodborne disease. What is the role of the transport coops in spreading this contamination in broiler chickens?

Drying broiler transport cages reduces Campylobacter

Drying broiler chicken transport cages with an absorbent cornstarch powder after spray washing reduces the foodborne pathogen Campylobacter.

January 3, 2017

M. E. Berrang, Nelson Cox, J. K. Northcutt, Charles L. Hofacre, D. E. Cosby, B. B. Oakley, G. R. Gamble, J. L. Wilson, and R. J. Meinersmann

Broiler transport cage drying and the application of a dry treatment (absorbent cornstarch powder) have been shown in poultry research to diminish the foodborne pathogen Campylobacter on transport cages.

R. J. Meinersmann

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How picking increases Campylobacter in processing

Washing broiler transport cages - if not, why not?

Drying broiler transport cages reduces Campylobacter

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