CPT CPT Poultry Processing & Post-Harvest Handling 2

Question 1

What is the maximum allowable temperature for fresh poultry carcasses leaving a US processing plant under FSIS regulations?

Accepted Answer

40°F (4°C)

Answer

FSIS regulations require that poultry carcasses be chilled to 40°F (4°C) or below before leaving the processing facility.

Question 2

Which pathogen is the primary target of FSIS performance standards for poultry processing plants?

Accepted Answer

Salmonella

Answer

FSIS sets specific Salmonella performance standards for broilers, turkeys, and other poultry because it is the leading cause of poultry-associated foodborne illness.

Question 3

What does 'live hang' refer to in poultry processing?

Accepted Answer

The point at which live birds are shackled and suspended on the processing line

Answer

Live hang is the process of manually shackling live birds onto the overhead conveyor line at the start of the slaughter process.

Question 4

What is the purpose of the 'inside-outside bird washer' (IOBW) in poultry processing?

Accepted Answer

Reduce microbial contamination on carcass surfaces post-evisceration

Answer

The inside-outside bird washer sprays high-pressure water inside and outside eviscerated carcasses to flush out contaminants and reduce microbial loads.

Question 5

Which antimicrobial intervention is most commonly used in poultry processing plants to reduce pathogen loads on carcasses?

Accepted Answer

Peracetic acid (PAA) spray

Answer

Peracetic acid (PAA) sprays are widely used in US poultry processing as an antimicrobial intervention due to their effectiveness and FSIS approval.

CPT - Certified Poultry Technician Practice Test

CPT - Certified Poultry Technician Practice Test

CPT CPT Poultry Processing & Post-Harvest Handling 2