Document Type
Patent
Publication Date
11-22-1994
Abstract
A composition and method for removing and preventing Salmonella contamination of meat products, in particular poultry, is disclosed. The composition comprises an effective amount of a quaternary ammonium compound in an aqueous solution. The quaternary ammonium compound are selected from the group consisting of alkylpyridinium, tetra-alkylammonium, and alkylalicyclic ammonium salts. Preferably, the quaternary ammonium compounds are cetylpyridinium chloride and cetylpyridinium bromide. Mutagenicity studies are also disclosed.
Department
Poultry Science
Patent Number
US5366983
Application Filed
4-3-1992
Assignee
Board of Trustees of the University of Arkansas (Little Rock, AR)
Citation
Lattin, D. L., Breen, P. J., Compadre, C. M., Fifer, E. K., Slavik, M. F., Salari, H., & Engler, P. V. (1994). Use of quaternary ammonium compounds to remove salmonella contamination from meat products. Patents Granted. Retrieved from https://scholarworks.uark.edu/pat/217
Comments
Michael F. Slavik, Department of Poultry Science, University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, AR
Phillip V. Engler, Department of Poultry Science, University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, AR