Poultry Anatomy &
Processing
Processing
What is the term for removing feathers from a bird during processing?
Defeathering
What is the maximum allowable temperature for refrigerated raw poultry?
40°F or below
What does the term "wholesomeness" mean in poultry inspection?
Safe and fit for human consumption
What common bacterial pathogen is associated with undercooked poultry?
Salmonella
What is the name of the machine that removes internal organs in large-scale poultry plants?
Evisceration machine
What is the name of the process that removes internal organs from the carcass?
Evisceration
What does the acronym HACCP stand for?
Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points
Who inspects deliveries and storage conditions for military food supply?
MFI
What is the main reason for condemning a poultry carcass during inspection?
Disease or contamination
What helps maintain the viability of bacteria during sample collection and analysis.
Liquid buffer
What is the purpose of scalding in poultry processing?
To loosen feathers for easier removal
What is TB MED 530 also known as?
TRI SERVICE FOOD CODE
What is the required minimum internal temperature for safely cooked poultry?
165°F
What term describes poultry meat that has been contaminated with feces during processing?
Fecal contamination or adulteration
What term refers to the high-speed automated system that processes thousands of birds per hour?
Conveyor line processing or automated slaughter line
Which major muscle is the most commonly consumed part of a chicken?
Breast muscle or pectoralis major
What must all USDA-inspected poultry plants have in place to identify and prevent food safety hazards?
HACCP Plan
Who conducts antemortem and postmortem inspections?
USDA-FSIS Inspectors
Which bacteria, often found in poultry intestines, can cause severe foodborne illness?
Escherichia coli or E. coli
What type of machine is used to remove feathers quickly in processing plants?
Mechanical plucker or rotary drum picker
What is the purpose of chilling poultry after slaughter?
To prevent bacterial growth and maintain meat quality
What does the acronym FATTOM stand for?
Food Acidity Time Temperature Oxygen Moisture
What are two USDA-FSIS approved methods for stunning poultry?
Electrical and Controlled Atmosphere Stunning
Where does the process of poultry slaughter start?
From the point of collection of live birds
What is the method called where a selected carcass is placed in a sterile bag with pre-measured liquid buffer.
Whole Carcass Rinse Method