Thermal processing
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Verbatim text below is from the Electronic Code of Federal Regulations (eCFR), a public-domain U.S. government work. Always verify the current version with the eCFR before relying on it for any legal matter.
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The destruction of living organisms shall be performed in one of the following methods:
(a) The complete in-container method, by heating the container and contents to a range of 212 °F to 280 °F for a sufficient time;
(b) By a continuous flow process at or above 280 °F for at least 2 seconds, then packaged aseptically;
(c) The product is first processed according to methods as in paragraph (b) of this section, then packaged and given further heat treatment to complete the process.
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