§58.922. Thermal processing.
7 C.F.R. § 58.922
The destruction of living organisms shall be performed in one of the following methods:
The complete in-container method, by heating the container and contents to a range of 212 °F to 280 °F for a sufficient time;
By a continuous flow process at or above 280 °F for at least 2 seconds, then packaged aseptically;
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.
Notes, amendments, and revision history
Source
Source: 40 FR 47911, Oct. 10, 1975, unless otherwise noted. Redesignated at 42 FR 32514, June 27, 1977, and further redesignated at 46 FR 63203, Dec. 31, 1981.
Authority
Authority: 7 U.S.C. 1621-1627.
Source
Source: 23 FR 9410, Dec. 5, 1958, unless otherwise noted. Redesignated at 42 FR 32514, June 27, 1977, and further redesignated at 46 FR 63203, Dec. 31, 1981.