Awards issued prior to january 20, 2025, were funded under previous administrations and may not reflect the priorities and policies of the current administration.** the overall objective of this…

Awards issued prior to january 20, 2025, were funded under previous administrations and may not reflect the priorities and policies of the current administration.** the overall objective of this project is to develop system to demonstrate an effective, portable, and user-friendly process for microbial decontamination of animal carcasses to reduce the microbial load of fresh meat and produce without the use of expendable reagents. The longevity, profitability and sustainability of meat, poultry and produce industries will benefit from such a technology by preventing foodborne illness, outbreaks, and recalls. This technology suitably addresses the USDA's goals for providing sustainable solutions for a decontamination system that effectively eliminates the risks associated with pathogen threats without producing additional ecological risks during the decontamination process. This approach has the potential for use in the full spectrum of food processing facilities with minimal financial, space, and labor resource investments.