Patent ID: 8916510
Filing Date: 2014-12-23
Classification: A23B,A23L

Abstract:
1. A method of treating a meat or poultry product with an antimicrobial composition, the method comprising: applying an antimicrobial composition to a meat processing tool selected from the group consisting of a meat pounder, a needle tenderizer, an injector, a grinder, and combinations thereof; and using the meat processing tool to process the meat or poultry product and apply the antimicrobial composition to the surface of the meat or poultry product; the antimicrobial composition comprising about 0.1 wt.% to about 5 wt.% octanoic acid, wherein the antimicrobial composition is applied to the meat or poultry product via the meat processing tool in an amount that results in at least 1 log reduction in pathogenic bacteria on the surface of the meat or poultry product.