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tamination of carcasses, as part of an inte- mercially used in meat products, such as
grated control program (EFSA 2008). ham and pre-cooked meals, as well as chicken
Permission for use of chemical decontami- and pork cuts, to control L. monocytogenes
nants under EU legislation is provided when during storage at 4°C (Hugas et al. 2002;
preceded by a thorough scientific evaluation Garriga et al. 2004; Guan and Hoover 2005).
in collaboration with EFSA for the impact of In addition to the lethal effect on bacteria,
suggested chemicals on public health (EFSA HHP does not compromise the nutritional
2008). Lack of such information has pre- characteristics of the product (Aymerich
cluded the approval of chemical decontami- et al. 2008). Nevertheless, this method is
nation in the EU so far. In this respect, EFSA not applicable on carcasses or big pieces
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