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7 CFR §58.922

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The destruction of living organisms shall be performed in one of the following methods:
  1. (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;
  2. (b)By a continuous flow process at or above 280 °F for at least 2 seconds, then packaged aseptically;
  3. (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.