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[ThePoultrySite - Industry News] USDA research has shown that time and temperature recommendations for egg product processing can kill avian flu viruses. The report said dried egg white processing may not completely inactivate the pathogen, but the 7-day processing period may allow officials time to alert egg product processors before the drying is completed and the product is released to consumers.

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