The Poultry Podcast Show

Dr. Cangliang Shen: Challenges in Poultry Processing | Ep. 107

Sep 17, 2024

Dr. Cangliang Shen, a Professor and Extension Specialist at West Virginia University, dives into the world of poultry safety, particularly for small-scale operations. He shares the complexities of controlling pathogens like Campylobacter, which defy lab growth conditions. The discussion also highlights innovative mobile processing units and the crucial need for consumer education around poultry safety. Shen emphasizes collaborative efforts in research and regulation to maintain high food safety standards amidst emerging threats.

33:44

Creator website

Episode guests

Dr. Cangliang Shen

AI Summary

AI Chapters

Episode notes

Podcast summary created with Snipd AI

Quick takeaways

Campylobacter poses significant safety challenges for small-scale poultry processing due to its difficulty in laboratory cultivation, complicating effective pathogen control.

Consumer preferences have shifted towards locally processed poultry, highlighting the importance of quality perception and engagement in food safety practices.

Deep dives

Challenges of Pathogenic Growth in Poultry Processing

The poultry industry faces significant challenges regarding the growth of two key pathogens: Salmonella and Campylobacter. Salmonella, which is easily grown in laboratory conditions, poses a less complex threat for food processors. In contrast, Campylobacter is microaerophilic and difficult to cultivate, complicating safety assessments for small-scale poultry processing operations. This duality of pathogens presents obstacles in pilot plant processing and necessitates additional preliminary studies to verify safety protocols for these pathogens in poultry production.

Intro

2min

Journey into Poultry Safety and Academia

3min

Navigating Poultry Processing: Education and Safety

16min

Understanding Poultry Safety and New Regulations

2min

Traditional Teaching in Poultry Processing

5min

Poultry Safety: Addressing Pathogen Challenges

6min

In this episode of The Poultry Podcast Show, Dr. Cangliang Shen from West Virginia University talks about the key challenges and innovative approaches to maintaining microbial safety in poultry processing, with a particular focus on small-scale operations. Dr. Shen offers valuable insights into effective pathogen control, the role of mobile poultry processing units, and the importance of educating consumers about poultry safety. Be sure to tune in on all major platforms to stay updated.

"The challenge with pathogens like Campylobacter is that, unlike Salmonella, it is difficult to grow in lab conditions, complicating safety procedures."

Meet the guest: Dr. Cangliang Shen, a Professor and Extension Specialist at West Virginia University, has dedicated his career to advancing food safety. With a Ph.D. in Meat Science and Food Safety from Colorado State University, Dr. Shen focuses on microbial safety in poultry processing, particularly in small-scale operations. His research and extension activities have significantly improved food safety standards in West Virginia.

Connect with our guest on Social Media: LinkedIn

Timestamps: