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In a method and control system for controlling pasteurization of in-shell eggs, the internal temperature of the eggs, at least one log kill rate of Salmonella based on the internal temperature of the eggs and a cumulative log kill of Salmonella as a function of the log kill rate and time are at leas

In a method and control system for controlling pasteurization of in-shell eggs, the internal temperature of the eggs, at least one log kill rate of Salmonella based on the internal temperature of the eggs and a cumulative log kill of Salmonella as a function of the log kill rate and time are at least periodically determined. The cumulative log kill is at least periodically compared to at least one predetermined value, and a signal is generated when a predetermined relationship arises between the cumulative log kill and the predetermined value(s).

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[ What is claimed is:] [1.] A method of controlling pasteurization of in-shell eggs by a heated fluid, comprising:(a) enveloping the eggs by the heated fluid;(b) at least periodically determining an internal temperature of the eggs while the eggs are enveloped by the heated fluid;(c) at least period

[ What is claimed is:] [1.] A method of controlling pasteurization of in-shell eggs by a heated fluid, comprising:(a) enveloping the eggs by the heated fluid;(b) at least periodically determining an internal temperature of the eggs while the eggs are enveloped by the heated fluid;(c) at least periodically determining at least one log kill rate of Salmonella in the eggs based on the internal temperature of the eggs;(d) at least periodically determining a cumulative log kill of Salmonella as a function of the at least one log kill rate and time;(e) at least periodically comparing the cumulative log kill to at least one predetermined value; and(f) generating a signal when the comparing reveals a predetermined relationship between the cumulative log kill and the predetermined value.