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Studies on egg disinfection.

H E Adler, A J DaMassa, W F Scott

    Poultry Science
    |July 1, 1979
    PubMed
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    Alkyldimethylbenzyl ammonium chloride (QAC) and sodium carbonate (Na2CO3) mixtures showed effective antimicrobial activity. EDTA enhanced QAC

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    Area of Science:

    • Microbiology
    • Veterinary Science
    • Food Safety

    Background:

    • Antimicrobial efficacy of alkyldimethylbenzyl ammonium chloride (QAC), sodium carbonate (Na2CO3), and ethylenediaminetetracetic acid (EDTA) was evaluated.
    • These agents were tested individually and in combination against common bacterial pathogens like Escherichia coli, Arizona hinshawii, and Pseudomonas aeruginosa.
    • Assessing antimicrobial activity in various media, including embryonating eggs, trypticase soy broth, and lecithin-containing medium, is crucial for practical applications.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To determine the antimicrobial effectiveness and toxicity of QAC, Na2CO3, and EDTA.
    • To evaluate a specific egg-washing solution formulation containing QAC, Na2CO3, and EDTA.
    • To assess the impact of these chemicals on fertility and hatchability in avian embryos.

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    Main Methods:

    • Antimicrobial activity was assessed using embryonating eggs, trypticase soy broth, and a lecithin-based medium.
    • Toxicity was evaluated through assays in embryonating eggs.
    • Specific formulations, including an egg-washing solution and a disinfectant dip, were tested under controlled conditions.

    Main Results:

    • An egg-washing solution of 250 ppm QAC, 100 ppm Na2CO3, and 10 ppm EDTA demonstrated effectiveness and low toxicity.
    • While all egg treatments negatively impacted fertility and hatchability, a disinfectant mixture with 10 ppm EDTA and 3000 ppm tylosin tartrate showed reduced toxicity.
    • Na2CO3 significantly enhanced the germicidal action of QAC solutions, and EDTA improved QAC's bactericidal activity in tap water.

    Conclusions:

    • The combination of QAC, Na2CO3, and EDTA offers a promising effective and non-toxic solution for egg washing.
    • Careful formulation is necessary to mitigate adverse effects on fertility and hatchability, particularly synergistic toxicity between EDTA and antibiotics.
    • EDTA's role in enhancing QAC efficacy, especially in hard water conditions, highlights its utility in disinfectant formulations.