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How are ingredients added to frozen poultry shown to consumers?
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When poultry is processed for freezing, it is often injected with various salts, flavorings, and oils to enhance the juiciness of the meat. These injections are typically performed using a multi-needle automatic injector.1
To ensure transparency for the consumer, information regarding these added ingredients must be clearly indicated on the product's package label.1