How are lungs and kidneys removed from poultry carcasses?

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In the context of poultry processing, the lungs and kidneys are removed from the carcass after the primary viscera (internal organs) have been extracted. Unlike other organs that may be removed during the initial evisceration process, the lungs and kidneys are specifically removed using a vacuum pipe. Following this step, the carcasses typically undergo a final inspection and a thorough washing.1