Peroxyacetic acid is also known as peracetic acid or PAA, is an organic compound having a formula of CH3CO3H which is a colorless and highly acidic liquid. Peroxyacetic acid is widely used in the ...

American producers routinely wash raw chicken following slaughter with a substance called peroxyacetic acid (PAA) to remove harmful bacteria. The practice has been banned in Britain and Europe for ...

They said the material was "peroxyacetic acid." According to the USDA, the acid is colorless with a strong, vinegar-like odor. They said it is used in food and beverage industries, as well as ...

It was determined that a valve broke on a 330-gallon storage container, causing peroxyacetic acid to drain from the container. One employee and one responding officer were exposed to the chemical ...