chlorine

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Imports from countries such as the US and Mexico may have been raised under poorer conditions, said Parkes, citing higher stocking densities and the use of chlorine washes to reduce bacterial contamination on chicken carcasses.

From BBC • Mar. 17, 2026

To be clear, “chlorine” is not a fully accurate word to describe American chicken; per the National Chicken Council, less than 5 percent of American chicken is treated with chlorine.

From Slate • Feb. 13, 2026

"They can tolerate high temperatures, strong disinfectants like chlorine, and even live inside water distribution systems that people assume are safe."

From Science Daily • Jan. 25, 2026

Olin plummeted 9.4% after the chemicals manufacturer cut its fourth-quarter outlook, which it blamed on a slowdown operations at a plant in Freeport, Texas and weaker demand for chlorine.

From Barron's • Jan. 9, 2026

In both sectors, the attacks were preceded by the discharge of chlorine gas—the first time poison gas had been used by the Allies.

From "The War to End All Wars: World War I" by Russell Freedman