However, it has been recorded that low levels of chlorine
are ineffective against Salmonella attached to chicken skin and
higher levels, which are effective, resulted in discoloration of the
skin, off-flavor of carcass and corrosion of the equipments. Moreover,
when chlorine comes in contact with organic matter, it forms
carcinogenic chlorinated derivatives (Tamblyn, Conner, & Bilgili,
1997).