Alex Zeman

Las bacterias formadoras de esporas pueden ser una dura amenaza oculta en el procesado de alimentos

Imagen microscópica de esporas bacterianas rojas en forma de bastón sobre fondo azul claro. Las bacterias formadoras de esporas pueden ser una dura amenaza oculta en el procesado de alimentos.

Bacteria survive in some of the toughest environments on Earth. One of the key ways it survives these harsh environments is its ability to form spores or Endospores. Mold and plant spores aid in reproduction. Endospores are similar in structure to mold and plant spores but serve to protect bacteria whereas spores in mold and […]

Contaminación ambiental en las instalaciones alimentarias

Contaminación ambiental en instalaciones alimentarias - la imagen muestra un fondo azul delante hay un mazo, el bloque circular debajo dice "Derecho alimentario" hay una gran manzana detrás del mazo. Delante del mazo hay una ilustración de las columnas frontales de un tribunal.

Es la ley - No se pueden producir alimentos en una planta sucia Hay una página entera del código alimentario federal dedicada a lo que la FDA define como un "alimento adulterado", es decir, un alimento que puede enfermar a la gente. La mayoría de las secciones y subsecciones tratan sobre los aditivos (o la falta de aditivos adecuados) a los [...]

EPA Registration and Active vs. Inert Chemistry

illustration of active and inert molecules

The world of chemistry, like life, is full of things that may appear straightforward at first glance, but upon deeper inspection reveal more nuance and a disregard for rigid “rules.” Contrast that with the world of chemical and pesticide regulations, and you have a recipe for confusion. The straightforward explanation of active and inert chemicals […]

Controlling Biofilm
In Food Plants

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5 Ways to Manage Biofilm in Food Processing Environments Biofilm is a persistent threat in food processing environments. It is the root cause of 60% of foodborne disease outbreaks. Managing biofilm is a key part of any good food safety plan. Fully removing biofilm from surfaces—not just killing the organisms within the biofilm—is the best […]

Fundamentos del biofilm: Dispersión y siembra del sistema

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In most processing and environmental facilities, biofilm lurks as a hidden menace hiding in areas that are tough to reach and harboring dangerous pathogens that can be a cross-contamination risk. If we look deeper into the life cycle of the bacteria within a biofilm, we find another layer of hidden peril, seeding dispersal. In our […]

Sterilex Patente concedida para limpiar, desinfectar y eliminar biopelículas en superficies metálicas blandas

food on conveyor in facility

Sterilex has been granted a patent for utilizing its PerQuat Technology to treat aluminum and other soft metal surfaces. The patent is entitled “Aluminum-Compatible Compositions For 2-Part Alkaline Disinfectants and Sanitizers” (US Patent No. 10,525,157) and was issued on January 7, 2020.