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FortiSolve SM

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1 large drum of FortiSolve NF and 1 large drum of FortiSolve SM

FortiSolve® 200 SM is an activator chemistry powered by patented PerQuat® Technology. Its soft-metal safe formulation is compatible with aluminum alloys, stainless steel, bronze, copper and a broad range of plastics and elastomers, making it suited for hatchery tray washes, egg carts and environmental disinfection where equipment variety demands chemistry that does not damage surfaces. […]

Audit Defensibility in a Shifting Oversight Environment

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For food safety and operations teams, audit expectations are rising, and a well-documented sanitation program is now both a compliance requirement and a business advantage. Customer and third-party food safety audits are a regular part of food manufacturing. To consistently pass them, facilities need strong audit defensibility: the ability to prove a sanitation program works […]

Why CIP Systems are Vulnerable to Biofilm Seeding Dispersal

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illustration of biofilm matrix on metal surface

Biofilms are structured microbial communities encased in an extracellular polymeric substances (EPS) matrix that shields embedded organisms from stressors and antimicrobials. When conditions shift (e.g., nutrient change, temperature or pH shifts), biofilms transition into dispersion: specialized cells detach, become mobile “seeds,” and relocate with the circulating fluid to new surfaces. This seeding dispersal is a […]

Water Return Line Disinfection at an Aseptic Dairy Manufacturer

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food processing piping for clean in place

Issue After being stagnant for a year, the waterline was visibly foul upon reopening. The plant did not have a Clean-in-Place (CIP) disinfection process in place and reached out to Sterilex for a solution. Background An aseptic dairy manufacturer contacted Sterilex for sanitation recommendations prior to bringing a water return line back online for production. […]

Injection System Sanitization: Increasing Shelf Life in a Poultry Processing Plant

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Area of Concern Shelf life concerns in a poultry processing facility. Issue A major poultry processor sought to validate the benefits of using PerQuat® technology in injection systems to increase shelf life. Background The source of the problem was linked to a suspected buildup of spoilage organisms and biofilm in the brine tank and injector […]

ViveSecure 200SM

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ViveSecure™ 200SM is a soft metal activator that is used with ViveSecure™ 100, to create a solution that is compatible with a wide variety of soft metals, such as aluminum (see Compatibility Chart). ViveSecure 200SM can be used in place of ViveSecure 200 and is ideal for use on aluminum surfaces such as freezer coils, […]

ProvaGrate™

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EPA Reg. #63761-8 Designed to set and forget in drains and HVAC drip pans, ProvaGrate™ is an EPA-registered, time-release biocide effective against the growth of fungi, mildew, slime, algae, and odor-causing bacteria. ProvaGrate is available as both a drain ring and as a solid block for drip pan applications or trench drains. ProvaGrate’s long-lasting, slow-release […]