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Understanding the Difference Between Biofilm Kill vs Biofilm Removal EPA Labeling Claims The EPA maintains two separate claims on biofilm: kill of biofilm bacteria on hard surfaces and removal of biofilm from surfaces. This paper explores the key differences between the two and how it can affect food safety and sanitation programs, as well as […]
Area of Concern Listeria monocytogenes was found on food and non-food contact surfaces in a large poultry further processing plant. Issue A large poultry further processing plant was experiencing numerous Listeria monocytogenes positives on non-food contact surfaces and sporadic positives on food contact surfaces. Background The plant experienced a higher number of positive Listeria incidences […]
Area of Concern A yogurt processing plant was battling the presence of mold on a plastic spiral conveyor. Issue In a yogurt plant, a plastic spiral conveyor and its framework was situated near the dairy filler, making it difficult to access for cleaning. In this wet environment, mold quickly grew on the conveyor. Background In […]
Area of Concern Sterilex was contacted by a poultry harvest processing plant to assist with Salmonella pathogen reduction pre-chill. Issue Pre-chill Pathogen Reduction – Poultry Harvest Even with appropriate antimicrobial intervention steps in pre-chill, data collected during internal bio-mapping illustrated that the facility was still seeing Salmonella rebound throughout the eviscerating process. The primary areas […]
Area of Concern Sterilex was contacted by a new hydroponic growhouse looking to explore solutions for powder chemistry at critical control points. Issue The facility does not have many drains, was concerned that standing water from liquid sanitizers was contributing to microbial growth, and was conscientious about how much water it was using. Additionally, the […]