Sodium Chlorite Products Effective Food Contact Substance (FCS) Notifications to Mfrs ~FDA
FDA letters to mfrs of Sodium Chlorite products.
Food Treatment
Chlorine Dioxide products Effective Food Contact Substance (FCS) Notifications ~FDA
FDA letters to mfrs of Chlorine Dioxide products.
Biofilm rarely forms on Food CONTACT Surfaces vs. NON-Contact
(Non-CD) Biofilm formation will occur on solid surfaces in contact with a liquid. Organic and inorganic material in the liquid sediment onto the solid material. Subsequently, biologically active microorganisms will be attracted to this conditioned surface and adhere to it. The microbial cells will initiate g …
Lethality of chlorine, chlorine dioxide, and a commercial produce sanitizer to Bacillus cereus and Pseudomonas in a liquid detergent, on stainless steel, and in biofilm - PubMed
CD & produce sanitizer more effective when combined in some cases agnst pathogens in water containing dishwashing detergent.
(not CD related) Process engineering variables in the spray washing of meat and produce
*Impact of spray intensity & droplet size on washing effectiveness. Washing is a fundamental operation in the processing of produce. Aqueous spray energy can be, and often is, used to remove mineral, chemical, or biological contaminants from produce. A few advantages of spray washing o …
Overhead Spray better than Flumes for Sanitizing Tomatoes
Overhead spray-applied sanitizers (inc CD) for the tomatoes --Non-recirculating, overhead spray brush roller system could offer a cost effective and efficacious way of washing tomatoes. The use large communal dump tanks in tomato processing has been suspected as a source of contamination
Spray washing of tomatoes with chlorine dioxide to minimize Salmonella on inoculated fruit surfaces and cross-contamination from revolving brushes - PubMed
Chlorine dioxide (ClO(2)) is an antimicrobial agent available for commercial produce washing. This study examined the efficacy of ClO(2) at 5 parts per million (ppm) during spray washing of tomatoes (5.0 ml/s per fruit) for preventing Salmonella enterica transfer from inoculated roller brushes to fr …
Using aqueous chlorine dioxide to prevent contamination of tomatoes with Salmonella enterica and erwinia carotovora during fruit washing
[Pathogens on fruit are hard to kill with CD once they have dried. *Cross*-contamination is easier to *prevent*.]
Aqueous chlorine dioxide treatment of CD Effects on microbial safety and produce quality (Nutrition, app, taste)
Microbial load on fresh fruit and vegetables causes decay and losses after harvest and may lead to foodborne illness in case of contamination with human pathogens on raw consumed produces. Washing with tap water only marginally reduces microorganisms attached to produce surfaces. Chlorine is widely …
Conditions Inside U.S. Poultry Processing Facilities may be ideal for starting an Influenza Pandemic - www.IC.tips
Abstract In March 2017, more than 171,000 chickens in the United States had avian influenza. The current epidemics of avian influenza virus in China demonstrate that it is possible for humans with direct contact with infected poultry, or been in areas where infected poultry have been slaughtered can become sick and die from avian influenza.
CDC responding after 287 coronavirus cases traced to Cache Valley meat plant
Seven scientists from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention are coming to Cache County to help manage a large COVID-19 outbreak at a meat packing facility.
Guidance for Meat and Poultry Processing Workers and Employers ~CDC
Cleaning and Disinfecting: Everyday steps, when someone is sick, and considerations for employers.
Decreased Dosage of Acidified Sodium Chlorite Reduces Microbial Contamination and Maintains Organoleptic Qualities of Ground Beef Products
Acidified sodium chlorite (ASC) spray was evaluated at decreased dosages and application rates to determine its efficacy for reducing bacterial contamination on boneless beef trimmings used for production of raw ground beef products while maintaining desirable consumer qualities in the finished grou …