In our previous post, Biofilm Basics: How it’s formed, we learned about how biofilm is formed and its Extracellular Polymeric Substance (EPS). What makes biofilm so dangerous to public health is its outstanding resistance to antibacterial treatments and disinfection. Resistance to antimicrobial treatment Resistance is the ability not to be affected by something, especially adversely. […]
One of the best ways to prevent disease and optimize performance in your broiler operation is to make sure your water supply is clean and waterlines are in good condition. Feed and water consumption are strongly correlated, and water consumption can be an indicator of flock health and performance. Water quality also has a direct […]
Finding a positive drain swab above your identified threshold when you are ready to start production is not how you want to start your day. As you work to identify the root cause of the issue, here are 3 things to evaluate and address in a Corrective Action Plan for floor drain cleaning and sanitation. […]
For years, sanitation crews have been manually cleaning floor drains in food manufacturing facilities. What if we said there is a way to better protect your product from contamination, while saving time and labor? Here are three common mistakes in floor drain cleaning: Manual Scrubbing Drains create the ideal environment for biofilm to grow and […]
Stop resident bacteria with a first-of-its-kind chemistry formula. Every food processing operation faces stubborn bacteria. Even if you and your management team are doing everything right, you may need to enhance your hygiene practices to beat hard-to-kill pathogens. The reason? Biofilm. Biofilm is a thin layer of cells that hosts communities of bacteria and other […]
Are you guilty of not washing your water bottle or reusable straw after every use? Over the past several years there have been a number of news articles reporting on studies suggesting your reusable water bottle could be making you sick. Did you know that some water bottles contain more bacteria than an average home toilet seat? Water collects on the lip or spout of the bottle (or the straw) and creates the perfect warm, moist breeding ground for bacteria.
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