What is Listeria? Listeria monocytogenes is a bacterium that can cause a rare but serious infection called listeriosis. Approximately 1,600 people contract this disease each year, and about 260 people die. CDC estimates that this bacterium is the … [Read more...]
Salmonella is Inactivated by UV-C Light
What is Salmonella? Salmonella bacteria cause approximately 1.35 million cases of gastrointestinal illness, 26,500 hospitalizations, and 420 deaths in the United States each year . Most of these infections cause the foodborne illness known as … [Read more...]
Shigella is Inactivated by UV-C Light
What is Shigella? Shigella bacteria cause an intestinal disease called shigellosis. They cause approximately 450,000 infections in the United States each year. Shigella is found in the feces of infected people, in food or water contaminated by an … [Read more...]
E. coli is Inactivated by Germicidal UV-C Light
What is E. coli? E. coli is a name given to a large and diverse group of are bacteria found in the environment, foods , and intestines of people and animals. Although most strains of E. coli are harmless, others can cause diarrhea, urinary tract … [Read more...]
Watch Our Latest UV-C in Meat Processing Facilities Video
Meat Processing facilities undergo a constant barrage of microorganisms, such as bacteria and mold. Maintaining rigorous sanitization and disinfection standards to comply with USDA, FDA standards, and the FDA Food Safety Modernization Act … [Read more...]
SaniLIGHT is the Solution for Disinfection of Air & Surfaces in Unoccupied Areas
With an ultraviolet disinfection system, you can stop contamination and illness before microorganisms have a chance to reproduce. The SaniLIGHT® Germicidal Ultraviolet Irradiator helps to create a healthier environment by eradicating virtually all … [Read more...]
Curious About the Benefits of UV-C in Meat Processing Facilities?
Check out our Short Presentation on Slideshare! Meat Processing facilities undergo a constant barrage of microorganisms, such as bacteria and mold. Studies show UV-C rays actively mitigate microorganisms, bacteria, and mold. Germicidal Ultraviolet … [Read more...]
Standard and Optional Features Make SaniLIGHT & SaniRay Ideal for Meat Processing Plant UV-C HACCP Controls Integration
Standard and optional features make Atlantic Ultraviolet’s Air and Surface Irradiators an ideal addition to your meat processing facility’s UV-C HACCP controls integration. Microorganism contamination in your meat or poultry processing facility can … [Read more...]
UV-C Effectiveness Against Meat Contamination Hazards
The USDA recognizes ultraviolet for its ability to safely and efficiently decontaminate meat and processing facilities without the use of chemicals. Air and surface irradiation systems, as well as ultraviolet water purification systems, fight against … [Read more...]
UV-C Meat Treatment is USDA HACCP Compliant
You most likely address much of the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) regulations in your meat processing facility through following USDA Food Safety and Inspections Service (FSIS) regulations and Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points (HACCP). … [Read more...]
