What is Yersinia Enterocolitica? Yersinia enterocolitica is a bacterium that can be found in raw or undercooked pork. The CDC estimates that the intestinal disease known as yersiniosis causes 117,000 illnesses, 640 hospitalizations, and 35 deaths … [Read more...]
UV Disinfection for Meat Processing
Meat Processing facilities must remain sanitary. Studies show UV-C rays actively mitigate against bacteria such as E. coli, Salmonella, Listeria, viruses, and mold.
Clostridium perfringens is Inactivated by Germicidal UV Light
What is Clostridium perfringens? The rod-shaped bacteria known as Clostridium perfringens is one of the most common causes of Gastroenteritis (food poisoning). The CDC estimates that nearly a million foodborne illnesses in the United States … [Read more...]
Campylobacter is Inactivated by Germicidal UV-C Light
What is Campylobacter? Campylobacter is the most common bacterial cause of diarrheal disease in the United States. Food poisoning from this bacterium affects 1.5 million U.S. residents every year. More cases of campylobacteriosis take place in … [Read more...]
Cryptosporidium is Inactivated by Germicidal UV-C Light
What is Cryptosporidium? Cryptosporidium (commonly called Crypto) is a parasite that causes the diarrheal disease known as cryptosporidiosis. While there are many species of Cryptosporidium that infect animals, Cryptosporidium parvum and … [Read more...]
Listeria Monocytogenes is Inactivated by Germicidal UV-C Light
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...]
