Wednesday, March 25, 2009
SteriFx Inc. Provides 'Solutions' to Combat Campylobacter Source of
Article: http://www.foxbusiness.com/story/sterifx-provides-solutions-combat-campylobacter/
SHREVEPORT, La., March 25, 2009 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ ----Since 2003,
SteriFx Inc. and its FreshFx antimicrobial solutions have proven to be
effective on the poultry processing line against Campylobacter jejuni
(Campy), as well as Salmonella, E. coli, and Listeria. Now SteriFx can
provide plant management another tool to help control Campylobacter by
pre-screening birds for their current load of Campy at various points
throughout processing. "SteriFx now has the ability to measure levels of Campylobacter, and
we can help processors get current levels in order to be better prepared for
any new testing requirements," said John R. Dankert, Ph.D., CEO of
SteriFx. "We have been successful in this regard for Salmonella, E.
coli, and aerobic counts, and now can offer Campylobacter analysis." Campylobacter species have been recognized as one of the leading causes
of food illness in the United States. According to the Centers for Disease
Control and Prevention (CDC: undefined, undefined, undefined%), Campy is diagnosed in 13
cases each year for every 100,000 persons - although many more cases go
undetected. It is estimated to impact over 2.5 million people annually, with
100 to 200 deaths per year. A substantial portion of the illnesses and deaths
are associated with meat and poultry. To combat Campy in poultry processing plants, SteriFx personnel can
provide Microbiological Testing Services, from collection of samples to data
analysis. By using FreshFx antimicrobial solutions as part of a company's
Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP: undefined, undefined,
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greatly reducing the risk of product recalls and helping to maintain consumer
health. FreshFx antimicrobial solutions are clear, odorless, digestible aqueous
liquids that are non-toxic despite the low pH. They are easy-to-use and
cost-effective. FreshFx solutions have been approved by the USDA for on-line
reprocessing of poultry, as a meat and poultry processing aid and shelf-life
extender. Their GRAS (Generally Recognized As Safe) status allows for the
direct use on food products as a secondary food additive. About SteriFx SteriFx Inc. provides pathogen control systems, and microbiological and
regulatory consulting services, dedicated to reducing or eliminating
pathogens for a variety of markets, as well as providing up-to-date
information on new regulatory requirements. For more about SteriFx Inc. or FreshFx antimicrobial solutions, please
visit www.sterifx.com or send inquiries to info@sterifx.com John R. Dankert, Ph.D. Bruce W. Downs, Ph.D. SteriFx Inc. SteriFx Inc. 318-425-2515 318-425-2515 jdankert@sterifx.com bdowns@sterifx.com SOURCE SteriFx Inc. http://www.sterifx.com |
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