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Tracking down and eliminating Listeria

In this second video by Paul Browning of Feedom Hygiene UK we learn how #Listeria is able to burrow down into existing Pseudomonas #biofilms. We learn where look for biofilms and how to find them. Most importantly we find out how to prevent them from spreading around a food processing factory. Click here to watch […]

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Biofilms and Listeria

Paul Browning of Freedom Hygiene in the UK has posted a series of excellent videos on LinkedIn explaining biofilms and focusing on the relationship between Listeria monocytogenes and biofilms. Click here to watch this, the first in a series of videos, where we get to learn how to track down and eliminate Listeria Monocytogenes. “Biofilm […]

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Did you miss the Biofilm Summit 2020? Here’s a recap…

Biofilms form the largest activity center on the planet. Contamination, fouling and energy loss from biofilms is costing the food industry billions in world GDP, while claiming the lives of millions worldwide. Recently we had the pleasure of attending the Barcelona Biofilm Summit 2020 held online. It was extremely interesting and informative, and for those […]

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Zero tolerance for Listeria means zero tolerance for biofilms!

Anyone working in the food processing industry will know how a biofilm left undetected and untreated can cause havoc. Outbreaks of large scale contamination start with biofilm-forming bacteria. Listeria are amongst the most enthusiastic of these biofilm formers. Listeria monocytogenes, is a foodborne pathogen responsible for the Listeriosis illness. It is able to rapidly adhere […]

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Ozone gets the thumbs up for neutralizing Coronavirus

As per the article we came across in Reuters TOKYO: “Japanese researchers said on Wednesday that low concentrations of ozone can neutralise coronavirus particles, potentially providing a way for hospitals to disinfect examination rooms and waiting areas.” Read the full article here. And we have just the machine for this – JIMCO’s MAC500 Air Purifier. […]

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How to fight biofilms in pipes and tanks

Did you know that most bacteria in pipes and tanks live in biofilms and not free in the water? And, while free floating bacteria is easy to remove, biofilms are not. Unfortunately pipes and tanks make an ideal environment for pathogenic and spoilage bacteria to thrive in biofilm. This is where you may find some […]

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