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New Technology to Kill Foodborne Pathogens Developed
The new antimicrobial wash rapidly kills Salmonella and E. coli O157:H7 on foods ranging from fragile lettuce to tomatoes, fruits, poultry products and meats. It is made from inexpensive and readily available ingredients that are recognized as safe by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
This new technology also has commercial application for the produce, poultry, meat and egg processing industries.
According to estimates by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, in the U.S. alone, foodborne pathogens are responsible for 76 million illnesses every year. These widespread outbreaks of food-borne illnesses are partly attributed to the fast-paced distribution of foods across the nation.
Right now, a chlorine wash is often used in a variety of ways to reduce harmful bacteria levels on vegetables, fruits and poultry, but because of chlorine's sensitivity to food components and extraneous materials released in chlorinated water treatments, many bacteria survive.
Chlorine is toxic at high concentrations, may produce off-flavors and undesirable appearance of certain food products, and it can only be used in conjunction with specialized equipment and trained personnel. In addition, chlorine may be harmful to the environment.
"We can't rely on chlorine to eliminate pathogens on foods. This new technology is effective, safe for consumers and food processing plant workers, and does not affect the appearance or quality of the product. It may actually extend the shelf-life of some types of produce," said Michael Doyle, one of the new technology's inventors and director of UGA's Center for Food Safety.
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