BIOSAFE SYSTEMS
SaniDate 2.0 is an environmentally responsible liquid disinfectant designed specifically for sanitarians and food processing professionals. Available from BioSafe Systems, the product’s activated peroxygen formula is labeled for a broad range of viral and bacterial diseases including human health pathogens such as E. coli, Listeria, and Salmonella. SaniDate 2.0 is labeled for liquid, foaming and fogging sanitization of food contact surfaces, food processing equipment, food conveyors, packing house equipment and bottle rinsing machines. Designed for food contact preparation surfaces and equipment, SaniDate 2.0 kills disease in 60 seconds. Use areas include dairy, meat, egg, seafood, poultry and vegetable processing and packing plants. A two percent PAA formulation, SaniDate 2.0 is used for sanitizing packing houses and food processing facilities that require high standards of disease control. Employing SaniDate 2.0 Liquid in Clean-in-Place systems is a highly successful method for sanitizing dangerous disease from the equipment and lines, according to the manufacturer. The disinfectant also may be used for uncleaned surfaces for combined sanitization and cleaning. SaniDate 2.0 features a reduced-risk formula that is an effective alternative to chlorine and quaternary compounds. SaniDate 2.0’s environmentally friendly chemistry meets the criteria of the National Organic Standards.
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TandD CORPORATION
TandD Corporation offers the RTR-5x series of wireless data loggers and data collectors. These compact, battery-powered devices are waterproof and ideal for deployment in mobile, condensing or freezing environments. Loggers in the family can monitor in real time, or store readings at preset intervals for temperature, humidity, voltage, current, on-off cycles, etc., all within one flexible and convenient wireless system. Data collection options include a portable, hand-held unit with graphical display and audible alarm, and a new network connected model that allows for scheduled downloads and e-mail notifications when readings exceed preset limits. These systems are well-suited for HACCP monitoring and quality control applications where physical retrieval of data is either inconvenient or impractical.
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WHITMIRE MICRO-GEN
Whitmire Micro-Gen announces a new tool in the battle against German cockroaches with the introduction of Advance™ Cockroach Gel Bait. Advance has been proven in university studies and pest management field trials to effectively eliminate both gel-averse and non gel-averse cockroaches. The product features a new bait matrix that is designed with attractants to overcome gel-aversion. The matrix attracts both averse and non-averse cockroaches, and it stays attractive for 30 days or more, according to Whitmire Micro-Gen. Advance Cockroach Gel Bait also utilizes dinotefuran, a fast-acting, new active ingredient.
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BIOMERIEUX
bioMérieux has launched TEMPO EB, a new automated test associating an innovative card with a selective medium, to ensure rapid enumeration of Enterobacteriaceae. TEMPO EB delivers an Enterobacteriaceae count as early as 22 hours, confirmation included, according to the manufacturer. TEMPO EB gives results equivalent to the ISO method and allows a time gain throughout all analysis stages. The test is based on the proven and accepted MPN (Most Probable Number) method which facilitates its integration in both industrial and official laboratories. With TEMPO EB, bioMérieux reinforces its current TEMPO offerings including TEMPO TVC (Total Viable Count), TEMPO EC (Escherichia coli) and TEMPO TC (total coliforms). TEMPO EB is undergoing validation by AFNOR according to the ISO 16140 standard.
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WELLMARK INTERNATIONAL
Whether added to the grain stream or applied as a top-dressing or fogger, Diacon II provides dependable, long-lasting protection against saw-toothed grain beetles, Indian meal moths and other stored product pests. Its active ingredient, methoprene, inhibits the development of stored product pest larvae. So, adult pests never emerge — and reinfestations are stopped before they begin. According to manufacturer Wellmark International, Diacon II is approved for use virtually everywhere stored product pests are a problem including food processing facilities, storage bins, grain elevators, bottling plants, warehouses, and grain storage facilities.
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FLUKE CORPORATION
Fluke, a supplier of handheld test and measurement equipment, has produced a quick reference guide designed to help professionals in the food processing and food service industry increase product quality and consistency, reduce liability and minimize waste. The Food Safety Temperature Measurement booklet covers Food & Drug Administration guidelines and provides tips for taking temperature measurements with Fluke FoodPro and FoodPro Plus infrared thermometers. The booklet explains federal guidelines related to HACCP programs, defines and compares infrared (non-contact) and contact temperature measurement methods, and provides tips on infrared measurement and food safety training.
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MULTIVAC
Meat and cheese processors and others requiring automated vacuum pouch sealing can now take advantage of Multivac’s B400 belted chamber system, offering significant functionality at an affordable price. The B400 features Multivac’s hygienic design with vacuum ports built into the lid and retractable side skirts for easy cleaning. The height-adjustable seal bars are water cooled and bi-active, making the system ideal for shrink bag applications. Stacked Busch vacuum pumps and a built-in Busch booster pump assure quick air evacuation. Equipped with Multivac’s advanced MC96 II controller, the B400 also offers special vacuum programming to suit the packaging requirements for wet products or cheeses with holes. Other features include an internal trim waste removal system with trim cart and an optional ribbed conveyor for rounded products. The B400 comes pre-wired for optional integration with downstream shrink tunnels. QA
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