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The sanitation
requirements of the Food Industry make ozonated water an ideal solution.
Biotek has developed cost-effective systems for use in food processing
plants which unlike conventional Corona Discharge ozone generators
do not require gas feeds, air dryers, air filters, compressor or
PLC. For these reasons our systems are more cost effective and reliable
with lower operating cost and requiring less maintenance.
With Biotek's extensive product development experience ozone, sanitation
can be cost effectively integrated into a range of food equipment
products.
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United States
In the United States, there are approximately 76 million foodborne
illnesses (26,000 cases for 100,000 inhabitants):325,000 were hospitalized
(111 per 100,000 inhabitants), 5,000 people died (1.7 per 100,000
inhabitants.). Major pathogens from food borne illness in the United
States cost upwards of US $35 billion dollars in medical costs and
lost productivity (1997).
France
In France, for 750,000 cases(1,210 per 100,000 inhabitants), 70,000
people consulted in the emergency department of an hospital (113 per
100,000 inhab.), 113,000 people were hospitalized (24 per 100,000
inhabitants); 400 people died (0.9 per 100,000 inhabitants). |
Causes
of foodborne illness in France |
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Cause |
Annual cases |
Rate(per 100,000 inhabitants) |
1 |
Salmonella |
8,000 cases |
13 |
2 |
Campylobacter |
3,000 cases |
4.8 |
3 |
Parasites
incl. Toxoplasma
|
500 cases
400 cases
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0.8
0.65 |
4 |
Listeria |
300 cases |
0.5 |
5 |
Hepatitis A |
60 cases |
0.1 |
Causes
of death by foodborne illness in France |
| |
Cause |
Annual |
Rate(per 100,000 inhabitants) |
1 |
Salmonella |
300 cases
|
0.5 |
2 |
Listeria |
80 cases |
0.13 |
3 |
Parasites |
37 cases |
0.06(95% due to toxoplasma) |
4 |
Campylobacter |
15 cases |
0.02 |
5 |
Hepatitis A |
2 cases |
0.003 |
| Australia
In Australia, there are an estimated 5.4 million
cases of food-borne illness every year, causing:
- 18,000 hospitalisations
- 120 deaths
- 2.1 million lost days off work
- 1.2 million doctor consultations
- 300,000 prescriptions for antibiotics
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Food safety with ozonated
water
There is a growing concern about the use of chemical products in
food processing. Regular chemical purchase and waste water recycling
impose high costs. In June 2001, the FDA (U.S. Food and Drug Administration)
has approved the use of ozone as an additive in food processing
and preparation.
Benefits of Biotek's Ozone Technology
Biotek's leading ozone technology has been certified by the FDA.
Unlike the traditional corona discharge ozone generation method
(CD), Biotek's innovative ozone cells generate high purity ozone,
without releasing byproducts such as nitrogen oxides. This makes
Biotek's ozonated water the perfect microbial agent for ensuring
food safety.
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Food Poisoning Analysis Report conducted
by the Japanese Academic Association
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| Test Item |
Liquid |
remaining
bacteria (CFU / plate) |
ozone concentration
in water |
Initiall
Inoculation |
5
seconds |
15
seconds |
30
seconds |
| 0-157 |
2ppm |
2.5x105
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- |
- |
- |
| Salmonella |
2ppm |
6.0x105
|
30 |
3 |
- |
| Vibrio |
2ppm |
6.0x105
|
- |
- |
- |
| Escherichia Coli |
2ppm |
3.0x105
|
- |
- |
- |
| Pseudomonas aeruginosa |
2ppm |
2.1x105
|
80 |
2 |
- |
| Staphylococcus aureus |
2ppm |
6.0x105
|
1 |
1 |
- |
| MRSA |
2ppm |
6.0x105
|
8 |
8 |
- |
| Serratia |
2ppm |
5.0x105
|
7 |
- |
- |
SGS
Testing |
| |
Test
Item |
0
seconds |
5
seconds |
15
seconds |
Reduction |
Antimicrobial
Effectiveness Testing |
Staphylococcus
aureus |
CFU/ml |
5.4x105 |
Not Detected |
Not Detected |
>99.999% |
| Escherichia Coli |
CFU/ml |
2.5x105 |
6.1x10 |
<10 |
99.99% |
| Salmonella |
CFU/ml |
1.7x105 |
1.9x10 |
Not Detected |
99.9% |
| Pseudomonas aeruginosa |
CFU/ml |
4.5x105 |
Not Detected |
Not Detected |
>99.999% |
| Candida albicans |
CFU/ml |
1.3x105 |
Not Detected |
Not Detected |
>99.999% |
Decomposition
of
Residual Pesticide |
Mevinphos
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0.642
|
0.000
|
100 |
| Permethrin |
0.559 |
0.0337 |
94 |
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of over 1,000 offices and laboratories around the world. |
Test Report from Food Industry Research
and Development Institute
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| Test Item |
Initiall
Inoculation |
5 seconds |
15 seconds |
30 seconds |
| S.aureas |
1.3x105 |
< 10 |
< 10 |
< 10 |
| S.choleraesuis |
3.9x105 |
< 10 |
< 10 |
< 10 |
| E.coli O157:H7 |
3.1x105 |
< 10 |
< 10 |
< 10 |
| E.coli BCRC |
1.2x105 |
< 10 |
< 10 |
< 10 |
| P.aeruginosa |
2.2x105 |
< 10 |
< 10 |
< 10 |
| The Food
Industry Research and Development Institute (FIRDI) is a non-profit
legal entity established in 1965. The Institute specializes in food
sanitation and biotechnology. |
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