Ultraviolet Technology Could Help Prevent the Recent Salmonella Outbreak

Ultraviolet Germicidal Technology from UVDI helps the food processing industry combat deadly food-borne pathogens.

Last month a Salmonella outbreak caused several thousand illnesses and the recall of hundreds of millions of eggs from across the country. This latest report of a major food-borne illness outbreak demonstrates why these types of infections still cause 5,000 deaths, 325,000 hospitalizations and 76 million cases of illness each year.

A growing technology that has been helping the food industry to reduce and eliminate dangerous pathogens in the nation’s food supply is the use of ultraviolet disinfection. In fact, a recent article in the journal Food Pathogens and Disease demonstrated Ultraviolet Germicidal Irradiation’s (UVGI) effectiveness in significantly reducing Listeria monocytogenes populations on food processing conveyor belts. UVGI is frequently employed to destroy microorganisms that could otherwise cause illness and even death.

UltraViolet Devices, Inc. (UVDI), a leading provider of advanced ultraviolet (UV) disinfection products for air and surfaces, has designed products to specifically eliminate pathogens found in foods and food processing environments. The company has designed solutions that utilize UVGI to efficiently disinfect air and surfaces contaminated with E. coli, Salmonella and other pathogens to keep the nation’s food supply safe, reduce medical costs and ultimately save lives.

“By designing products for HVAC airstream disinfection, as well as surface and room disinfection, we can help prevent food-borne illnesses and keep people safe,” reported Paul Cochrane, Public Relations Manager for UVDI. “In addition, UV technology can increase refrigeration efficiency and reduce coil maintenance costs for companies that manufacture and process foods. This gives them the added bonus of reduced production and energy costs while keeping the air and surfaces clean and free of pathogens.”

To learn more about UV technology and UVDI please visit www.UVDI.com, email info@UVDI.com or call (877) 787-3882.

About UltraViolet Devices, Inc.
UVDI is a leading manufacturer and supplier of UV-C products for air, surface and water disinfection. Under the ALTRU-V® brand, UVDI markets a full line of products for the HVACR market designed to reduce energy consumption and lower maintenance costs while delivering cleaner, healthier air. Under UVDI’s Sparks Technology™ brand, the company markets gas phase filtration products for use in commercial and industrial applications worldwide.

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Paul Cochrane

President

Cochrane & Associates, LLC

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