Drinking water contaminated (2008-11-04)
Louis Trichardt - Residents of Louis Trichardt are drinking their own faeces.
Water samples tested ... |
Food passes bacteria to humans (2008-11-03)
The use of antibiotics and other anti-microbial agents throughout the food chain contributes to the ... |
Salmonella outbreaks on the rise (2008-11-03)
See Olgear's solution for hand cleaning and food sanitation
Four thousand people infected in Denm ... |
What does ozone do? (2008-10-29)
Inactivates viruses, bacteria, fungi, etc: Disease-causing germs don't have a protective enzyme laye ... |
Is sushi safe to eat? (2008-10-29)
Whenever you have the chance to indulge in raw seafood, weigh the odds of what you enjoy against wha ... |
Cholera patient critical (2008-10-28)
An 11-year-old boy was in a critical condition on Wednesday in the Umtata General Hospital following ... |
Water horror (2008-10-28)
See Olgear's solution for food disinfection and sterilized drinking water.
Female frogs outnumber ... |
Water, salmonella link? (2008-10-27)
See Olgear's solution for domestic product for disinfecting fruits.
See Olgear's solution ... |
Hand washing saves lives (2008-10-27)
The simple act of washing hands could save thousands of children's lives every day, mostly in Asia a ... |
What causes cholera? (2008-10-23)
Most people contract cholera through drinking water or eating food that has been fecally contaminate ... |
New concern over bacteria in food (2008-10-22)
Cool it, fast. That's the latest word from food experts who say that improper cooling of food in our ... |
Dodgy health claim refuted (2008-10-22)
Yet another dodgy health claim has been given the thumbs down by the Advertising Standards Authority ... |
How clean is your kitchen cloth? (2008-10-20)
There are more germs in your kitchen than in any other area of your home. And the kitchen sponge has ... |
Unsafe to order salad and fish? (2008-10-20)
Restaurant foods considered to be healthy - lettuce, uncooked vegetables, seafood and ethnic food - ... |
What is in your drinking water? (2008-10-07)
Cooking and drinking water must be of good quality in order to ensure our health.
Ideally, drinking ... |
Most tap water polluted by dirty municipal infrastructure (2008-10-07)
As the United States becomes a nation of 300 million, the country’s older cities face the real ... |
Recent water incidents (2008-10-07)
Over the past three months 80 children have died of diarrhoea after drinking dirty tap water in the ... |
SA water quality is fast deteriorating (2008-10-06)
South Africa's water quality is fast deteriorating but the shrinking scientific and engineering capa ... |
Diarrhoea hits Standerton (2008-10-04)
Standerton in Mpumalanga has been hit by an outbreak of diarrhoea, the provincial health department ... |
Ebola claims 2 doctors in Uganda (2008-10-04)
The Ebola virus has killed two doctors in western Uganda, bringing the toll to 21 since the strain f ... |
Hand washing better than drugs (2008-10-03)
Regular hand washing and physical barriers, such as wearing masks, gloves and gowns, may be more eff ... |
A la carte: Mould is safe to eat on some cheeses (2008-10-02)
Editor's note: This column is prepared by Susan Giachero, a Penn State Extension Educator. It answer ... |
Water causes 1 in 10 diseases (2008-10-02)
Unsafe water leads to one in 10 diseases and six percent of deaths worldwide, according to estimates ... |
SA bottled water not so crystal clear (2008-10-02)
South African bottled water may not be as fresh and crystal clear as a mountain spring - and often h ... |
General food safety (2008-10-01)
Germs in food and water
Eating food or drinking water that is contaminated (i.e. it contains harm ... |
Water and children (2008-10-01)
The importance of good water intake in children cannot be overemphasised.
Often when dietar ... |
6 popular water myths (2008-10-01)
Earlier this month, Cape Town residents were shocked by the news that almost 50% of Western Cape mun ... |
Water, diet and nutrition (2008-09-30)
Water maintains and regulates the body's systems, including the gastrointestinal tract, and it acts ... |
THE TRUTH ABOUT BOTTLED WATER (2008-09-30)
The truth is that bottled water is held to lower quality standards than tap water;
The truth is t ... |
Firm sees ozone as food disinfectant (2008-09-30)
After World War I, scientists found a new use for stockpiled chemicals like chlorine -- both as a wa ... |
Cleaning & Disinfection (2008-09-29)
Selection and Use of Cleaning Products
The following points must be considered when choosing ... |
Kitchen hygiene in daily life (2008-09-29)
More and more data are available indicating that numerous (infectious) diseases are related to the h ... |
Spring flood waters can make your water and food unsafe (2008-09-29)
FORT KENT, ME—Rising flood waters can potentially contaminate your water supply and stored foo ... |
Variations on Names of Cheeses (2008-09-29)
Cheese, like wine, is something that can have a lot of variation from area to area, with hundreds of ... |
Ingredients are scary (2008-09-29)
Babies are once again dying in China due to tainted formula. Many others are sick. Not to worry says ... |
Scheduled hand washing in an elementary school population. (2008-09-28)
BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: Hand washing prevents communicable illness. We evaluated the effect of a ... |
Dealing with food poisoning (2008-09-27)
You wake up in a cold sweat, your insides are gurgling furiously and you know you’ve got to ge ... |
Cape Flats aquifer in pollution threat (2008-09-26)
The Cape Flats aquifer, which has the potential to supply Cape Town with billions of litres of fresh ... |
AN EDUCATIONAL INTERVENTION FOR ALTERING WATER-SANITATION BEHAVIORS TO REDUCE CHILDHOOD DIARRHEA IN URBAN BANGLADESH (2008-09-26)
An educational intervention was designed to improve three water-sanitation behaviors empirically sho ... |
Knowledge, partnerships and solutions for water and sanitation (2008-09-26)
Today, above one billion people have no access to clean water, more than 2 billion lack proper sanit ... |
Touch contamination levels during anaesthetic procedures and their relationship to hand hygiene procedures: a clinical audit (2008-09-26)
After different methods of hand preparation, volunteers rolled segments of sterile central venous ca ... |
Bottled water can harm health (2008-09-25)
Johannesburg - South African bottled water may not be as fresh and crystal clear as a mountain sprin ... |
Dirty water used on fruit, vegetables (2008-09-25)
High E coli counts in Cape rivers
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Water, water everywhere, nor any drop to drink (2008-09-25)
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Hartbeespoort dam water unfit to drink
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Be sure your home is mold and mildew free (2008-09-25)
Wednesday, September 24, 2008
Household mold and mildew can be more than unsightly - it can negativ ... |
Big culprit for allergies? Evidence points to global change (2008-09-23)
By Kim Painter, USA TODAY
If you have respiratory allergies, you have an environmental problem: T ... |
Test: Hazardous air quality in some Fond du Lac bars, restaurants (2008-09-23)
Indoor air quality tests conducted this summer in Fond du Lac found five bars and restaurants where ... |
Breathing Easier In Your Home (2008-09-03)
From driving hybrid vehicles to planting trees, being "green" is a key interest for many A ... |
Dairy Waste Water Treatment by Combining Ozonation and Nanofiltration (2008-09-02)
The aim of this investigation was to examine the applicability of the membrane technique and the eff ... |
Helping Patients With Asthma: Focusing on the Source (2008-09-02)
Overview
Indoor exposure to allergens and irritant pollutants plays an important role in asthma pat ... |
Moldy modular classrooms at Greenwich school called safe (2008-09-01)
GREENWICH - The modular classrooms that Hamilton Avenue School students evacuated after the discover ... |
Carpet safe? Check the label (2008-08-31)
For many years now, there's been a big concern over healthy interiors and with good reason. The air ... |
Mold & Indoor Air Quality (2008-08-30)
Introduction
While occupational exposure to airborne pollutants such as asbestos and coal dust is k ... |
In California hospitals, a design evolution for patients (2008-08-29)
Although California has not adopted the American Institute of Architects' guidelines for healthcare ... |
Respiratory Protection for M. Tuberculosis (2008-08-28)
WHAT ARE AIRBORNE PATHOGENS?
Airborne pathogens differ from bloodborne pathogens in that they are s ... |
Smoke stink has no legal solution (2008-08-27)
Q.My upstairs neighbor is a smoker. As a result, my apartment reeks. I contacted my landlord about t ... |
New airplanes are revolutionizing flight (2008-08-26)
Boeing’s newest aircrafts, the 787 Dreamliner and the 747-8 Intercontinental, will feature num ... |
SA plans to put fish into the sea (2008-08-25)
The government is hatching a bold plan to restock South Africa's depleted oceans with captive-born f ... |
Wyndham Plans Allergen-Free Rooms and Meeting Spaces (2008-08-25)
Wyndham hotels worldwide will soon cater to travelers suffering from allergies and asthma, Wyndham H ... |
Improve indoor air quality (2008-08-24)
The TV weatherman warns of ozone alerts, and we've all heard that global warming is melting polar ic ... |
How to clean the air inside your house (2008-08-23)
Children are particularly vulnerable to indoor air pollution caused by dust, inadequate ventilation, ... |
IAQ Study Begun in Quebec Homes of Asthmatic Children (2008-08-22)
The National Research Council Canada's Institute for Research in Construction (http://irc.nrc-cnrc.g ... |
The effects of indoor air quality on performance and productivity (2008-08-21)
The main justification for ventilation has historically been to create a healthy indoor environment. ... |
Evaluation of ionic air purifiers for reducing aerosol exposure in confined indoor spaces (2008-08-20)
Numerous techniques have been developed over the years for reducing aerosol exposure in indoor air e ... |
Survey Finds Many Wisconsinites Believe Air inside Their Homes is Cleaner Than Outdoor Air, Despite Data Suggesting Otherwise (2008-08-19)
There's no place like home - except when it comes to air quality.
A survey released today by Denve ... |
Dutch town tests air-purifying concrete (2008-08-18)
Experts from the University of Twente developed and tested the concrete paving stones which contain ... |
Childhood Asthma and Environmental Interventions (2008-08-17)
People in modern societies spend the vast majority of their time—approximately 90%—in in ... |
Fresh scent may hide toxic secret (2008-08-16)
The scented fabric sheet makes your shirts and socks smell flowery fresh and clean. That plug-in air ... |
Air Purification Effect of Positively and Negatively Charged Ions Generated by Discharge Plasma at Atmospheric Pressure (2008-08-15)
In this paper, the air purification effect of positively and negatively charged ions generated by di ... |
Nothing to sneeze at: Allergy-free hotel rooms (2008-08-14)
Wyndham Hotels and Resorts plans to set aside one out of every ten rooms as allergy-free zones by th ... |
Nail in Cheese (2008-08-08)
By Susitha R. Fernando
A consumer yesterday filed a civil suit in the Colombo District Court claimi ... |
Quebec allows raw-milk cheese sales (2008-08-07)
MONTREAL -- Quebec has taken a new step toward culinary uniqueness: It will allow its cheese makers ... |
Eco-Safe Signs Agreement for the Acquisition of Ozonetics, Inc. (2008-08-06)
Eco-Safe Systems USA, Inc. (PINKSHEETS: ESFS) is pleased to announce signing an agreement with Ozone ... |
Learning to Make Cheese by Hand (2008-08-06)
BOBOLINK DAIRY, a 200-acre farm here that produces cow’s milk cheeses, is full of photo ops, f ... |
Panel: Let Dairy Farmers Use Technology (2008-08-05)
By Ron Johnson Dairy Editor
Dairying needs to be able to use its technological tools, agreed a trio ... |
Study Says Its Not Too Late for Kids to Strengthen Bones (2008-08-04)
NEW YORK, Aug 01, 2008 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ -- Even if your child is one of the millions who does ... |
Daily Link (2008-08-01)
DON'T SPOIL A GOOD THING Did you know that the average U.S. household throws out a quarter of the pr ... |
Is washing veggies enough? (2008-07-31)
Federal officials have officially declared fresh tomatoes safe to eat but they also say they still a ... |
Fruity Films Protect Produce (2008-07-30)
New antibacterial films made from fruits and vegetables may protect produce in the future. Eric Libb ... |
Cheese-rollers brave the weather (2008-07-29)
Gloucester, England - Fearless thrill-seekers on Monday flipped, slipped, somersaulted and tumbled d ... |
Tribunal brushes off milk producers (2008-07-28)
The Competition Tribunal on Monday dismissed efforts by two milk producers to have a complaint of an ... |
Dairy UK launches "Proud of Dairy" campaign (2008-07-25)
Dairy UK is to launch a new campaign that aims to make the nation ‘Proud of Dairy’.
A P ... |
Spreading ready (2008-07-24)
The right equipment can help dairy processors make the most of their margarines, according to Pernil ... |
Tetra Pak to invest to meet growing dairy and beverage demand (2008-07-23)
Tetra Pak is to invest €90 million to build a new packaging material factory in Pakistan and &e ... |
Most US Specialty Cheese Makers Plan To Expand Production: Survey (2008-07-22)
Lincoln, NE—Almost 80 percent of US specialty cheese makers are planning to increase their pro ... |
Producer prices to drop (2008-07-15)
Parmalat and Woodlands Dairy have announced that their producer price for milk in the Eastern Cape, ... |
NIH Tests Ozone Technology to remove Pharmaceuticals (2008-07-13)
FAYETTEVILLE, AK -- BlueInGreen, an Arkansas-based company that provides systems for dissolved gas t ... |
A Comparison of Different Chemical Sanitizers for Inactivating Escherichia coli O157:H7 and Listeria monocytogenes in Solution and on Apples, Lettuce, Strawberries, and Cantaloupe (2008-07-12)
Ozone (3 ppm), chlorine dioxide (3 and 5 ppm), chlorinated trisodium phosphate (100- and 200-ppm chl ... |
Efficacy of Aqueous Ozone for the Decontamination of Escherichia coli O157:H7 and Salmonella on Raspberries and Strawberries (2008-07-11)
The efficacy of ozone as a water additive for washing raspberries and strawberries was investigated. ... |
Inactivation of Salmonella enterica Serovar Enteritidis on Shell Eggs by Ozone and UV Radiation (2008-07-10)
The presence of Salmonella enterica serovar Enteritidis in shell eggs has serious public health impl ... |
Utilization of Gaseous Ozone for the Decontamination of Escherichia coli O157:H7 and Salmonella on Raspberries and Strawberries (2008-07-09)
Each year in the United States, there are approximately 76 million foodborne illnesses, and fresh pr ... |
Effect of Dissolved Carbon Dioxide on the Growth of Psychrotrophic Organisms in Cottage Cheese (2008-07-08)
The effect of dissolved CO2 on the growth of psychrotrophic spoilage bacteria in 2% fat creamed cott ... |
A Controlled Approach to Cheese Technology (2008-07-07)
The single most important factor in the control of cheese quality is the acid production in the vat, ... |
MOLD AND CHEESE: THE GOOD AND THE UNSAFE (2008-07-06)
Good molds play a key role in the production of many of the world's finest and most popular cheeses. ... |
Moldy cheese: Is it unsafe to eat? (2008-07-05)
The answer depends on the type of cheese. Molds are microscopic organisms that have thread-like root ... |
Why does mold grow on cheese? (2008-07-04)
Mold is the word we use for several types of fungi which grow on food (fungi is the plural of fungus ... |
Browning defects in mould ripened cheese (2008-06-30)
Production of mould ripened cheeses in Australia has a longer history than is generally realised. Da ... |
Recent advances in cheese microbiology (2008-06-29)
Microorganisms are an essential component of all natural cheese varieties and play important roles d ... |
Mould contamination in production of semi-hard cheese (2008-06-28)
Air, equipment, plastic film, brine and milk were sampled from four cheese factories in Norway durin ... |
Fungi causing thread mould spoilage of vacuum packaged Cheddar cheese during maturation. (2008-06-27)
Thread mould is a defect which occurs sporadically in maturing vacuum packaged Cheddar cheese, cause ... |
Improved detection of Listeria monocytogenes in soft mould-ripened cheese (2008-06-26)
n comparison with standard methods, enrichment in half-Fraser broth for 24 h at 30 °C, followed ... |
Contribution of Penicillium sp. to the Flavors of Brie and Camembert Cheese (2008-06-25)
Volatile flavor compounds produced by Penicillium caseicolum in domestic and French Brie cheese were ... |
Associated mycoflora of cheese (2008-06-24)
In this study of hard, semi-hard and semi-soft cheeses from Denmark, France, Greece, UK and other co ... |
Characterization and control of thread mould in cheese (2008-06-23)
Aims: The origin of a mould responsible for the contamination of an Argentinian cheese factory was i ... |
Killers in the kitchen (2008-06-22)
Food is essential to our wellbeing, but it can also make us ill, and, in extreme cases, kill us.
A ... |
Toxic water killed E Cape babies - report (2008-06-21)
Water contamination was a factor in the death of nearly 80 babies in the Eastern Cape, the provincia ... |
Swimming in a cesspool of bacteria (2008-06-20)
Children age 10 and younger are more likely than older children and adults to be sickened by swimmin ... |
Ozone Technology Designed As a Solution to Prevent Salmonella Outbreaks (2008-06-19)
Aquentium, Inc. announced today that the company’s ozone technology is designed as a solution ... |
Eco-Safe Announces Results of Challenge Study of Ozone vs. Chlorine (2008-06-18)
Tarzana, CA - (WORLD STOCK WIRE) - June 17, 2008 -- Eco-Safe Systems USA, Inc. (OTC: ESFS) is please ... |
Processors skim unfair profits, say dairy farms (2008-06-14)
Johannesburg - It seems that it is not only South African dairy farmers who believe they are being s ... |
Input costs, processors will crimp milk supply (2008-06-13)
South Africa will experience an annual 60 million litre milk deficit in the near future, according t ... |
Woolworths takes yoghurt off shelves (2008-06-12)
Woolworths will take the majority of its yoghurt products off the shelves because of a supplier incl ... |
Dairy crisis looming (2008-06-11)
Calm was needed to keep a dairy crisis at bay, the Milk Producer's Organisation said on Tuesday.
&q ... |
Treated corks new in SA (2008-06-04)
Cape Town - Amorim, the Portuguese group that is the world's largest manufacturer of cork stoppers, ... |
Microbial, nutritional and sensory quality of rocket leaves as affected by different sanitizers (2008-05-20)
Leafy salad species are increasingly consumed in the human diet and there is increased concern about ... |
Ozonation of seawater improves the survival of larval southern rock lobster, Jasus edwardsii, in culture from egg to juvenile (2008-05-20)
Phyllosoma larvae of the southern rock lobster, Jasus edwardsii, were cultured from egg to juvenile. ... |
Effect of combined ozone and organic acid treatment for control of Escherichia coli O157:H7 and Listeria monocytogenes on enoki mushroom (2008-05-20)
This study evaluated the effects of ozonated water (1, 3, and 5 ppm) alone with different exposure t ... |
Pesticides removal in the process of drinking water production (2008-05-19)
The aim of this research work was to study the effectiveness of the treatments commonly used in drin ... |
Modelling colour degradation of orange juice by ozone treatment using response surface methodology (2008-05-19)
Response surface methodology was used to investigate the main effects and interactions of ozonation ... |
Effect of a continuous low ozone exposure (50 nL L−1) on decay and quality of stored carrots (2008-05-19)
Fresh carrots were treated with or without a continuous atmosphere of 50 ± 10 nL L−1 oz ... |
Use of sterile and ozonized water as a strategy to stabilize the quality of stored refrigerated fresh fish (2008-05-19)
Hake (Merluccius merluccius) from the Galician inshore fishing fleet, has been used to study the eff ... |
End-use technology review (2008-05-13)
"Our pledge is to bring you freshness, good nutrition, and honest value with products as tasty ... |
Effects of intermittent ozone exposures on powdery mildew of cucumber (2008-05-13)
Exposure of plants to O3 may influence foliar diseases caused by fungi. It is hypothesized that conc ... |
Humidification of chilled fruit and vegetables on retail display using an ultrasonic fogging system with water/air ozonation (2008-05-13)
The effects of an ultrasonic humidification system were assessed during retail display of unwrapped ... |
Extending and measuring the quality of fresh-cut fruit and vegetables: a review (2008-05-13)
The market sales of ready-to-use fresh vegetables have grown rapidly in recent decades as a result o ... |
Impact of low-level atmospheric ozone-enrichment on black spot and anthracnose rot of tomato fruit (2008-05-13)
Tomato fruit (Lycopersicon esculentum L.) were exposed to ozone concentrations between 0.005 (contro ... |
Influence of temperature and u.v. light on disinfection with ozone (2008-05-12)
An inactivation study was performed with ozone in two laboratory-scale, continuous flow systems to d ... |
Comparative response of mixed cultures of bacteria and virus to ozonation (2008-05-12)
The ozone disinfection studies were performed using five cultures of organisms: i.e. a yeast Candida ... |
Effects of continuous 0.3 ppm ozone exposure on decay development and physiological responses of peaches and table grapes in cold storage (2008-05-12)
Continuous ozone exposure at 0.3 ppm (v/v) (US-OSHA Threshold Limit Value for short term exposure) i ... |
Effect of gaseous ozone and hot water on microbial and sensory quality of cantaloupe and potential transference of Escherichia coli O157:H7 during cutting (2008-05-12)
The effect of gaseous ozone and hot water, alone or in combination, on the sensory and microbial qua ... |
Introducing the improved Penitencia Water Treatment Plant (2008-05-12)
After nearly five years of hard work, the Santa Clara Valley Water District has completed the renova ... |
IMPROVED STRATEGIES FOR KEEPING OVERALL QUALITY OF FRESH-CUT PRODUCE (2008-05-08)
In order to reduce losses and provide safe and high quality minimally fresh processed or fresh-cut f ... |
POSSIBILITIES AND CONSTRAINTS OF POSTHARVEST TREATMENTS FOR QUALITY ASSURANCE OF FRUITS AND VEGETABLES IN CHAIN MANAGEMENT (2008-05-08)
Chain management implies the consideration of postharvest treatments being optimized in respect to c ... |
Fumigants for the postharvest control of insect pests of cut flowers (2008-05-08)
Fumigants provide a rapid means of disinfesting cut flowers to meet export requirements. Currently m ... |
Ozone to improve fresh fruit, vegetable safety. (2008-05-08)
When it comes to the safety of fruit and vegetables, the industry has relied on traditional sanitizi ... |
Effect of Ozonation on Odor and Selected Odorants in a Swine Housing Facility (2008-05-07)
The efficacy of a commercial ozonation system for reduction of odors was studied. In this system ozo ... |
The Use of Aqueous Ozone for the Decontamination of Small Fruits (2008-05-07)
Fresh produce is the second most common vehicle for foodborne illnesses and small fruits have been i ... |
Ozone Gas Treatment to protect fungus infections with Mandarin oranges (2008-05-07)
Ozone was caused by a solid polymer electrolytic quality film, and the surface of the orange was ste ... |
Ozone Treatment Regimen to Prevent Microbial Growth in Air-handling Systems (2008-05-07)
This article describes laboratory research for the purpose of testing the efficacy of ozone treatmen ... |
Synergistic Effect of Ozone and Microgard® 300 for Controlling Listeria Monocytogenes in Ready-to-Eat Cooked and Cured Ham (2008-05-07)
The effectiveness of ozone and Microgard ® (MG 300) in inactivating Listeria monocytogenes in re ... |
South African Dairy Championships (2008-05-07)
On 3 April, the South African Dairy Championships took place where 665 products competed against eac ... |
The secret of keeping fruit fresh (2008-05-04)
A CLEVER technique developed in Japan allows refrigerated fruit to be kept fresh up to five times lo ... |
Effect of ozone exposure phytopathogenic microorganisms on stored apples (2008-05-04)
The aim of our study was to clarify the effect of ozone exposure on several phytopathogenic fungi on ... |
Blue Mold, Penicillium spp. (2008-05-04)
by Wojciech Janisiewicz, USDA Appalachian Fruit Research Station, Kearneysville, W.Va.
I. Introduct ... |
Antimicrobial effect of cold ozonated water washing on fresh-cut lettuce (2008-04-29)
A cold ozonated water wash treatment was assessed for its antimicrobial activity against natural mic ... |
Effects of gaseous ozone exposure on cold stored orange fruit (2008-04-29)
The effect of ozone treatment in relation with storage temperature and venting system on orange frui ... |
Health Matters: Hospital destroying wastes by using ozone (2008-04-28)
By Jan Chait
Special to the Tribune-Star
TERRE HAUTE — Instead of destroying the ozone layer ... |
Spending on bottled water so last year (2008-04-24)
Bottled water has been in the news a lot lately, thanks to a press release put out by a national con ... |
Killers in the kitchen (2008-04-24)
Food is essential to our wellbeing, but it can also make us ill, and, in extreme cases, kill us.
A ... |
Officials lock heads on unsafe E Cape water (2008-04-24)
Key government officials are meeting to discuss an apparent lethal water epidemic in the Eastern Cap ... |
SAs water could run out by 2025 (2008-04-24)
The government is now being warned about a looming water crisis for South Africa in the same way tha ... |
Detergent deliveries too slow (2008-04-24)
By Tom Robbins
Cape Town - Less than half the detergents Pick n Pay ordered from multinational Unil ... |
Kliptown water safe to drink (2008-04-23)
Water in Kliptown, Soweto was safe to drink after tests found no indication of cholera after two cas ... |
Debate rages over plastic bottle (2008-04-23)
By Will Dunham
Canada is moving to get rid of products with a chemical commonly found in plastic ba ... |
Scores of children die from unsafe water (2008-04-23)
Nearly 80 children have died in an Eastern Cape district due to unsafe tap water and authorities hav ... |
New Ozone Sensors From Mettler-Toledo Thornton (2008-04-23)
Mettler-Toledo Thornton announces new dissolved ozone sensors for optimal and reliable monitoring of ... |
Ionic air purifiers dirty little secret: They dont get rid of dust (2008-04-23)
The product: Dust, cigarette smoke, pollen and pet dander: With so many irritants floating around ou ... |
EU threatens ban on Italian cheese (2008-04-21)
Brussels - The European Commission warned Italian authorities it could join Japan and South Korea's ... |
Italy to recall contaminated cheese - report (2008-04-21)
Rome - The Italian government will recall mozzarella cheese contaminated with dioxin from the market ... |
Better sanitation has huge economic spin-offs (2008-04-21)
Oslo - Spending $10-billion (about R80-billion) a year would enable the world to reach a 2015 goal o ... |
Eskom hasnt sabotaged water supply (2008-04-21)
Scares about the drinking water in Johannesburg being unsafe because of sewage spills caused by powe ... |
Joburg water safe to drink (2008-04-21)
The water in Joburg's northern suburbs has been declared safe to drink after a water warning that ca ... |
Your sanitation can be greener (2008-04-12)
New products and techniques can effectively kill the bugs in environmentally friendly ways.
Everyth ... |
Ozone inactivation of Bacillus and Clostridium spore populations and the importance of the spore coat to resistance (2008-04-10)
Ozone inactivation of B. cereus T and F4810/72, B. stearothermophilus ATCC 1518, C. perfringens NCTC ... |
Ozone and its current and future application in the food industry (2008-04-10)
The food industry is interested considerably in using ozone to enhance the shelf-life and safety of ... |
Use of ozone in food industries for reducing the environmental impact of cleaning and disinfection activities (2008-04-10)
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Ozone as a disinfectant in process plant (2008-04-10)
Recently the potential of ozone as a replacement for chlorine for treatment of industrial water and ... |
Symposium in the mountains (2008-04-10)
The South African Society of Dairy Technology (SASDT) is holding its annual symposium at the Ch ... |
Dairy company tests ozone pasteurisation technique (2008-04-04)
18-Sep-2007 - A cold pasteurisation technique that uses ozone gas allows processors to create food w ... |
Biochemistry of cheese ripening (2008-03-13)
Rennet-coagulated cheeses are ripened for periods ranging from about two weeks to two or more years ... |
Dairy enzymology (2008-03-13)
The properties and the significance of the principal indigenous enzymes in milk, milk coagulants, en ... |
Effectiveness of ozone, heat and chlorine for destroying common food spoilage bacteria in synthetic media and biofilms (2008-03-13)
Ozone, chlorine and heat applications were compared for killing effectiveness against food spoilage ... |
Methods to Reduce/Eliminate Pathogens from Fresh and Fresh-Cut Produce (2008-03-13)
In response to the current public health concerns with the microbiological safety of fresh and fresh ... |
Ozone Storage Effects on Anthocyanin Content and Fungal Growth in Blackberries (2008-03-13)
Ozone exposure was assessed for storage of thornless blackberries which are prone to fungal decay. B ... |
Influence of pre-harvest ozone exposure on quality of strawberry fruit under simulated retail conditions (2008-03-12)
Strawberries (Fragaria × ananassa Duch.) were grown under an previous termozonenext term-enric ... |
Modeling the inactivation of Escherichia coli O157:H7 and Salmonella enterica on raspberries and strawberries resulting from exposure to ozone or pulsed UV-light (2008-03-12)
Inactivation data for Escherichia coli O157:H7 and Salmonella enterica on raspberries and strawberri ... |
Maintaining postharvest quality of fresh produce with volatile compounds (2008-03-12)
The postharvest quality of strawberry (Fragaria ananassa Duch.) and tomato (Lycopersicon esculentum ... |
Interactions between air pollutants and fungal, bacterial and viral plant pathogens*1 (2008-03-12)
It is becoming evident that interactions between air pollutants, plants, and microbial plant pathoge ... |
Impact of atmospheric ozone-enrichment on quality-related attributes of tomato fruit (2008-03-12)
Tomato fruit (Lycopersicon esculentum L. cv. Carousel) were exposed to ozone concentrations ranging ... |
Wastewater disinfection by ozone: main parameters for process design (2008-01-31)
Wastewater disinfection by ozone was investigated at pilot scale on different wastewater effluents. ... |
Ozone, as an antimicrobial agent in minimally processed foods (2008-01-31)
In recent years, consumption of fresh vegetables has greatly increased and consum ... |
Basic Concepts in Disinfection with Ozone (2008-01-31)
Inactivation studies with Candida parapsilosis and Mycobacterium fortuitum were conducted to examine ... |
STABILITY OF OZONE AND ITS GERMICIDAL PROPERTIES ON POULTRY MEAT MICROORGANISMS IN LIQUID PHASE (2008-01-31)
Ozone was produced using a Welsbach ozonator and measured by an iodometric titration method. The sta ... |
Comparing PEROXONE and Ozone for Controlling Taste and Odor Compounds, Disinfection By-Products, and Microorganisms (2008-01-31)
he Metropolitan Water District of Southern California is evaluating the hydrogen peroxide-ozone (PER ... |
Effect of Chemical Treatment with Citric Acid or Ozonated Water on Microbial Growth and Polyphenoloxidase Activity in Lettuce and Cabbage (2008-01-30)
Effects of chemical treatment with a citric acid solution or ozonated water on microbiological chang ... |
Response Surface Modeling for the Inactivation of Escherichia coli O157:H7 on Green Peppers (Capsicum annuum) by Ozone Gas Treatment (2008-01-30)
The effects of ozone gas concentration (2 to 8 mg/l), relative humidity (RH) (60 to 90%), and treatm ... |
Ozone for Inactivation of Aerosolized Bacteriophages (2008-01-30)
Because of increasing incidence of virus-containing aerosols, ozone was potentially considered to be ... |
Effect of ozone treatment on quality of orange juice (2008-01-30)
Foodborne disease outbreaks associated with fruit juices have brought about regulations requiring ju ... |
EFFECT OF OZONE TREATMENT ON CARBON STEEL CORROSION IN SANKT-PETERSBURG TAP WATER (Russian) (2008-01-30)
The effect of ozone is studied on the Neva microflore including microorganisms initiating biocorrosi ... |
Evaluation of ozone treatment, pilot-scale wastewater treatment plant, and nitrogen budget for Blue Ridge Aquaculture (2008-01-29)
Sustainable tilapia production at Blue Ridge Aquaculture (BRA) is constrained by availability of hig ... |
A Recirculation System Using Ozone for the Culture of Atlantic Salmon (2008-01-29)
Several limitations in water volume, temperature and quality have caused problems in producing suffi ... |
Ozone Application in Aquaculture (2008-01-29)
Large scale production of some commercial fish species such as striped bass and its hybrids, tilapia ... |
Effect of Ozone Pretreatment on Fish Storage Life at Low Temperatures (2008-01-29)
The purpose of the present study was to determine the effect of ozone pretreatment of live fish on t ... |
Use of ozone in the food industry (2008-01-29)
Ozone is a strong oxidant and potent disinfecting agent. Even though it is new for the US, it has be ... |
Destruction of Rhizopus stolonifer and Botrytis cinerea by ozone/ions treatments. (2008-01-28)
The fungicidal activity of the combined treatment ozone/ions was investigated on the development of ... |
Appearance and decay of strawberries, peaches, and lettuce treated with ozone (2008-01-28)
The ozone concentration is reduced greatly in a chamber when it is loaded with wet blotting paper or ... |
Inactivation of aflatoxigenic Aspergilli by treatment with ozone (2008-01-28)
The D-values of conidia of aflatoxigenic Aspergillus flavus and Aspergillus parasiticus exposed to 1 ... |
Growth of Botrytis cinerea and Strawberry Quality in Ozone-enriched Atmospheres (2008-01-28)
Botrytis cinerea cultures were stored on potato dextrose agar in air with or without 1.5 μL/L ozo ... |
Effects of ozone on the sporulation, germination, and pathogenicity of Botrytis cinerea (2008-01-28)
Studies were initiated to determine if Botrytis cinerea conidia remain viable when grown in vivo and ... |
DISINFECTION OF RECIRCULATION WATER FROM CLOSED CULTIVATION SYSTEMS WITH OZONE (2008-01-25)
In the Netherlands most fruit vegetables and some flower crops in glasshouses are grown in soilless ... |
Inactivation Kinetics of Viruses and Bacteria in Water by Use of Ozone (2008-01-25)
Little basic research has been done on the inactivation kinetics of microorganisms by ozone (O3) at ... |
Reduction of influenza virus pathogenesis by exposure to 0.5 ppm ozone. (2008-01-25)
Continuous exposure to 0.5 ppm ozone during the course of murine influenza A/PR8/34 virus infection ... |
Mechanism of enteroviral inactivation by ozone. (2008-01-25)
The mechanism of enteroviral inactivation by ozone was investigated with poliovirus 1 (Mahoney) as t ... |
The effect of ultraviolet irradiation, heat, pH, ozone, salinity and chemical disinfectants on the infectivity of white spot syndrome baculovirus (2008-01-25)
The virucidal effects of ultraviolet (UV) irradiation, heat, pH, ozone, salinity and some chemical d ... |
Disinfection Dawns in the Twentieth Century (2008-01-24)
This article discusses disinfection, from chlorine first being used in England and the United States ... |
Development of a Model for Describing Accumulation of Color and Subsequent Destruction by Ozone in a Freshwater Recirculating Aquaculture System (2008-01-24)
The purpose of this study was to develop a mathematical model to assist in the determination of desi ... |
Ozone and infection of geranium flowers by Botrytis cinerea (2008-01-24)
Flowering plants of geranium cultivars were exposed to 0.2, 0.35, and 0.55 ppm ozone for 4-hr period ... |
Controlling Gladiolus botrytis bud rot with ozone gas (2008-01-24)
Treatment of gladiolus spikes with ozone gas appears to be safer and as effective in controlling Bot ... |
Potential of Temperature, Controlled Atmospheres, and Ozone Fumigation to Control Thrips and Mealybugs on Ornamental Plants for Export (2008-01-24)
Ozone (O3) fumigation is a potential quarantine treatment alternative for controlling stored-product ... |
Efficacy of Ozone as a Disinfectant for Poultry Carcasses and Chill Water (2008-01-23)
The effects of ozone on the quality of poultry chiller water and broiler carcasses were evaluated in ... |
Pilot-scale ozone inactivation of Cryptosporidium and other microorganisms in natural water (2008-01-23)
A pilot-scale study was conducted to evaluate the inactivation by ozone against Cryptosporidium oocy ... |
Use of ozone to inactivate microorganisms on lettuce (2008-01-23)
When ozone (1.3 mM) was bubbled for 3 min in a mixture ofshredded lettuce and water, counts of mesop ... |
Ozone killing action against bacterial and fungal species; microbiological testing of a domestic ozone generator (2008-01-23)
The action of ozone generated from a small domestic device was examined with a view to using it in c ... |
Inactivation of Viruses and Bacteria by Ozone, With and Without Sonication (2008-01-23)
Selected organisms with public health significance were placed in a reaction chamber for treatment b ... |
Effects of ultraviolet irradiation on the growth of micro-organisms on chilled beef slices (2008-01-22)
Continuous ultraviolet irradiation (0.-2–24 μW/cm2) of psychrophilic micro-organisms growin ... |
Research Note:Use of Ozone To Reduce Molds in a Cheese Ripening Room (2008-01-22)
Cheese ripening rooms have an unusual environment, an environment that encourages mold growth. Ozone ... |
Effects of continuous 0.3 ppm ozone exposure on decay development and physiological responses of … (2008-01-22)
Continuous ozone exposure at 0.3 ppm (v/v) (US-OSHA Threshold Limit Value for short term exposure) i ... |
Effect of the ozonization on the long-range storage of citrus Shiranuifruits. (2008-01-22)
The effects of ozone concentration and methods of ozone treatment on Citrus cv. Shiranui fruit rot & ... |
Effect of ozone on penicillium mold decay and sporulation (2008-01-22)
Tests were run with ozone in the atmosphere of storage rooms that contained oranges and lemons in op ... |
Pathogenic bacteria associated with oysters (Crassostrea brasiliana) and estuarine water along the south coast of Brazil (2008-01-21)
Oysters and estuarine water samples were collected monthly, from June 1998 to March 1999, in the Can ... |
Oyster depuration facility: economic assessment (2008-01-21)
This is the third phase of research to study the feasibility of oyster depuration along the Mississi ... |
Ozone assisted depuration of red tide contaminated shellfish (2008-01-21)
Ozone treatment of seawater may serve as a means to detoxify or inactivate many toxins of marine ori ... |
Depuration dynamics of viruses in shellfish (2008-01-21)
The consumption of shellfish has been associated with viral infections even in cases where shellfish ... |
Efficacy of ozone to reduce bacterial populations in the presence of food components (2008-01-21)
Ozone is a strong oxidant and potent disinfecting agent. Even though it is new for the US, it has be ... |
Principles of Cheese Production (2008-01-14)
Handbook of Food and Beverage Fermentation Technology studies a wide range of starter cultures and m ... |
Effect of gaseous ozone and hot water on microbial and sensory quality of cantaloupe and potential transference of Escherichia coli O157:H7 during cutting (2008-01-14)
The effect of gaseous ozone and hot water, alone or in combination, on the sensory and microbial qua ... |
Modeling the inactivation of Escherichia coli O157:H7 and Salmonella enterica on raspberries and strawberries resulting from exposure to ozonenext term or pulsed UV-light (2008-01-14)
Inactivation data for Escherichia coli O157:H7 and Salmonella enterica on raspberries and strawberri ... |
Wonder Waters: Fortified and Flavored Waters (2008-01-14)
By Kimberly J. Decker
Contributing Editor
People today don’t drink — they hydrate. A ... |
Vets Use Lightning to Aid Dogs (2008-01-14)
Vets are using lightning to zap superbugs affecting dogs, cats and horses and rabbits.
Practices ac ... |
Food Product Design: Catalog Showcase - April 2005 - Avoiding Bacterial Problems: The Top 10 (2008-01-12)
By Bruce Floyd
Contributing Editor
Top-10 lists aren't just handy for the FBI or entertain ... |
Keeping Foods Fresh (2008-01-12)
By Donna Berry
Contributing Editor
See Olgear's solution for keeping things fresh in the home
C ... |
Reducing Microbes (2008-01-12)
By Donna Berry
Contributing Editor
Bacteria, molds and yeasts are everywhere. Some are n ... |
Making Progress in Food Preservation (2008-01-12)
March 1998 -- New Technologies
By: Elaine Knehr
Contributing Editor
Tomatoes picked ri ... |
Sporicidal action of ozone and hydrogen peroxide: a comparative study (2008-01-12)
Elimination of contaminating spores on packaging materials and food-contact surfaces remains a chall ... |
Cryptosporidium parvum studies with dairy products (2008-01-08)
Cryptosporidium parvum is a protozoan parasite capable of causing massive waterborne outbreaks. This ... |
Effectiveness of Ozone, Heat and Chlorine for Destroying Common Dairy Spoilage Bacteria (2008-01-08)
Alternative sanitizing agents that are safe to the environment are desirable to the food and dairy i ... |
Efficacy of ozone to reduce bacterial populations in the presence of food components (2008-01-08)
Ozone is a strong oxidant and potent disinfecting agent. Even though it is new for the US, it has be ... |
Use of Ozone to Reduce Bacteria and Moulds in the Air and on Surfaces (2008-01-08)
The concentrations of bacteria and moulds in the air decreased to undetectable levels in experiments ... |
Sporicidal action of ozone and hydrogen peroxide: a comparative study (2008-01-08)
Elimination of contaminating spores on packaging materials and food-contact surfaces remains a chall ... |
Use of Ozone To Reduce Molds in a Cheese Ripening Room (2008-01-08)
Cheese ripening rooms have an unusual environment, an environment that encourages mold growth. Ozone ... |
Deployment of low-level ozone-enrichment for the preservation of chilled fresh produce (2008-01-07)
Tomatoes, strawberries, table grapes and plums were inoculated with Botrytis cinerea (grey mould), t ... |
Effects of Ozonated Water Spray Droplet Size and Distance on the Dissolved Ozone Concentration at the Spray Target (2008-01-07)
Dissolved ozone concentration (DOC) of ozonated water (OW) sprayed from four different distances usi ... |
Ozone Applications in Fruit and Vegetable Processing (2008-01-07)
Ozone, a powerful oxidant, is effective against various kinds of microorganisms on fruits and vegeta ... |
CONTROL OF POSTHARVEST DISEASES IN LONGAN FRUIT BY OZONE (2008-01-07)
In order to study the effects of ozone gas treatment on postharvest diseases of longan fruits, cultu ... |
THE INFLUENCE OF EXOGENOUS ETHYLENE APPLICATION DURING COLD STORAGE ON STONE FRUIT QUALITY AND BROWN ROT DEVELOPMENT (2008-01-07)
The influence of ethylene contamination on quality attributes, brown rot (Monilinia fructicola) deca ... |
Postharvest control of Monilinia laxa and Rhizopus stolonifer in stone fruit by peracetic acid (2008-01-07)
Peracetic acid (PAA) treatment of stone fruit (sweet cherry, apricot, peach and nectarine) reduced t ... |
Chlorine and ozone washes for pesticide removal from apples and processed apple sauce (2007-12-22)
The effectiveness of chlorinated and ozonated water dips in the dissipation of azinphos-methyl, capt ... |
Effects of Ozone Treatment on Postharvest Strawberry Quality (2007-12-22)
The effect of ozone treatment on the postharvest quality of strawberry was evaluated. Strawberry fru ... |
Effect of ozone on qualities of fruits and vegetables in cold storage (2007-12-22)
Ozone at the concentration of 0.04 mL L–1 appears to have potential for extending the storage ... |
Effect of ozonated water on postharvest pathogens of pear in laboratory and packinghouse tests (2007-12-22)
In treatments with aqueous ozone solutions for 5 min, LD[95] values for spores of Botrytis c ... |
Ozone Storage Effects on Anthocyanin Content and Fungal Growth in Blackberries (2007-12-22)
Ozone exposure was assessed for storage of thornless blackberries which are prone to fungal decay. B ... |
Comparison of Aqueous Ozone and Chlorine as Sanitizers in the Food Processing Industry: Impact on Fresh Agricultural Produce Quality (2007-12-08)
The effects of ozone treatment on fresh strawberry and shredded lettuce food quality were tested by ... |
Studies on the Germicidal Action of Ozone (2007-12-08)
The germicidal action of highly dilute, aqueous ozone solutions has been investigated. Tests were pe ... |
Effects of ozone treatment on microflora of dried figs (2007-12-08)
Ozone application to control odour, bacteria, germ, virus and mould is widely used in many fields of ... |
Surface Germicidal Effects of Ozone for Microorganisms (2007-12-08)
n this study the influences of microorganism species, relative humidity, and ozone dosage on ozone s ... |
Bactericidal Properties of Ozone and Its Potential Application as a Terminal Disinfectant (2007-12-08)
The efficacy of ozone as a terminal disinfectant was evaluated under laboratory conditions. Differen ... |
Inactivation Kinetics of Foodborne Spoilage and Pathogenic Bacteria by Ozone (2007-12-05)
Ozone was tested against Pseudomonas fluorescens, Escherichia coli O157:H7, Leuconostoc mesenteroide ... |
Use of Ozone to Reduce Bacteria and Moulds in the Air and on Surfaces (2007-12-05)
The concentrations of bacteria and moulds in the air decreased to undetectable levels in experiments ... |
Experimental Effect of Ozone upon Some Indicator Bacteria for Preservation of an Ecologically Protected Watery System (2007-12-05)
In the frame of a project concerning the evaluation of the pollution level and the ozone experimenta ... |
Ozone May Stop Bacteria On Produce Better (2007-12-05)
GAINESVILLE, Fla.—Ozone, the gas that protects the Earth from ultraviolet radiation, may soon ... |
1269 Assessment of ozone-mediated killing of bacteria in infected dentine (2007-12-05)
We previously reported that the external application of ozone according to the manufacturer's instru ... |
Effect of Ozone on Postharvest Quality of Persimmon (2007-12-04)
The effect of gaseous ozone exposure on the quality of persimmon picked at 2 different harvest dates ... |
Effects of Gaseous Ozone Exposure on Cold Stored Orange Fruit (2007-12-04)
The effect of ozone treatment in relation with storage temperature and venting system on orange frui ... |
Effect of the ozonization on the long-range storage of citrus Shiranui fruits. (2007-12-04)
The effects of ozone concentration and methods of ozone treatment on Citrus cv. Shiranui fruit rot & ... |
Impact of Ozonated Water on the Quality and Shelf-life of Fresh Citrus Fruit, Stone Fruit, and Table Grapes (2007-12-04)
Spores of fungi that cause postharvest decay of fresh fruit die rapidly in ozonated water. We determ ... |
Ozone gas penetration and control of the sporulation of Penicillium digitatum and Penicillium italicum within commercial packages of oranges during cold storage (2007-12-04)
Ozone gas penetration through packaging materials and its effectiveness in controlling sporulation o ... |
Tomato Disease In Mexico Caused By New Virus (2007-12-03)
ScienceDaily (Dec. 3, 2007) — Scientists of Plant Research International of Wageningen UR have ... |
California Pistachio Industry Threatened By Potentially Devastating Disease (2007-12-03)
ScienceDaily (Jan. 12, 2004) — St. Paul, Minn. (January 9, 2004) – The California pistac ... |
Quick Identification Needed To Save Floridas Citrus Industry From Devastating Disease (2007-12-03)
ScienceDaily (Sep. 16, 2005) — St. Paul, Minn. (September 14, 2005) -- The recent discovery of ... |
Plant Pathologists Evaluate Eco-friendly Alternatives To Methyl Bromide (2007-12-03)
ScienceDaily (Jun. 14, 2005) — St. Paul, Minn. (June 13, 2005) - Alternatives to a powerful pe ... |
Cold Treatment Kills Fruit Fly On Citrus Fruits (2007-12-03)
ScienceDaily (Dec. 2, 2007) — Citrus growers in eastern Australia now have greater access to t ... |
Applications for ozone in food processing (2007-11-30)
As reported in the July 2005 edition of Water Technology magazine, industry experts say the potentia ... |
Contain and Confine Still Guiding Principle of Infection Control (2007-11-30)
Nov. 8, 2007) — The infection-causing bacteria known as methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus a ... |
Waterstax recycling wastewater systems from Enware (2007-11-30)
Advanced levels of worker health protection are being built into Enware Waste Water Treatment’ ... |
Similarities Between Ozone Oxidative Preconditioning and Ischemic Preconditioning in Renal Ischemia/Reperfusion Injury (2007-11-30)
Many studies indicate that the production of reactive oxygen species (ROS) after renal ischemia/repe ... |
Engineers started using new ozone-based water treatment system (2007-11-30)
MELBOURNE — A new water-treatment process using ozone for disinfection is now operating at the ... |
Tackling infections head on in Sebastian (2007-11-30)
SEBASTIAN — With the growing concerns about staph infections across the nation, Sebastian Rive ... |
Bacteria Found to `Eat Ozone-Damaging Chemicals (2007-11-29)
Scientists probing river muck have discovered bacteria that can "eat" the main chemicals t ... |
Ozone can clean fruits and vegetables. . (2007-11-29)
Ozone, the gas that protects the Earth from ultraviolet radiation, may soon give U.S. food shoppers ... |
Bubble-free ozonated Di water for wafer cleaning (2007-11-29)
"The presence of residual ozone gas bubbles during critical cleans, such as ozonated deionized ... |
Process and environmental benefits of HF-ozone cleaning chemistry (2007-11-29)
"HF-ozone cleaning chemistry can perform the same functions as a conventional four-chem clean & ... |
Dose of portable ozone cures sick building syndrome. (2007-11-29)
RGF O3 Systems Inc. is introducing models 3300 and 6000 of its Turbozone advanced air purification s ... |
The growth, properties and interactions of yeasts and bacteria associated with the maturation of Camembert and blue-veined cheeses (2007-11-28)
The growth of yeasts and bacteria were monitored during the maturation of Camembert and blue-veined ... |
Comparison of Aqueous Ozone and Chlorine as Sanitizers in the Food Processing Industry: Impact on Fresh Agricultural Produce Quality (2007-11-28)
The effects of ozone treatment on fresh strawberry and shredded lettuce food quality were tested by ... |
Ozone Applications in Fruit and Vegetable Processing (2007-11-28)
Ozone, a powerful oxidant, is effective against various kinds of microorganisms on fruits and vegeta ... |
A review of chemical disinfection methods for minimally processed leafy vegetables (2007-11-28)
For the last decade in the U.S., consumers have demanded fresh, healthier convenience-type foods nam ... |
Applications of Ozone, Bacteriocins and Irradiation in Food Processing: A Review (2007-11-28)
An article is presented describing the background information on the use of ozone, bacteriocins and ... |
The Control of Industrial Odours (2007-11-27)
Odour nuisance presents one of the most difficult technical problems in the field of pollution contr ... |
Odour treatment with ozone - the Swiss experience (2007-11-27)
The sewage works of Pierrier de Clarens, Montreux, Switzerland, which is situated in a residential a ... |
Odour emission control: A case of H2S removal by oxidation with ozone (2007-11-27)
The problem of how to control the negative effects of odour emissions is rather hard to resolve. Exp ... |
The use of gaseous ozone and gas packaging to control populations of Salmonella infantis and Pseudomonas aeruginosa on the skin of chicken portions (2007-11-27)
Chilled breasts of chicken were inoculated with Salmonella infantis or Pseudomonas aeruginosa and th ... |
The Use of Ozone to reduce the Concentration of Malodorous Metabolites in Swine Manure Slurry (2007-11-27)
A pilot-scale ozonation system was constructed and operated to reduce the malodours emanating from f ... |
Postharvest Handling of Fruits and Vegetables (2007-11-26)
Appropriate production practices, careful harvesting, and proper packaging, storage, and transport a ... |
Ozone for control of post-harvest decay of table grapes caused by Rhizopus stolonifer (2007-11-26)
The effect of ozone on post-harvest decay of table grapes was studied both with regard to its effect ... |
Ozone Storage Effects on Anthocyanin Content and Fungal Growth in Blackberries (2007-11-26)
Ozone exposure was assessed for storage of thornless blackberries which are prone to fungal decay. B ... |
Harvest and Postharvest Deteriorating Factors of Cucurbits and (2007-11-26)
Improving cucurbit vegetables storability starts in the field by the appropriate selection of the cu ... |
Freshness preservation of Chinese bayberry during simple low-temperature storage (2007-11-26)
Antiseptic plus ice and ozonized ice were used to store precooled Chinese bayberry (Myrica rubra) fr ... |
HealthWear Rental to add ozone processing (2007-11-23)
Endicott HealthWear Rental has introduced "Ozone" technology to its medical linen processi ... |
Killer bug threatens us all (2007-11-23)
Many of us were surprised the other day when President Bush actually intervened in a domestic issue. ... |
Industrial Applications Of Ozone (2007-11-23)
Ozone can be used for bleaching substances and for killing bacteria. Many municipal drinking water s ... |
How do you clean mould off of hockey equipment? (2007-11-23)
First answer by 216.8.145.41. Last edit by 216.8.145.41. Question popularity: 7 [recommend quest ... |
How can you remove mold and its smell from wooden furniture? (2007-11-23)
First answer by 160.136.38.169. Last edit by 24.69.255.245. Question popularity: 64 [recommend q ... |
Ozone Could Fight Grain-Eating Insects (2007-11-22)
Dateline: INDIANAPOLIS Purdue University scientists have discovered that ozone gas can kill insect p ... |
Ozone only reduces reliance on chlorine. (2007-11-22)
May 4--When Raleigh moved ahead with adding ozone to its main water treatment facility in 1990s, it ... |
New disinfectant from out of the blue: Ozone makes a pitch to displace chlorine as the disinfectant of choice in food processing. (2007-11-22)
The Food and Drug Administration's approval of the use of ozone as disinfectant in the food processi ... |
Ozone to improve fresh fruit, vegetable safety (2007-11-22)
When it comes to the safety of fruit and vegetables, the industry has relied on traditional sanitizi ... |
Hotel air quality a “concern” for travellers (2007-11-22)
According to a recent US survey conducted on behalf of Kimberly-Clark Filtration Products, more than ... |
Ozonation followed by ultraviolet irradiation provides effective bacteria inactivation in a freshwater recirculating system (2007-11-21)
Recirculating aquaculture systems may require an internal disinfection process to control population ... |
Wastewater Disinfection Alternatives: Chlorine, Ozone, Peracetic Acid, and UV Light (2007-11-21)
Disinfection tests were carried out at pilot scale to compare the disinfection efficiency of ozone, ... |
The Use of a UV Lamp for Control of Odour Decomposition of Kitchen and Vegetable Waste (2007-11-21)
Laboratory-scale tests have been conducted to reduce odour from domestic garbage waste kept for two ... |
Reactions of Ozone on Ventilation Filters (2007-11-21)
When supply air passes through a filter, ozone and other oxidants may react with the dust and with t ... |
Ozone treatment of chilled beef (2007-11-21)
The effects of continuous ozone treatment at 0.3°C on the growth of psychrophilic meat spoilage ... |
Nanoparticles Turn LEDs Into Ozone Sensor (2007-11-21)
Scientists in Germany have made a new, robust and compact ozone-sensor from indium oxide nanoparticl ... |
The Respiration of Bananas In The Presence Of Ethylene (2007-11-20)
THE banana fruit of commerce is always gathered iminature and green and ripened after transport. The ... |
Effect of ozone on qualities of fruits and vegetables in cold storage (2007-11-20)
Ozone at the concentration of 0.04 mL L–1 appears to have potential for extending the storage ... |
Ozone Technology For The Shelf Life Extension Of Fruits and Vegetables (2007-11-20)
Ozone is a strong oxidizer that has been recommended by several investigators (Liew and Prange, 1994 ... |
Density functional calculation for ozone-ethylene complexes (2007-11-20)
The density functional method (exchange correlation functional Becke3LYP) is used to calculate the p ... |
New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH) Stops a World First U.S. - Egyptian Collaborative Study on Hepatitis C and Blood Ozonation (2007-11-19)
New York, NY - Nov 17, 2007 (PRN): Recently coming to light is the involvement of the New York State ... |
Reservoirs near the dregs; water purification needed... (2007-11-19)
ATLANTA (AP) You may have heard the expression "down to the dregs," and when it comes to d ... |
Lightning to blast bugs on wards (2007-11-16)
Lightning technology is being used to zap superbugs in a North-east hospital.
NHS Grampian is the ... |
Ozone Kills MRSA Super Bugs (2007-11-16)
Scottsdale, AZ -- Sanitizing towels, linens, and surfaces with ozonated water has been shown to be e ... |
Wheat washing with ozonated water (2007-11-16)
Soft and hard wheat samples were washed using ozonated water (1.5 mg L)1). Milling (rate of extracti ... |
Targeted virus compels cancer cells to eat themselves (2007-08-27)
An engineered virus tracks down and infects the most common and deadly form of brain cancer and then ... |
Consumers positive spin (2007-08-20)
65 percent of consumers worried about their diet are focusing on ‘positive nutrition’ in ... |
SA looks for converts (2007-08-20)
The Soil Association is targeting growers who are considering switching to organic production in its ... |
Academia Sinica team ups abalone survival rates (2007-07-08)
Academia Sinica's Cellular and Organismic Biology Research Institute has a research station near the ... |
Quintozene-free ginseng from Blue California (2007-06-27)
9/8/2005 - Blue California has bolstered its offering of high-purity ingredients as the exclusive di ... |
Method combines ozone and ionization to kill pathogens (2007-06-27)
5/26/2006 - Transforming a method originally developed to decontaminate spacecraft could be new mean ... |
Processors increase their use of biocides (2007-06-27)
8/4/2006 - The demand for biocides in the food and drink industry is expected to grow due to consume ... |
Researchers study E. coli in fresh produce (2007-06-27)
4/12/2007 - About $2m has been allocated to nine research teams to study the Escherichia coli O157:H ... |
Potato Treatment May Kill Anthrax (2007-06-27)
Potatoes are a common food on tables all across the United States. Potatoes are cooked in many ways ... |
MRSA - Advanced Ozone Technology To Be Trialled In Hospitals (2007-06-27)
Stockport-based environmental hygiene specialist Steritrox has been awarded a research grant to deve ... |
Air pollution of cities more dangerous to health than living near Chernobyl radiation zone (2007-06-01)
Living with a smoker or in a major city places a person at greater risk of early death than living i ... |
Apple juice no wheeze (2007-06-01)
Increased consumption of apple juice or bananas may prevent childhood asthma, new research suggests. ... |
Why yoghurt is so good for you (2007-05-29)
(April 26 2005 at 11:02AM)By Anglea Dowden Eating unsweetened natural yoghurt reduced levels of hydr ... |
Daily dose of good bacteria cuts sick leave (2007-05-28)
(November 17 2005 at 05:17PM) New York - Workers who took a daily dose of beneficial bacteria, also ... |
Many probiotics may be dead on arrival (2007-05-28)
(January 26 2007 at 08:22AM) By Anne Harding New York - Pobiotics sold over the counter often don't ... |
Fraudulent fruit trader fined (2007-05-28)
May 21 2007 at 05:51PM A South African businessman, Francois Heyns, has been fined after pleading gu ... |
Bored? Why not watch cheese mature (2007-05-28)
April 25 2007 at 10:43PM London - A large English cheddar cheese has become a star of the Internet, ... |
Stores blamed for milk shortage (2007-05-28)
By Maureen Marud Milk will be in short supply until September or October and the industry is blaming ... |
Blocked sewer kills thousands of fish (2007-05-25)
Staff Writer February 26 2007 at 10:59AM A blocked sewer line killed thousands of small fish at the ... |
Cheese bacteria lead the way in food fight (2007-05-25)
March 23 2007 at 02:03AM By Julie Steenhuysen Chicago - Scientists have found a way to ensure starte ... |
Food poisoning fells 94 in Cape (2007-05-25)
November 28 2006 at 05:58PM At least 94 people have had to receive medical treatment after two incid ... |
Labour inspectors shut down smelly offices (2007-05-25)
April 19 2007 at 11:27PM Labour offices in Nelspruit, Mpumalanga, have been shut down by their own i ... |
No crackdown on polluting municipalities (2007-05-25)
May 15 2007 at 02:44PM Government will not crack down legally on municipalities that fail to prevent ... |
Ozone May Stop Bacteria On Produce Better (2007-05-24)
GAINESVILLE, Fla.—Ozone, the gas that protects the Earth from ultraviolet radiation, may soon ... |
Oxygenation Therapy: Unproven Treatments for Cancer and AIDS (2007-05-24)
The cornerstone of oxygenation therapy is the presumption that human disease, including cancer, is c ... |
Medical Society for the use of ozone in prevention and therapy (2007-05-24)
The Society was founded as "Medical Ozone Society" in 1972 with the aim to coordinate basi ... |
Medical ozone saves lives in Europe (2007-05-24)
By Ed McCabe THERE ARE OVER 3,000 medical references in the German literature showing the effectiven ... |
Medical Ozone Therapy (2007-05-24)
OLGEAR DOES NOT ADVOCATE THE USE OF OZONE FOR ANY MEDICAL CONDITIONS. WE ARE NOT MEDICAL DOCTORS BUT ... |
Fargo Water Treatment Plant (2007-05-23)
Fargo's Water Treatment Plant is a 30-million gallon per day (MGD) facility expandable to 45 MGD.br& ... |
Water Works Park (2007-05-23)
The Detroit water system’s newest water treatment plant is located at 10100 E. Jefferson Ave. ... |
Brewer Water Department (2007-05-23)
Hatcase Pond has served as the primary water supply for the area since the 1950’s. Since the b ... |
San Luis Obispo Water Treatment Plant (2007-05-23)
The purpose of a water treatment plant is to produce safe and pleasant drinking water, free of disea ... |
Gander Water Treatment Plant (2007-05-23)
The Gander Water Treatment Plant is a true milestone for Fay Environmental Canada Limited. This bein ... |
Food manufacturers hide dangerous ingredients in everyday foods by using confusing terms on the label (2007-05-22)
The Food Allergen Labeling and Consumer Protection Act will take effect in January 2006 and will req ... |
Bacon, sausage, hot dogs and processed meats hike cancer risk by 67% due to chemical preservative, says nutritionist (2007-05-22)
A chemical added to processed meat products is responsible for a 67% increased risk in pancreatic ca ... |
EPA debating use of fluoride pesticides on food; consumers urged to take action (2007-05-22)
An open letter to the public from the Environmental Working Group (EWG) published at Foodconsumer.or ... |
Edible food coatings made from common herbs could protect meat, produce from E. coli microorganisms (2007-05-22)
Researchers from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) recently reported the development of a na ... |
Report: 83 percent of grocery store chicken meat found infected with bacteria (2007-05-22)
A report released Monday by Consumer Reports found that 83 percent of the 525 chickens it tested wer ... |
Safety of produce is on the rise (2007-05-21)
By KAREN ROBINSON-JACOBS / The Dallas Morning News krobinson@dallasnews.com Improvements made by pro ... |
Cooking Safely in the Microwave Oven (2007-05-21)
Microwave ovens can play an important role at mealtime, but special care must be taken when cooking ... |
How does food become contaminated? (2007-05-21)
We live in a microbial world, and there are many opportunities for food to become contaminated as it ... |
Beef Products Recalled Due To Suspected E Coli Contamination (2007-05-21)
The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSAS) has announced that ... |
Spreading Viruses As We Breathe (2007-05-21)
Keeping at arm's length won't protect you from catching an infectious disease, according to new rese ... |
Listeria controlling technology validated (2007-05-17)
BOC technology aimed at making food safer for consumers by controlling Listeria has been validated b ... |
Plant-based diet greatly reduces risk of cancer, say studies (2007-05-17)
Three new studies published in the journal of the American Medical Association are proving the benef ... |
Vegetables May Reduce Hardening of Arteries (press release) (2007-05-17)
New research suggests one reason vegetables may be so good for us – a study in mice found that ... |
Interview: Organic Consumers Associations Ronnie Cummins tells the truth about organic milk that isnt (2007-05-17)
With consumer demand for organic products continuing to grow, more large corporations are entering t ... |
Sewage sludge legal to use as fertilizer on crops (2007-05-17)
It's an outrage: the EPA says farmers can spread human waste sludge on their crops, regardless of wh ... |
Byproduct of water disinfection process found to be highly toxic (2007-05-16)
A recently discovered disinfection byproduct (DBP) found in U.S. drinking water treated with chloram ... |
NICE issues guidance on HealOzone for tooth decay, UK (2007-05-16)
The National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE) has today (27th July 2005) issued g ... |
Dental Researchers Test No-Needle Anesthesia, No-Drilling Cavity Care (2007-05-16)
Imagine having a decayed tooth repaired, painlessly, without drilling or shots of anesthesia to numb ... |
Abertay Team Devises Chemical-free Disinfectant System (2007-05-16)
One famous disinfectant's claim to kill 99.9% of germs stone-dead has entered advertising folklore, ... |
Ozone layer decline leveling off, according to new study (2007-05-16)
A new global study involving long-term data from satellites and ground stations indicates Earth's oz ... |
U.S. has huge appetite for organic food: industry (2007-05-15)
By Charles Abbott WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. farmers are having a hard time keeping up with America ... |
Zimbabwe: Interfresh posts $4,4 billion profit (2007-05-15)
Fresh produce company, Interfresh, has posted a profit after tax of $4,4 billion for the year ended ... |
USDA restricts shipments to fight spread of moth (2007-05-15)
The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service has restricted inter ... |
Wake up and smell the carrot juice (2007-05-15)
07 October 2006 15:44Luisa Cheshire They say there’s no such thing as bad publicity. But when ... |
South Africa - land of plenty (2007-05-15)
Published on the 13 November 2006 South Africa is arguably one of the world´s oldest fresh pro ... |
Food contamination: time for action (2007-05-14)
4/16/2007 - At a time when so many resources are being pumped into improving consumer health through ... |
Salmonella and E. coli illnesses up last year, says report (2007-05-14)
4/18/2007 - Increases in foodborne illnesses from salmonella and escherichia coli during 2006, could ... |
Dairy linked to Parkinsons disease, study (2007-05-14)
4/24/2007 - Men who consume large amounts of dairy foods may increase their risk of developing Parki ... |
Healthy reformulations must not forget microbes (2007-05-14)
5/3/2007 - Food reformulations to remove salt and sugar and improve the health profile of food must ... |
Farm milk may reduce asthma and allergy (2007-05-14)
5/11/2007 - Regular consumption of unpasteurised farm milk may offer protection from range of allerg ... |
Higher levels of contaminants in fish oils, finds study (2007-05-13)
17/03/2004 - Levels of chemicals commonly used in flame retardants have increased significantly in c ... |
Drugs in wastewater: what consequences? (2007-05-13)
04/10/2004 - What happens to medicines after their work is done, and they end up in the wastewater s ... |
Dairy by-product offers natural preserving alternative to chlorine (2007-05-13)
16/06/2006 - Whey permeate, a by-product of cheese production, could be a food preserver, suggests n ... |
Research to develop organic processing standards (2007-05-13)
13/03/2007 - EU researchers will discuss ways to improve the safety and processing of organic and ot ... |
Ozone approved as food antimicrobial agent (2007-05-13)
27/06/2001 - The US Food and Drug Administration should shortly approve ozone as an antimicrobial ag ... |
Ozone gas may provide eco-friendly alternative for grain storage (2007-05-12)
Scientists at the Purdue University in the US have discovered that ozone gas can eliminate insects i ... |
Energy efficient food safety (2007-05-12)
The Agricultural and Food Technology Alliance (AFTA), set up by energy solutions provider EPRI (Elec ... |
Scientists explore pathogen killing methods without heat (2007-05-12)
Scientists are studying the effectiveness of new methods -- such as ozone and electrolyzed oxidizing ... |
UN researchers examine chlorine use in food manufacturing (2007-05-12)
5/7/2007 - An international research project will help set global standards controlling the use of a ... |
Experts: Don’t drink hospital water (2007-05-12)
BALTIMORE (Map, News) - What you don’t know about your hospital’s water supply could kil ... |
BFAR to pilot cold-tolerant tilapia raising in Quirino (2007-05-11)
Wednesday, April 18 2007 @ 03:48 PM BST Agriculture The regional office of the Bureau of Fisheries a ... |
Southern Africa: Fishing for food in dry seasons (2007-05-11)
By: IRIN News Published: Apr 27, 2007 at 07:58 With food security often at the mercy of erratic weat ... |
Great Lakes fish virus may threaten US aquaculture (2007-05-11)
CHICAGO - Reuters A virus in the U.S. Great Lakes that has killed tens of thousands of fish in recen ... |
Toxic ingredient found way to farmed-fish feed (2007-05-11)
The Washington Post WASHINGTON - The tainted Chinese ingredients incorporated into U.S. pet foods an ... |
Fish Farming (2007-05-11)
It’s a lot like vegetable gardening, only wetter.
By George DeVault
Using inexpensive and re ... |
Abalone virus spreads further (2007-05-11)
The virus killing abalone in waters off Victoria's south-west coast is continuing to spread. Dead ab ... |
SA unprepared for resistant TB strain epidemic (2007-05-10)
Patients do not receive enough support while infection control mechanisms are not in place July 16, ... |
Grape expectations for healthier wine (2007-05-10)
A new technique that uses ozone to preserve grapes could help prevent allergies and boost healthy co ... |
Early exposure to indoor fungus molecules may protect infants against future allergies (2007-05-10)
Maybe being a fussy housekeeper isn’t such a good thing after all. Environmental health scient ... |
Salmonella caught red-handed (2007-05-10)
Pathogens are becoming increasingly resistant to antibiotics, causing problems for therapy. Doctors ... |
New bacteria test could improve quality of fruit and vegetable juice (2007-05-10)
Increasingly, consumer products, especially food and beverage products, are being scrutinized for be ... |
Water shortages in KZN imminent (2007-05-09)
Tony Carnie May 09 2007 at 04:33AM Durban and the North Coast are facing the possibility of water sh ... |
A to Z for healthy skin (2007-05-09)
July 27 2006 at 10:49AM A is for alcohol Excessive alcohol intake can block the production of the bo ... |
When is food past its sell-by date? (2007-05-09)
March 26 2007 at 03:06PM
Chicago - It may not be one of life's biggest dilemmas, but it's certai ... |
Clover doesnt get lucky with fresh words (2007-05-09)
February 02 2004 at 04:57PM Dairy company Clover has been ordered to withdraw advertisements claimin ... |
SA wins big at cheese competition (2007-05-09)
March 15 2005 at 05:53PM South African cheese-makers scored four gold medals at this year's World Ch ... |
Foraging for facts (2007-05-08)
April 23, 2007 Edition 1 'When will they stop adulterating our food more and more?" This was th ... |
Retail chain income rise (2007-05-08)
April 25, 2007 Edition 1 Reuters Pick 'n Pay, South Africa's largest supermarket chain, said yesterd ... |
How are our dams protected from pollution? (2007-05-08)
May 15, 2006 Edition 1 I am a regular user of the Theewaterskloof Dam. in mid-March, I noticed an ev ... |
SA body to target coastal pollution (2007-05-08)
About 80 percent of marine pollution in South Africa comes from the land, particularly from the disc ... |
Policy urged for effluent control (2007-05-08)
February 09, 2007 Edition 1 Sivuyile Mangxamba Stringent policies on the control of water discharges ... |
Breathing difficulties are a by-product of chlorinated pools (2007-05-07)
NEW YORK: People who spend a lot of time near chlorinated pools face an increased risk of breathing ... |
Fight TB in the workplace, minister tells business (2007-05-07)
Minister of Health Manto Tshabalala-Msimang urged business leaders on Friday to join the government ... |
Deadly new TB strain takes hold in SA (2007-05-07)
A new, deadly strain of tuberculosis (TB) has killed 52 of 53 people infected in the last year in So ... |
Microwave experiments cause sponge disasters (2007-05-07)
Reports about a study that found microwave ovens can be used to sterilise kitchen sponges sent peopl ... |
This city has the most unhygienic residents (2007-05-07)
By Dominique Herman Capetonians may be more knowledgeable about germs but they are dirtier than thei ... |
Mystery illness has school district baffled (2007-05-04)
LONG BEACH, Wash. - Something is in the air at Long Beach Elementary School. And it's making people ... |
Sick building syndrome (2007-05-04)
Mia felt fortunate to land a salaried job at the publishing firm for which she’d been freelanc ... |
Why dont you wash your hands... (2007-05-04)
The underlying message of the International Hygiene Council with regards to personal hygiene and pre ... |
Cheese bacteria lead the way in food fight (2007-05-04)
Chicago - Scientists have found a way to ensure starter cultures used to make cheese can ward off at ... |
Is bottled water really better than tap? (2007-05-04)
New York - Bottled water is not necessarily healthier or safer than tap water, Tampa, Florida-based ... |
E.coli making a comeback in US (2007-05-04)
Washington - E.coli and Salmonella infections are on the rise in the United States, but other foodbo ... |
Dairy foods linked with Parkinsons disease (2007-05-04)
A new American study has confirmed a relationship between consuming large amounts of dairy products ... |
