In a recent report, the Spanish Agency for Food Safety and Nutrition (AESAN) highlighted a concerning issue: Listeria monocytogenes in smoked salmon distributed across various regions of Spain.
This discovery is a critical reminder of the importance of robust disinfection methods in food processing to prevent contamination and ensure consumer safety.
The Threat of Listeria
Listeria monocytogenes is a significant cause of listeriosis. This severe infection poses a particular threat to vulnerable populations such as the elderly, pregnant women, newborns, diabetics, and those with compromised immune systems. The recent AESAN findings emphasise the urgent need for effective disinfection solutions in the food industry to prevent outbreaks and protect public health.
The Bravo WA Chlorine Dioxide Generator
Enter Scotmas, a leader in advanced disinfection solutions. Our Bravo WA Chlorine Dioxide Generator is designed to control and prevent the formation of Listeria in food processing environments. This system has already proven its effectiveness in real-world applications, with a major smoked salmon producer successfully using it to ensure their products meet stringent safety standards.
Key Benefits of the Bravo WA System
- High Efficacy: The Bravo WA system is effective at low concentrations, ensuring thorough disinfection without producing harmful byproducts.
- No Residual Taste or Odour: It maintains the final product’s natural taste and appearance, which is crucial for consumer satisfaction.
- Automated Dosing: The system ensures consistent and accurate dosing with minimal manual intervention.
- Safety: Operators do not handle hazardous chemicals, and the system has built-in safety features to manage potential malfunctions.
Reducing Cross-Contamination in Processing Environments
One of the significant advantages of adopting the Scotmas Bravo WA system is its ability to reduce or eliminate cross-contamination between different processing areas.
In food processing facilities, “dirty” areas (such as killing, gutting, and descaling) and “clean” areas (such as filleting, portioning, and packing) need to be kept separate to maintain hygiene standards.
The Bravo WA system ensures thorough disinfection, creating a clear barrier that prevents the spread of contaminants from one stage to another. This separation is vital in maintaining overall food safety and product integrity.
Contact Scotmas for Expert Advice
Given AESAN’s recent findings, food producers must adopt effective disinfection methods to safeguard public health and uphold their market reputation. Scotmas can provide detailed advice and support on implementing these solutions to mitigate the risk of Listeria contamination.
For further information and to discuss how Scotmas can help enhance your food safety measures, contact Ewan Cameron at ewan@scotmas.com or call +44 (0)1573 226901.
Ensuring the safety of our food supply is a shared responsibility. With Scotmas’s expertise and advanced disinfection solutions, we can more effectively achieve this goal.
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