Ozone for Food Safety Control and Problems Reduction
In this article you’ll see how Ozone can be used to avoid problems in food processing and control food safety. Ozone is easily identified as a great solution in the food processing sanitation area, as it is a chemical-free option, that effectively eliminates and disinfects surfaces or any type of aliment.
Take a look at the information below and see why ozone is so powerful when it comes to food processing sanitation.
Many of you, are aware of FDA rules and regulations, but before we share some information about it, let us give a quick Overview on FDA.
“FDA is an agency within the Department of Health and Human Services of the United States of America. The FDA’s organization consists of the Office of the Commissioner and four directorates overseeing the core functions of the agency: Medical Products and Tobacco, Foods, Global Regulatory Operations and Policy, and Operations. “
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In Europe and all over the world everyone takes in consideration the regulations set by FDA.
Now let’s see a few notes about Ozone related to Annotated Bibliography on Food Safety Problems and Recommended Controls.
Microbiological Safety Issues and Preventive Controls
| Source | Industry/Products | Problem/Risk | Preventive Controls Suggested |
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| FDA/CFSAN, 2001c | Fresh and fresh-cut produce |
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| FDA/CFSAN, 1999c | Fresh unpasteurized apple cider |
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| Neff, 1999 | Frozen vegetables | Ineffectiveness of chlorine (widely used to decontaminate process water) under certain circumstances |
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| Young, 2003 | Not specified | Equipment that is not designed to be cleaned with the help of automation |
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Table A-1: Summary of Literature Findings on Microbiological Safety Issues and Preventive Controls
Scientific Articles
EMMANUEL I. EPELLE, ANDREW MACFARLANE, MICHAEL CUSACK, ANTHONY BURNS, JUDE A. OKOLIE, WILLIAM MACKAY, MOSTAFA RATEB, MOHAMMED YASEEN | February 15th | Ozone application in different industries: A review of recent developments
WENYA XUE, JOSHUA MACLEOD, JAMES BLAXLAND | 2023 | The Use of Ozone Technology to Control Microorganism Growth, Enhance Food Safety and Extend Shelf Life: A Promising Food Decontamination Technology
US FDA (Food & Drug Administration) – Food & Beverages | December 27th | Good Manufacturing Practices for the 21st Century for Food Processing (2004 Study) Appendix A: Annotated Bibliography on Food Safety Problems and Recommended Controls
AGNIESZKA JOANNA BRODOWSKA, AGNIESZKA NOWAK, KRYSZTOF SMIGIELSKI | July 6th | Ozone in the food industry: Principles of ozone treatment, mechanisms of action, and applications: An overview
KARIN FOARDE, CARY EATON | December | Ozone Antimicrobial Efficacy
Workers’ Compensation Board of British Columbia (WorkSafeBC) | December | Ozone Safe Work Practices
US FDA (Food & Drug Administration) | August 9 th | Good Manufacturing Practices for the 21st Century for Food Processing (2004 Study) Appendix A: Annotated Bibliography on Food Safety Problems and Recommended Controls
BRIAN C. HAMPSON, STEVEN R. FIORI | 2003 | Application of Ozone in Food Processing Operations
FOOD MARKETING INSTITUTE | October 21st | The USDA National Organic Program Requirements for Food Retailers and Distribution Centers
RIP G. RICE, MAYA DEE | January | U.S. FDA Regulatory Approval of Ozone as an Antimicrobial Agent – What Is Allowed and What Needs to Be Understood
US EPA (United States Environmental Protection Agency) | April | Alternative Disinfectants and Oxidants Guidance Manual
US FDA (Food and Drug Administration – Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition) | April 13th | Guidance for Industry – Guide to Minimize Microbial Food Safety Hazards for Fresh Fruits and Vegetables
US FDA (Food and Drug Administration – Department of Health and Human Services) | November 13th | Direct Food Substances Affirmed As Generally Recognized As Safe
ITALY – Health Ministry | Scientific Validations of Ozone Use
FOOD SAFETY MAGAZINE | Recent Ozone Applications in Food Processing and Sanitation
NIOSH (National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health) | Ozone
