Investigations into possible alternative decontamination methods for Salmonella enteritidis on the surface of table eggs.
Investigations into various alternative techniques for decontamination of the surfaces of artificially contaminated shell eggs were carried out. Ionized air, exposure to ozone in a dry atmosphere and use of a commercial herbal antibacterial product were not effective. Application of ozone in a humid environment was only partially effective but a commercial ionized water anolyte was highly effective in eliminating Salmonella from egg surfaces.
Davies
R H
RH
Department of Bacterial Diseases, Veterinary Laboratories Agency--Weybridge, New Haw, Addlestone, Surrey, UK. r.h.davies@vla.defra.gsi.gov.uk
Breslin
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M
D000818:Animals; D002645:Chickens; D004203:Disinfection; D004528:Egg Shell / Q000382:microbiology*; D005511:Food Handling / Q000379:methods*; D005516:Food Microbiology; D006801:Humans; D012478:Salmonella Food Poisoning / Q000517:prevention & control*; D012477:Salmonella enteritidis / Q000472:pathogenicity*