Intervention Solutions

Direct Microbial Intervention

FDA approved antimicrobial agents for use in federally inspected meat, poultry, seafood, fruit and vegetable, and egg processing facilities

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Peracetic Acid Intervention

4360 Perasafe FC-100

15% active PAA

  • FCNs 1389, 1650, 2099, 2224

    • FCN 1389

      • Poultry carcasses, parts, trim, and organs

      • Meat carcasses, parts, trim, and organs

      • Processed and pre-formed (ready-to-eat) meat and poultry

      • Seafood and fish

    • FCN 1650

      • Shell eggs

    • FCN 2099

      • Fruits & Vegetables – treat non-raw (cut/diced) fruits and vegetables

    • FCN 2224

      • Hard-boiled peeled eggs

  • FSIS Directive 7120.1 – list of approved substances for intervention

  • Approved for OLR (Poultry On-Line Reprocessing)

  • Canadian Meat Approval

4364 Perasafe HM

15% active PAA

  • FCN 1694

  • When used as directed in the process water or ice, Perasafe HM reduces bacterial contamination and cross-contamination that may cause product spoilage or decay of edible food products such as:

    • Meat carcasses, parts, trim, and organs

    • Processed and pre-formed (ready-to-eat) meat

  • Perasafe HM contains a lower concentration of HEDP than most peracetic acid based antimicrobial agents used on food

  • FSIS Directive 7120.1 - list of approved substances for intervention

23% active PAA

  • FCNs 1389, 2099, 2224

    • FCN 1389

      • Poultry carcasses, parts, trim, and organs

      • Meat carcasses, parts, trim, and organs

      • Processed and pre-formed (ready-to-eat) meat and poultry

      • Seafood and fish

    • FCN 2099

      • Fruits & Vegetables – treat non-raw (cut/diced) fruits and vegetables

    • FCN 2224

      • Hard-boiled peeled eggs

  • FSIS Directive 7120.1 - list of approved substances for intervention

  • Approved for OLR (Poultry On-Line Reprocessing)

4363 Perasafe 23

AFCO 0533 – 50% Food Grade Caustic Soda

AFCO 0532 – Food Grade Caustic Soda and Caustic Potash

  • pH adjusters used primarily in poultry

  • Used to raise the pH of the water and vessel treated by Perasafe

  • Raising pH saves or increases yield

  • Range usually 8.0 – 9.5 without organoleptic issues

pH Adjustment for Perasafe

Per-Ox

4325 Per-Ox - 5.25% active PAA

  • EPA # 833-4

  • Treatment of raw, unprocessed fruits and vegetables

  • For use on Raw Agricultural Commodities that are applied in the field, at treatment facilities where raw agricultural commodities are the only food treated and the treatment does not change the status of the food as a raw agricultural commodity, and during transportation from the field to such a facility

4367 Per-Ox Extreme - 15% active PAA

  • EPA # 833-5

  • Treatment of raw, unprocessed fruits and vegetables

  • For use on Raw Agricultural Commodities that are applied in the field, at treatment facilities where raw agricultural commodities are the only food treated and the treatment does not change the status of the food as a raw agricultural commodity, and during transportation from the field to such a facility

Benefits of Perasafe

  • Helps ensure and/or increase shelf-life

  • Helps processors meet government regulations for tolerance levels

  • Helps maintain brand protection

  • There are no labeling requirements

  • Acceptable for use in the production of Organic Foods

  • Spraying products and lines may allow extended runs of conveyers and reduce the number of cleanings that are needed to maintain sanitary conditions

  • Environmentally friendly - breaks down into acetic acid, water and oxygen

  • Cost Effective

  • User friendly

PAA Equipment

Interior PAA Housing

Example of Perasafe System

Example of pH System

AFCO E3 PAA Data Logging

  • Users will be trained and supported by AFCO engineering

  • All data captured in real time

  • Historical data from 3 months to 5 years

  • Data parameters

    • PAA ppm

    • PAA total volume for any time period

    • pH

    • pH adjuster volume for any period of time

    • Water volume for any period of time for each area

  • Alerts and/or alarms sent to phone or email for any parameter

  • Mobile interface

  • Users will be directed to download the application to access the E3 system from their PC.

  • E3 Credentials – specific for customer and customer locations. Customer corporate locations have different accessibility than site location users.

AFCO E3 Mobile

E3 Mobile

On mobile devices users can create a custom icon for connection to the mobile platform

E3 Mobile Login

Users can login to their account on mobile devices

E3 Mobile Credentials

User credentials are the same on the mobile platform

E3 Mobile Equipment

Users have the same equipment access

E3 Mobile Data

Data shown is in real-time

TypHall Activation for Chlorine Dioxide

Hydragenix® TypHall Activator

  • A better activation method for Chlorine Dioxide

  • AFCO exclusive

  • Efficient activation

  • Unique, patented, GRAS-certified acidic product, based on Tydronium, that produces a high conversion percentage

  • At 1:10 ratio TypHall produces a 5X conversion over citric acid at same ratio

  • At 1:10 ratio TypHall will mimic the pH & conversion values of phosphoric acid when diluted 1:20

  • Sustained conversion % up to at least 8 hours

  • Corrosion potential below Citric and Phosphoric

TypHall ClO2 Activation Case Study (PDF)

Chlorine Dioxide Intervention

*KEEPER® Professional

  • Antimicrobials used to eliminate pathogens

  • Kosher certified

  • Organic Materials Review Institute (OMRI) listed

Poultry, Red Meat, Seafood, & Post Harvest

  • Post Harvest - FDA (21 CFR 173.325)

    • Applications - Hydrocooler, Flume Water, Packaging

  • Poultry - FDA (21 CFR 173.325; FCN 730) and FSIS (7120.1) approved

    • Applications - Post Evisceration, Chiller, Post Chill

  • Red Meat - FDA (21 CFR 173.325; FCN 450) and FSIS (7120.1) approved

    • Applications – Carcass, Deboning, Trimming and Grinding, Forming and Packaging

  • Seafood - FDA (21 CFR 173.325; FCN 900) and FSIS (7120.1) approved

    • Applications – Rinse, Wash, Thaw, Transport, or Store

*Keeper® is a registered trademark of Bio-Cide International, a Kemin Company

Benefits of Chlorine Dioxide

  • Fast acting

  • Broad spectrum antimicrobial activity

  • Low corrosion potential

  • Effective over broad pH range (1-10)

  • May be used at neutral pH

  • Acceptable for use in organic food production

  • More resistant to organic soils than many other antimicrobial agents

Chlorine Dioxide Equipment

Wall Mixing Station

  • Economical

  • No electricity or wiring required

  • Can be set to concentrations from 500-6,700 ppm

  • Only one water connection required

  • Includes wall mounting brackets for easy installation

Automated Activation
Non-Electric (AANE™)

  • Designed as a convenient and simple way to activate Keeper®

  • A low-cost system that eliminates the need for manual mixing and diluting

  • Insures consistent activation every time

  • No electricity or wiring required

  • Reliable and proven in the field

TITAN

  • User Friendly/Simple to use

  • Safe Production of ClO2/Acidified Sodium Chlorite (ASC) (0.1 – 1200 ppm)

  • Consistent precise injection directly into process stream

  • Flow rates up to 400 Gallons Per Minute (GPM)

  • Easy to maintain

  • Reliable performance

  • Level sensors with shut down sensors

  • Lockable safety enclosure

  • Alarm function with flashing strobe

  • Built in bypass

Electric Dual Injector,
Enclosed (EDIE™)

  • Essential pieces and technology of the TITAN™ system

  • Activation chamber like TITAN

  • Eliminates the need for a batch tank

  • Proven reliability of Grundfos® pumps

  • Can be adjusted to output a concentration of 0.1 - 500 PPM (flow rate dependent)

  • Level Sensors Foot Valves ensure pumps STOP when chemical is OUT

  • Pumps display maintenance needs directly on their screen

  • Standby Switch - allows end-users to easily place system in Standby without the risk of altering settings by interacting with menus

Chlorine Dioxide Intervention Product & Equipment Literature

  • Kemin Application Equipment AANE PDF

  • Kemin Application Equipment EDIE PDF

  • Kemin Application Equipment TITAN PDF

  • Kemin Application Equipment WMS PDF

  • Keeper® Professional Post-Harvest PDF

  • Keeper® Professional for Poultry PDF

  • Keeper® Professional for Red Meat & RTE PDF

  • Keeper® Professional for Seafood PDF