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Salmonella control

Clean Works is a waterless, gas-phase treatment that reduces Salmonella on produce, poultry, eggs and food-contact surfaces, with no wash water and no residue.

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Why Salmonella is different

A pathogen carried on the surface, from farm to line.

Salmonella is carried on the outside of products such as eggshells, fresh produce and raw poultry, and on the crates, conveyors and equipment they touch.

Water-based washes can spread contamination from one product to the next through shared or recirculated water. Clean Works' gas-phase treatment reaches the whole surface without wetting it.

Waterless
No shared wash water, which reduces the risk of cross-contamination.
Residue-free
Hydroxyl radicals dissipate into water and oxygen. Nothing is left on the product.
Fast
In many applications, treatment occurs in 30 seconds or less.
Third-party validated
Tested with universities, independent laboratories and government research organizations.

Third-party results

Salmonella reduction across products and surfaces.

A selection of Salmonella results from the Clean Works validation library. Performance varies with the product surface, treatment conditions and product presentation.

Fresh blueberries

Blueberries

Product
Fresh blueberries
Target
Salmonella
Result
2.0 log reduction
Whole tomatoes on the vine

Tomatoes

Product
Whole tomatoes
Target
Salmonella | E. coli
Result
2.22 | 3.55 log reduction
Fresh raw chicken wings on a stainless-steel tray

Poultry

Product
Raw chicken wings
Target
Salmonella
Result
1.08 log reduction
Whole table eggs

Eggs

Product
Table eggs
Target
Salmonella
Result
>6.7 log reduction
Blue perforated reusable plastic crate

Plastic

Surface
Plastic crate
Target
Salmonella
Result
>4.88 log reduction
Flat white food-grade conveyor belt on a stainless-steel frame

Plastic

Surface
Flat conveyor
Target
Salmonella
Result
4.33 log reduction
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How it works

How Clean Works inactivates Salmonella.

Hydrogen peroxide, UV-C light and ozone combine to generate hydroxyl radicals that attack microorganisms on contact, then dissipate into water and oxygen.

Activate

UV-C light activates ozone and hydrogen peroxide inside the treatment chamber.

Generate

Highly reactive hydroxyl radicals are generated throughout the treatment environment.

Destroy

The radicals attack microorganisms on exposed surfaces, damaging cell membranes, proteins and DNA and causing microbial inactivation.

Dissipate

After treatment, the hydroxyl radicals dissipate into water and oxygen, leaving behind no residue.

Where it fits

Salmonella control across your operation.

Loose fresh lettuce and spinach leaves on a blue conveyor belt in a processing facility

Fresh Produce

Reduce foodborne pathogens and spoilage organisms while maintaining product quality and freshness.

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Raw chicken wings and thighs in open foam trays on a stainless-steel table

Meat & Protein

Add an additional microbial control step for raw and cooked proteins without relying on heat or high pressure.

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Eggs travelling on a roller conveyor into a Clean Works stainless-steel treatment unit

Eggs

Reduce microbial contamination on the shell surface without washing, heat, or added moisture.

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Stacked reusable plastic containers on a conveyor in a distribution facility

Equipment, Packaging, and Food-Contact Surfaces

Decontaminate processing equipment, packaging, and other food-contact surfaces, including complex areas that can be difficult to reach with conventional treatments.

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FAQs

Salmonella control questions.

Yes. Third-party studies have shown Salmonella reductions on products and surfaces including table eggs, fresh blueberries, whole tomatoes, raw chicken wings, plastic crates and flat conveyors.

Additional Salmonella validation data is available upon request.

Request Salmonella data

See the Salmonella results for your product.

Tell us what you process and where Salmonella is a concern. Our team will follow up with relevant validation data and a first look at where Clean Works could fit in your operation.

  • Product-specific Salmonella results
  • Treatment time and integration options
  • No obligation, no sales pitch