Ozone for Fish, Poultry and Food Processing ApplicationsOzone for Fish, Poultry and Food Processing Applications

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33 million cases of illness in the usa from food borne contaminants

Microbial pathogens in food cause an estimated 6.5-Microbial pathogens in food cause an estimated 6.5-33 million cases of human illness and up to 9,000 33 million cases of human illness and up to 9,000 deaths in the United States each year. deaths in the United States each year.

Over 40 different food borne microbial pathogens, Over 40 different food borne microbial pathogens, including fungi, viruses, parasites, and bacteria, are including fungi, viruses, parasites, and bacteria, are believed to cause human illnesses. believed to cause human illnesses.

For six bacterial pathogens, the costs of human For six bacterial pathogens, the costs of human illness are estimated to be $9.3-$12.9 billion annually. illness are estimated to be $9.3-$12.9 billion annually. Of these costs, $2.9-$6.7 billion are attributed to Of these costs, $2.9-$6.7 billion are attributed to food borne bacteria. food borne bacteria.

Common food related diseases areCommon food related diseases are Listeria, salmonella, E coliListeria, salmonella, E coli

Uses for Ozone in the Fish Industry

Ozone is highly effective in all stages of Ozone is highly effective in all stages of the fish industry.the fish industry.

Aquaculture, raising fishAquaculture, raising fish ProcessingProcessing StoringStoring

Aquaculture

Freshwater fish farmsFreshwater fish farms Tilapia, Catfish, Trout, and othersTilapia, Catfish, Trout, and others

Shrimp farms, MollusksShrimp farms, Mollusks Using ozone to treat the recirculation water has Using ozone to treat the recirculation water has

two primary effects: disease control and adding two primary effects: disease control and adding dissolved oxygen to the water. dissolved oxygen to the water.

The results are a 20% to 40% increase in fish yield The results are a 20% to 40% increase in fish yield and healthy, disease-free waterand healthy, disease-free water

Fish Processing

Washing fish with ozonated water willWashing fish with ozonated water will Reduce the microbial load Reduce the microbial load Reduce odorReduce odor Maintain color and appearanceMaintain color and appearance Extend shelf life by several daysExtend shelf life by several days

Fish Transport, Storage & Display

Extend the shelf life of fish by several days by:Extend the shelf life of fish by several days by:

Washing down the Washing down the counters with ozonated counters with ozonated waterwater

Storing fish on ice made Storing fish on ice made from ozonated waterfrom ozonated water

Fish Processing Plants using cwt Ozone Systems

Pier Fish, New Bedford, Mass. North Atlantic, Portland, Maine R & P Seafoods, Boston, Mass. Wolfhead Smokers, Canada Sea Fresh, Portland, Maine Slade Gorton, Boston, Mass. Alfa International, Miami, Florida Plitt Co., Chicago, Ill. Atlantic Fish Ltd., Canada Pier Fish, Boston, Mass. Phillips Seafoods, Ecuador True North Salmon, Canada North Coast Sfds., New Bedford, Mass.

Poultry: Chicken, Turkey & Fowl

The two primary categories for ozone use are:The two primary categories for ozone use are: FarmingFarming ProcessingProcessing

Poultry Farming

Ozone in the water treatment system Ozone in the water treatment system eliminates all waterborne viruses and eliminates all waterborne viruses and bacteriabacteria Ozone is 51% more powerful than chlorineOzone is 51% more powerful than chlorine Ozone is 3100 times faster than chlorineOzone is 3100 times faster than chlorine

Ozone in the poultry house airOzone in the poultry house air Greatly reduces air borne viruses and Greatly reduces air borne viruses and

bacteriabacteria Reduces odorReduces odor

Food Processing

Microbial control of surface Microbial control of surface disinfection for washing, disinfection for washing, transporting and cooling of whole transporting and cooling of whole fresh fruits and vegetables.fresh fruits and vegetables. Leaves no chemical taste or odorLeaves no chemical taste or odor Improves product appearanceImproves product appearance Improves product spoilageImproves product spoilage Extends shelf lifeExtends shelf life

Agriculture

Ozone removes iron, maganese, Ozone removes iron, maganese, algae and other pathogens found algae and other pathogens found in source water for well water and in source water for well water and treatment tanks.treatment tanks. Increases harvestIncreases harvest Reduces fertilizer useReduces fertilizer use Reduces root diseaseReduces root disease Fumigates soilFumigates soil Increases milk production fpr dairy cattleIncreases milk production fpr dairy cattle

Avian Influenza Virus

AAsia has lost some 100 sia has lost some 100 million birds in the first wave million birds in the first wave of bird flu outbreaks starting of bird flu outbreaks starting from the beginning of this from the beginning of this year. The epidemic also year. The epidemic also caused the deaths of 27 caused the deaths of 27 people, 19 in Vietnam and people, 19 in Vietnam and eight in Thailand in the first eight in Thailand in the first half of this year.half of this year.

Benefits to using ozone

• Ozone is the most powerful broad spectrum Ozone is the most powerful broad spectrum microbiological control agent availablemicrobiological control agent available

• Ozone has full FDA approval for direct food contact Ozone has full FDA approval for direct food contact applicationsapplications

• Ozone extends the shelf life of meat, fish and vegetablesOzone extends the shelf life of meat, fish and vegetables

• Ozone is generated on-site, eliminating the need to Ozone is generated on-site, eliminating the need to transport toxic chemicalstransport toxic chemicals

• Ozone does not add off-flavors or change the appearance Ozone does not add off-flavors or change the appearance of the meat, fish, fruit or vegetableof the meat, fish, fruit or vegetable

Typical Ozone Packages

HDO3 Dissolved• Turn-key & pre plumbed• Stainless steel or powder-coated steel construction• Integrated dissolved ozone monitor• Adjustable ozone output • Air-cooled stainless steel ozone reaction chambers

SC27PSelf-contained corona discharge ozone generator with dual pressurized reaction chambers, integral vacuum break and built in oxygen concentrator. Simple, compact wall-mounted system.

DIMENSIONS 29” w x 13” d x 34” h, 139 lbs

ELECTRICAL120V/60Hz, 9 amps, 1080 watts240V/60Hz, 4.5 amps, 540 wattsOZONE OUTPUT 27 grams/hr @ 12 SCFH (PSA oxygen)6% concentration by wt

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