JBI Teams With Swine it to Deliver Research and Operational Knowledge to Live Animal Producers
Red Oak, Iowa, Oct. 6, 2022 – JBI Distributors LLC, a leading provider of biosecurity services and products nationwide and distributor of Decon7 disinfection and sanitization solutions for agricultural and food operations, announced its partnership with Swine it, a leading producer of podcasts, educational courses, web conferences and digital tools to communicate with live animal […]
Product Highlight: Alcohol-free Foaming Hand Sanitizer
People across the globe are using more hand sanitizer than ever before. In the U.S., hand sanitizer sales in drug stores grew more than 80 percent in February 2020 compared to the same month the previous year. In the U.K., hand sanitizer sales increased 255 percent from February to March 2020 as awareness of the global pandemic rapidly increased. […]
PED and Hog Farm Sanitation
Pigs may be notoriously dirty animals, but wallowing in mud is, in fact, a way for them to stay healthy by preventing overheating. However, when a sty is not properly cleaned, this otherwise acceptable wallowing could lead to illness and disease. For hog farms, porcine disease can have dire effects, especially if it spreads among the herd […]
Instill Confidence in Your Patrons with These Restaurant Sanitation Measures
As more restaurants reopen for dine-in service, customers are paying attention to the measures being taken to protect both employees and themselves. Restaurant sanitation has always been important from a food safety perspective. Now, restaurant managers and employees must also take additional steps to help prevent the spread of COVID-19. When guests visit your establishment, […]
How to Get Similar Effects Without a Handheld Electrostatic Sprayer
Disinfecting a facility often requires different types of equipment depending on the nature of the facility and the materials and surfaces you’re treating. When there are areas where wall-mounted hoses can’t reach, that are difficult to reach with larger equipment, or with large surfaces that need to be treated, portable solutions like handheld electrostatic sprayers […]
4 Dangers of Firefighter Turnout Gear After a Fire
Recent wildfires on the West Coast have brought renewed attention to firefighter safety. In addition to facing danger on a daily basis and battling exhaustion, firefighters face risks from the aftermath of a fire. Firefighter decontamination after a fire is an important step to protect their health and safety in both the short and long term. […]
How to Reduce the Spread of COVID-19 in Fitness Facilities
School is back in session, and for many universities, team sports are also on the agenda. Individuals are starting to return to normal routines, which often means hitting the gym or attending a fitness class. Weight rooms and fitness facilities with shared equipment have always taken precautions to protect those who use them, but in […]
Avoiding Bacterial Resistance with Decon7
Bacterial resistance in the food industry is a challenge that all FSQA managers face. When microorganisms become resistant to the sanitizers that are used to remove them, the products become less effective over time. This increases the risk of bacterial contamination in a food processing facility because the resistant bacteria that are left behind are able […]
What Makes D7 Biofilm Removal Different from Others?
First discovered in the 17th century by the inventor of the microscope, biofilms have been a challenge in the food processing industry since before they were even fully understood. Now that researchers better understand how biofilms form and thrive, new approaches are being developed to address them. Biofilm Removal Challenges Some of the factors that contribute to the growth […]
What Are Log Kills? The Difference Between 99.9% and 99.9999%
It’s common knowledge that a detergent cleaner removes more bacteria than water alone and that a sanitizer or disinfectant is more effective than just soap and water. However, what many people don’t think about is specifically how effective a product is and how that’s measured. What percent of bacteria are killed, and how many are […]