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AssigneeWTI, Inc.
InventorsJasdeep K. SAINI, Kevon LEDGERWOOD, Wolfgang LUDWIG
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Embodiments disclosed herein provide methods for decontaminating food contact surfaces using a fine spray/mist that comprise an antimicrobial composition comprising an organic acid and an organic citrus extract. The spray application reduces the microbiological populations on the surface of food contact surfaces, including potential pathogens, thereby reducing cross-contamination and improving food safety. The composition described herein can be use to target a number of microbiological pathogens, including L. monocytogenes, which is a known cross-contaminant in retail environments such as deli counters and slicers due to its ability to grow at refrigerated temperatures and moist environments making it a known cause of post-processing contamination of ready-to-eat food products.
An antimicrobial composition comprising an organic acid and an organic citrus extract, wherein the organic acid is a buffered vinegar at a concentration of approximately 90% to approximately 99.5% w/v, wherein the buffered vinegar is buffered to a pH of 6.1±0.1, and wherein the organic citrus extract is derived from an albedo layer of a citrus fruit, a flavedo layer of a citrus fruit, or a combination thereof and is at a concentration of 0.1% to 5% w/v.
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A method for reducing microbiological contamination on food contact surfaces comprising applying an antimicrobial composition comprising an organic acid and an organic citrus extract in an effective amount to reduce or eliminate a microbial population on the food contact surface.
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