Produce Safety’s ozone food safety process proves effective against foodborne virus E. coli H157
July 19, 2006 — /MARKET WIRE/ — PRESCOTT, AZ — Produce Safety and Security International, Inc (PINKSHEETS: PDSC), (“PDSC”), an ozone and chemical sanitation disinfectant process supplier to the food and medical industries, responds to the fresh produce industry’s concern over recent outbreaks of E. coli H157 virus.
The FDA has directed the fresh produce industry to take preventative measures to prevent these outbreaks from occurring; therefore PDSC would like to provide further information concerning its FDA approved Ozone Process.
PDSC starts by bringing the product into the facility for processing with its proprietary ozone procedure. Each lot is chemically tested for E. coli H157, Salmonella and Listeria. The ozone process meets the regulations of the FDA, USDA, HACCP and APHIS. PDSC provides complete checks and balances, with the ability to monitor the fresh produce all through the food chain providing an audit trail for food illness outbreaks in the chain. The ozone process can be used at the retail level in each produce section of the store two of the most serious problems within the perishable food industry, shelf life extension and the reduction of pathogens such as Listeria, Salmonella, and E. coli 0157H: 07.
PDSC’s systems are unique machines that dual stream high-pressure cold water and ozonated cold water. With this technology, a technician can simultaneously clean and sanitize in a single application with considerable benefits. Energy — 100% reduction in hot water (natural gas). Sanitizers — 100% reduction in conventional sanitization Degreasers — Up to 100% reduction in degrease. Water — Up to 68% reduction in water consumption. Supermarket Benefits — Produce, Meat, Seafood, Deli, Poultry.
Ozone technology offers effective, no-rinse solutions, many of the same cleaning and sanitation benefits experienced by food processing companies can be realized by supermarkets — display case processing/packaging, butcher shop areas, wet rack refrigeration, cold room, dry rack, incoming trucks, floors, grocery carts, water cooling towers, ice machines, waste water and sanitation of the entire store area inside and outside Reduction of liability and liability insurance premiums
Clarence W. Karney, Chief Executive Officer of Produce Safety & Security International, states, “This is the primary reason we got into this business in the first place. We are well positioned to address these concerns with our ozone process products for immediate implementation to the fresh produce industry.”
About Produce Safety & Security International, Inc. (PDSC)
PDSC has developed and patented products for extending the shelf life of perishables. The EPA-registered products sanitize and disinfect against food-borne illness pathogens and disease-causing bacteria. PDSC provides a range of options for retail stores, restaurants, cruise ship lines, disaster cleanups and municipal programs. Furthermore, the process incorporates a complete audit trail, an essential component for complying with government regulations in the USA, Canada and Mexico.
PDSC’s state-of-the-art ozone process has been shown to extend the shelf life and remove food borne illness bacteria. This process will provide retail produce departments reduced shrinkage, increase the bottom line and provide a fresher product for the consumer. The customer will be assured of a safe food product, by use of this process, which may be used on organic produce to remove the pathogens. This process uses no chemicals thus meeting the requirements of organic certification.
For further product information, joint venture opportunities, distributorship program information, or program applications, please go to PDSC’s website www.foodsafeint.com.
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Forward-looking statements made in this release are made pursuant to the “safe harbor” provision of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements made by Produce Safety & Security International, Inc. are not a guarantee of future performance. This news release includes forward-looking statements, including with respect to the future level of business for the parties. These statements are necessarily subject to risk and uncertainty. Actual results could differ materially from those projected in these forward-looking statements as a result of certain risk factors that could cause results to differ materially from estimated results. Management cautions that all statements as to future results of operations are necessarily subject to risks, uncertainties and events that may be beyond the control of Produce Safety & Security International, Inc. and no assurance can be given that such results will be achieved. Potential risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, the ability to procure, properly price, retain and successfully complete projects, and changes in products and competition.
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SOURCE: Produce Safety & Security International, Inc.