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[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column offset=”vc_col-lg-6 vc_col-md-6 vc_col-xs-12″][vc_column_text]Milk and dairy products have a prominent place in people\u2019s diets, and a positive image as nourishing foods that combine health and pleasure. In Europe and the US, annual consumption of all forms of dairy products (milk and milk drinks, cheese, butter, cream, yoghurt, etc.) exceeds 150\u202fkg per person per year.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=”vc_default” full_width=”stretch_row_content”][vc_column]
The rapid spread of information on cases of food poisoning or contaminated dairy products has increased consumer mistrust, and it is more important than ever to them that they can consume safe dairy products. It can be costly to issue warnings and then to recall suspect products, both financially and in terms of reputation. Hygiene measures are essential and indisputable, yet consumers also demand products free from residues. This dual desire requires a delicate balance, as overly aggressive hygiene and disinfection solutions or wrongly applied concentrations are avoided to prevent excessive intrusion.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner]
Control of the health quality of milk and dairy products begins on the farm and remains an imperative during transport and throughout the various stages of manufacturing for finished products. It is a priority and a constant concern for manufacturers in the dairy industry to prevent risks of contamination by pathogens or chemicals.[\/vc_column_text]
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Escherichia coli (E. coli):<\/span>
\n\u2022 Source & Transmission: raw milk contamination during milking process (on farm); cross contamination through contact with contaminated surfaces and equipment.<\/span>
\n\u2022 Concern: Certain strains of E. coli (e.g. E. coli O157:H7) can cause severe foodborne illnesses.<\/span><\/p>\n
Campylobacter jejuni:<\/span>
\n\u2022 Source & Transmission: Primary source is theraw milk contamination during milking process (on farm); cross contamination through contact with contaminated surfaces and equipment.<\/span>
\n\u2022 Concern: gastroenteritis and is a common cause of foodborne illness.<\/span><\/p>\n
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Cronobacter spp.:<\/span>
\n\u2022 Source: Widely distributed in the environment, including soil, water, production facilities.<\/span>
\n\u2022 Transmission: Contaminated raw milk; Contaminated equipment, surfaces, or personnel in dairy processing facilities.<\/span>
\n\u2022 Concern: in infants it can lead to serious health complications, including meningitis, sepsis, and necrotizing enterocolitis, which can be life-threatening.<\/span><\/p>\n
Salmonella spp.:<\/span>
\n\u2022 Source \/ Transmission: Contaminated raw milk is a primary source (on farm), cross-contamination from equipment and surfaces is possible.<\/span>
\n\u2022 Concern: gastroenteritis & other foodborne illnesses.<\/span><\/p>\n
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Listeria monocytogenes:<\/span>
\n\u2022 Source \/ Transmission: Contaminated raw milk (on farm) , also widely distributed in the environment, including soil and water. Contamination occurs during milk collection, processing, and packaging stages if proper hygiene and sanitation practices are not followed. Cross-contamination from equipment, surfaces, or personnel is possible.
\nConcern: Can cause listeriosis, which is particularly dangerous for pregnant women, infants, and individuals with weakened immune systems.<\/span><\/p>\n
Staphylococcus aureus:<\/span>
\n\u2022 Source\/Transmission: Contaminated raw milk; Cross contamination as it can be found on the skin and mucous membranes of humans and animals and on surfaces \/ equipment.<\/span>
\n\u2022 Concern: Can produce toxins that cause food poisoning.<\/span><\/p>\n
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1) ‘Overview of Food Safety Hazards in the European Dairy Supply Chain’ by E. D. van Asselt et al.<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n
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Farm related:<\/span><\/p>\n
\u2022 Antibiotics<\/span>
\n\u2022 Veterinary Drugs<\/span>
\n\u2022 Cleaning Agents and Disinfectants<\/span>
\n\u2022 Mycotoxins<\/span>
\n\u2022 Hormones<\/span>
\n\u2022 Sulfonamides<\/span><\/p>\n
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Environment*:<\/span><\/p>\n
\u2022 Dioxins and PCBs (Polychlorinated Biphenyls)<\/span>
\n\u2022 Heavy Metals<\/span><\/p>\n
(*ingestion through food and water from polluted environments)<\/span><\/p>\n
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Dairy Processing:<\/span><\/p>\n
\u2022 Cleaning Agents and Disinfectants<\/span><\/p>\n
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Factories are complex buildings with facilities, equipment and materials that may all be vectors of direct or indirect contamination. They therefore need to be cleaned and disinfected appropriately, ensuring surfaces to be<\/p>\n
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In some cases, conventional cleaning methods are of limited effectiveness when it comes to biofilms, communities of micro-organisms (bacteria, fungi, algae or protozoa) which secrete a protective adhesive matrix that allows them to adhere to each other and to a surface.<\/span><\/p>\n
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To achieve this, our R&D teams have developed exclusive measurement and optimisation systems that deliver significant reductions in the consumption of product, water and energy.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=”vc_default” full_width=”stretch_row_content”][vc_column]
The Kersia team, from sales to scientists, work closely with businesses to advise on best practice including: the selection and application of cleaning and disinfection products, dosing and control, pathogen management, allergen management, cleaning advice, cleaning optimisation, hygiene management systems, training, audit and review for all stages in dairy production.<\/p>\n
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Faced with problems of spore contamination which were affecting the stability of its milk, a major dairy group called upon Kersia\u2019s expertise. A task force involving Kersia and a number of well-known microbiology equipment and diagnostics companies spent two years working to reduce contamination on the dairy group\u2019s different production sites. The outcomes were safe finished products and major cost optimisation.<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner]
As different products mean different issues, each requiring specific technologies, and each plant is unique in terms of its geographic location and its surrounding environment, Kersia\u2019s experts offer solutions to suit the constraints of different processes. Our teams draw on their knowledge of techniques and technology to ensure regular monitoring of cleaning-disinfection protocols, via optimised hygiene product consumption and general cleaning costs, as well as controls to evaluate the parameters and the quality of hygiene practices and provide prompt warning of potential problems.<\/p>\n
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KERSIA offers a hygienic method taking into account all your problems.<\/span><\/p>\n
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