23rd May 2007 12:00
Sterilox Food Safety, a division of PuriCore (London StockExchange:PURI), today announced it received notification that the USFood and Drug Administration (FDA) formally listed its SteriloxSolution as an approved food contact substance. This FDA Food ContactSubstance Notification (FCN) is specific to the Sterilox System andformally recognizes the Sterilox hypochlorous solution for use as afood safe sanitizer to be used when re-hydrating or rinsing freshproduce including leafy green vegetables. £ The Sterilox System is already used by leading US supermarketretailers to improve the safety and freshness of produce insupermarkets. The Sterilox Solution--which mimics the naturalanti-microbial hypochlorous solution produced by the human body tofight pathogens--is highly effective at killing a broad range ofpathogens and spoilage organisms including E.coli, Salmonella,Staphylococcus, Listeria, norovirus, avian influenza, yeast, andmolds. £ "This FDA Food Contact Notification represents yet anothervalidation of our technology, and it builds on our existing EPA andother regulatory approvals for the use of the Sterilox Solution onfresh produce," said Tom Daniel, Senior Vice President of SteriloxFood Safety. "Pursuing a formal FCN listing also demonstrates thatSterilox Food Safety remains committed to leading and working with thefood retail industry to improve the safety and freshness of producefor supermarket chains and their customers. Food retailers rely on theSterilox System as an added layer of brand protection in the stores'comprehensive food-safety plan that starts with the grower and endswith the consumer." £ About Sterilox Food Safety £ Sterilox Food Safety is a division of PuriCore plc. The SteriloxSystem uses salt, water, and electricity to generate a food-safesanitizer on site and on demand and is currently used in thousands ofUS retail supermarkets to improve the safety and freshness of theirproduce, floral, and seafood categories. The Sterilox Solution killsharmful pathogens on contact to prevent cross contamination whenre-hydrating, misting, or rinsing fresh produce. It also killsbacterial and spoilage organisms to enhance the shelf life and homelife of fresh produce as well as reduce the labor required to maintainand clean the display case. With the Sterilox System, retailers areprotecting their brand, improving their image, reducing categoryshrink, and achieving greater customer loyalty. More information onSterilox Food Safety can be found at www.steriloxfresh.com. £ About PuriCore £ PuriCore (London Stock Exchange:PURI) is a life sciences companyfocused on developing and commercializing proprietary products thatsafely, effectively, and naturally kill contagious pathogens.PuriCore's technology provides a solution to a broad range of marketsthat depend upon controlling contamination, including food safety,medical device disinfection, wound management, and hospitality. TheCompany's proprietary technology mimics the human body's production ofthe natural antimicrobial hypochlorous acid, which is highly effectivein killing bacteria, viruses, and fungal spores. Deployinghypochlorous acid solutions as soaks, sprays, mists, and in otherforms, PuriCore's technology is designed to limit the spread ofinfectious disease, including major public health threats of M.tuberculosis, MRSA, E.coli, norovirus, avian influenza, HIV, poliovirus, Helicobater pylori, and Legionella. PuriCore is headquarteredin Malvern, Pennsylvania, with offices in Stafford, UK. £ To receive additional information on PuriCore, please visit ourweb site at www.puricore.com, which does not form part of this pressrelease. Copyright Business Wire 2007Related Shares:
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