Disinfectant Qualification – A Multifaceted Study
In this article, Ziva Abraham, Microrite, Inc., gives us a brief overview of the disinfectant qualification study process. An effective cleaning and disinfection program is critical to ensuring the quality of products in an aseptic manufacturing facility. A disinfectant qualification study will help you implement a sound cleaning disinfection program. This study should be thoroughly documented to comply with regulatory requirements.
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frequently asked questions and provided the
answers...
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Meet the Microbiologics®
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Microbiologics Clinical Packaging Team
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The Clinical Packaging Department is responsible for assembling, packaging and labeling Microbiologics® product brands including LYFO DISK®, KWIK-STIK™, KWIK-STIK™ Plus, EZ-COMP™ and QC Slides. Their contributions are essential to the overall success of Microbiologics.
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Five Second Rule
Debunked
 How
many times has this happened to you? Your delicious
snack has dropped to the floor! You may have heard
of "The Five Second Rule;" pick up the dropped food
from the floor within five seconds and your tasty
treat is still good to eat. New information proves
this may not be a good idea. According to the July
2010 issue of the National Geographic, Dr. Paul
Dawson, a food scientist at Clemson University, has
discovered that "salmonella and other bacteria can
survive up to four weeks on dry surfaces and
transfer to food immediately upon contact." So, the
next time you drop food on the floor, think twice
before applying the Five Second Rule! |
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What's Buggin' You? |
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Q. Help! My shipment from Microbiologics sat in the warehouse all weekend. It was not refrigerated. Do I have to throw away the microorganisms?
A. Your organisms are fine. Shipping Stress Studies performed at Microbiologics showed that non-enumerated microorganisms are stable for two weeks at room temperature and enumerated microorganisms are stable for one week.
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to view the Microbiologics Shipping Stress Study.
Submit your questions to Microbiologics and we will follow up with you personally.
Your question may be featured in a future edition of
Microbiologics
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Technical
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Wondering what fungus strains are available from Microbiologics?
Click here to download a complete list of the fungus strains we offer!
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Need a
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We have put together some fun microbiology trivia questions.
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August 1-4, 2010
Anaheim Convention Center
Anaheim, CA
September 26 – 29, 2010
Orlando, FL
October 17 - 20, 2010
River Falls, WI
October 25 - 28, 2010
Capital Hilton
Washington, DC
October 27 - 28, 2010
Marriott Newark International Airport Hotel
Newark, NJ
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Stanley's
Helpful Hints |
 Pediococcus damnosus is called damnosus because that's what some techs say when they can't get it to grow. Always remember to grow P. damnosus on MRS agar at 25° C (not 35°) in 5-10% CO2. An alternative media is MRS broth. More information can be found in the
Microbiologics Growth Requirements Technical Information Bulletin.
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