Ozone for Fish, Poultry and Food Processing Applications ClearWAter Tech, llc

33 million cases of illness in the usa from food borne contaminants Microbial pathogens in food cause an estimated million cases of human illness and up to 9,000 deaths in the United States each year. Microbial pathogens in food cause an estimated million cases of human illness and up to 9,000 deaths in the United States each year. Over 40 different food borne microbial pathogens, including fungi, viruses, parasites, and bacteria, are believed to cause human illnesses. Over 40 different food borne microbial pathogens, including fungi, viruses, parasites, and bacteria, are believed to cause human illnesses. For six bacterial pathogens, the costs of human illness are estimated to be $9.3-$12.9 billion annually. Of these costs, $2.9-$6.7 billion are attributed to food borne bacteria. For six bacterial pathogens, the costs of human illness are estimated to be $9.3-$12.9 billion annually. Of these costs, $2.9-$6.7 billion are attributed to food borne bacteria. Common food related diseases are Common food related diseases are Listeria, salmonella, E coli Listeria, salmonella, E coli

Uses for Ozone in the Fish Industry Ozone is highly effective in all stages of the fish industry. Ozone is highly effective in all stages of the fish industry. Aquaculture, raising fish Aquaculture, raising fish Processing Processing Storing Storing

Aquaculture Freshwater fish farms Freshwater fish farms Tilapia, Catfish, Trout, and others Tilapia, Catfish, Trout, and others Shrimp farms, Mollusks Shrimp farms, Mollusks Using ozone to treat the recirculation water has two primary effects: disease control and adding dissolved oxygen to the water. Using ozone to treat the recirculation water has two primary effects: disease control and adding dissolved oxygen to the water. The results are a 20% to 40% increase in fish yield and healthy, disease-free water The results are a 20% to 40% increase in fish yield and healthy, disease-free water

Fish Processing Washing fish with ozonated water will Washing fish with ozonated water will Reduce the microbial load Reduce the microbial load Reduce odor Reduce odor Maintain color and appearance Maintain color and appearance Extend shelf life by several days Extend shelf life by several days

Fish Transport, Storage & Display Extend the shelf life of fish by several days by: Extend the shelf life of fish by several days by: Washing down the counters with ozonated water Washing down the counters with ozonated water Storing fish on ice made from ozonated water Storing fish on ice made from ozonated water

Fish Processing Plants using cwt Ozone Systems Pier Fish, New Bedford, Mass. North Atlantic, Portland, Maine R & P Seafoods, Boston, Mass. Wolfhead Smokers, Canada Sea Fresh, Portland, Maine Slade Gorton, Boston, Mass. Alfa International, Miami, Florida Plitt Co., Chicago, Ill. Atlantic Fish Ltd., Canada Pier Fish, Boston, Mass. Phillips Seafoods, Ecuador True North Salmon, Canada North Coast Sfds., New Bedford, Mass.

Poultry: Chicken, Turkey & Fowl The two primary categories for ozone use are: The two primary categories for ozone use are: Farming Farming Processing Processing

Poultry Farming Ozone in the water treatment system eliminates all waterborne viruses and bacteria Ozone in the water treatment system eliminates all waterborne viruses and bacteria Ozone is 51% more powerful than chlorine Ozone is 51% more powerful than chlorine Ozone is 3100 times faster than chlorine Ozone is 3100 times faster than chlorine Ozone in the poultry house air Ozone in the poultry house air Greatly reduces air borne viruses and bacteria Greatly reduces air borne viruses and bacteria Reduces odor Reduces odor

Food Processing Microbial control of surface disinfection for washing, transporting and cooling of whole fresh fruits and vegetables. Microbial control of surface disinfection for washing, transporting and cooling of whole fresh fruits and vegetables.  Leaves no chemical taste or odor  Improves product appearance  Improves product spoilage  Extends shelf life

Agriculture Ozone removes iron, maganese, algae and other pathogens found in source water for well water and treatment tanks. Ozone removes iron, maganese, algae and other pathogens found in source water for well water and treatment tanks. Increases harvest Increases harvest Reduces fertilizer use Reduces fertilizer use Reduces root disease Reduces root disease Fumigates soil Fumigates soil Increases milk production fpr dairy cattle Increases milk production fpr dairy cattle

Avian Influenza Virus Asia has lost some 100 million birds in the first wave of bird flu outbreaks starting from the beginning of this year. The epidemic also caused the deaths of 27 people, 19 in Vietnam and eight in Thailand in the first half of this year.

Benefits to using ozone Ozone is the most powerful broad spectrum microbiological control agent available Ozone is the most powerful broad spectrum microbiological control agent available Ozone has full FDA approval for direct food contact applications Ozone has full FDA approval for direct food contact applications Ozone extends the shelf life of meat, fish and vegetables Ozone extends the shelf life of meat, fish and vegetables Ozone is generated on-site, eliminating the need to transport toxic chemicals Ozone is generated on-site, eliminating the need to transport toxic chemicals Ozone does not add off-flavors or change the appearance of the meat, fish, fruit or vegetable Ozone does not add off-flavors or change the appearance of the meat, fish, fruit or vegetable

Typical Ozone Packages HDO3 Dissolved Turn-key & pre plumbed Stainless steel or powder-coated steel construction Integrated dissolved ozone monitor Adjustable ozone output Air-cooled stainless steel ozone reaction chambers SC27P Self-contained corona discharge ozone generator with dual pressurized reaction chambers, integral vacuum break and built in oxygen concentrator. Simple, compact wall-mounted system. DIMENSIONS 29” w x 13” d x 34” h, 139 lbs ELECTRICAL 120V/60Hz, 9 amps, 1080 watts 240V/60Hz, 4.5 amps, 540 watts OZONE OUTPUT SCFH (PSA oxygen) 6% concentration by wt REGISTERED

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