How to Spot and Prevent Biofilm Formation in Food Facilities

Biofilm formation is one of the most pervasive and underestimated challenges facing the food industry today. These resilient microbial communities compromise food safety and jeopardize operational efficiency and regulatory compliance. To safeguard your food processing facility, it’s essential to understand where biofilms are likely to form, how to detect them effectively, and what measures can…

Planes, Trains, and Safe Surfaces: The Role of Antimicrobials in Future Transportation Design

The new year symbolizes fresh beginnings, renewed ambitions, and a collective focus on innovation and progress. As travelers set out to explore new destinations or return to their routines, transportation hubs play a critical role in connecting people and enabling their journeys. However, these vibrant activity centers also present significant challenges in maintaining hygiene and…

Mitigating Recall Risks in Food Processing

Mitigating Recall Risks in Food Processing: How Kismet Clean’s Coating and Drain Solution Strengthens Safety in Zones 2 and 3 The recent surge in high-profile recalls across the food processing industry has underscored the need for advanced pathogen control strategies, particularly in Zones 2 and 3 areas. These zones, which encompass non-food-contact regions (Zone 2)…

The Hidden Dangers of UV Light Disinfection: A Safer Alternative Unveiled

In our unrelenting battle against pathogens, various modes of disinfection have emerged, each purporting to be the savior in microbial warfare. One such method that has been adopted is UV light disinfection. While effective in certain applications, its dangers are not commonly understood by the public. Kismet Technologies, an innovator in revolutionary disinfection technology, has…

Residual Antimicrobials

There is much hype around residual antimicrobials, and you might be wondering what these are and what the difference is between different residual antimicrobials. Residual antimicrobials are surface treatments that provide long-term disinfection or sanitation protection to surfaces. This is different from how one typically thinks about episodic disinfection: the disinfecting chemical is put onto…

5 Roles Long-Lasting Disinfection Plays in the Future of Infection Control Technology

Long-lasting disinfectants offer a revolutionary approach to infection control, surpassing the limitations of single-use disinfectants. While single-use disinfectants provide immediate bacteria reduction, long-lasting disinfectants create self-disinfecting surfaces, forming a protective barrier that continuously prevents bacterial growth and transmission. Long-lasting disinfectants require less frequent application, saving valuable time and effort. This innovative technology represents the future…