According to the World Health Organization, the Norovirus (WNV) and Hepatitis A virus (HAV), are the main viral pathogens responsible for ETA's (Foodborne Diseases) to world level. Due to the high prevalence of outbreaks caused by WNV and HAV that occur in the USA in frozen berries, in August 2022, FDA (Food and Drug Administration) plans to resume the sampling and analysis strategy in these products.

In berries, the freezing preservation method generally does not inactivate viruses that may be introduced at various points in the process or supply chain, so it is essential to incorporate and review the procedures or technologies that allow microbiological risks to be reduced. Furthermore, fresh berries are often consumed raw without an industrial process that can eliminate pathogens.

La Oxyion Technology, constitutes a Control measure, that, through proper management, supports and strengthens the safety level in places that constitute vulnerabilities in terms of the presence of pathogens. The Oxyion technology has scientifically validated efficacies for the control of various viruses of public health importance (Norovirus, Coronavirus, Influenza and Rhinovirus)^(*) in various environments and food processes. For any questions, you can consult info@oxyion.com or learn more at oxyion.com.

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3. Effect of Oxyion Technology creating a safer environment for control of Human Coronavirus on various inoculated surfaces. Food Safety & Management Group. 2021.
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