Tuesday, November 30, 2010
Wednesday, November 24, 2010
Medical Mistakes in Hospitals
Your local hospital just might be more of a death trap than an actual health care facility. A new report issued by the Office of Inspector General at the Health and Human Services Department (HHS) says that every month roughly 134,000 hospital patients experience some type of adverse event during their stays. And about 15,000 of them die every month due to various medical and surgical errors.
According to the report, such adverse events include surgery mistakes, medication dosage errors, improper care protocols, and transmission of infection due to filthy conditions. In fact, patients are often admitted to hospitals in healthier condition than when they leave (if they even do), and much of the time their health declines are a result of avoidable medical errors.
Many hospitals are also hotbeds of infectious diseases like Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA), the infamous hospital "superbug" that kills roughly 48,000 people every year (http://www.naturalnews.com/028441_s...).
Nearly 50 percent of all adverse event problems are avoidable, according to the report. But since there is no tracking system in place to address the problems and work towards fixing them, many hospitals continue to make them without consequence -- and the vast majority of hospital patients have no idea about the significant risks they face.
"This report shows that hospital patients are being harmed by medical errors at an alarming rate," explained Lisa McGiffert from Consumers Union, in a statement. "Unfortunately, most Americans have no way of knowing whether their hospital is doing a good job preventing medical errors."
At this time, there is no solid way to determine where hospitals rank in terms of overall safety performance because no reporting system exists for tracking this information. But the report urges both the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality and the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services to work towards implementing one.
Sources for this story include:
http://www.reuters.com/article/idUS...
According to the report, such adverse events include surgery mistakes, medication dosage errors, improper care protocols, and transmission of infection due to filthy conditions. In fact, patients are often admitted to hospitals in healthier condition than when they leave (if they even do), and much of the time their health declines are a result of avoidable medical errors.
Many hospitals are also hotbeds of infectious diseases like Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA), the infamous hospital "superbug" that kills roughly 48,000 people every year (http://www.naturalnews.com/028441_s...).
Nearly 50 percent of all adverse event problems are avoidable, according to the report. But since there is no tracking system in place to address the problems and work towards fixing them, many hospitals continue to make them without consequence -- and the vast majority of hospital patients have no idea about the significant risks they face.
"This report shows that hospital patients are being harmed by medical errors at an alarming rate," explained Lisa McGiffert from Consumers Union, in a statement. "Unfortunately, most Americans have no way of knowing whether their hospital is doing a good job preventing medical errors."
At this time, there is no solid way to determine where hospitals rank in terms of overall safety performance because no reporting system exists for tracking this information. But the report urges both the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality and the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services to work towards implementing one.
Sources for this story include:
http://www.reuters.com/article/idUS...
Monday, November 22, 2010
Firefighters and Medics are at Higher Risk for MRSA
MRSA exposure for fire fighters, medics greater than for general public: UW study
Elizabeth Sharpe esharpe@u.washington.edu
Marc Beaudreau
Firefighters and medics may be at higher risk for carrying methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) than the average person, according to results from a UW study
Firefighters and medics may be, perhaps not surprisingly, at a higher risk for carrying methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) than the average person, according to results from a new study conducted by Marilyn Roberts, a University of Washington professor of environmental and occupational health sciences. Roberts, a microbiologist, recently conducted the first-ever environmental health study on MRSA in Northwest fire stations and on fire personnel to determine the extent of related contamination.
In the last ten years, the number of hospital- and community-acquired MRSA infections--those often contracted in schools, public gyms, and in workplaces--has risen. Because MRSA can be transmitted from surfaces to people and from person to person, the increase in incidence has led to concern for first responders, including police, firefighters and emergency medical personnel. Fire personnel interact with both hospital and community populations as part of their job and have the potential to be exposed to MRSA as part of their daily duties.
"Firefighters and paramedics are at the crossroads between the public and hospital environments," said Roberts. "Their job includes administering first-response care to patients, many of whom are more likely to be MRSA carriers or have MRSA infections then the general population. This puts them at increased risk for MRSA infections."
Roberts found MRSA in four percent of more than 1,000 samples collected from surfaces inside Snohomish County fire stations, medic and fire trucks, and outer protective gear. But in each of the nine areas sampled, at least one sample tested positive for MRSA, and both hospital- and community-acquired MRSA were found.
Roberts conducted the study after being contacted by firefighters who asked for help in determining whether they were being exposed to MRSA on the job. "Firefighters and medics were part of an advisory board that helped us develop the study," she said.
Firefighter and paramedic Kevin Fetter said that he had questions about a new disinfection system, including: What was on the surfaces or being transmitted that might cause infection or illness? As the wellness coordinator for Snohomish County Fire District 1, Fetter called labs all over the country asking for help in testing before connecting with Roberts at the University of Washington. The district is made up of 12 fire stations that field 13,000 emergency calls each year.
Fetter and colleagues knew that MRSA was being studied in hospital settings, but didn't know how MRSA affected them. Except for a small study in Arizona, no one else had looked at this setting and firefighter exposure.
"We now recognize it as a problem," said Fetter, referring to the firefighter community. The UW study results have attracted attention in other regional fire departments, since findings showed firefighters can be carriers.
The research team found more than 20 percent of the fire personnel who volunteered to be tested carried MRSA and an additional 10 percent carried Staphylococcus aureus in their noses. Normally, 25 to 35 percent of the general population carries S. aureus in the nose. Also, in studying the genetic characteristics of the different strains of bacteria, Roberts found that MRSA strains on fire personnel were related to the environmental MRSA strains, suggesting transmission between personnel and the environmental surfaces.
Roberts and her team looked at MRSA contamination in fire stations and determined which locations were most likely to be contaminated. The study also was conducted to improve decontamination of the station and truck environmental surfaces and to use the information to develop and distribute educational materials on best practices for disinfection protocols.
Roberts said she hopes to expand the study to determine if the results from the initial study are representative of the larger firefighter population within Washington state and throughout the United States.
Funding for the project was sponsored by the Washington State Department of Labor and Industries' Safety & Health Investment Project (SHIP) and from Snohomish County Fire District 1. SHIP funding is directed at preventing workplace injuries, illnesses, and fatalities in Washington state.
Elizabeth Sharpe esharpe@u.washington.edu
Marc Beaudreau
Firefighters and medics may be at higher risk for carrying methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) than the average person, according to results from a UW study
Firefighters and medics may be, perhaps not surprisingly, at a higher risk for carrying methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) than the average person, according to results from a new study conducted by Marilyn Roberts, a University of Washington professor of environmental and occupational health sciences. Roberts, a microbiologist, recently conducted the first-ever environmental health study on MRSA in Northwest fire stations and on fire personnel to determine the extent of related contamination.
In the last ten years, the number of hospital- and community-acquired MRSA infections--those often contracted in schools, public gyms, and in workplaces--has risen. Because MRSA can be transmitted from surfaces to people and from person to person, the increase in incidence has led to concern for first responders, including police, firefighters and emergency medical personnel. Fire personnel interact with both hospital and community populations as part of their job and have the potential to be exposed to MRSA as part of their daily duties.
"Firefighters and paramedics are at the crossroads between the public and hospital environments," said Roberts. "Their job includes administering first-response care to patients, many of whom are more likely to be MRSA carriers or have MRSA infections then the general population. This puts them at increased risk for MRSA infections."
Roberts found MRSA in four percent of more than 1,000 samples collected from surfaces inside Snohomish County fire stations, medic and fire trucks, and outer protective gear. But in each of the nine areas sampled, at least one sample tested positive for MRSA, and both hospital- and community-acquired MRSA were found.
Roberts conducted the study after being contacted by firefighters who asked for help in determining whether they were being exposed to MRSA on the job. "Firefighters and medics were part of an advisory board that helped us develop the study," she said.
Firefighter and paramedic Kevin Fetter said that he had questions about a new disinfection system, including: What was on the surfaces or being transmitted that might cause infection or illness? As the wellness coordinator for Snohomish County Fire District 1, Fetter called labs all over the country asking for help in testing before connecting with Roberts at the University of Washington. The district is made up of 12 fire stations that field 13,000 emergency calls each year.
Fetter and colleagues knew that MRSA was being studied in hospital settings, but didn't know how MRSA affected them. Except for a small study in Arizona, no one else had looked at this setting and firefighter exposure.
"We now recognize it as a problem," said Fetter, referring to the firefighter community. The UW study results have attracted attention in other regional fire departments, since findings showed firefighters can be carriers.
The research team found more than 20 percent of the fire personnel who volunteered to be tested carried MRSA and an additional 10 percent carried Staphylococcus aureus in their noses. Normally, 25 to 35 percent of the general population carries S. aureus in the nose. Also, in studying the genetic characteristics of the different strains of bacteria, Roberts found that MRSA strains on fire personnel were related to the environmental MRSA strains, suggesting transmission between personnel and the environmental surfaces.
Roberts and her team looked at MRSA contamination in fire stations and determined which locations were most likely to be contaminated. The study also was conducted to improve decontamination of the station and truck environmental surfaces and to use the information to develop and distribute educational materials on best practices for disinfection protocols.
Roberts said she hopes to expand the study to determine if the results from the initial study are representative of the larger firefighter population within Washington state and throughout the United States.
Funding for the project was sponsored by the Washington State Department of Labor and Industries' Safety & Health Investment Project (SHIP) and from Snohomish County Fire District 1. SHIP funding is directed at preventing workplace injuries, illnesses, and fatalities in Washington state.
Sunday, November 21, 2010
Tuesday, November 9, 2010
Enlist in the War Against Germs: PURE Bioscience Announces Nationwide Commercial La...
Enlist in the War Against Germs: PURE Bioscience Announces Nationwide Commercial La...: "EL CAJON, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--PURE Bioscience (NASDAQ:PURE), with its sales and marketing representative, Richmont Sciences, LLC, today..."
PURE Bioscience Announces Nationwide Commercial Launch of SDC-Based Disinfectant/Food Contact Sanitizer
EL CAJON, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--PURE Bioscience (NASDAQ:PURE), with its sales and marketing representative, Richmont Sciences, LLC, today announced the introduction of IV-7 Ultimate Germ Defense for Food Contact Surfaces™ at the annual ISSA/INTERCLEAN® trade show being held this week in Orlando. PURE’s booth, number 1769, features the IV-7 line of products powered by PURE’s patented silver dihydrogen citrate (SDC) antimicrobial technology, including the disinfectant, sanitizer and water treatment products.
Michael L. Krall, President and CEO of PURE Bioscience, stated, “ISSA is an ideal venue for the launch of IV-7 Ultimate Germ Defense for Food Contact Surfaces. IV-7 meets the growing demand from food processors and the food service industry for effective, responsible germ defense. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimate that food borne pathogens cause 76 million illnesses per year in the U.S., resulting in 325,000 hospitalizations and 5,200 deaths. IV-7 provides powerful efficacy against threats that plague the food service industry by rapidly eliminating dangerous pathogens such as Salmonella, E. coli, Norovirus, Campylobacter, Listeria and Staph - including MRSA - while also providing 24-hour residual protection. In addition, as an EPA Category IV low toxicity technology, IV-7 does not create irritating fumes and does not require special handling or rinsing.”
This year’s ISSA/INTERCLEAN is expected to attract approximately 15,000 attendees. As the worldwide cleaning industry association, ISSA’s global membership includes more than 5,500 distributors, manufacturers, building service contractors, and in-house service provider companies. ISSA offers the industry's largest cleaning shows around the world; a vast array of educational videos and resources; networking on local, national, and international levels; industry management standards; legislative and regulatory services; and industry news specifically focused on the world's cleaning community.
About IV-7 Products
IV-7 Ultimate Germ Defense™ can be used to kill germs on hard surfaces in a wide variety of settings, such as homes, offices, schools, hospitals, medical and dental clinics, restaurants, hotels, animal shelters, public facilities and many more. Unlike traditional alcohol- or bleach-based surface disinfectants, IV-7 Ultimate Germ Defense requires no hazard or warning statements and carries bacterial kill times as quick as 30 seconds, compared with up to 10 minutes for competing products. IV-7 Ultimate Germ Defense provides powerful protection – even against resistant pathogens such as MRSA – and continues to kill bacteria for up to 24 hours after usage; yet, with its EPA Category IV rating, the least-toxic classification, IV-7 Ultimate Germ Defense is also ideal for use in sensitive children’s areas.
IV-7 Ultimate Germ Defense for Food Contact Surfaces™ harnesses the same broad-spectrum disinfecting power as Ultimate Germ Defense combined with registration by the US EPA for food contact surface sanitization while maintaining the EPA Category IV rating. IV-7 Ultimate Germ Defense for Food Contact Surfaces is manufactured for use on surfaces and equipment in dozens of settings including food processing plants, farms, food storage areas, restaurants, fast food operations, cafeterias, supermarkets, break rooms, schools, hospitals and other institutions, as well as in homes. IV-7 for Food Contact Surfaces helps prevent cross-contamination in food contact environments and eliminates odors. IV-7 for Food Contact Surfaces provides an advantageous combination of efficiency, high efficacy and low toxicity by rapidly eliminating dangerous pathogens, yet it does not create irritating fumes and does not require rinsing.
IV-7 Water Treatment™ is a liquid concentrate containing SDC effective against a broad spectrum of bacteria, virus and fungus in a stable, non-toxic, tasteless, odorless and colorless solution. IV-7 water treatment is so powerful that just seven drops treat an entire gallon (approximately four liters) of water. Earlier this year, PURE shipped IV-7 Water Treatment to Haiti for use in earthquake-ravaged areas. Project Hope distributed the product, which was sufficient to purify 40 million gallons of water for safe drinking. The water treatment does not carry United States registration and is not available for sale in the US.
For more products go to http://wherecanibuyiv7.com
Michael L. Krall, President and CEO of PURE Bioscience, stated, “ISSA is an ideal venue for the launch of IV-7 Ultimate Germ Defense for Food Contact Surfaces. IV-7 meets the growing demand from food processors and the food service industry for effective, responsible germ defense. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimate that food borne pathogens cause 76 million illnesses per year in the U.S., resulting in 325,000 hospitalizations and 5,200 deaths. IV-7 provides powerful efficacy against threats that plague the food service industry by rapidly eliminating dangerous pathogens such as Salmonella, E. coli, Norovirus, Campylobacter, Listeria and Staph - including MRSA - while also providing 24-hour residual protection. In addition, as an EPA Category IV low toxicity technology, IV-7 does not create irritating fumes and does not require special handling or rinsing.”
This year’s ISSA/INTERCLEAN is expected to attract approximately 15,000 attendees. As the worldwide cleaning industry association, ISSA’s global membership includes more than 5,500 distributors, manufacturers, building service contractors, and in-house service provider companies. ISSA offers the industry's largest cleaning shows around the world; a vast array of educational videos and resources; networking on local, national, and international levels; industry management standards; legislative and regulatory services; and industry news specifically focused on the world's cleaning community.
About IV-7 Products
IV-7 Ultimate Germ Defense™ can be used to kill germs on hard surfaces in a wide variety of settings, such as homes, offices, schools, hospitals, medical and dental clinics, restaurants, hotels, animal shelters, public facilities and many more. Unlike traditional alcohol- or bleach-based surface disinfectants, IV-7 Ultimate Germ Defense requires no hazard or warning statements and carries bacterial kill times as quick as 30 seconds, compared with up to 10 minutes for competing products. IV-7 Ultimate Germ Defense provides powerful protection – even against resistant pathogens such as MRSA – and continues to kill bacteria for up to 24 hours after usage; yet, with its EPA Category IV rating, the least-toxic classification, IV-7 Ultimate Germ Defense is also ideal for use in sensitive children’s areas.
IV-7 Ultimate Germ Defense for Food Contact Surfaces™ harnesses the same broad-spectrum disinfecting power as Ultimate Germ Defense combined with registration by the US EPA for food contact surface sanitization while maintaining the EPA Category IV rating. IV-7 Ultimate Germ Defense for Food Contact Surfaces is manufactured for use on surfaces and equipment in dozens of settings including food processing plants, farms, food storage areas, restaurants, fast food operations, cafeterias, supermarkets, break rooms, schools, hospitals and other institutions, as well as in homes. IV-7 for Food Contact Surfaces helps prevent cross-contamination in food contact environments and eliminates odors. IV-7 for Food Contact Surfaces provides an advantageous combination of efficiency, high efficacy and low toxicity by rapidly eliminating dangerous pathogens, yet it does not create irritating fumes and does not require rinsing.
IV-7 Water Treatment™ is a liquid concentrate containing SDC effective against a broad spectrum of bacteria, virus and fungus in a stable, non-toxic, tasteless, odorless and colorless solution. IV-7 water treatment is so powerful that just seven drops treat an entire gallon (approximately four liters) of water. Earlier this year, PURE shipped IV-7 Water Treatment to Haiti for use in earthquake-ravaged areas. Project Hope distributed the product, which was sufficient to purify 40 million gallons of water for safe drinking. The water treatment does not carry United States registration and is not available for sale in the US.
For more products go to http://wherecanibuyiv7.com
Thursday, November 4, 2010
How Disgusting is Money?
Bethany Kraus avoids touching paper money whenever she can. “I hate how dirty it is so I always use my debit card, says Kraus, Lincoln, Neb., junior. “That money could have been inside a stripper’s g-string for all you know.”
DIrty money: You may be collecting more than just change when you're handed back dollar bills. Germs also live on money, potentially spreading bacteria that can cause strep throat and staph infections.
Paper money usually comes in contact with several different people every day, allowing it to collect germs and bacteria. A 2001 study by Dr. Peter Ender found that 86 percent of the bills he studied had germs such as Streptococcus, which causes strep throat, while 7 percent of bills had more harmful bacteria, such as Staphylococcus, which causes staph infections. Only 7 percent of the bills he studied were germ-free.
Jeff Dimond, a spokesman for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, says it is possible for money to spread germs since bacteria can live on surfaces for several hours. If someone uses the bathroom without washing their hands or sneezes and then gives you money, all of those germs could be passed on to you.
To help prevent the spread of germs and diseases, Dimond suggests getting vaccinated, washing you hands often, using hand sanitizers and keeping your hands away from your nose and mouth.
DIrty money: You may be collecting more than just change when you're handed back dollar bills. Germs also live on money, potentially spreading bacteria that can cause strep throat and staph infections.
Paper money usually comes in contact with several different people every day, allowing it to collect germs and bacteria. A 2001 study by Dr. Peter Ender found that 86 percent of the bills he studied had germs such as Streptococcus, which causes strep throat, while 7 percent of bills had more harmful bacteria, such as Staphylococcus, which causes staph infections. Only 7 percent of the bills he studied were germ-free.
Jeff Dimond, a spokesman for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, says it is possible for money to spread germs since bacteria can live on surfaces for several hours. If someone uses the bathroom without washing their hands or sneezes and then gives you money, all of those germs could be passed on to you.
To help prevent the spread of germs and diseases, Dimond suggests getting vaccinated, washing you hands often, using hand sanitizers and keeping your hands away from your nose and mouth.
PURE Bioscience Receives U.S. EPA Registration for SDC-Based Disinfectant and Food Contact Surface Sanitizer
PURE Bioscience Receives U.S. EPA Registration for
SDC-Based Disinfectant and Food Contact Surface Sanitizer
Patented Ionic Silver Formula Ideal for Use in Food Processing Plants, Restaurants and Homes; Sales of IV-7 Disinfectant/Sanitizer Product May Begin Later this Month, Pending State Approvals
Lowest EPA Toxicity Rating Meets Long-Awaited Food Industry Demand for Effective, Responsible Germ Defense
SAN DIEGO (April 6, 2010) – PURE Bioscience (NASDAQ: PURE), creator of the patented silver dihydrogen citrate (SDC) antimicrobial, announced today that it has received U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) registration for its SDC-based disinfectant and food contact surface sanitizer. The product will be marketed as IV-7 Ultimate Germ Defense for Food Contact Surfaces™ (IV-7) by PURE’s sales and marketing representative, Richmont Sciences, LLC. An EPA Category IV disinfectant/sanitizer, IV-7 provides an advantageous combination of high efficacy, low toxicity and efficiency by rapidly eliminating dangerous pathogens, yet no rinse is required.
IV-7 Ultimate Germ Defense for Food Contact Surfaces™ harnesses the broad-spectrum power of SDC for use on surfaces and equipment in dozens of settings including food processing plants, farms, food storage areas, restaurants, fast food operations, cafeterias, supermarkets, break rooms, schools, hospitals and other institutions, as well as in homes. IV-7 helps prevent cross-contamination in food contact environments and eliminates odors. In addition, the odorless IV-7 formula does not create irritating fumes, which is a particular benefit for restaurants.
Michael L. Krall, President and CEO of PURE Bioscience, stated, “Our completion of the rigorous six-year federal registration process to bring this much-needed technology to market will improve public safety protections in food processing, packaging, distribution and service. We are working diligently to register the product in all 50 states; however, because many food industry companies operate in single states or regions, we plan to begin selling IV-7 Ultimate Germ Defense for Food Contact Surfaces™ on a state-by-state basis later this month as registrations are issued.”
“This product is a major breakthrough in the war against germs for every part of the food industry,” added John Rochon, Chairman of Richmont. “There has never been anything like it. From food processing all the way to serving food at home and in restaurants, this is going to change the way we defend ourselves against germs. We believe that the food processing industry and the food service industry are going to love this product, and that it will ultimately save lives. In the home kitchen, it’s going to change the way people protect their families.”
Unlike traditional alcohol- or bleach-based surface disinfectants and sanitizers, IV-7 requires no hazard or warning statements and carries bacterial kill times as quick as 30 seconds, compared with 10 minutes for competing products. IV-7 provides powerful protection against a broad range of microbes, including those of particular concern in food processing and kitchen areas such as E. coli, Salmonella, Listeria and Campylobacter jejuni, as well as resistant pathogens such as MRSA. IV-7 continues to kill bacteria for up to 24 hours after usage – yet, with its EPA Category IV toxicity rating, the lowest classification, SDC is also labeled for use in sensitive areas such as those used by children.
The newly registered disinfectant/sanitizer is the third offering in PURE’s IV-7 line of products. Last month, PURE Bioscience launched IV-7 Ultimate Germ Defense™, an advanced disinfectant product initially targeted to janitorial and sanitation markets.
SDC-Based Disinfectant and Food Contact Surface Sanitizer
Patented Ionic Silver Formula Ideal for Use in Food Processing Plants, Restaurants and Homes; Sales of IV-7 Disinfectant/Sanitizer Product May Begin Later this Month, Pending State Approvals
Lowest EPA Toxicity Rating Meets Long-Awaited Food Industry Demand for Effective, Responsible Germ Defense
SAN DIEGO (April 6, 2010) – PURE Bioscience (NASDAQ: PURE), creator of the patented silver dihydrogen citrate (SDC) antimicrobial, announced today that it has received U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) registration for its SDC-based disinfectant and food contact surface sanitizer. The product will be marketed as IV-7 Ultimate Germ Defense for Food Contact Surfaces™ (IV-7) by PURE’s sales and marketing representative, Richmont Sciences, LLC. An EPA Category IV disinfectant/sanitizer, IV-7 provides an advantageous combination of high efficacy, low toxicity and efficiency by rapidly eliminating dangerous pathogens, yet no rinse is required.
IV-7 Ultimate Germ Defense for Food Contact Surfaces™ harnesses the broad-spectrum power of SDC for use on surfaces and equipment in dozens of settings including food processing plants, farms, food storage areas, restaurants, fast food operations, cafeterias, supermarkets, break rooms, schools, hospitals and other institutions, as well as in homes. IV-7 helps prevent cross-contamination in food contact environments and eliminates odors. In addition, the odorless IV-7 formula does not create irritating fumes, which is a particular benefit for restaurants.
Michael L. Krall, President and CEO of PURE Bioscience, stated, “Our completion of the rigorous six-year federal registration process to bring this much-needed technology to market will improve public safety protections in food processing, packaging, distribution and service. We are working diligently to register the product in all 50 states; however, because many food industry companies operate in single states or regions, we plan to begin selling IV-7 Ultimate Germ Defense for Food Contact Surfaces™ on a state-by-state basis later this month as registrations are issued.”
“This product is a major breakthrough in the war against germs for every part of the food industry,” added John Rochon, Chairman of Richmont. “There has never been anything like it. From food processing all the way to serving food at home and in restaurants, this is going to change the way we defend ourselves against germs. We believe that the food processing industry and the food service industry are going to love this product, and that it will ultimately save lives. In the home kitchen, it’s going to change the way people protect their families.”
Unlike traditional alcohol- or bleach-based surface disinfectants and sanitizers, IV-7 requires no hazard or warning statements and carries bacterial kill times as quick as 30 seconds, compared with 10 minutes for competing products. IV-7 provides powerful protection against a broad range of microbes, including those of particular concern in food processing and kitchen areas such as E. coli, Salmonella, Listeria and Campylobacter jejuni, as well as resistant pathogens such as MRSA. IV-7 continues to kill bacteria for up to 24 hours after usage – yet, with its EPA Category IV toxicity rating, the lowest classification, SDC is also labeled for use in sensitive areas such as those used by children.
The newly registered disinfectant/sanitizer is the third offering in PURE’s IV-7 line of products. Last month, PURE Bioscience launched IV-7 Ultimate Germ Defense™, an advanced disinfectant product initially targeted to janitorial and sanitation markets.
Tuesday, November 2, 2010
Monday, November 1, 2010
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The Discount rate is determined by volume of purchases during first 30 days (taxes and shipping are not included in rates)
Monthly order minimum of $60 must be met to maintain discount eligibility
Web based order site is provided for program participants
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ANTIBACTERIAL, ANTIVIRAL, ANTIFUNGAL DISINFECTANT
WITH 24 HOUR RESIDUAL PROTECTION
DISCOUNT RATES
PRODUCT
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40%
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*MINIMUM INITIAL 30 DAY PURCHASE
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The Discount rate is determined by volume of purchases during first 30 days (taxes and shipping are not included in rates)
Monthly order minimum of $60 must be met to maintain discount eligibility
Web based order site is provided for program participantsIV-7 Ultimate Germ Defense
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ANTIBACTERIAL, ANTIVIRAL, ANTIFUNGAL DISINFECTANT
WITH 24 HOUR RESIDUAL PROTECTION
DISCOUNT RATES
PRODUCT
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40%
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Saving Lives Around the World
The technology in IV-7 Ultimate Germ Defense, silver
dihydrogen citrate (SDC), has been donated to
humanitarian efforts to save lives by purifying water after
four major disasters:
El Salvador earthquake: 50,000 2-ounce bottles of IV-7 water purifier were donated through
Project Concern -- enough to treat 10 million gallons of water;
Indian Ocean tsunami: 60,000 2-ounce bottles of IV-7 water purifier were sent to Medan in
Northern Sumatra via World Emergency Relief -- enough to treat 11 million gallons of water;
China earthquake: 100,000 2-ounce bottles of IV-7 water purifier were sent to China via the
International Red Cross -- enough to purify 20 million gallons of water;
Haiti earthquake: 200,000 2-ounce bottles of IV-7 water purifier were sent through Project
Hope -- enough to treat 40 million gallons of water;
In addition, Project Hope has recently requested donations of IV-7 water purifier for emergency
use in Sudan, Somalia and other areas of the world facing dire health consequences of contaminated
water.
: SAVING LIVES
AROUND THE WORLD
dihydrogen citrate (SDC), has been donated to
humanitarian efforts to save lives by purifying water after
four major disasters:
El Salvador earthquake: 50,000 2-ounce bottles of IV-7 water purifier were donated through
Project Concern -- enough to treat 10 million gallons of water;
Indian Ocean tsunami: 60,000 2-ounce bottles of IV-7 water purifier were sent to Medan in
Northern Sumatra via World Emergency Relief -- enough to treat 11 million gallons of water;
China earthquake: 100,000 2-ounce bottles of IV-7 water purifier were sent to China via the
International Red Cross -- enough to purify 20 million gallons of water;
Haiti earthquake: 200,000 2-ounce bottles of IV-7 water purifier were sent through Project
Hope -- enough to treat 40 million gallons of water;
In addition, Project Hope has recently requested donations of IV-7 water purifier for emergency
use in Sudan, Somalia and other areas of the world facing dire health consequences of contaminated
water.
: SAVING LIVES
AROUND THE WORLD
Stabilized Ionic Silver
There are other products on the market that use silver -- but it is important for you to know that they are NOT
the same technology as IV-7 Ultimate Germ Defense™! Here is the difference:
IV-7 contains Stabilized Ionic Silver.The other products do not.
Colloidal silver products contain small particles of silver suspended in aqueous solution. The main composition
of colloidal silver is metallic silver, but it may also contain silver oxide and other silver complexes. Silver
colloids release minute quantities of ionic silver over time, predominantly through surface oxidation, and dissociation
from silver complexes. Numerous complex and expensive processes have been developed to manufacture
colloidal silver and this has resulted in large product variability.
In comparison, IV-7 Ultimate Germ Defense contains fully active stabilized ionic silver -- silver dihydrogen
citrate (SDC), at a specific concentration of 30 parts per million - thousands of times higher than colloidal silver
but with exponentially less total silver mass. The patented process developed to manufacture SDC provides
stabilized ionic silver in aqueous citric acid solution. This economical process results in superior product
quality and performance.
• Only stabilized ionic silver, the SDC in IV-7 Ultimate Germ Defense, has been scientifically proven
and registered by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to have quick and powerful broad
spectrum antimicrobial, antifungal and antiviral efficacy.
• The SDC in IV-7 Ultimate Germ Defense works faster than any other silver-containing product on
the market today.
• IV-7 Ultimate Germ Defense provides powerful protection while using extremely low levels of stabilized ionic
silver when compared to the less effective colloidal silver products that contain much more silver.
• IV-7 Ultimate Germ Defense is stable and
will remain efficacious for years when stored
properly.
• IV-7 Ultimate Germ Defense has an EPA
Category IV hazard rating: the safest rating for
any product!
the same technology as IV-7 Ultimate Germ Defense™! Here is the difference:
IV-7 contains Stabilized Ionic Silver.The other products do not.
Colloidal silver products contain small particles of silver suspended in aqueous solution. The main composition
of colloidal silver is metallic silver, but it may also contain silver oxide and other silver complexes. Silver
colloids release minute quantities of ionic silver over time, predominantly through surface oxidation, and dissociation
from silver complexes. Numerous complex and expensive processes have been developed to manufacture
colloidal silver and this has resulted in large product variability.
In comparison, IV-7 Ultimate Germ Defense contains fully active stabilized ionic silver -- silver dihydrogen
citrate (SDC), at a specific concentration of 30 parts per million - thousands of times higher than colloidal silver
but with exponentially less total silver mass. The patented process developed to manufacture SDC provides
stabilized ionic silver in aqueous citric acid solution. This economical process results in superior product
quality and performance.
• Only stabilized ionic silver, the SDC in IV-7 Ultimate Germ Defense, has been scientifically proven
and registered by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to have quick and powerful broad
spectrum antimicrobial, antifungal and antiviral efficacy.
• The SDC in IV-7 Ultimate Germ Defense works faster than any other silver-containing product on
the market today.
• IV-7 Ultimate Germ Defense provides powerful protection while using extremely low levels of stabilized ionic
silver when compared to the less effective colloidal silver products that contain much more silver.
• IV-7 Ultimate Germ Defense is stable and
will remain efficacious for years when stored
properly.
• IV-7 Ultimate Germ Defense has an EPA
Category IV hazard rating: the safest rating for
any product!
Silver
It has been known for centuries that silver has disinfecting properties. Silver was used as a germicide as long ago as Greek and Roman times. The active ingredient in IV-7 Ultimate Germ Defense™ is silver dihydrogen citrate (SDC), a patented, electrolytically-generated source of ionic silver which is stabilized in citric acid.
This formulation took almost a decade to develop and patent.
Unlike most commonly-used commercial or household antibacterial or cleaning products, it is colorless, odorless, non-flammable and non-corrosive. There are no fumes and it does not cause skin irritation.
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency categorizes all antimicrobial products according to a toxicity scale from I to IV (I being most toxic and IV being the least.). Traditional disinfectants, which use active ingredients such as ethanol or ammonium chloride, fall into categories I and II. The SDC dilution used in IV-7 is in category IV.
Trojan Horse
IV-7 Ultimate Germ Defense™ attacks and kills germs from both inside and outside. Its method of germ defense is simple, yet extraordinarily effective. In this case, "the best defense is a good offense."
Microbes see the citric acid in the product as a food source – it acts as a scientific "Trojan Horse." When they ingest it, the silver ion in the SDC ingredient enters the microbes. Once inside, the silver ion binds to the microbe’s DNA, which blocks it from replicating itself and killing it. Meanwhile, the silver ion also is attracted to sulfur-containing thiol groups found in metabolic and structural proteins bound to the surface of the membrane of a microbe. The SDC destroys the structure of these proteins, which causes the organism to die.
Residual Power
Common antibacterial surface-cleaning products are alcohol-based and simply kill germs on surfaces at the moment they are applied. IV-7 Ultimate Germ Defense™ goes much farther: Once applied to a hard surface, it continues killing germs for at least 24 hours. This is a tremendous benefit for areas such as desks in schools and offices, tables, counters and other high traffic areas.
Lasting Power
Traditional silver-based disinfectants only kill germs for a short period of time and have short shelf lives. In contrast, IV-7 Ultimate Germ Defense™ has a shelf life of several years.
This formulation took almost a decade to develop and patent.
Unlike most commonly-used commercial or household antibacterial or cleaning products, it is colorless, odorless, non-flammable and non-corrosive. There are no fumes and it does not cause skin irritation.
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency categorizes all antimicrobial products according to a toxicity scale from I to IV (I being most toxic and IV being the least.). Traditional disinfectants, which use active ingredients such as ethanol or ammonium chloride, fall into categories I and II. The SDC dilution used in IV-7 is in category IV.
Trojan Horse
IV-7 Ultimate Germ Defense™ attacks and kills germs from both inside and outside. Its method of germ defense is simple, yet extraordinarily effective. In this case, "the best defense is a good offense."
Microbes see the citric acid in the product as a food source – it acts as a scientific "Trojan Horse." When they ingest it, the silver ion in the SDC ingredient enters the microbes. Once inside, the silver ion binds to the microbe’s DNA, which blocks it from replicating itself and killing it. Meanwhile, the silver ion also is attracted to sulfur-containing thiol groups found in metabolic and structural proteins bound to the surface of the membrane of a microbe. The SDC destroys the structure of these proteins, which causes the organism to die.
Residual Power
Common antibacterial surface-cleaning products are alcohol-based and simply kill germs on surfaces at the moment they are applied. IV-7 Ultimate Germ Defense™ goes much farther: Once applied to a hard surface, it continues killing germs for at least 24 hours. This is a tremendous benefit for areas such as desks in schools and offices, tables, counters and other high traffic areas.
Lasting Power
Traditional silver-based disinfectants only kill germs for a short period of time and have short shelf lives. In contrast, IV-7 Ultimate Germ Defense™ has a shelf life of several years.
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