Antimicrobial pesticides are substances or mixtures of substances used to destroy or suppress the growth of harmful microorganisms such as bacteria, viruses, or fungi on inanimate objects and surfaces. Antimicrobial products contain about 275 different active ingredients and are marketed in several formulations: sprays, liquids, …
Indoor air can become very contaminated, like the murky water in a stagnant pond. Unfortunately, “dirty” indoor air often cannot be visually distinguished from clean air. Many of the contaminants in the air are particulates, less than ten microns in size, and the respiratory system …
Since my first day as a sanitarian, I have been vexed by the question, “How clean is clean?” Throughout my career the answer to this question has been punctuated by differences of opinion among my public health inspection colleagues, particularly in evaluating food contact surfaces …