Biofilm Control Strategies In Beverage And Dairy Processing

By Susan B. Rivera, PhD, and Andrew K. Boal, PhD, MIOX Corporation

Summary:
Bacterial biofilms cause a number of serious problems for industrial fluid processing operations. Mechanical blockages, impedance of heat transfer processes and biofilm induced corrosion result in billions of dollars of losses each year. Product spoilage and possible risk to public health are also consequences of biofilm-mediated contamination. This brief article will review aspects of biofilm control strategies for Clean-in-Place (CIP) in the beverage and dairy industries and introduce a promising disinfectant via case studies.