Bacteria can survive washing and disinfection in food production plants Bacteria in food can make you seriously ill, which is why it is so important for the facilities that produce your food to ensure proper hygiene in their production lines. A new doctoral thesis from…

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Disinfection resistance in wastewater influents: data gaps and One Health concept challenges | Environmental Conservation | Cambridge Core Disinfection resistance in wastewater influents: data gaps and One Health concept challenges

Global use of #antimicrobial chemicals drastically increased with COVID-19.

What are the #onehealth challenges associated with the increased discharge of #disinfectants into #wastewater?

See this recent Perspective article in #EnvironmentalConservation

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Disrupting bacterial 'chatter' could tip the balance for better oral health Like all living things, bacteria adapt to survive. Over time, bacteria have been developing resistance to common antibiotics and disinfectants, which poses a growing problem for health care and…

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Disinfection resistance in wastewater influents: data gaps and One Health concept challenges | Environmental Conservation | Cambridge Core Disinfection resistance in wastewater influents: data gaps and One Health concept challenges

What are the '#One Health' challenges associated with the increased discharge of disinfectants into wastewater?

See this new Perspective article by Uday Turaga, Siva Reddy Golamari and Clifford B Fedler in #EnvironmentalConservation

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Disinfection resistance in wastewater influents: data gaps and One Health concept challenges | Environmental Conservation | Cambridge Core Disinfection resistance in wastewater influents: data gaps and One Health concept challenges

This new Perspective article in #EnvironmentalConservation considers the 'One Health' challenges (ensuring the well-being of people, animals and the environment) associated with the increased discharge of #disinfectants into #wastewater.

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The Hypochlorous Acid Market is valued at USD 5.58B in 2024, expected USD 7.56B by 2032, CAGR 3.85%. Safe, eco-friendly disinfectants are driving growth in healthcare, food, and agriculture. Full report 👉 www.credenceresearch.com/report/hypoc...

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Did you know that organic material inactivates #disinfectants? Most facilities focus on disinfection while missing the foundation that makes it work effectively.

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Industrial Cleaning Solvents Market Forecast Reaches $1.55 Billion by 2030 The industrial cleaning solvents market is projected to grow to $1.55 billion by 2030, driven by sustainable trends and rising demand in healthcare and retail sectors.

Industrial Cleaning Solvents Market Forecast Reaches $1.55 Billion by 2030 #United_States #Delray_Beach #MarketsandMarkets #industrial_cleaning #Disinfectants

Excessive use of disinfectants in intensive care patients may raise risk of antibiotic-resistant infections An international study has, for the first time, revealed a strong and direct link between the rise of antibiotic-resistant bacteria and universal disinfection procedures applied to patients in…

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For hospitals and clinics needing top-tier cleanliness and pharmacies stocking up for community care, Transwide proudly offers Dr Johnson’s complete disinfectant lineup – because safety and hygiene matter in every healthcare setting.
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Few disinfectants are capable of inactivating hepatitis A virus, study shows The hepatitis A virus (HAV) is one of the main causes of viral hepatitis and is responsible for an estimated 159,000 infections and 39,000 deaths each year. To prevent infection, it is recommended to…

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CDC main pages removal--threaten children's health in schools/home! Now Safety links found only in CDC archives. Too many adults ignore disinfectant label warnings. So may trigger asthma symptoms, eye irritations... diggerdynamo.com/asthma-ed
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Killing Germs Looking at the bewildering array of disinfectants and cleaning products on a supermarket shelf, it is a wonder that we ever make the right choice. What is it that leads us to the choice we make? Is…

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Why #disinfectants do not claim to kill all #germs

Why disinfectants kill 99.9% of germs, not 100% Disinfectants kill 99.9% of germs but not 100% due to microbial patterns. Factors like time and surface type influence effectiveness.

Why disinfectants kill 99.9% of germs, not 100%: Disinfectants kill 99.9% of germs but not 100% due to microbial patterns. Factors like time and surface type influence effectiveness.

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Essential Commercial Cleaning Supplies for a Spotless Workspace Keeping your workspace clean and organised is key to staying productive and creating a positive impression on clients and employees. But achieving that spotless environment requires more than just …

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Do we know enough about the safety of quat disinfectants? Quaternary ammonium compounds have been widely used as disinfectants for decades. But some scientists think we need more data on their safety in people

Interesting 2020 paper about the safety of #quat #disinfectants and potential #toxicity
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1/3 of US residents misuse toxic #cleaningproducts & #disinfectants in mistaken approach to prevent #COVID. Get the facts with our infographic The Dirty Side of Disinfectants & #Sanitizers. VIEW NOW:#pesticides #health #safeproducts #safecleaning

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Take Action: EPA Must Remove Toxic Ingredients in Disinfectants! Tell EPA to reassess its criteria for List N and delist quaternary ammonia compounds, which can cause serious acute and chronic health problems. Tell Congress to make sure EPA does its job.

Tell #EPA to reassess its criteria for List N & delist quaternary ammonia compounds (#QACs) which can cause serious acute & chronic #healthproblems. Tell Congress to make sure EPA does its job. #disinfectants #toxicchemicals #covid #health #disinfectants

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Increased Accumulation of Disinfectant Chemicals in the Body during the Pandemic Threatens Health, Despite Available Alternatives - Beyond Pesticides Daily News Blog (Beyond Pesticides, February 1, 2022) A study published in Environmental Science and Technology finds that concentrations of quaternary ammonium compounds (QUATs or QACs) in the human body have increased during the COVID-19 pandemic, raising health and safety concerns. QACs include a variety of chemicals in personal care, pharmaceutical, and medical products used as disinfectants, sanitizers, antimicrobials. However, over the past 70 years, large-scale production and use of these compounds led to accumulation in the environment, including surface water, sediment, and soil. Previously, researchers thought most QACs lack the potential to bioaccumulate,  as the chemicals are highly water-soluble, while dermal and oral absorption rates are low. However, emerging evidence demonstrates that specific QACs bioaccumulate in blood and other body tissues and can cause a range of toxic effects. Therefore, studies like this highlight the significance of monitoring chemical exposure for adverse health effects. The researchers note, “Further efforts are needed to explore the relationship between the use of QAC-containing products and the levels of QACs in human blood or of their metabolites in urine. Considering the increased use of some QACs as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic, our findings warrant further exposure and epidemiological research focused on QACs.” Amidst the outbreak […]

1/3 of US residents misuse toxic #disinfectants to prevent #COVID including #Quats which are among the most harmful.#pesticides #cancer #geneticmutations #fertility #antibioticresistance #lungdisease #qac #sanitizers #disinfectants #bioaccumulation

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Tell EPA to Remove Risky Disinfectants from its Recommended List Hazardous disinfectants are not necessary for protection COVID-19, and the CDC agrees. EPA seems to now agree, but has not changed it recommendations and listing for the public. Take action now!

Hazardous #disinfectants are not necessary for protection #COVID19, and the CDC agrees. #EPA seems to now agree, but has not changed it recommendations and listing for the public. #pesticides

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Tell EPA to Quit Pushing Toxic Solutions, Especially in Schools  - Beyond Pesticides Daily News Blog (Beyond Pesticides, October 26, 2020) A high percentage of the disinfectants approved by EPA for use against coronavirus contain quaternary ammonia compounds (quats). EPA’s approved list is used by schools and other institutions—unfortunately, without guidance for avoiding harmful effects. Quats are very toxic. They are especially dangerous in the context of a respiratory pandemic. Quats increase the risk for asthma and allergic sensitization. Evidence from occupational exposures shows increased risk of rhinitis and asthma with exposure to quats. Quats are on the Association of Occupational and Environmental Clinics list of asthmagens and may be a more potent asthmagen than bleach. Tell the EPA and Congress that EPA must not recommend toxic disinfectants without the context of their damaging impacts and other necessary protective measures. One quat, benzalkonium chloride, has also been associated with dermatitis. Quats appear to be sensitizers and irritants to the skin and mucous membranes and are suspected to display an immunologic cross-reactivity between each other and with other chemical compounds containing ammonium ion. Quats also are mutagenic and reproductive toxicants. Some quats have shown to be mutagenic and to damage animal DNA and DNA in human lymphocytes at much lower levels than are present in cleaning chemicals. […]

Many #disinfectants approved by EPA for use against #Covid contain quaternary ammonia compounds (quats). EPA’s approved list is used by schools & other institutions—unfortunately, without guidance for avoiding harmful effects. Quats are VERY toxic.

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Continued Skin Contact with Disinfectant Use to Prevent COVID-19 Infection Can Cause Harmful Skin Reactions - Beyond Pesticides Daily News Blog (Beyond Pesticides, October 22, 2020) Prolonged dermal (skin) exposure to hazardous disinfectants, via handling and/or residue on surfaces, can induce the risk of adverse skin reactions (i.e., inflammation, burns, necrosis), according to a novel review analysis published in Clinics in Dermatology. Researchers of the review, “Dermatologic reactions to disinfectant use during the COVID-19 pandemic,” examine skin reactions associated with dermal exposure to various disinfectants approved for use against COVID-19 by the European Chemical Agency (ECA) and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA) classifies disinfectants as pesticides, so it is up to the states to delegate training, registration, and enforcement. Many states enforce pesticide training that allows professional applicators to learn how to handle, apply, and store pesticides properly. However, many of these same states do not have professional training for disinfectant use, especially wide-scale applications. Consequently, disinfectant applications are now more pervasive than ever, especially as school reopenings ensues. Considering failure to “Comply with Labeling and Permit Conditions” was the most common pesticide use violation of 2018, according to the California Department of Pesticide Regulations (DPR), advocates are urging global leaders to recognize the potential impacts that frivolous disinfectant use can have on […]

As pressure to reopen schools, restaurants, gyms + more increases, lack of proper disinfection guidelines & monitoring brings concerns esp. as means to prevent #COVID includes spraying students with harmful disinfectants. #pesticides #health #disinfectants

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CDC Finds Sharp Rise in Home Poisonings Tied to Disinfectant and Sanitizer Use during Covid-19 Pandemic; Safer Products Available - Beyond Pesticides Daily News Blog (Beyond Pesticides, April 24, 2020) The Centers for Disease Control and Prevent (CDC) has released a study showing a sharp increase—62% in some cases—in calls to poison hotlines about exposures to toxic household cleaners and disinfectants. This poisoning comes with the advent of the novel Coronavirus pandemic, as public health and government officials, and many media outlets have sensibly recommended that people regularly disinfect “high touch” surfaces and objects in their homes and other surroundings, but have not issued warnings on toxic effects nor the availability of lower toxicity or least-toxic products. Compliance with cleaning (sanitizers) and disinfection recommendations is an important public and personal health undertaking, but in this Covid-19 rigor lies a poison problem: the toxicity, as Beyond Pesticides has explained, of some cleaning and disinfecting products that are permitted by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for sale and use. There are safer ways to disinfect those light switches, TV remotes, doorknobs, faucets, etc. First, a basic distinction between cleaning (also called sanitizing)and disinfecting: EPA offers definitions of the differences. “Cleaning is done with water, a cleaning product, and scrubbing. Cleaning does not kill bacteria, viruses, or fungi, which are generally referred to as ‘germs.’ Cleaning products are used […]

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevent (CDC) has released a study showing a sharp increase—62% in some cases—in calls to poison hotlines about exposures to #toxic household cleaners and #disinfectants.

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Looking for #Lysol spray and #Clorox wipes? COVID-19 wiped out #disinfectants, but here’s when you can buy again www.usatoday.com/story/money/2020/04/09/c... via @usatoday #pandemic #supplychain...

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