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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Dec. 30, 2014
Filed:
Jul. 07, 2009
Philip E. Nelson, West Layfette, IN (US);
Richard H. Linton, West Layfayette, IN (US);
Yingchang Han, West Layfayette, IN (US);
Travis L. Selby, Lafayette, IN (US);
Philip E. Nelson, West Layfette, IN (US);
Richard H. Linton, West Layfayette, IN (US);
Yingchang Han, West Layfayette, IN (US);
Travis L. Selby, Lafayette, IN (US);
Purdue Research Foundation, West Lafayette, IN (US);
Abstract
This invention provides a method for processing produce to reduce microorganisms thereon by treating the produce in a treatment chamber. The method comprises exposing the produce to an atmosphere comprising gaseous chlorine dioxide and a carrier gas in a treatment chamber and can comprise controlling the concentration of chlorine dioxide in the treatment chamber, moving the produce in the treatment chamber during exposure to the gaseous chlorine dioxide, spraying water to remove the gaseous chlorine dioxide, and purging the treatment chamber to remove any residual chlorine dioxide.