METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR ENHANCING THE EFFICACY USING IONIZED/AEROSOLIZED HYDROGEN PEROXIDE IN REDUCING MICROBIAL POPULATIONS, METHOD OF USE THEREOF

摘要

Systems and methods of decontaminating food substances by using cold plasma to enhance the performance of ionized hydrogen peroxide to decontaminate food, and methods of use thereof. Cold plasma activation significantly enhanced the efficacy of hydrogen peroxide (HO₂) mist against bacteria on fresh produce, and the technology may be used to enhance microbial safety. Cold plasma activated ionized hydrogen peroxide (iHP) can be applied on various fresh produce items. In particular, cold plasma enhanced the efficacy of hydrogen peroxide (H₂O₂) mist against Salmonella and Liberia.