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Chopping boards: wood or plastic?

Environmental hygiene, Equipment hygiene, HACCP, Hygiene, Microbiology, News, Product hygiene, Quality assurance
The question of which material is more hygienic for chopping boards, wood or plastic, is discussed time and again. Plastic can be cleaned in the dishwasher at very hot temperatures, but according to a study, wood also has an antibacterial effect and is therefore a good and natural alternative. Hygiene requirements Strict guidelines apply to…
Cockroach

“Hygiene enemy” – cockroach: pest control in gastronomy

Alcomo App, Environmental hygiene, HACCP, Hygiene, Microbiology, News, Product hygiene
Cockroaches are more than just a nuisance in the kitchen. They are notorious as a “hygiene enemy” and can cause serious health problems. Here’s what you need to know to keep your restaurant or kitchen safe. Why are Cockroaches Dangerous? Cockroaches carry pathogens such as salmonella and tuberculosis bacteria, as well as parasites that can…
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Nasskeim Pseudomonas aeruginosa

Environmental hygiene, Equipment hygiene, Hygiene, Microbiology, News
Bei gesunden Menschen verursacht Pseudomonas aeruginosa selten eine Krankheit. Bei empfindlichen Personen kann sie Lungenentzündungen, Wundinfektionen und Sepsis hervorrufen. Besonders bei Personen mit vorliegender Lungenerkrankung kann der Erreger zu Komplikationen führen und eine chronische Infektion verursachen. Pseudomonas aeruginosa ist ein Nasskeim der ein feuchtes Klima bevorzugt. Er stellt geringe Ansprüche an seine Umgebung, weshalb der Erreger fast überall…