Table 2 Effectiveness of Gemini™ sanitization using ASTM E2274 protocol
Exp. no. | aInoculum (CFU/Swatch) | Recovery of viable cells in the wash water (control) (CFU) | Recovery of viable cells in sanitizer wash (CFU) | Recovery of viable cells after rinsing the water washed swatch (control) (CFU / bSD) | Recovery of viable cells after rinsing the sanitizer washed swatch (CFU) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Exp 1 | 1.3 × 107 | 2.3 × 106 | 0 | 2.1 × 106/5.1 × 105 | 0.83 |
Exp 2 | 5.9 × 106 | 2.4 × 106 | 0 | 4.2 × 106/2.7 × 105 | 0 |
Exp 3 | 5.4 × 107 | 2.0 × 106 | 0 | 3.1 × 106/5.1 × 105 | 0.17 |