Antimicrobial Protection Life Stor Polymer Shelving

Antimicrobial Protection • Life. Stor® Polymer Shelving • EAGLEgard® Wire Shelving • Hand Sinks • Life. Stor® Undershelves for worktables and dishtables

CRUISE SHIP DOCKS WITH HUNDREDS OF SICK PASSENGERS As reported by CNN February 14, 2004 GALVESTON, Texas -- A Carnival Cruise Lines ship returned from a five-day cruise to Mexico on Saturday with more than 300 people sick with a gastrointestinal illness. Carnival officials said preliminary test show the outbreak might have been caused by a norovirus. The virus is spread through contaminated food, contact with infected people or poor hygiene. It can be prevented by regular hand-washing.

AFTER SICKENING 160 WFU STUDENTS, NOROVIRUS OUTBREAK HAS SLUNK AWAY As reported by the Winston-Salem Journal April 11, 2004 At first, it was a trickle of students at the Wake Forest University Student Health Center. They had common symptoms: vomiting, nausea and occasionally diarrhea or fever, which got better within a few days. The trickle got bigger, though, and soon the Forsyth County Department of Public Health was called in to help find the cause of an outbreak of gastroenteritis - or stomach flu - on the Wake Forest campus. It was not the first time this year that an outbreak had occurred on a college campus. A total of about 1, 000 students at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and N. C. State University were afflicted with a similar illness earlier in the winter. State officials said that those two outbreaks, and Wake Forest’s, which sent about 160 students to bed for a day or two, were all caused by the Norovirus.

What is Antimicrobial? According to Webster: Inhibits or suppresses the growth of microorganisms. Types of Organisms: Mold, Mildew, Bacteria, Fungus

Applications in Foodservice Trade Names in Food Service: Microban®, Microgard®, Agion™ • Knife Handles • Ice Machines • Slicer Handles • Cutting Boards Color coded to prevent cross contamination • Stainless Sheets* • Casters Treads are mildew resistant, prevent discoloration and help prevent fungal growth. Designed to guard against growth of odor causing microbes • Hand Sinks • Storage Shelving both wire and polymer *Note: Stainless Sheets have proven difficult to work with because once the metal is bent or welded, the anti-microbial protection is lost.

Different Types of Antimicrobial Protection Available Organic - Old Technology • Cellular in nature • Inhibits growth of bacteria, mold and mildew that causes odors and stains between cleanings • Will lose strength over time • Has a chemical string structure that breaks off. Out gases change the actual structure of the string • Out-gassing leaves behind cells which degrade into dioxins/carcinogens Inorganic - New Technology • Combines antimicrobial silver ions with a patented delivery system • Silver has long been used in medicine as an antimicrobial agent • Will not wash off or wear off • Offers safe and lasting protection for the life of the product Information obtained from Rohm and Haas

Norwalk Virus - What is it? • Noroviruses - Group of related single stranded RNA (Ribonucleic Acid), nonenveloped viruses that cause acute gastroenteritis. Commonly called Stomach Flu or Food Poisoning. • Norovirus was recently approved as the official genus name for the group of viruses provisionally described as“Norwalk-like viruses”. Information obtained from the Center for Disease Control website.

Why is Norovirus Infection Important to Food Handlers? • People sick with norovirus handle the food and drink that we will consume • A sick food handler - unintentionally - can contaminate food that he/she is handling • Those eating contaminated foods can become ill causing an outbreak • Outbreaks have occurred in restaurants, hospitals, schools, nursing homes, summer camp, family diners and cruise ships • Anyplace where food is prepared or handled by other people • The CDC has estimated that as many as half of all food related outbreaks may be caused by noroviruses. Information obtained from the Center for Disease Control website.

How is Norovirus Transmitted? Several modes of transmission have been documented. • Foodborne transmission • Person-to-person transmission by contact Information obtained from the Center for Disease Control website.

What Can be Done to Prevent Norovirus Gastroenteritis? • Many local and state health departments require food handlers and preparers not work until 2 or 3 days after they feel better. • Strict hand washing after using the bathroom and before handling food items is extremely important in preventing the spread of this virus. Information obtained from the Center for Disease Control website.

Hand Washing Stations What makes up an acceptable hand washing station? • Fast drying - quick draining bowl where water won’t puddle • Faucet - preferably electronic or battery operated • Soap dispenser preferably hands free • Single fold or automatic towel dispenser NO HAND DRYERS! • Soft bristle brush for nails • Latex glove dispenser • Optional Sanitizing agent

Antimicrobial Hand Sinks • Stainless steel bowls protected with antimicrobial protection. • Different hand washing stations available include: Hand sink with faucet Hand sink with electronic or battery operated faucet Hand sink with soap and towel dispensers

Antimicrobial Hand Sinks • Additional types of hand washing stations available : Hand sink with trash receptacles built-in Hand sink with foot pedals or knee pedals Hand sink with automatic soap dispenser, towel dispenser and hot water heater.

HFL-5000 Handwashing System Components: • Eagle hand sink model #HSA-10 -FE-B-T-NB-MG with MICROGARD® antimicrobial protection • Chicago electronic eye faucet model #CF 1210 G 607 NC, Galileo splash mounted and battery operated • Purell touchfree hand sanitizer dispenser model #2420 -01 • Gojo touchfree hand soap dispenser model #2430 -01 • Georgia Pacific automated touchless towel dispenser model #59460 • Food handler glove rack with latex gloves model #11 -0012 HFL-5000 (priced per application) with towel dispenser, soap dispenser, hand sanitizer dispenser and glove box holder

EAGLEgard® Wire Shelving • Protected with MICROGARD®, an antimicrobial agent which contains built in protection to prevent the growth of a broad range of bacteria, mold and mildew on the surface of the shelves that cause stains, odors and degradation. featuring • MICROGARD® is a second line of defense. In keeping with good hygiene practices, clean this product as usual. The protection will not wash out. * • MICROGARD® combines inorganic antimicrobial silver ions with a patented delivery system. Active ingredient FDA approved. • Patented Quad. Truss® design makes EAGLE shelving 25% stronger and provides a retaining ledge for increased stability and product retention. • Open-wire construction promotes higher visibility, allows light to pass through the shelves, permits greater air circulation which helps reduce moisture and dust build-up, and increases the effectiveness of fire-suppression systems. * This product does not protect users or others against bacteria, viruses, germs or other disease organisms. Always clean this product thoroughly after each use.

LIFESTOR® Polymer Shelving System featuring • Protected with MICROGARD®, an antimicrobial agent which contains built in protection to prevent the growth of a broad range of bacteria, mold and mildew on the surface of the shelves that cause stains, odors and degradation. • MICROGARD® is a second line of defense. In keeping with good hygiene practices, clean this product as usual. The protection will not wash out. * • MICROGARD® combines inorganic antimicrobial silver ions with a patented delivery system. Active ingredient FDA approved. • Easy to assemble in minutes—only one person required. • Shelf sections available in solid or louvered and are dishwasher safe. • Available in widths of 18˝ and 23˝. • Add-on kit (see catalog sheet EG 01. 12 A) and add-on units allow for “L”, “T”, or continuous configurations without using traditional S-hooks. * This product does not protect users or others against bacteria, viruses, germs or other disease organisms. Always clean this product thoroughly after each use.

Antimicrobial Storage Shelving • Currently available from three manufacturers • Available in both epoxy coated wire and polymer • Will eventually be required by local and state health departments as a deterrent to foodborne illnesses -norovirus • Inorganic technology preferred because of long lasting capabilities and silver ion patented delivery system • Applications would include any commercial or institutional foodservice operation: • Schools • Hospitals • Business/Industry • Nursing Homes • Hotels • Cruise Ships • Casual Dining • Correctional • Fast Food Operations

LIFESTOR® Undershelf for Stainless Steel Worktables featuring flat top worktable with LIFESTOR® undershelves • Available for worktables with all-stainless steel construction. • Stainless steel tubular construction with solid polymer shelf sections. • Dishwasher-safe and virtually noncorrosive. • Polymer shelf sections are removable for ease of mopping underneath worktable. • Four-sided stainless steel bracing ensures optimum strength and eliminates table wobble. • Polymer shelf sections feature MICROGARD® antimicrobial protection.

LIFESTOR® Undershelf for Dishtables featuring clean dishtable with LIFESTOR® undershelf – shown with optional tray drying rack • Available for straight clean or soiled dishtables. • Stainless steel tubular construction with louvered polymer shelf sections. • Dishwasher-safe and virtually non-corrosive. • Polymer shelf sections are removable for ease of mopping underneath dishtable. • Four-sided stainless steel bracing ensures optimum strength and eliminates table wobble. • Polymer shelf sections feature MICROGARD® antimicrobial protection.

In Conclusion…. . Any antimicrobial is a second line of defense. In keeping with good hygiene practices, clean the product as usual. These products do not protect the users or others against bacteria, viruses, germs or other disease organisms.