Colony Forming Units (CFUS)

Wet Breathing System Filters Transmit Microbes

Researchers have highlighted potential problems with the breathing system filters used in anesthesia, including intensive care units, after demonstrating that they don't provide protection from harmful bacteria and yeast when they become wet. ...More
July 7, 2010
Posted in News
Consumer Reports Finds High Levels of Bacteria in Packaged Salad

Consumer Reports’ latest tests of packaged leafy greens found bacteria that are common indicators of poor sanitation and fecal contamination, in some cases, at rather high levels. The story appears in the March 2010 issue of Consumer Reports and is also available free ...More
February 2, 2010
Posted in News, Disinfection & Sterilization