--- title: "Food Safety" date_published: "2023-09-25" date_modified: "2026-08-27" permalink: "https://www.steramist.com/industries/food-safety/" seo: title: "Food Safety SteraMist Disinfection and Sanitation - SteraMist" description: "SteraMist is designed to deliver quality to every stage of the process, from farm to table using the power of cold plasma technology." canonical_url: "https://www.steramist.com/industries/food-safety/" --- ![SteraMist handheld applicator being used to disinfect a coffee shop food service surface](https://www.steramist.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Coffee-Shop-Handheld-Applicator-740x416.webp) Food **Infection Prevention** # **Food Safety** Sanitization [Get a Quote for Your Food Facility ➔](https://www.steramist.com/contact/get-in-touch/) ![SteraMist food safety industry banner image](https://www.steramist.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/FS_Banner_Test-v4-740x416.webp) Advanced Protection for **Global Food Supplies** ## **Food Safety** Sanitization **Every day, food safety and traceability regulations grow in pace with the global population, and supply chains require a sanitizer that can keep up.** To meet this growing antimicrobial safety, facilities are incorporating the innovation and automation of residue-free SteraMist sanitizing sprayers and foggers. Harnessing cold plasma and low-percentage hydrogen peroxide technology, SteraMist sanitizer sprayers are designed to enhance product quality and prevent cross-contamination in Sanitation Standard Operating Procedures (SSOP) and HACCP in **every stage of food production, from farm to table.** Eliminate harmful microorganisms such as Salmonella, Listeria, *E. coli*, Botrytis, Aspergillus, and more without the need for wiping. Prevent recalls, protect yields, and avoid failed audits by integrating iHP® into pre-harvest, post-harvest, sorting, transportation, processing, packaging, and storage. Residue-Free Cold Plasma H2O2 Dry Mist 360° Coverage ## Elevate Food Sanitation Procedures **At Every Stage** ## Farming & **Production** **Cut off contamination at the root of the food process chain.** Applying SteraMist iHP to gathering, harvesting, and sorting equipment to create sanitized food contact surfaces that reduces risk in every following stage. From product and dairy to meat and poultry, the submicron-sized dry mist of iHP can ensure coverage in every area of food processing facilities for peace-of-mind. ***Use Sites:** Harvest Sites, Farms, Mills, Greenhouses, Farming Equipment, Sorting Machinery, Hatcheries, Incubators, Food Handling Establishments* [**See Why Food Producers Choose the SteraPak for On-Site Equipment Sanitation ➔**](https://www.steramist.com/offerings/products/sterapak/) **New: EPA-Registered for Cannabis & Hemp Cultivation** SteraMist's ionized Hydrogen Peroxide technology is now EPA-registered ([Reg. No. 90150-4](https://ordspub.epa.gov/ords/pesticides/f?p=PPLS:8:6648270064215::NO::P8_PUID,P8_RINUM:545839,90150-4)) for direct application to cannabis and hemp grow rooms, approved for use right up through the day of harvest to prevent and control powdery mildew, Botrytis, Fusarium, and other common cultivation microorganisms. [See How SteraMist Protects Cannabis & Hemp Grow Rooms Through Harvest ➔](https://www.steramist.com/cannabis/) ## Packaging & **Storage** **Protect what's packed before contamination can spread.** From the field to the packaging table, the risk of contamination from contact with spores and bacteria in packaging machinery, conveyor belts, and storage spaces can quickly make their way to consumers. Adding SteraMist to your cleaning protocol guarantees a completely disinfected environment to avoid anything from recalls to serious illness. ***Use Sites:** Food Processing Plants, Packaging Areas & Machinery, Manufacturing Spaces, Assembly Lines, Food Preparation Areas, Storage Warehouses, Grocery Stores* **See How the Environment System Protects Large-Scale Food Facilities ➔** ## Transportation & **Logistics** **Cover contamination at every stop between the farm and the table.** Eliminating cross-contamination goes beyond fields, assembly, and packaging. Treat transportation and shipping storage with a wide variety of SteraMist applications, from warehouse and tractor-trailer fogging to spray for carts and cages. ***Use Sites:** Cargo & Transport, Food Reception Bays, Restaurants, Food Storage Facilities, Warehouses* [**See How the SteraMist Transport Disinfects Food Cargo & Delivery Vehicles ➔**](https://www.steramist.com/offerings/products/transport/) ![FDA secondary direct food additive clearance for SteraMist hydrogen peroxide disinfectant](https://www.steramist.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Food-Safety-FDA-980x551.webp) New FDA Amendment ## Hydrogen Peroxide Achieves **Secondary Direct Additive Clearance** As SteraMist® uses only residue-free, food grade hydrogen peroxide as a sole active ingredient, iHP may be applied as a secondary food additive and facility/equipment disinfectant. [Read About SteraMist's FDA Secondary Direct Food Additive Clearance ➔](https://feeds.issuerdirect.com/news-release.html?newsid=4903580996287952) > Since implementing SteraMist and other food safety measures, Ziegenfelder has realized the **lowest presumptive Listeria rates** in the history of the company. > > *- Director of Food Safety 8; Quality, Ziegenfelder Co.* [**Get a Quote for Your Food SAfety Program ➔**](https://www.steramist.com/contact/get-in-touch/) ![Arkema Logo](https://www.steramist.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Arkema-300x150.png) ![US Department of Agriculture](https://www.steramist.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/USDA-300x150.png) ![Corteva Logo](https://www.steramist.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Corteva-300x150.png) ![Ziegenfelder Logo](https://www.steramist.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Ziegenfelder-300x150.png) ![Nestle Logo](https://www.steramist.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Nestle-Logo-300x83.webp) ![Purina Logo](https://www.steramist.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Purina-Logo-300x65.webp) ![Rose Acre Logo](https://www.steramist.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Rose-Acre-Logo-300x165.webp) ![Batory Foods Logo](https://www.steramist.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Batory-Foods-Logo-300x77.webp) ![Egglife Logo](https://www.steramist.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Egglife-Logo-300x94.webp) ![Algafeed Logo](https://www.steramist.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Algafeed-Logo-300x87.png) ![Charcuterie Artisans Logo](https://www.steramist.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Charcuterie-Artisans-Logo-300x57.webp) ![Mayorga Coffee Logo](https://www.steramist.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Mayorga-Coffee-Logo-300x119.webp) ![Reckitt Logo](https://www.steramist.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Reckitt-Logo-300x154.webp) ![Arkema Logo](https://www.steramist.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Arkema-300x150.png) ![US Department of Agriculture](https://www.steramist.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/USDA-300x150.png) ![Corteva Logo](https://www.steramist.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Corteva-300x150.png) ![Ziegenfelder Logo](https://www.steramist.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Ziegenfelder-300x150.png) ![Nestle Logo](https://www.steramist.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Nestle-Logo-300x83.webp) ![Purina Logo](https://www.steramist.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Purina-Logo-300x65.webp) ![Rose Acre Logo](https://www.steramist.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Rose-Acre-Logo-300x165.webp) ![Batory Foods Logo](https://www.steramist.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Batory-Foods-Logo-300x77.webp) ![Egglife Logo](https://www.steramist.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Egglife-Logo-300x94.webp) ![Algafeed Logo](https://www.steramist.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Algafeed-Logo-300x87.png) ![Charcuterie Artisans Logo](https://www.steramist.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Charcuterie-Artisans-Logo-300x57.webp) ![Mayorga Coffee Logo](https://www.steramist.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Mayorga-Coffee-Logo-300x119.webp) ![Reckitt Logo](https://www.steramist.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Reckitt-Logo-300x154.webp) ## SteraMist 8; **Mayorga Coffee** ![Mayorga Coffee Video Thumbnail](https://www.steramist.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Mayorga-Coffee-2025_1280-x-720-740x416.webp) [Watch Video](#video-block_371a3db3c297347cd9e96a4d2416fa22) ![Charcuterie Board with Deli Meats and Cheeses on an Empty Granite Surface](https://www.steramist.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Charcuterie_Banner-740x416.webp) Featured **Case Study** ## Protecting RTE Production with **Charcuterie Artisans** A company specializing in ready-to-eat (RTE) food products faced microbial issues affecting sensitive equipment and components. After thorough research, they implemented iHP technology, specifically using two SteraPak units with BIT solution. 30 Minute Surface Treatment Dry Mist Avoids Surface Damage [Read the Charcuterie Artisans RTE Food Safety Case Study ➔](https://www.steramist.com/our-company/blogs-insights/serving-up-steramist-charcuterie-artisans/) ## **Recommended** Products ### SteraMist® **SteraPak®** ![SteraMist SteraPak cordless backpack disinfection sprayer](https://www.steramist.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/SteraPak_Topic-500x281.webp) The [**SteraPak**](https://www.steramist.com/offerings/products/sterapak/) easily delivers disinfection with an integrated applicator, comfortable backpack design, and a simple interface. - Cordless with Rechargeable Battery - Lightweight with Adjustable Straps - Compact BIT Solution Cartridge ### SteraMist® **Surface Unit** ![SteraMist Surface Unit handheld iHP disinfection sprayer with applicator cord](https://www.steramist.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Surface-Unit-v2-1-500x281.webp) The [**Surface Unit**](https://www.steramist.com/offerings/products/steramist-surface-unit/) is built to run for long durations, treating even more square footage with a handheld spray applicator and a longer cord to reach difficult-to-reach surfaces. - Self-Contained with Wheels & Handle - All-in-One Accessory Storage - Ideal for Resistant Pathogens ### SteraMist® **Standalone** ![SteraMist Integrated System (SIS) for biosafety cabinet and isolator decontamination](https://www.steramist.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Standalone_Resource-500x281.webp) The versatile [**SteraMist Standalone**](https://www.steramist.com/offerings/products/steramist-integrated-system/) enables full-area fogging and controlled enclosure decontamination in a single, compact system. - Connect to Enclosure-Mounted Applicators - Handheld Spray & Auto-Fogging - Intelligent with Custom Profiles ### SteraMist® **Environment System** ![SteraMist Environment System for multi-room iHP decontamination](https://www.steramist.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Environment_Resource-500x281.webp) Intelligent and scalable, the [**Environment System**](https://www.steramist.com/offerings/products/steramist-environment/) decontaminates large spaces or multiple rooms with to to three applicators. - Remote Fogging & Handheld Spray - Power External Accessories - Automatic Volume Calculation ### SteraMist® **Hybrid System** ![SteraMist Hybrid System connecting portable and wall-mounted iHP decontamination](https://www.steramist.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Hybrid_Resource-500x281.webp) Connect a portable SteraMist Environment System to a wall-mounted hub to decontaminate connected facility rooms with the [**SteraMist Hybrid system**](https://www.steramist.com/offerings/products/steramist-environment/). - *Powered by SteraMist Environment System* - Connect to Facility or Stand-Mounted Apps - Treat Any Adjacent Room via Wall Hub ### SteraMist® **Transport** ![SteraMist Transport vehicle-mounted iHP disinfection system](https://www.steramist.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Transport_Resource-500x281.webp) Install iHP decontamination into off-the-line, prefabricated, or existing vehicles with the made-to-order [**SteraMist Transport.**](https://www.steramist.com/offerings/products/transport/) - Ideal for Any Size Vehicle - Automated & Remote Start - Convenient, Compact System ### **Custom Engineered** System ![SteraMist Custom Engineered System Facility Biodecontamination Decontamination Fogging](https://www.steramist.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/CES_Resource-v2-500x281.webp) Install intelligent SteraMist decontamination directly into facilities with the made-to-order [**Custom Engineered System (CES)**](https://www.steramist.com/offerings/products/custom-offerings/), designed to decontaminate large-scale spaces. - Fully Customizable Inputs & Outputs - Large Solution Reservoir for Large Facilities - Fault Detection, Custom Exporting, & E-Stop ![iHP Applicator Spraying Seed Processing Conveyor Belt](https://www.steramist.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Food-iHP-Service-Banner-740x416.webp) TOMI **Decontamination Service** ## iHP® **Corporate Decontamination Service** **From accommodating scheduled GMP-mandated shutdowns to deploying in the event of a recall, iHP Corporate Service is ready to deliver SteraMist decontamination.** Quickly restore facilities back to compliance and operational capacity with none of the long-term complications. Whether commissioning, decommissioning, responding to emergency audits and breaches, or establishing routine shutdown intervals, the iHP Corporate Service team is available 24/7, trained, and qualified to deliver tailored SteraMist decontamination service to any industry. [Schedule Service](https://www.steramist.com/contact/) [Contact Via **Email**](mailto:iHPservice@tomimist.com) [Contact Via **Phone**](tel:8005251698) ## **Frequently Asked Questions** ### **What food safety and sanitation standards does SteraMist support?** SteraMist sanitizing sprayers and foggers are designed to enhance product quality and prevent cross-contamination within Sanitation Standard Operating Procedures (SSOP) and HACCP protocols. The technology uses residue-free, low-percentage hydrogen peroxide combined with cold plasma to disinfect food-contact surfaces across every stage of production, from farm to table. Facilities can request an iHP sanitization solution tailored to their specific SSOP and HACCP requirements. ### **At which stages of the food supply chain can SteraMist iHP technology be applied?** SteraMist iHP can be integrated into pre-harvest, post-harvest, sorting, transportation, processing, packaging, and storage stages of food production. Use sites named for farming and production include harvest sites, farms, mills, greenhouses, farming equipment, sorting machinery, hatcheries, incubators, and food handling establishments. Packaging and storage use sites include food processing plants, packaging areas and machinery, manufacturing spaces, assembly lines, food preparation areas, storage warehouses, and grocery stores, while transportation and logistics use sites include cargo and transport, food reception bays, restaurants, and food storage facilities. ### **What microorganisms does SteraMist eliminate in food safety settings?** SteraMist is designed to eliminate harmful microorganisms such as Salmonella, Listeria, E. coli, Botrytis, and Aspergillus without requiring wiping after application. The technology's submicron-sized dry mist is intended to provide 360° coverage across food processing facility surfaces and equipment. One customer, Ziegenfelder Co., reported achieving the lowest presumptive Listeria rates in the company's history after implementing SteraMist alongside other food safety measures. ### **Does SteraMist leave a residue on food-contact surfaces?** No. SteraMist uses only residue-free, food-grade hydrogen peroxide as its sole active ingredient, and the technology has achieved secondary direct food additive clearance from the FDA, allowing iHP to be applied as a secondary food additive and facility/equipment disinfectant. This dry-mist, wipe-free approach is positioned to avoid surface damage while sanitizing food contact surfaces and equipment. ### **Is SteraMist approved for use in cannabis and hemp cultivation facilities?** Yes. SteraMist's ionized Hydrogen Peroxide (iHP) technology is EPA-registered (Registration No. 90150-4) for direct application in cannabis and hemp grow rooms. It is approved for use up through the day of harvest to prevent and control powdery mildew, Botrytis, Fusarium, and other common cultivation microorganisms. ### **What decontamination support is available for food facilities facing a recall or audit?** The iHP Corporate Decontamination Service is available 24/7 to help food facilities respond to recalls, emergency audits, and breaches, as well as scheduled GMP-mandated shutdowns and routine shutdown intervals. The service is delivered by a trained and qualified team and is designed to quickly restore facilities to compliance and operational capacity. ![SteraMist iHP disinfection and decontamination products and services catalog](https://www.steramist.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Site-Catalog-Image_1600-x-1080-980x551.jpg) Discover Every SteraMist® Offering ## **Products 8; Services** Catalog Read our product brochure to learn more about SteraMist offerings, from iHP systems and BIT Solution to customized systems and facility service. [Products & Services Catalog](https://www.steramist.com/products-services-catalog/) [https://www.steramist.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Food-Safety-Overview-4.pdf](https://www.steramist.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Food-Safety-Overview-4.pdf) ![](https://www.steramist.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/DL_Div_Overview.png) [https://www.steramist.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/SteraMist-Overview-2024.pdf](https://www.steramist.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/SteraMist-Overview-2024.pdf) ![](https://www.steramist.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/DL_Tech_Overview.png) ## SteraMist In Your Industry [View More](https://www.steramist.com/our-company/blogs-insights/?fc=blogs) [https://www.steramist.com/our-company/blogs-insights/water-damage-remediation-storm-disinfection/](https://www.steramist.com/our-company/blogs-insights/water-damage-remediation-storm-disinfection/) ![Flood-damaged room with drywall removed, standing water and a dehumidifier, titled](https://www.steramist.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/water-damage-remediation-disinfecting-disaster-steramist-500x281.webp) [Blogs](https://www.steramist.com/our-company/blogs-insights/?fc=blogs) ## [Clearing the Storm: Water Damage Remediation and Disinfection After Flooding](https://www.steramist.com/our-company/blogs-insights/water-damage-remediation-storm-disinfection/) How SteraMist ionized hydrogen peroxide (iHP) helps restoration professionals make flooded properties safe to reoccupy. Water damage remediation after a hurricane, nor'easter or other major storm is the process of removing floodwater, damaged materials and moisture from a building, then disinfecting... [Read More](https://www.steramist.com/our-company/blogs-insights/water-damage-remediation-storm-disinfection/) [https://www.steramist.com/our-company/blogs-insights/integrate-decontamination-gmp-cleanrooms/](https://www.steramist.com/our-company/blogs-insights/integrate-decontamination-gmp-cleanrooms/) ![Integrating cleanroom decontamination systems - GMP considerations, compliance, and validation](https://www.steramist.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/cleanroom-decontamination-gmp-annex1-compliance-validation-500x281.jpg) [Blogs](https://www.steramist.com/our-company/blogs-insights/?fc=blogs) ## [Integrate Decontamination in Cleanrooms](https://www.steramist.com/our-company/blogs-insights/integrate-decontamination-gmp-cleanrooms/) Integrating decontamination systems into a GMP cleanroom means matching the technology to three things at once: your room's physical layout, your existing electrical and HVAC infrastructure, and your validated compliance requirements. Done correctly, a facility gets repeatable, documented microbial reduction... [Read More](https://www.steramist.com/our-company/blogs-insights/integrate-decontamination-gmp-cleanrooms/) [https://www.steramist.com/our-company/blogs-insights/university-ihp-passthrough-chamber/](https://www.steramist.com/our-company/blogs-insights/university-ihp-passthrough-chamber/) ![Vivarium decontamination with SteraMist iHP advanced decontamination](https://www.steramist.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/UAB-Passthrough-Case-Study-500x281.webp) [Case Studies](https://www.steramist.com/our-company/blogs-insights/?fc=case-studies) ## [Automated iHP Passthrough Chamber Brings Fast, Flexible Sterilization to a University Bioexclusion Suite](https://www.steramist.com/our-company/blogs-insights/university-ihp-passthrough-chamber/) A public research university needed a way to sterilize supplies that couldn't go through an autoclave, from laptops and scales to pens, paper, and research equipment. Here is how a custom SteraMist iHP passthrough chamber solved it. The Challenge: Sterilizing Non-Autoclavable Supplies in a High-Containment... [Read More](https://www.steramist.com/our-company/blogs-insights/university-ihp-passthrough-chamber/) ## **Request an iHP Sanitization Solution** for Your Food Facility Tell us where you need protection, farm, processing, packaging, or transport, and we'll help you find the right SteraMist iHP system for your SSOP and HACCP protocols. ![SteraMist iHP Disinfection and Biodecontamination Fogging Applicator](https://www.steramist.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/ApplicatorLeft-1024x942.webp)