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.
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
New: EPA-Registered for Cannabis & Hemp Cultivation SteraMist’s ionized Hydrogen Peroxide technology is now EPA-registered (Reg. No. 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 ➔
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
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
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.
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 & Quality, Ziegenfelder Co.
SteraMist & Mayorga Coffee
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.
Recommended Products
SteraMist® SteraPak®
The 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
The 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
The versatile SteraMist Standalone 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
Intelligent and scalable, the Environment System decontaminates large spaces or multiple rooms with to to three applicators.
- Remote Fogging & Handheld Spray
- Power External Accessories
- Automatic Volume Calculation
SteraMist® Hybrid System
Connect a portable SteraMist Environment System to a wall-mounted hub to decontaminate connected facility rooms with the SteraMist Hybrid system.
- Powered by SteraMist Environment System
- Connect to Facility or Stand-Mounted Apps
- Treat Any Adjacent Room via Wall Hub
SteraMist® Transport
Install iHP decontamination into off-the-line, prefabricated, or existing vehicles with the made-to-order SteraMist Transport.
- Ideal for Any Size Vehicle
- Automated & Remote Start
- Convenient, Compact System
Custom Engineered System
Install intelligent SteraMist decontamination directly into facilities with the made-to-order Custom Engineered System (CES), designed to decontaminate large-scale spaces.
- Fully Customizable Inputs & Outputs
- Large Solution Reservoir for Large Facilities
- Fault Detection, Custom Exporting, & E-Stop
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.
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.
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