Achieving 98% Listeria reduction on processing floors during production
Introduction
Kiril Mischeff, a leading UK supplier of fresh vegetables to top ready-to-eat (RTE) manufacturers, is committed to uncompromising food safety standards. Despite rigorous hygiene protocols, the facility faced persistent Listeria contamination on processing floors—posing a serious risk to compliance and customer trust. To address this challenge, Sterilex introduced ProvaStep®, the UK’s first granular dry disinfectant, engineered to deliver continuous protection and minimise cross-contamination risks in high-traffic areas.
The Challenge
Even with intensive wet cleaning routines, Kiril Mischeff’s aging, porous flooring provided an ideal environment for Listeria to thrive, resulting in occasional positive samples. With a full flooring replacement scheduled for the future, the company needed an immediate, effective, and non-disruptive solution to safeguard production and maintain compliance with stringent food safety requirements.
The Solution
Sterilex recommended ProvaStep, a breakthrough granular dry disinfectant featuring a slow-release formulation that activates with minimal moisture. Unlike traditional wet disinfectants, ProvaStep:
- Targets contamination hotspots without adding excess water that can fuel microbial growth
- Provides long-lasting protection during and outside production hours
- Requires minimal training and integrates seamlessly into existing hygiene programs
