Ecolab Inc., St. Paul, Minn., acquired Chemstar Corp., Lithia Springs, Ga.

Best Sanitizers, Inc., Nevada City, Calif., released a new footwear sanitizing unit to help reduce pathogens and cross-contamination from footwear in food processing facilities, research labs and cleanrooms.

Sealed Air’s Diversey Care division, Charlotte, N.C., launched Suma Break-Up Chlor SC, a highly concentrated chlorinated degreaser, and Suma Final Step 1024, a concentrated no-rinse sanitizer.

If you are experiencing condensation issues in your production facility, consult with a sanitation expert who can help you physically inspect and audit the plant, identify likely problem areas and develop a plan to mitigate them.

SPX, Charlotte, N.C., released its new EcoPure sanitary centrifugal pump, designed to increase production efficiency and final product safety.

Apparently, the cure for nasty foodborne pathogens has been hiding in our yogurt all along. Lactic acid, which is a product of nature and dissolves without any chemical residue, is one of many natural acids fighting the good fight against pathogens on carcasses today.