Novel method of sanitizing target items using a moist sanitizing gas

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APP PUB NO 20070237671A1
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11214344

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Products and methods for treating or sanitizing a target item to reduce or eliminate biological microorganisms in or on the target item. The target item is contacted with a moist sanitizing gas mixture to effectively reduce the presence of biological microorganisms without adversely affecting the quality of the target item. The moist sanitizing gas mixture of the invention is particularly useful for treating food products. The moist sanitizing gas mixture of the current invention may be formed by humidifying a dry gas and then contacting the target item with the humidified gas containing a sanitizing agent. Furthermore, the invention provides for chilling the target item, particularly food items, before exposure to the moist sanitizing gas mixture to preserve the fresh appearance, taste, and aroma of the target item.

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AMERICAN AIR LIQUIDE INC200 GBC DRIVE NEWARK DE 19702

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Fisher, Steven A Brookfield, IL 23 120
Rasanayagam, Vasuhi Chicago, IL 22 123
Steiner, Edward F Downers Grove, IL 19 148
Sundaram, Meenakshi Burr Ridge, IL 24 231
Yuan, James TC Naperville, IL 30 100

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