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Candida auris Alert: Fungus Spreading in the US
2/7/2024
By Mary Czaplicki
Research Scientist, GOJO Industries
United States public health departments are expressing concern over the spread of a potentially deadly fungus after the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reported cases are on the rise.
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Less Maintenance. Less Waste. PURELL® ES10 is the Dispenser with More Ways to Impress.
1/29/2024
Introducing PURELL ES10 Touch-Free Dispensers. Our simplest, most sustainable touch-free dispensing system. Ground-breaking technology proves that less is more with less required maintenance and less waste, all while delivering more ways to impress.
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From Short-Staffed to Lean Machine: How Innovations Like Automation Help Address Labor Challenges
1/25/2024
As the retail foodservice industry continues to face labor challenges, savvily managed establishments have been looking for ways to help their staffs do more with less – and are turning to innovations like automation to lend a helping hand.
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Send Harsh Chemicals Packing in 2024
1/10/2024
Still looking for a new year’s resolution? Already given up on the one you made? Here’s an easy a win that will help you and the people you care about: ditch harsh chemicals in your surface products this year.
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E. coli 101: Understanding the Threat
8/30/2023
By Jim Arbogast, Ph.D.
Hygiene Sciences and Public Health Advancements Vice President, GOJO Industries
September is Food Safety Education Month – a time set aside each year to increase general awareness about food safety and help prevent foodborne illness, which sickens 1 in 6 Americans each year.1 This year, we're choosing to highlight E. coli, fresh on the heels of the new Netflix documentary "Poisoned: The Dirty Truth About Your Food" which examines the food industry in the U.S., and in recognition of the 30th anniversary of the infamous Jack in the Box E. coli outbreak.
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Demo Shows It's Time to Ditch the Red Bucket
8/29/2023
By Gina Beans
Research Scientist, GOJO Industries
Spills happen in foodservice establishments. Constantly. So, there is no use crying over them, right? Well, in many cases, they're then dealt with by staff doing their best to wipe up with a reusable cloth and a red bucket filled with sanitizer solution. But this common practice could actually be spreading the mess further, potentially even compromising cleanliness and the well-being of guests and customers.
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What to Look Out for on a Hand Sanitizer Label
8/14/2023
By Dawn Yeomans, Ph.D.
Research Principal, GOJO Industries
Have you ever wondered what all those ingredients are on the label of a hand sanitizer bottle? It’s easy to see that the main “active” ingredient (the ingredient that kills germs) in alcohol-based hand sanitizers is alcohol (like ethanol or ethyl alcohol). And, since it’s the main ingredient, it is the majority of what is in the bottle. (Effective hand sanitizers have an alcohol content between 60% and 95%.)
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Should Your Hand Hygiene and Surface Products Graduate to the Next Level this School Year?
8/7/2023
By Lisa Barry
Business Development Director - Industrial & Government, Government, GOJO Industries
A new school year is quickly approaching, and campus staff are ready for it (or will be very soon). With all of the activity of preparing curriculum, opening classrooms, prepping to greet students, and getting facilities into ship shape – don't forget about reviewing your health and safety protocols. Back to school often means back to germs. And right on the heels of that comes winter germ season – bringing annoying respiratory germs (like common colds, COVID-19, and RSV), dreaded flu bugs, and even more dreaded, norovirus and other "belly bugs."
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Back-to-School Shopping? 6 Things to Look for in Hand Sanitizer
8/1/2023
By Dawn Yeomans, Ph.D.
Research Principal, GOJO Industries
As summer winds down, parents are digging out their children's supply lists for back-to-school shopping, and teachers are stocking up their classrooms. But back to school also means back to germs. As students and staff gather indoors, touching germy shared surfaces all day, it's important they're cleaning their hands throughout the day. An easy and convenient way to help keep hands clean is to ensure students have access to hand sanitizer at school.
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Danger! Decoding EPA Toxicity Ratings and Precautionary Statements on Surface Product Labels
7/27/2023
By Matt Witten
Senior Total Solutions Director, GOJO Industries
You may be surprised to learn that many common surface disinfectants have some pretty alarming statements on their labels. Check a few labels next time you are at the store, and you will notice words like “CAUTION,” “WARNING,” or even “DANGER.” But who determines these signal words, and what level of risk is associated with each? Most importantly, how could those risks affect the people in your facilities?
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