R4 Clean is Your Solution for food safety

Protect Your Investments with Disinfection & Decontamination

Through the use of cold plasma technology, R4’s food safety division aims to protect our food supplies and distribution networks from ever-increasing pesticide resistant microbial organisms, addressing the need for better disinfection protocols throughout the entire food production process.

Working with TOMI™, a pioneer in EPA-Registered equipment and solution disinfection, we utilize SteraMist® and it’s trusted, innovative Binary lonization Technology (BIT™) to reduce cross-contamination risks associated with manual cleans. ionized Hydrogen Peroxide (iHP™) disinfects previously cleaned non-porous food contact surfaces and equipment through cold plasma science.

• Processing & Packaging
• Storage & Prep Areas
• Pre/Post-Harvest
• Cargo & Transport

Innovating for a Safer World®

At R4, our mission is to help our customers create a healthier world through a wide variety of disinfection and decontamination services. We use a range of TOMI solutions, including SteraMist branded products and services featuring iHP™. TOMI is an industry-leading innovator with a commitment to ongoing research, supporting customers on all levels of disinfection, from seed to table.

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The Science Behind Binary Ionization Technology®

Understanding the Power Behind SteraMist® Disinfection

A Brief Summary of ionized Hydrogen Peroxide (iHP™)

The atmospheric cold plasma arc converts the H,O, molecules into iHP. As one of the most powerful oxidizing agents in nature, the iHP kills the pathogens achieving high efficacy and leaves behind only oxygen and humidity in treated spaces.A Brief Summary of ionized Hydrogen Peroxide (iHP™)

The ionized Hydrogen Peroxide Process

1. COLD PLASMA 7.8% hydrogen peroxide BIT Solution converts to iHP after passing through a cold plasma arc.
2. DISPERSION iHP is carried throughout the mist, moving like a gas throughout the treated area.
3. CONTACT iHP damages pathogenic organisms through oxidation of proteins, carbohydrates, and lipids.
4. DISRUPTION Cellular disruptions and/or dysfunctions occur and allows for disinfection & decontamination in the targeted area.

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The iHP™ Disinfection Solution for Food Safety

Consider R4 Clean for the Following Use Sites

R4 Clean & SteraMist Can Aid in Every Stage of Food Production:

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* With no food present in treated area.

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Did You Know?

The SteraMist Select Surface Unit is currently in use by laboratories operated by the Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS), a public health regulatory agency of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). These labs are a part of the critical infrastructure of the United States, and SteraMist is trusted to disinfect rooms and contact surfaces to help ensure that lab workers are protected as they continue to monitor quality and ensure a safe supply of food products.

Join those protecting our global food supply today!

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Extensive Product Registration

Commitment to Quality

As an EPA-registered solution and technology combination, BIT™ solution has proven effective in global GLP efficacy tests at independent, accredited laboratories. TOMI™ continues updating its BIT™ label to ensure that we meet and exceed global standards for quality and results - with proven validation via high-log reduction of Geobacillus stearothermophilus.

SteraMist® is registered on EPA (Reg. No. 90150-2 | EPA Est. No. 72038-DE-001) and has a registration with the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (Reg. #3012117386).

SteraMist is also listed with the Organic Materials Review Institute (OMRI). The OMRI supports organic integrity by developing clear information and guidance about materials, working with all certifiers to ensure that materials meet organic standards in accordance with consistent criteria and review methods. As an organic product with no excessive byproducts or residue, you can be confident in a quality, tested disinfection solution.

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Need More Information?

Ask us about our extensive Food Safety research papers, available upon request. Research topics analyze the effect of ionized Hydrogen Peroxide (iHP™) on various fresh produce in meticulously ongoing studies spanning nearly five years. TOMI’s current papers include the effect of iHP disinfection on produce quality[1,2,3], how cold plasma enhances the power of hydrogen peroxide[2], and application of iHP on produce in large-scale storage[3].

[1] (2016) Cold plasma-activated ionized Hydrogen Peroxide inactivates Escherichia coli O157:H7, Salmonella Typhimurium, and Listeria innocua and maintains quality of grape tomato, spinach and cantaloupe

[2] (2019) Cold plasma enhances the efficacy of Hydrogen Peroxide in reducing populations of Salmonella Typhimurium and Listeria innocua on grape tomatoes, apples, cantaloupe and romaine lettuce

[3] (2020) - Cold plasma-activated hydrogen peroxide aerosol on populations of Salmonella Typhimurium and Listeria innocua and quality changes of apple, tomato and cantaloupe during storage - A pilot scale study

We offer a wide variety of disinfection solutions! If you would like to make R4 Clean & SteraMist an integrated step in your facility’s protocols, ask about our custom engineered solutions and how we can tailor a disinfection solution to fit your needs.

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Paper - Cold plasma-activated hydrogen peroxide.pdf

Paper - Cold plasma-activated hydrogen peroxide aerosol inactivates Escherichia.pdf

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