UV Germicidal Disinfection Helps Restaurants Stay Safe

Restaurants have a responsibility to provide a safe, clean environment to customers as well as to serve healthy food, free from harmful bacteria and pathogens.  Foodborne illnesses cause an estimated 1,686 deaths every year in the U.S. with over 38 million reported cases of gastrointestinal illnesses.  UVC lamps provide valuable benefits to all food establishments including restaurants, food and beverage processing facilities.  

UV disinfection of food products is called food irradiation and helps to prevent early spoilage and harmful bacteria and viruses from developing. Food irradiation is proven to eliminate Salmonella, E. Coli and other harmful microorganisms.  UV sterilization lamps used on food products is regulated by the FDA as an approved disinfection method for use on many food items including:

• Fruits and vegetables 

• Meats and raw poultry

• Many dairy products

• Beverages 

UV Lamps Beneficial in Many Areas of Restaurants

In addition to improving the safety of food items, UV germicidal lamps can also be used to disinfect and sterilize surfaces such as all contact surfaces in restaurants like food preparation countertops and serving stations. UV lamps can be used in refrigerators and walk-in freezers to prevent mold and mildew which can occur in damp spaces. 

You might see UV lights over a food buffet, a deli, or over fruits and vegetables to prevent foodborne illnesses. UV disinfection in restaurants adds a layer of protection over regular cleaning methods and helps to keep patrons and staff safe from foodborne illnesses and contaminated surfaces. 

UV disinfection of surfaces in restaurants provides many benefits such as:

• Prevents mildew and mold from developing in areas that generate moisture such as refrigerators and freezers

• Sanitizes surfaces that come into contact with food items 

• Automatic UV sanitizers can clean restrooms when no one is in the room

• Effectively sterilizes non-food areas and equipment

• Effectively eliminates harmful foodborne pathogens like Salmonella, E. Coli and Norovirus

LightSources Offers High-Quality UV Sterilization Lamps

LightSources supports OEMs with a wide selection of high performance UV sterilization lamps including:

• Low pressure amalgam lamps

• Low pressure mercury lamps

• Medium pressure UV lamps

• Electronic ballasts

• Quartz sleeves

LightSources is dedicated to providing leading technology and lamp products with innovative solutions.  We assist OEMs with custom designed lamps and prototypes, with an in-depth expertise of UV radiation. 

LightSources leads the lamp industry with high-tech lamps, proprietary technology and the leading lighting engineers in the industry. Our lamps are proven to outlast and outperform comparable lamps with long lasting germicidal effectiveness. Contact us to speak with an engineer about our UV germicidal solutions for restaurants and any environment.