Establish a Sanitation Break: Supporting a Holistic Food Safety Program with Microbial Decontamination

PRESENTERS: Erin Mertz, Director of Global Food Safety and Public Health, Ecolab and Joy Herdt, Senior Staff Scientist, Pest Elimination R&D, Ecolab

On-Demand Webinar

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Join Erin Mertz and Joy Herdt for an engaging webinar on the role environmental decontamination can play as part of a broader food safety strategy. We know food safety in a processing environment is crucial for product quality and consumer trust. Learn about the effectiveness of chlorine dioxide as a decontamination agent and hear about different use cases for a variety of environments.

Key Topics Include:

  • Five steps you can explore in you processing environments to enhance food safety and minimize contamination risks
  • Gain valuable insights from industry experts
  • Learn new ways to add a layer of food safety protection to your facility
Meet the Speakers


Meet the Speakers

Erin Mertz

Erin Mertz

Erin Mertz is a Director of Global Food Safety and Public Health at Ecolab. With over 18 years of experience, she offers expertise in microbiology, regulated product development, and technical support for food processing environments. Erin holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Microbiology and is certified in HACCP and a certified Preventative Control Qualified Individual (PCQI).

Joy Herdt

Joy Herdt

Joy Herdt is a Senior Staff Scientist at Ecolab. Joy brings over 28 years of experience in developing tailored solutions for the Food & Beverage, Institutional, and Pest Elimination markets. Her focus lies in the development and registration of antimicrobial treatments for a safer, cleaner food supply chain. Joy is a named inventor on 16 U.S. Patents and has contributed to the book “Microbial Safety of Fresh Produce”. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Wisconsin.

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