However, unacceptable rates
of food-borne illness still remain and new hazards continue to enter the food supply chain.
Contaminations in food and agricultural products may occur in every stage of the food supply chain,
from the field to the table, that is production, harvesting, processing, storage and distribution, calling
for proper decontamination and insuring food safety at each of these stages using an effective
antimicrobial agent. Several commercial products are available for this purpose