Dry Hydrogen Peroxide: one molecule for a One Health approach—a narrative review

Abstract

Background and Objective: While the most notable impacts of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic have arguably been felt in the healthcare industry, there have been repercussions across virtually every vertical, including animal agriculture. Disruptions caused by the pandemic, including those related to regulatory responses, led to significant shortages in animal protein. Industry professionals are exploring environmental disinfection technologies that can reduce the presence of pathogens in food production plants. A fundamental point of differentiation among the options is their ability to be operated continuously in occupied settings, such as livestock/poultry production facilities. This review examines Dry Hydrogen Peroxide (DHP), a continuously operating technology, and its efficacy against pathogens in the context of suitability for optimizing food safety and processing in animal agriculture.