Journal of Food Hygiene and Safety (한국식품위생안전성학회지)

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Ultraviolet Lamp Replacement Period and Hygiene Management Plan of Ultraviolet Sterilizer

자외선 살균고의 자외선 램프 교체 주기와 위생관리 방안

  • Young-Ju Lee (Department of Food and Nutrition, Sunchon National University) ;
  • Ju-Hyun Lee (Department of Food Science and Technology, Sunchon National University) ;
  • Eun-Sol Go (Department of Food Science and Technology, Sunchon National University) ;
  • Jung-Beom Kim (Department of Food Science and Technology, Sunchon National University)
  • Received : 2023.01.19
  • Accepted : 2023.02.12
  • Published : 2023.02.28
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Abstract

In this study, we analyzed the microbial contamination level of ultraviolet sterilizer (UVS) chambers and suggested plans to improve hygiene management. In this study, UVS chambers targeted 98 UVS in some childcare centers in Jeollanam-do, Korea. Total aerobic bacteria and coliform bacteria were tested according to the Korean Food Code. Of the 98 UVS chambers, total aerobic bacteria were detected in 67 (68.4%) and coliform bacteria in 5 (5.1%). Six kinds of food-poisoning bacteria, including Salmonella spp., were not detected, but Bacillus cereus was detected in 1 (2.8%) out of 98 UVS chambers. According to the UV lamp replacement period, the detection rate of total aerobic bacteria was 3 (50%) out of 6 UVS within 3 months, 3 (60%) out of 5 UVS in 3 to 6 months, and 61 (70.1%) out of 87 UVS over 6 months. The detection rate of coliform bacteria according to the UV lamp replacement period was not detected within 6 months, however, they were detected in 5 (5.7%) out of 87 chambers after more than 6 months. The level of microbial contamination in the UVS chambers was higher as the lamp replacement period was longer. Considering these results, it was determined that the UVS chambers should be kept dry and clean, and the UV lamp should be replaced periodically. In addition, it is necessary to provide the staff catering for childcare centers with continuous education regarding the cleaning of UVS chambers and the replacement of UV lamps.

본 연구에서는 자외선 살균기의 미생물 오염 상태를 분석하고 위생관리 방안을 제시하고자 하였다. 본 실험에 사용된 자외선 살균기는 전라남도 소재 일부 보육시설 98곳의 자외선 살균기를 대상으로 하였다. 일반세균 및 대장균군은 식품공전 미생물 시험법에 따라 실험하였다. 일반 세균은 98개 보육시설 중 67개소(68.4%), 대장균군은 5개 소(5.1%)에서 검출되었다. 식중독세균 실험 결과 Salmonella spp. 등 6종의 식중독세균은 검출되지 않았지만 B. cereus 는 98개 보육시설 중 1개소(2.8%)에서 검출되었다. 자외선 램프 교체 주기에 따른 일반세균 검출율은 3개월 이내가 6개 보육시설 중 3개소(50%), 3개월 이상 6개월 이내가 5개 보육시설 중 3개소(60%), 6개월 이상이 87개 보육시설 중 61개소(70.1%)로 나타났다. 대장균군 검출율은 6개월 이내에는 검출되지 않았으나 6개월 이상이 87개 보육시설 중 5개소(5.7%)로 나타났다. 자외선 살균기의 미생물 오염도는 램프 교체 주기가 길어질수록 미생물 오염도가 높게 나타났다. 또한 자외선 램프 교체 주기가 6개월 이상인 87개 보육시설 중 23개소(26.4%)의 자외선 살균기 반사판에는 물기가 있고 청소상태가 불량한 것으로 나타났다. 이러한 결과를 종합해 볼 때 보육시설에서 사용 중인 자외선 살균기의 위생관리를 위해 주기적인 청소 와 자외선 램프 교체가 필요한 것으로 판단된다. 또한 보육시설 급식담당자들에게 자외선 살균기 청결과 램프 교체에 대한 지속적인 교육이 필요할 것으로 판단되었다.

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