The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recently
updated guidelines for norovirus outbreak management and disease
prevention. Procter & Gamble Professional's public health and
sanitation specialists are available for media interviews to offer
best practices in protecting high-risk environments including:
? Long-term care and other health care facilities
? Restaurants and catered events
? Schools and other institutional settings
? Cruise ships and other transportation settings
WHY:
Approximately 21 million illnesses can be attributed to norovirus,
which is the leading cause of food-borne diseases in the U.S. Due to
this widespread dilemma and recent advances in norovirus
epidemiology, immunology, diagnostic methods and infection control,
the CDC updated its guidelines intended for use by public health
professionals.
WHO:
Jeff Anderson, Ph.D. is a Public Health and Sanitation
Consultant at Procter & Gamble Professional, the away-from-home
division of Procter & Gamble (P&G). In this role, Anderson helps
customers mitigate public health risk factors within their
operations using science-based strategies; and provides food
safety education and certification to foodservice managers
throughout the U.S. He has worked in several public health
settings including hospital infection control, environmental
health/chemistry and sanitation. Anderson has authored or
co-authored 15 technical papers in scientific publications related
to topics in infection control, microbiology and chemistry. He
holds both bachelor's and Ph.D. degrees in chemistry from Seattle
University and The University of Arizona, respectively.
Bruce Howard Keswick, Ph.D. is a Global Microbiology
Section Head for the Health and Wellness division of P&G.
Keswick's responsibilities include microbiology research and
development for gastrointestinal and respiratory wellness, water
treatment, hygiene and oral care. A 27-year veteran of P&G, he has
authored or co-authored more than 70 technical and scientific
publications, and has presented more than 80 trade and educational
abstracts related to his areas of expertise. Keswick earned his
doctorate degree in biomedical sciences from the University of
Hawaii, and is a member of the American Society of Microbiology.
Additionally, P&G is in collaboration with the CDC to understand
norovirus transmission risks and steps necessary to control an
outbreak of the highly contagious pathogen. Research information may
be used to improve sanitation programs within certain high-risk
environments throughout the U.S.
WHEN:
Phone interviews can be scheduled upon request.
P&G Professional Chris Vuturo, 516-983-3713 vuturo.cm@pg.com or PainePR Sara
Sloan, 949-809-6856 sara.sloan@painepr.com
Procter & Gamble Company is one of the world's leaders in producing and selling consumer products. Net sales break down by family of products as follows:
- care and hygiene products (38.3%): oral hygiene products (toothpastes, toothbrushes, mouthwashes, etc.; Crest, Oral-B, Scope brands, etc.), pharmaceutical products (Metamucil, Neurobion, Pepto Bismol, Vicks, etc.), toilet training pants (Luvs, Pampers), toilet papers and paper towels (Bounty, Charmin, Puffs), feminine protection products (Always, Always Discreet and Tampax), etc.;
- home care and laundry products (34.6%): dishwashing liquids, detergents, stain removers, fabric softeners, deodorizers, bleaches, etc. (Ariel, Downy, Gain, Tide Cascade, Dawn, Fairy, Febreze, Mr. Clean, Swiffer, etc.);
- beauty products (18.3%): hair care products (shampoos, colorings, and cream rinses; Head & Shoulders, Herbal Essences, Pantene and Rejoice brands), body care (soaps, shower gels, deodorants, etc.; Camay, Zest, Secret, Old Spice) and cosmetics (make-up and facial care; Max Facto, Covergirl and Olay);
- shaving products (7.8%): blades, razors, batteries, etc. (Braun, Gillette and Venus brands);
- other (1%).
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