TOMI Environmental Solutions Supports Partners and Customers to Combat Global Avian Influenza (H5N1) Bird Flu Outbreak
June 13 2024 - 8:30AM
TOMI Environmental Solutions, Inc.® (“TOMI”) (NASDAQ: TOMZ), a
global company specializing in disinfection and decontamination
utilizing its premier Binary Ionization Technology (BIT) platform
through its SteraMist brand of products, today announced that the
Company is working closely with customers and partners to support
efforts to combat a current outbreak of avian influenza (H5N1) that
is causing widespread disruption globally.
On June 13, 2024, the Centers for Disease Control announced that
48 states and 50 jurisdictions have been impacted by the current
outbreak of avian influenza (H5N1), widely known as bird flu. This
highly contagious viral disease poses a severe threat to poultry
and dairy farms, with potentially devastating impacts on people,
animals, and businesses.
While avian influenza is not a new issue for the poultry sector,
recent outbreaks have intensified concerns due to the virus's
virulence and rapid spread among bird populations. Alarmingly,
recent interspecies H5N1 cases have also been identified in more
than 90 dairy herds and have infected humans, with one instance
recently resulting in a fatality. The consequences of an outbreak
can be catastrophic, leading to mass culling of birds, substantial
economic losses for farmers, disruption of supply chains, and
public health risks.
The current avian influenza outbreak presents a significant
opportunity for TOMI to support its partners in mitigating risks
and ensuring operational continuity. By providing advanced
disinfection solutions, TOMI is positioned to not only assist in
controlling the spread of bird flu but also to explore potential
avenues for strategic growth. The Company’s ongoing efforts in
innovation and strategic partnerships are critical in addressing
this global challenge and positioning TOMI for sustained growth in
the food safety and agricultural sectors.
In response to this looming threat, industry stakeholders are
increasingly adopting advanced disinfection technologies such as
SteraMist to protect their facilities and control the spread of
this lethal virus. The primary challenges during an avian influenza
outbreak are the rapid transmission of the virus and its resilience
in the environment. Contaminated environments and surfaces, close
contact, and inhaling the virus from droplets or dust in the air
can serve as reservoirs, facilitating its spread among birds.
Dr. Halden Shane, CEO of TOMI, states, “As the industry braces
for outbreaks, being prepared by implementing stringent biosecurity
measures and cutting-edge disinfection methods is crucial to
safeguarding animal health and ensuring business continuity. TOMI
is readily equipped to deploy SteraMist to confront this looming
threat and countless others spreading worldwide. We are leveraging
our long-term, established partnerships to navigate this challenge
and drive company growth. Our strategy of developing a global
distribution network aligns precisely with the global nature of
this threat. By working closely with our customers and
distributors, we are not only reducing the threat of avian
influenza but also capitalizing on the opportunity to expand our
market reach and enhance our service offerings.”
Visit https://www.cdc.gov/flu/avianflu/avian-flu-summary.htm for
updated information on bird flu.
TOMI™ Environmental Solutions, Inc.: Innovating for
a safer world®
TOMI™ Environmental Solutions, Inc. (NASDAQ: TOMZ) is a
global decontamination and infection prevention company, providing
environmental solutions for indoor surface disinfection through the
manufacturing, sales and licensing of its premier Binary Ionization
Technology® (BIT™) platform. Invented under a defense grant in
association with the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency
(DARPA) of the U.S. Department of Defense, BIT™ solution
utilizes a low percentage Hydrogen Peroxide as its only active
ingredient to produce a fog of ionized Hydrogen Peroxide (iHP™).
Represented by the SteraMist® brand of products,
iHP™ produces a germ-killing aerosol that works like a visual
non-caustic gas.
TOMI products are designed to service a broad spectrum of
commercial structures, including, but not limited to, hospitals and
medical facilities, cruise ships, office buildings, hotel and motel
rooms, schools, restaurants, meat and produce processing
facilities, military barracks, police and fire departments, and
athletic facilities. TOMI products and services have also
been used in single-family homes and multi-unit residences.
TOMI develops training programs and application protocols
for its clients and is a member in good standing with The American
Biological Safety Association, The American Association of Tissue
Banks, Association for Professionals in Infection Control and
Epidemiology, Society for Healthcare Epidemiology of America,
America Seed Trade Association, and The Restoration Industry
Association.
For additional information, please
visit https://www.steramist.com/ or contact us
at info@tomimist.com.
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based on current expectations, estimates, forecasts and projections
of future performance based on management’s judgment, beliefs,
current trends, and anticipated product performance. These
forward-looking statements include, without limitation, statements
relating to potential business opportunities for TOMI resulting
from outbreak of disease. Forward-looking statements involve risks
and uncertainties that may cause actual results to differ
materially from those contained in the forward-looking statements.
These factors include, but are not limited to, our ability to
acquire new customers and expands sales; our ability to maintain
and manage growth and generate sales, our reliance on a single or a
few products for a majority of revenues; the general business and
economic conditions; and other risks as described in our SEC
filings, including our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal
year ended December 31, 2023 filed by us with the SEC and other
periodic reports we filed with the SEC. The information provided in
this document is based upon the facts and circumstances known at
this time. Other unknown or unpredictable factors or underlying
assumptions subsequently proving to be incorrect could cause actual
results to differ materially from those in the forward-looking
statements. Although we believe that the expectations reflected in
the forward-looking statements are reasonable, we cannot guarantee
future results, level of activity, performance, or achievements.
You should not place undue reliance on these forward-looking
statements. All information provided in this press release is as of
today’s date, unless otherwise stated, and we undertake no duty to
update such information, except as required under applicable
law.
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