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Home » Authors » Robert W. Powitz Ph.D., M.P.H., RS, CFSP

Robert W. Powitz Ph.D., M.P.H., RS, CFSP

Robert W. Powitz, Ph.D., M.P.H., RS, CF-SP, a forensic sanitarian, is Principal Consultant and Technical Director of Old Saybrook, Connecticut-based R.W. Powitz & Associates, a professional corporation of forensic sanitarians who specialize in environmental and public health litigation support services to law firms, insurance companies, governmental agencies, and industry.

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Bioaerosol Monitoring for Food Processors

Both air sampling and air monitoring are necessary to understand the dynamics of bioaerosols of concern
Robert W. Powitz Ph.D., M.P.H., RS, CFSP
March 18, 2026

This article takes a deeper look at air quality standards and monitoring for food processing facilities.


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Air Quality Monitoring for Food Processors: Tackling the Problem of Dust

Air and its physical characteristics contribute to cross-contamination; capturing bioaerosols helps assess the air bioburden and prevent recontamination
Robert W. Powitz Ph.D., M.P.H., RS, CFSP
August 18, 2025

This article walks food processors through why and how to mitigate dust in the environment of their food facility.


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ATP Monitoring

Optimize Accuracy of Results with ATP Monitoring

Robert W. Powitz Ph.D., M.P.H., RS, CFSP
June 12, 2023

Cleaning program validation that primarily relies on adenosine triphosphate (ATP) monitoring can yield poor results if a few basic strategies are not incorporated into the sampling program to eliminate bias. These include probability sampling, uniformity of the sample, as well as understanding the limitation of the test instrument and the interpretation of results.


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The Rise of Antimicrobial Coatings Usage and Standards

A renewed interest in the use of antimicrobial coatings in the food sector has been observed with the COVID-19 pandemic
Robert W. Powitz Ph.D., M.P.H., RS, CFSP
February 22, 2022

With the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, all industries that need to maintain microbiologically safe environments have shown a renewed interest in antimicrobial coatings and their application.


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The Rationale of Redefining a Sanitation Program

Robert W. Powitz Ph.D., M.P.H., RS, CFSP
June 24, 2020
When it comes to defining “clean” in the food industry, an objective definition does not exist, and each facility must recognize that what is deemed clean now may not stay clean when subjected to the environment.
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