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THIS SCHEDULE CONTAINS SUMMARY FINANCIAL INFORMATION EXTRACTED FROM THIS
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET AT MARCH 31, 1996 (UNAUDITED) AND THE
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STTEMENT OF OPERATIONS FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDED MARCH
31, 1996 (UNAUDITED) AND IS QUALIFIED IN ITS ENTIRETY BY REFERENCE TO SUCH
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.
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<NAME> EPL TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
       
                             
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