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  1. Sep 9, 2024 · Food-grade sanitizers are specifically formulated to be safe when they come in contact with food surfaces. Unlike commercial cleaners that may contain harsh chemicals, food-grade sanitizers are non-toxic and can be used around utensils, countertops, and appliances without posing a health risk.

    • Use of Chlorine Bleach For Sanitizing Raw Fruits and Vegetables
    • Some Considerations When Using Chlorine Bleach as A Sanitizer
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    In addition to sanitizing food contact surfaces, chlorine bleach solutions may be used for sanitizing raw fruits and vegetables during the washing or peeling process. The federal regulations that apply differ slightly from those for sanitizing solutions given above. The regulations (21 CFR Part 173) specify two conditions for the permitted use of h...

    Any chlorine bleach that is used for making a sanitizing solution, whether for equipment or raw produce, must be of sufficient purity to be categorized as a “food grade” substance. Some commercially available household chlorine bleaches contain fragrances, thickeners and/or other additives not approved for food use. These products are not suitable ...

    Troller, J.A. “Cleaning and Sanitizing,” Chapter 5 in Sanitation in Food Processing, Academic Press, New York, NY, pp. 95-101, 1983. White, G.C. Handbook of Cholorination, 2nd ed. Van Nostrand Reinhold, New York, NY, pp 150-213, 1986. National Food Processors Association. “Food Plant Sanitation, “Chapter 5 in Canned Foods: Principles of Thermal Pro...

  2. Important considerations when choosing a sanitizer for food contact surfaces include: effectiveness at reducing microbial contamination in specific conditions, cost, ease of application, need for rinsing, toxic/irritating properties, and compatibility with locally available water.

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  3. May 5, 2024 · There are several types of sanitizers available, but only a few are approved for foodservice. This article provides an overview of the three chemical sanitizers approved for foodservice and how to use them correctly and safely. The process of sanitizing something involves killing and reducing viruses or harmful strains of bacteria to safe levels.

  4. Jun 8, 2020 · Most commercially available chlorine (bleaches) intended for household use may contain additives like thickeners and scents and therefore not classified as food grade. Chlorine for making sanitizing solution must be pure in order to be classified as food grade material .

  5. To be effective in a food premises, a sanitiser should kill 99.99% to 99.999% of bacteria. There are many different types of sanitisers. The most common chemical sanitisers are chlorine-based products, such as hypochlorite (also known as bleach), and quaternary ammonium products. Other chemicals may be effective if correctly prepared and used.

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  7. Feb 1, 2005 · Chlorine dioxide has 2.6 times the oxidizing power of waterborne chlorine (from bleach), giving it a wide spectrum of sanitizing uses and making it extraordinarily effective against a host of bugs. Studies have shown that it produces as high as a 6-log reduction.