INDUSTRY: FOOD PROCESSING/SERVICE

Food processing is the transformation of agricultural products into food, or of one form of food into other forms. Primary food processing is necessary to make most foods edible, and secondary food processing turns the ingredients into familiar foods, such as bread.

TheFood & Drug Administration (FDA)controls all the regulations related to items that are added to food (i.e. direct additives) and items that may come in contact with food (i.e. indirect additives). The food contact materials are described inthe Code of Federal Legislation (CFR): 21 CFR 174 - 21 CFR 190.

当涉及到食品加工和食品处理, safety is the biggest concern. It starts with the people involved in the production process and carries through to the consumer. The slightest trace of contamination can ruin an entire line, and if not caught and managed, it can lead to illness or death of the consumer. These drastic outcomes are preventable by following the safety standards that are in place and enforced when preparing, producing, and selling food.

Personal Protective Equipment (P.P.E.)

Wearing2022世界杯南美区预选赛 is one of the first necessities when working with food. Starting out with clean hands and wearing the propergloves will protect you from contracting and passing germs and pathogenic micro-organisms (i.e. Salmonella, E-Coli), especially when handling raw meat and produce. When switching from one type of food to another, it is important to change gloves to prevent cross-contamination.Metal-detectableandcolored gloves帮助identify food contamination whiledisposable bouffant caps,hair netsand beard covers prevent stray hairs from tainting the food you may be working with.Stainless steel mesh glovesare commonly used by meat and poultry butchers while deli personnel typically usedeli type gloves.

Sanitary Surfaces

Maintaining agerm-free work areacan also stop cross-contamination and prevent food-borne illnesses. Prevent harmful mold and bacteria that can build up and ruin food products instantly, especially with the use of mixing, grinding, chopping, slicing and emulsifying equipment. This can be prevented with the proper use of correct cleaning products, which can range from microfiber cloths andpaper towelsto disinfecting agents and chemicals.Wiping down all hard surfaces and equipmentbetween uses with asurface sanitizerwill help reduce the risk of contamination and help ensure everyone’s safety and health.Body Fluid Spill Kitsfeature head-to-toe personal protection and cleanup producs to comply with FDA requirements for responding to unplanned accidents that involve vomit, blood and feces.

Once prepared, storing food can be challenging and potentially dangerous if not done correctly. It is essential for any restaurant, café, or food service company to keep bulk food sealed in proper food storage containers to prolong quality and minimize contamination.Food approved desiccants帮助prevent moisture, moldand prolong food quality. With the right industrial bins, pans andplant-based PLA food service packaging supplies,you can stay organized, serve fresh quality products andreduce landfill waste.

MDS offers all of these products and more to ensure everyone's safety. Below are featured food handling products

FEATUREDFOOD SAFETY PRODUCTS:

+Colored Bouffant Caps+Polyethylene Blue Waterproof Sleeve Protectors

+Metal Detectable Nitrile Gloves+Clorox® Anywhere Hard Surface™ Spray

+Sani Professional® No-Rinse Santizing Table Wipes+Cool Grip® Bakers Pads

+Real Straw All Natural Wheat Straw Sticks+Polyethylene Waterproof Boot Covers

+Compostable 8-oz Food Containers/Bowls+Sure Knit™ Food Cut Gloves

+Pillow Pak Desiccants Packets+GREEN-DEX Biodegradable Nitrile gloves

+Purell® Foodservice Surface Sanitizer Spray+US Mesh® Metal Mesh Glove

+Vegware™ Compostable Bagasse Take Out Boxes+Superior Glove® Cool Grip® Gloves

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