IS IT SAFE TO PREPARE FOOD WITH COVID?
Essential Hygiene Tips and Practices
As an environmental and hygiene consultant, I am frequently asked, “Is it safe to prepare food with COVID?”
My response is always the same: “Keeping surfaces clean and free of illness-causing pathogens and bacteria is essential to establishing good hygiene practices. Following these hygiene practices is especially critical for surfaces that involve food prepping, where lowering the risk of cross-contamination and foodborne illness is paramount.” Here are some essential hygiene tips I recommend.
Essential Steps for Safe Food Preparation
Food safety standards recommend cleaning and sanitizing as two essential steps for keeping food-related surfaces safe and protected. Soils, chemicals, germs, and other contaminants left on surfaces increase the risk of infection, especially if food can potentially come into direct contact.
Anytime food encounters unclean surfaces, including the hands of a COVID-positive person, it is at risk of transferring contaminants to anyone consuming the food.
Essential Products for Hygiene
DERMAGLOVE has developed an organic, non-toxic, food-safe, easy-to-follow routine to ensure the highest level of hygiene practices. This routine makes it simple to maintain a safe routine for cleaning and sanitizing food prep surfaces and actively lowers the risk of illness.
SAFE TO EAT: A disposable food-grade cleaner and sanitizer wipe perfect for cutting boards, utensils, and other kitchen tools, as well as cleaning fresh produce.
THYME TO CLEAN: An organic, non-toxic, plant-based disinfectant ideal for countertops, refrigerators, sinks, microwaves, air fryers, and more.
SURFACE SPRAY: Eliminates airborne contaminants, instantly neutralizing the air and surfaces to achieve the best hygienic results within food-prepping areas.
D.E.T.A.I.L.S Tip
Remember, for health and safety during food prep, never use a sanitizer that has not been approved for food-contact surfaces. Using a non-food-grade sanitizer on a food-contact surface could otherwise result in illness. In some cases, typical sanitizers or disinfectants can even be poisonous if
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Lisa Levison has over 35 years of expertise in hygiene. Her hands-on approach, deep understanding of diverse hygienic needs, and role as the visionary and chief creator behind revolutionary hygiene products make her an expert you can trust.
About DERMAGLOVE
At DERMAGLOVE, we embrace a philosophy that blends holistic science and microbial technology to lead the hygiene industry. Our chemical-free, plant-based, and sustainable products are scientifically crafted using the finest natural elements, providing unparalleled health benefits.
For over 35 years, Levison has delivered safe and practical solutions, ensuring clean environments across various sectors. In 2024, we merged our brand and services with custom-tailored hygiene solutions, creating the all-encompassing Hygiene Hub. This Hub is dedicated to cutting-edge hygienic innovations under the DERMAGLOVE brand, prioritizing health, cleanliness, resource conservation, and most importantly, environmental sustainability. We believe in a shared responsibility towards our planet, and we invite you to be part of this cause.
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