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494. Gloves Without Handwashing

August 07, 2023 by Don Schaffner

Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks from wearing gloves without washing your hands first.

Dr. Don - not risky πŸ‘πŸΌ
Professor Ben - not risky πŸ‘πŸΌ

  • Glove Barriers to Bacterial Cross-Contamination between Hands to Food - ScienceDirect
  • Evaluation of glove type on survival and transfer of Escherichia coli in model systems and during hand harvesting of lettuce - Zhao - 2021 - JSFA reports - Wiley Online Library
  • Scientific Evidence Supports the Use of Alcohol-Based Hand Sanitizers as an Effective Alternative to Hand Washing in Retail Food and Food Service Settings When Heavy Soiling Is Not Present on Hands - ScienceDirect
  • FDA Food Code | FDA
  • Hand Washing & Glove Use for Food Workers - Questions and Answers
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August 07, 2023 /Don Schaffner
Gloves, Handwashing
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