Food Safety

Everything you need to comply with state and federal regulations for handling ready-to-eat foods

• FDA & State Food Codes
  Discover what sections of the food code are of particular interest as pertain to gloves, when the latest edition of the FDA Food Code was published, and which states have food codes of their own.
• Disposable Glove Usage Requirements
  Learn which states require foodservice workers to wear disposable gloves, what types of gloves can be worn, and how often gloves must be changed.
• Hand Washing Guidelines
  Answers to the most frequently asked questions regarding hand washing, including when hand washing is required, what constitutes good hand washing, and what foods cannot be touched with bare hands.
• Hand Hygiene
  Read how to effectively combine glove usage with proper hand washing techniques to promote food safety, including when to wear gloves and when gloves should be changed.
• Putting On and Taking Off Gloves
  Learn the proper procedures for donning (putting on) and doffing (taking off) disposable gloves to prevent the glove from tearing and being exposed to harmful contaminants.