Which protective gloves should the food industry use to make people feel at ease?
Release Time:
2022-04-16
In recent years, food safety accidents have occurred frequently. With the development of the new crown epidemic, people pay more and more attention to food safety issues, and pay special attention to the food raw materials, production environment and operation procedures in the food processing process. In addition, more and more attention has been paid to the protection of workers when processing food. Many companies require employees to wear protective gloves, which can not only provide adequate protection for workers, but also avoid food contamination and the spread of food-borne pathogens.
In recent years, food safety incidents have occurred frequently. With the development of the new crown epidemic, people pay more and more attention to food safety issues, and pay special attention to the food raw materials, production environment and operation procedures in the food processing process. In addition, more and more attention has been paid to the protection of workers when processing food. Many companies require employees to wear protective gloves, which can not only provide adequate protection for workers, but also avoid food contamination and the spread of food-borne pathogens. So, for food processing enterprises, how to choose a suitable food processing gloves is a question worth thinking about.
Food handlers come into contact with a wide variety of foods and can carry germs on their hands, such as Listeria and Salmonella, that can cause foodborne illness when eaten. Disposable gloves can provide a protective barrier between workers' hands and these bacteria to reduce the chance of infection for workers and consumers. FDA food contact regulations state that food handlers should wear disposable gloves to protect food handlers and customers. Although the food service industry involves different businesses and institutions, they all have one thing in common: vigilance against possible pathogens and protection of employees and consumers from the dangers of disease. Disposable gloves are the first line of defense against foodborne illnesses.
Types of disposable gloves: latex gloves
Latex gloves fit very well and maintain excellent sensitivity in the hands, which is why latex gloves are suitable for extended wear. But latex gloves contain natural latex, which may cause allergic reactions. Secondly, latex gloves are milky white or white, and it is not easy to distinguish when mixed in food, so it is not the best choice for latex gloves in the food industry. The main component of nitrile gloves is nitrile latex. In addition to the advantages of latex gloves, nitrile gloves also have good chemical protection properties, acid and alkali resistance and grease resistance. The most important thing is that nitrile gloves do not contain latex and will not cause allergies to users.
The use of PVC gloves is increasing rapidly in food service and ingredient preparation. It's latex-free and has a smooth surface that's easy to put on and take off, and fits snugly. The gloves can also be used in other industries, including medical and cleaning.
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