Avoiding Infections At Restaurants – Wash Your Hands!
All of us want to evade any potential infections. At restaurants, there is often a risk of exposure. One needs to be aware of that risk and learn how to avoid it. A major way to avoid infection is simply to wash your hands.
The Numbers
According to a 2011 study by the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), up to 48 million people suffered an illness from food-borne disease. That’s equal to approximately 15% of the entire population of the United States!
Here’s an extra unexpected discovery that you would think it’s a no-brainer- In other research, the CDC has found that many food-related infections could be prevented simply by more frequent hand-washing by food prep employees (along, of course, with wearing protective gloves).
Consistent hand-washing, according to the CDC, also has the potential to reduce “respiratory illnesses, like colds, in the general population by 16-21%.”
How to Avoid
Here are some additional tips to avoid germs at restaurants besides washing your hands.
In the online publication Infection Control Tips, they note that another commonly overlooked way to reduce infection risk is to clean plastic menus, which are touched by nearly every customer, but are not often properly disinfected.
Another suggestion they offer is to hold finger-food in a wrapper or napkin. Finger-foods, of course, involve direct contact with hands, and that always brings some risk of carrying germs.
How Johnston Can Keep Your Food Prep Facility Clean
Johnston has all kinds of cleaning solutions to offer – from your grill station to your tile floor. Johnston also offers bathroom hand-washing options for your customers. We’ll provide a comprehensive detailed site survey of your facility, and develop a custom solution. Using our wide product selection and industry knowledge, we can meet your needs while remaining in your budget.
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