FOOD MICROBIOLOGY
FOODBORNE ILLNESS AND FOOD SAFETY
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Question
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Which is NOT one of the three common types of chemical sanitizers?
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soap
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Chlorine
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Iodine
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Quaternary ammonium compounds
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Products such as tea tree oil, baking soda, vinegar, electrolyzed water, microfibre cloths, ozone, and silver compounds are not registered sanitizers for food premises, according to the Health Canada definition.
Detailed explanation-2: -Currently, there are five main EPA-registered chemicals that hospitals use for disinfectants: Quaternary Ammonium, Hypochlorite, Accelerated Hydrogen Peroxide, Phenolics, and Peracetic Acid.
Detailed explanation-3: -The major types of sanitizers are heat, radiation, and chemicals. Chemicals are more practical than heat and radiation for food production facilities.
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