Citation
(1999), "Databank. Footwear hygiene", Nutrition & Food Science, Vol. 99 No. 4. https://doi.org/10.1108/nfs.1999.01799daf.008
Publisher
:Emerald Group Publishing Limited
Copyright © 1999, MCB UP Limited
Databank. Footwear hygiene
Databank
Footwear hygiene
Research from the Campden and Chorleywood Food Research Association has shown that contribution of footwear to the spread of contamination in food plants has not been well understood. Initial work has shown that even when dry contamination can be transferred during standard walking activities by up to 35 metres. This means that cross-contamination from low risk to high risk areas could occur. Using Pseudomonas aeruginosa as a test organism, the efficiency of an automatic bootwasher containing 1 per cent sanitiser has been evaluated. Samples from different parts of the boot suggested that residues may still be found in deep tread areas of the lower sole. These findings highlight potential contamination routes where high care operations are critical to the management of hygienic food production. This knowledge will help companies to determine their current footwear cleaning regimes and establish appropriate hygiene measures.