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The two sanitization methods commonly used in retail/foodservice establishments are heat and chemicals.

Whereas at one time the retail food establishment took an active role in integrated pest management, it has relegated this activity more and more to the pest control service.

Customers should be aware of the food safety differences between distributors, especially in a down economy when many are making choices based on price.

Cleaning and sanitation programs for the facility’s equipment, building and grounds are critical to the success of integrated pest management.

The ATP-monitoring system is a new and exciting technology that shows great promise in aiding both the regulator and the retail food industry.

Hygienic standards in food processing operations continue to rise with each passing year, and they have never been higher than they are today.

Food sanitation provides great opportunities or challenges, depending upon how you like to view the opportunities at hand.

It is widely accepted that ATP testing can be a valuable tool in monitoring and trending overall hygiene levels in food environments, but is it sufficient?

Biofilms occur widely in nature and may become major problems in foods and in processing facilities.

Similar to any ongoing improvement process like HACCP, the integrated cleaning and measurement cycle typically follows the four steps of measure, compare, experiment, implement.