Abby Snyder Ph.D.

Articles by Abby Snyder Ph.D.

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In Dry Environments, Wet Sanitation Isn't the Answer—It's the Issue

Despite the appeal of water as a "more thorough" sanitation method, moisture behaves very differently in dry facilities than may be expected

Nathan Mirdamadi Abby Snyder Ph.D.

February 20, 2026

Applying wet sanitation in dry environments often increases risk. Food processors need a balanced understanding of these risks and their desired cleaning outcomes; specifically, the impact of different sanitation practices and how those impacts are driven by hygienic design challenges in their facilities.

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Articles by Abby Snyder Ph.D.

In Dry Environments, Wet Sanitation Isn't the Answer—It's the Issue

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