A Call for Action to Increase the Scrutiny of Surface Cleaning and Cleaning Agents in Retail Food Establishments.

PREVENTION of infectious disease transmission; FOOD poisoning prevention; HEALTH services administration; DETERGENTS; CLEANING compounds; REGULATORY approval; SURFACE active agents; SANITATION; HYGIENE; PUBLIC health; FOOD microbiology; ENVIRONMENTAL health; QUALITY assurance; STERILIZATION (Disinfection); FOOD service

The author calls for the increased scrutiny by U.S. regulatory agencies of surface cleaning and cleaning agents used in retail food establishments. Topics covered include the impact of the lack of cleaning performance oversight, a framework that would be more beneficial in the cleaning and detergent product performance vacuum, and the significance of the proper cleaning of surfaces in food service establishments.