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It is critical to read and follow the safety instructions on any product you use. Below are the most important safety guidelines when using sanitizing products:

Recommendations for Cleaning and Sanitizing Food Cans and Surfaces

Area or Item to be Cleaned Bleach Amount Water Amount Cleaning Steps
Food surfaces that may have touched flood water. Examples: Countertops, plates. Note: Throw away wooden cutting boards, baby bottle nipples, and pacifiers. 1 tablespoon (0.5 ounces or ~15 mL) 1 gallon (3.8 L) 1. Wash with soap and hot, clean water. 2. Rinse with clean water. 3. Sanitize in a solution of 1 tablespoon of household chlorine bleach in 1 gallon of clean water. 4. Allow to air dry.
Food cans that are not bulging, open, or damaged 1 cup(8 ounces or 240 mL) 5 gallons(18.9 L) 1. Remove can labels. 2. Wash cans with soap and warm, clean water. 3.Dip cans in mixture of 1 cup of bleach per 5 gallons of water. 4. Allow to air dry. 5. Re–label cans with a permanent marker.

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Created 23 October 2023 22:47:55 by Brad
Updated 23 October 2023 23:00:14 by Brad