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Surface that touch food are called "food contact surfaces".

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A food contact surface is a surface that is contacted with food. Like a cutting board it a food contact surface, or silverware. Any surface that comes in contact with food is a food contact surface.

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  • utensils
  • preparation bowls
  • plates
  • etc.
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Food contact surface definition?

A food contact surface is any surface of equipment, utensil, containers and wrappings that come into direct contact with food.


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What type of hazard can result from using too little sanitizer solution or exposure time to the food contact surface?

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If a food contact surface is in constant use how often must it be cleaned and sanitized?

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