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Cleaning and sanitising in retail food businesses

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Cleaning and sanitising in retail food businesses

This information sheet explains why effective cleaning and sanitising in a food business helps protect the owner and the customers against the spread of bacteria and other organisms that cause foodborne illness. It also contains information on the difference between cleaning and sanitising and how to clean and sanitise by using dishwashers, sinks or spray bottles.
Organisation:
NSW Food Authority
Target audience:
General
Service area:
NSW
Published:
July 2020
Last reviewed:
October 2023
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