One of the primary causes for concern in hygiene is always cross-contamination. The good news is that there are a number of ways to reduce exposure to cross-contamination risks.

The global sanitary food and beverage packaging market is likely to grow at a CAGR of nearly 6% during the forecast period 2017-2021, according to a new market research report from Future Market Insights (FMI), Valley Cottage, N.Y.

Best Sanitizers, Inc., Nevada City, Calif., released a new footwear sanitizing unit to help reduce pathogens and cross-contamination from footwear in food processing facilities, research labs and cleanrooms.

Implementing a footwear cleaning and sanitization program can be easy with the help and training of a food safety specialist.

Meritech, Golden, Colo., introduced Sole Clean Dry Step, a fully automated footwear sanitizing system for dry and semi-dry production facilities.

Birko, Henderson, Colo., partnered with Lagafors Fabriks AB, Sweden, to introduce the Birko by Lagafors brand.

Diversey, Charlotte, N.C., combined patented ultra-silent, whisper technology with an advanced selection of features to create the new TASKI AERO tub vacuum cleaner range for commercial use in North America.

Meritech, Golden, Colo., introduced the ProTech XV high-volume employee hygiene system.

Diversey, Charlotte, N.C., launched a new brand identity, vision and values to ensure a prominent spot across a range of sectors, including building care, healthcare, hospitality, facility management, retail, foodservice and food and beverage.

To minimize the risk of cleaning tools becoming a source and vector of cross contamination, they must be appropriately cleaned, disinfected and maintained.