FOOD CONTACT VS NON-FOOD CONTACT
Food Safety Can Make or Break Your Business
Food and Beverage Manufacturers are one the most heavily regulated industries. Often they are regulated by multiple government organizations, but that is only half the battle.
Perceived food safety builds consumer confidence, while inadequate safety processes or worse yet public health recalls can be detrimental to the existence of a business altogether.
Food contact shadow boards can be a valuable tool in preventing cross-contamination in food handling environments.
- Designated storage: Shadow boards provide a designated place for tools and utensils, preventing them from being misplaced or coming into contact with different food items.
- Visual organization: The “shadow” of the tool on the board makes it easy to see where each item belongs, ensuring it is returned to its proper place after use.
- Reduced clutter: By keeping tools organized and off countertops or drawers, shadow boards minimize clutter and potential cross-contamination points.
- Easy cleaning: Shadow boards are typically made of easy-to-clean materials, allowing for regular sanitation and preventing bacterial buildup.
- Color-coding: Some shadow boards utilize color-coding systems to further segregate tools for specific food types (e.g., raw meat, cooked food, produce)
Industrial vs. Food Grade Solutions “Built for Hygiene”
- Generally, Industrial Lean 5S Shadow Boards are made from aluminum composite materials because they are durable, lightweight, and then laminated so they are easy-to-clean. They withstand repetitive sanitation processes and are non-porous preventing the build up of debris on the surface.
- FOOD CONTACT Lean 5S Shadow Boards are made of HDPE or stainless steel if requested. Both of these materials are durable, but they are also built to prevent bacterial buildup, and withstand the most stringent sanitary processes. They are coated with a non-porous exterior lamination to protect the image quality and prevent bacteria from building up. These Food Contact Solutions are designed with stainless or food-grade tool holders as well.
