Strong, clear and consistent evidence shows that hand washing with plain soap for 20 to 30 seconds followed by proper hand drying is an effective hand hygiene technique for preventing cross-contamination during food preparation. Strong, clear and consistent evidence shows that alcohol-based, rinse-free hand sanitizers are an adequate alternative when proper hand washing with plain soap is not possible.
Strong
Overall strength of the available supporting evidence: Strong; Moderate; Limited; Expert Opinion Only; Grade not assignable.
Moderate, consistent evidence shows that US consumers do not follow recommended hand sanitation behaviors.
Moderate
Overall strength of the available supporting evidence: Strong; Moderate; Limited; Expert Opinion Only; Grade not assignable.
CLEAN: What techniques for hand sanitation are associated with favorable food safety outcomes?
(DGAC 2010)