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DISEASE CONTROL
TABLE 3-49. WATER, PRODUCE, AND EQUIPMENT SANITATION (CONT'D)
The trade names listed are intended to aid in the identification of products and are intended neither to promote the use of specific trade names nor to
discourage the use of generic products. The target rate and formulation are based on the current EPA Pesticide Product Label. Make sure to read the
product label before preparing any sanitizer solution for the designated use.
Contact
time
Medium/Sanitizer
(seconds)
Rate of Material to Use
Target Rate (ppm)*
Formulation
WASH WATER, DUMP TANK WATER, OR VEGETABLE WASH WATER ** (cont'd)
sodium hypochlorite (5.25%)
(Clorox Regular Bleach)
sodium hypochlorite (9.2%)
(Dibac)
sodium hypochlorite (12.5%)
(Agclor 310)
(Dynachlor)
(Extract-2)
(JP Optimum CRS)
(Zep FS Formula 4665)
120
120
120
120
120
-
120
25 chlorine
25 chlorine
30 to 400
25 chlorine
25 chlorine
25 chlorine
25 chlorine
120
200 (non-porous surfaces),
600 (porous surfaces)
chlorine dioxide
(ProOxine, Sanogene,
Anthium Dioxide, Adox 750)
hydrogen peroxide +
peroxyacetic acid
(BioSide HS)
(Oxidate 2.0)
(PAA Sanitizer FP)
(Perasan A)
(SaniDate 5.0)
(StorOx 2.0)
(VigorOx SP-15 F&V)
(Maguard 5626)
60 to
10 min
10 to 20 (porous or nonporous
surfaces)
500 (ceilings, floors,
and walls)
Method, Schedule, and Remarks
Monitor free chlorine or change solution when it is visibly dirty. Rinse produce with potable water prior to packing. Wear goggles
and rubber gloves when handling. Maintain water pH between 6.0 and 7.5. Noxious chlorine gas can be released when the pH
drops below 6.0.
1 fl. oz/15 gal
1 fl. oz/20 gal
Varies between commodities
5 fl. oz/200gal
5 fl. oz/200gal
0.75 fl. oz/10 gal
5 fl. oz/200gal
EQUIPMENT ** (CONVEYORS, SCRUBBERS, PLASTIC HARVEST CONTAINERS, PEELERS, FIELD EQUIPMENT, ETC.)
calcium hypochlorite
(Aquafit, ECR aquachlor, PPG
Calcium Hypochlorite Tablets)
3 oz/20 gal
Varies between products;
see product labels.
NOTE: Household bleach that contains fragrances
or anti-splash agents for household use is NOT
registered for use with fresh produce.
Do not rinse or soak equipment overnight.
Wear PPE during preparation and handling.
NOTE: Chlorine dioxide is explosive.
Contact time varies depending on the governing sanitary code.
Consult labels as some products require a post-application rinse with potable water.
60 or more 93 to 500 peroxyacetic acid
See label 100 to 300 peroxyacetic acid
60 or more
88 to 130 peroxyacetic acid
(non-porous surfaces)
60 or more 82 to 500 peroxyacetic acid
60
60
60
60
85 to 123 peroxyacetic
acid and 57 to 82 hydrogen
peroxide
154 peroxyacetic acid
147 to 500 peroxyacetic acid
86 peroxyacetic acid
0.7 to 3.8 fl. oz/10 gal
1.25 to 1.5 fl. oz/gal
1 to 1.5 fl. oz/5 gal
1 to 6.1 oz/5 gal
1.6 to 5.4 fl. oz/5 gal
0.5 fl. oz/1 gal
0.31 to 0.45 fl. oz/5 gal
1 fl. oz/6 gal
* Recommendations for active/available forms.
** Recommendations are for clean water only. Always wash off organic debris and soil with water prior to sanitizing. Rates and contact time are dependent on
surface type.
If treated surfaces will contact food, thoroughly rinse
surfaces with clean water. If the product is applied via
fogging or spraying, workers must wear appropriate
PPE (see label).
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