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CONCLUSIONS
Historically, sanitizers have been the most commonly
used antimicrobial product in retail food and foodservice
establishments. That is changing as a result of the
COVID-19 pandemic. Moving forward, we presumably
will see disinfectants play a more important role in retail
food and foodservice settings. Sanitizers and disinfectants
are designed for different purposes, and these products
must be used properly in order to achieve the desired
public health outcomes. Therefore, it is important that
industry professionals clearly understand when and how

to use a sanitizer and when and how to use a disinfectant.
Most importantly, retail and foodservice industry training
programs should emphasize the importance of proper use of
sanitizers and disinfectants. When used properly, sanitizers
and disinfectants are powerful tools that can keep retail food
and foodservice operations safe.
ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
We would like to thank Jill Schomers and Amanda Bakken,
both of Ecolab, for their assistance in the preparation of tables
and label pictures.

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