Cleaning and Sterilising Food Plants

Handwashing Nuances: Efficacy Against Transient Bacteria vs. Resident Flora

The way we wash our hands daily can remove dirt and transient bacteria. However, it's not possible to remove the resident bacteria that naturally live on our hands. For instance, Staphylococcus aureus, commonly known as staph, cannot be washed away. In fact, washing hands may even bring staph to the surface, increasing the risk of transferring it to food. This article will discuss the purpose, meaning, and microbiological aspects of handwashing.