A Peer-Reviewed Article Calls for a Re-Evaluation of Handwashing Practices in the Food Industry

A peer-reviewed article published in January 2026 in the Journal of Food Protection compared the efficacy of hand-washing durations and application methods for alcohol-based hand sanitizers (ABHSs). The article is authored by scientists from consulting firms, private laboratories, Chick-fil-A, RFG Environmental, and Rutgers University.  Currently, the food industry generally follows…