Fabric

Examples of where you might find fabric:

• Conveyor belts
• Fabric gloves
• Reusable cloth bags
• Tablecloths and coverings

Notes about the surface:

• Conveyor belts with metal stitching cannot be cleaned and sanitized because the stitches are made of soft metal and will corrode.
• Other types of fabric such as gloves, bags, tablecloths, and coverings should be laundered frequently.
• If laundering is not possible, remove surface dirt and insert a single-use plastic liner or other protective material between the fabric surface and the produce as a risk reduction strategy. 
• Consider replacing items that cannot be laundered and dried with items that can be laundered and dried or with materials that can be cleaned and sanitized.
• Store fabric in a clean, dry location up off the ground that is protected from pests and other contaminants.