Steel and iron

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Examples of where you might find steel and iron:

  • Equipment surfaces 
  • Tools (e.g. harvest knives/scissors, hoes, shovels, snips)


Notes about the surface:

  • Not recommended for food contact surfaces. Clean and sanitize properly and allow to dry completely to prevent leaching of the iron into food products.
  • Avoid acidic cleaners and sanitizers because they are corrosive to steel and iron.
  • Caution: iron can easily rust, and needs to be maintained to reduce the potential for corrosion which results in flaking/peeling/chipping. Corroded iron can contaminate food products and must be prevented from occurring. 


Cleaners

Sanitizers

Disclaimer: This website provides recommendations of products that may be used on different surfaces to help you determine the products that may be appropriate for your farm and practices. You should always contact your equipment manufacturer and/or chemical supplier before choosing a product for your operation to ensure it is compatible with your surfaces and your practices.