Viruses and bacteria in the food industry: protect your hands and surfaces with the right disinfectant products

In the food industry, viruses and bacteria are an invisible threat. You can’t see them on your hands, work surfaces or utensils, but they can contaminate food, surfaces and equipment, putting the safety of customers and workers at risk.

Even a seemingly clean environment can harbour dangerous microorganisms: unwashed hands, poorly disinfected tools or neglected surfaces can become vehicles for cross-contamination. For those who work in professional kitchens, food laboratories or restaurants, protecting your hands and ensuring surfaces are sanitised is not optional: it is essential for food safety and for complying with HACCP standards.

Hands and surfaces: critical points in food safety

The hands of food handlers are often the main vehicle for the spread of viruses and bacteria. Frequent and thorough washing is essential, but it is not enough on its own: professional soaps and hand sanitisers are needed to remove and inactivate invisible microorganisms.

At the same time, disinfecting food surfaces, from work surfaces to machinery, is essential to prevent cross-contamination. Only by combining hand hygiene and professional surface sanitisation can a safe working environment be guaranteed for food handlers and end customers.

How to protect hands and surfaces in the food industry

Nettuno’s PMC (Presidio Medico Chirurgico) line offers products designed for the food industry, suitable for those who work daily in contact with food and utensils:

Hand hygiene with DISINFECT

DISINFECT+ is a soap from the Presidio Medico Chirurgico range of disinfectants, available in both FOAM and LIQUID versions.

DISINFECT+ is a fast-acting hand disinfectant soap, effective against bacteria, yeasts and viruses. The foam formula allows for quick rinsing, ideal for operators who need to wash their hands frequently without compromising skin hydration.

Surface disinfection with ACTI SURFACE+, LABIOBEN, LABIOSAN and LABIOSEPT

ACTI SURFACE+ and LABIOBEN are ready-to-use disinfectants for hard surfaces, effective against gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria, yeasts, fungi and viruses. Perfect for kitchens, laboratories and food preparation areas.

LABIOSAN and LABIOSEPT are concentrated disinfectants for food surfaces, ensuring deep sanitisation and reducing the risk of cross-contamination on work surfaces and equipment. LABIOSAN also has cleaning and deodorising properties, attacking odours at source by destroying the bacteria that cause them.

Advanced sanitisation with BIOCLOR®

BIOCLOR® is a broad-spectrum, chlorine-based disinfectant. It comes in effervescent tablets, ideal for disinfecting utensils, floors, dishwashers and critical surfaces in professional kitchens.

Prevention and safety at work

Protecting hands and surfaces means reducing the risk of invisible contamination and creating a safe working environment. With proper hygiene and the use of professional products such as those in the Nettuno line, those working in the food sector can:

• Eliminate viruses and bacteria from hands and surfaces
• Prevent cross-contamination
• Ensure compliance with HACCP regulations
• Work safely, protecting themselves and their customers

Don’t let invisible viruses and bacteria compromise your business: with Nettuno, hands and surfaces remain sanitised and safe, creating a protected food environment that complies with professional standards.