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Clip: Are “red bucket and rag” processes effective against pathogens like norovirus?

In two minutes, learn if the most common surface sanitizer solutions used in this method are effective at protecting your employees and customers …

Esteemed thought leader Lee-Ann Jaykus, Ph.D., William Neal Reynolds Distinguished Professor, North Carolina State University, answers:



If you found that short clip informative, don’t miss the full video, which is available on demand immediately, no sign-up required: Red Alert? Cross-Contamination Risks Associated with the Red Bucket.

It’s Session 2 in our PURELL® Food Safety – Table Talks: Expert-Led 3-Part Educational Series on “How to Combat Cross-Contamination from Hands & Surfaces,” engaging discussions between foodservice industry experts.

She is joined by Ben Chapman, Ph.D., Professor and Extension Specialist, North Carolina State University. Together, they share exclusive thoughts and lessons on:
  • Pathogen and allergen risks associated with the “red bucket”
  • Operational risks and challenges this method of cleaning is leaving behind
  • The alternative approaches that can replace that bucket, and all the dangers that come with it, once and for all

To access the full 60-minute sessions for rich insights and actionable learnings, simply click below …

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The Latest Research on Red Bucket Risks, Highlighted and Explained in an Engaging New Blog


Did you know? Unless you’re keeping the sanitizer solution at the correct concentration and free from soil, the bucket can become contaminated and efforts spent wiping down tables may actually be doing harm, not good – potentially spreading dangerous pathogens.

Read about it in a new blog, which highlights and breaks down the recently released peer-reviewed article Characterizing Microbial Cross-Contamination on Large Surfaces Using a Traditional “Cloth and Bucket” Disinfection Method, co-authored by Dr. Lee-Ann Jaykus and featuring data from her latest innovative research on the topic.

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If you’re already committed to combatting the risks of cross-contamination with effective surface cleaning but want a way to also protect employees from harsh chemicals, try PURELL® Foodservice Surface Sanitizer or PURELL® Foodservice Surface Wipes.

These products offer science-backed formulations for food-contact surfaces, with no mixing, no rinsing, and no PPE required, eliminating germs, and worries, while making sanitizing and disinfecting an efficient and easy process.