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Food Handlers Card Practice Test· ANSI-accredited programs (FDA Food Code)

A chlorine (bleach) sanitizing solution for food-contact surfaces should be mixed to a concentration of about:

Choices

  • A5 ppm
  • B50 to 99 ppmCorrect
  • C500 ppm
  • D1000 ppm

Answer

50 to 99 ppm

Chlorine sanitizer is typically used at 50 to 99 ppm with about 7 seconds of contact time. Always use test strips to verify concentration; too little does not sanitize and too much is unsafe.

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