In most foodservice operations, the retail meat slicer is used randomly and sporadically throughout the day while being kept at room temperature, unlike other equipment such as food processors or mixers that are used and cleaned after each use. This study revealed that all three sanitizers were effective against attached Listeria on stainless steel and cast aluminum coupons, with sanitizer C
being the most effective in both cases. Sanitizers B and C were found to be more effective on stainless steel than on aluminum coupons. Of the various cloths tested, the common white bar towel was the most effective. Often the operators prefer using wiping cloths or sanitary wipes in place of disassembling and cleaning (11), which this research indicates may not be adequate to insure safety