Abstract
Cleaning and sanitizing technology developed for food processing environments is described in terms of clean-in-place, clean-out-of-place, and associated environmental plant area cleaning systems. Application of appropriate and efficient protocols for cleaning and sanitizing methods and practices can be applied to ensure safe food production. A review of the different aspects of food production facility cleaning and sanitizing programs, chemical and nonchemical systems used for cleaning and sanitizing and verification programs is provided. Special topics include cleaning and sanitizing considerations and associated validation programs for allergen issues and dry food environments.