Does PDI offer a product that can be used in kitchens or cafeterias in a healthcare setting?

March 3, 2026

For hard, non-porous food contact surfaces, the Federal Food Code and 21 CFR 178.1010 recommend using a no-rinse food-contact sanitizer. PDI’s Sani Professional food safety division offers economical, and effective wipe alternatives to sprays, liquids, gels, and rags that meet these requirements.

While PDI’s Sani-Cloth® and other intermediate-level disinfectants are widely used for environmental surfaces, they are not registered as food-contact sanitizers. If used on food-contact surfaces, they require a potable water rinse after disinfection. This is not unique to PDI—it is an EPA requirement for all surface disinfectants used on food-contact surfaces, since disinfectants are typically not registered as sanitizers and may leave residues that must be rinsed away before food preparation or consumption.