LOS ANGELES, Nov. 19, 2004 (PRIMEZONE) -- There are an estimated 80 million cases of foodborne related illnesses in the United States each year, according to food industry sources. Infected employees and school children are a leading cause of these cases, with cross contamination causing 20% of them.
Fastfood/self-serve restaurants are a primary destination for families who are eating out for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Company employees often eat in cafeteria style dining rooms. Amusement parks and hospitals are also a destination with cafeteria style foodservice. The bulk flatware provided in those and other types of establishments can spread hand carried bacteria and airborne contaminates for potential transmission to customers. This is a public health risk problem!
The FDA approves only dispensed or overwrapped plastic flatware, yet we see virtually everywhere, bulk utensils in open bins, often with the "mouth" end up, exposed to contamination.
Because of this, KleenPak Systems of San Clemente, California, has introduced a system for dispensing disposable plastic flatware. At this time, KleenPak Systems is the only company manufacturing dispensed plastic flatware. Health conscious establishments across U.S. and Europe are currently using the product.
In view of the public health and cleanliness issue of bin-held utensils, it is apparent that the FDA approved dispensed or overwrapped flatware is a real concern to all consumers. Both dispensed and overwrapped utensils are slightly more expensive than bulk flatware. KleenPak Systems products cost about $.01 a piece more than bulk.
What is the value of your health?
If your favorite eatery is using bulk plastic utensils, ask for KleenPak or overwrapped flatware.
See KleenPak's website for your local distributor, www.kleenpaksystems.com.