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Myths and Facts About The Five Second Rule And Handwashing

Start April 13, 2020

On Demand

This presentation will explain the myths and facts around the five second rule and handwashing. Dr. Schaffner draw from examples of research conducted in his own lab over the past 20 years to address whether the five second rule is real, the correct temperature water temperature for washing hands, whether antibacterial soap makes a difference, why he likes to use paper towels, and more!

Presenter

  • Dr. Donald W. Schaffner is Extension Specialist in Food Science and Distinguished Professor at Rutgers University

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The Association of Food and Drug Officials (AFDO) is a regulatory organization that connects food and medical-products safety stakeholders and impacts the regulatory environment by shaping sound, science-based rules, law, regulations, and sharing best practices that protect public health.