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1 Brushes Listeria/Bacteria information Harco /Sparta Spectrum Program Colour Coded Products Selecting The Proper Brush Spectrum Brushes Carlisle Brushes Ridgeview Products Remco Products Colour Coded Catalogue Since 1964. 675 The Parkway 1-800-361-5361 Peterborough, ON 705-743-5361 K9J 7K2 Fax: 705-743-4312. Brushes Is Listeria or other bacteria threatening your product? My name is Viral Vern. I'm the bacteria that grows and harbors in brushes carelessly thrown under a sink or stuffed behind a pipe. If you don't properly sanitize and store your brushes, you can expect to see a lot of me.. Sparta's new Tri-zone . Color-Coded Brush Program can be your best defense. M ore than 400 years ago, man first speculat- ed that certain invisible particles were the cause of infectious diseases. Today, food associ- The FDA has identified the need for a well organized and properly implemented sanitation program.

2 It emphasizes the need for a clean plant ated pathogens are a frequent cause of environment extending from receiving disease in the United States. areas to packaging rooms, According to expert esti- and from floor drains to mates, the annual num- the air. ber of food-borne illness is in the mil- lions. critical element A. in this program is the proper se- A rash of food lection, use and poisoning incidents care of brushes. over the past few The FDA calls for years has brought the segregation of renewed attention to brushes to avoid cross the problem as it relates contamination. Separate to food processing and brushes should be used for internal dairy plants. Modern, CIP and external surfaces. Brushes should equipment, which promised be maintained in good condition, properly stored and delivered so many time-saving benefits, has when not in use and sanitized between uses. also created an often too casual atmosphere re- garding manual cleaning activities.

3 Consequent- ly, plant personnel are neglecting to thoroughly S parta's tri-zone Colour-Coded Brush Program is the key to keeping brushes in the areas they are used, doing the jobs they are meant to. scrub areas that are cleaned by a CIP system. The result is often a hazardous level of con- tamination on milk or food-contact surfaces and in the air throughout the plant. 675 The Parkway, 1-800-361-5361 705-743-5361 Peterborough, ON K9J 7K2 Fax: 705-743-4312 Brushes 3. Brushes Harco /Sparta Spectrum Program 7. 5. 8. 9. 2. & 4. 6. 10. Process- Process-Non- 1. & 3. Recommended Specific Receiving/ Food Contact Food Contact Prep/Wash Applications for colour Raw Materials Surfaces Surfaces Size Reduction Packaging Contaminated Description Red White Yellow Green Blue Black 1. Hercules, 8" Utility Scrub 40541-05 40541-02 40541-04 40541-09 40541-14. 2. Hercules, 20" Long Handle 40501-05 40501-02 40501-04 40501-09 40501-14.

4 12. 3. Floater, 8" 40541-05 40541-02 40541-04 40541-09 40541-14. 4. Floater, 20" Long Handle 40501-05 40501-02 40501-04 40501-09 40501-14. 5. Tank Brush - Bowl Shape 41200-02. 6. Tank and Kettle Brush - Large 40043-05 40043-02 40043-04 40043-09 40043-14 14. 7. Tank and Kettle Brush - Regular 40041-05 40041-02 40041-04 40041-09 40041-14. 8. Chute and Valve Brush - Large 40001-05 40001-02 40001-04 40001-09 40001-14. 9. Chute and Valve Brush - Small 40000-05 40000-02 40000-04 40000-09 40000-14. 10. Elbow Brush, 1", 1 ", 2", 2 ", & 3 40160-05 40160-02 40160-04 40160-09 40160-14. 11. Valve Fitting Brush, 1", 1 ", 2", 2 ", & 3 40180-05 40180-02 40180-04 40180-09 40180-14. 12. Valve Outlet Brush 41170-05 41170-02 41170-04 41170-09 41170-14. 13. Double-End Plug, Valve & Fitting Brush 40679-05 40679-02 40679-04 40679-09 40679-14. 14. Outside CIP Brush, Fiberglass Handle extra 41390-05 41390-02 41390-04 41390-09 41390-14.

5 15. Hook CIP Brush, Fiberglass Handle extra 41100-05 41100-02 41100-04 41100-09 41100-14. 19. 16. 16. Hi-Lo Floor Scrub, Fiberglass Handle extra 40423-05 40423-02 40423-04 40423-09 40423-14. 17. Floor Scrub, Fiberglass Handle extra 40431-05 40431-02 40431-04 40431-09 40431-14. 18. Wall Brush, Fiberglass Handle extra 40050-05 40050-02 40050-04 40050-09 40050-14. 19. Handles: Plastic, threaded for regular 36" - 40230-00 - Or large tank brush 48" - 40233-00 - 20. 54" - 41165-00 - 18. 60" - 40232-00 - (For #355 Tank Brush) - 41010-00 - 6981 11" Blade Fiberglass, 60" 40225-05 40225-02 40225-04 40225-09 40225-14. 6982 14 Blade Fiberglass Telescoping, 8" 41020-05 41020-02 41020-04 41020-09 41020-14. 20. Racks, Choice of 6 Colours 40735-05 40735-00 40735-04 40735-09 40735-14. Rack, Black, Aluminum 40735-03 21. 21. Floor Drain Brush, Black 3" 40146 4" 40147 5" 41093. 22. Handles, Floor Drain Only 36" 40236 48" 40237 60" 40238 6" 40148.

6 15. 13. 17. 11. Harco supplies brushes for all farm, dairy and food service from coffee pot cleaners to cutting boards to tank brushes. Spectrum's Colour-Coded Program is the safe way to control contamination, by controlling which application in which the brush is used. Develop your own colour coded system by room, department or work zone. Food Safety Solutions Carisle's Sparta Spectrum Colour-Coded System, is your Food Safety Solution to meeting the rigid HACCP guidelines established by Department of Agriculture and the Food and Drug Administration. The Sparta Spectrum Colour-Coded System helps to minimize the risk of cross-contamination in food industry and promotes food safety by assigning colours to specific work zones which in turn becomes a safeguard in the crusade against food-related illness. 675 The Parkway, 1-800-361-5361 705-743-5361 4 Brushes Peterborough, ON K9J 7K2 Fax: 705-743-4312 Brushes COLOUR CODED PRODUCTS.

7 Avoid contamination by matching colours to a particular job or zone in your plant. Colour Coded Pails Squeegees Squeegees - All plastic construction, replaceable double 5 Gallon Plastic Pails - These strong lightweight pails have foam blades and your choice of 5 colours. 2 sizes. Handle a steel bail with heavy-duty plastic handle. HDPE material sold separately. Shown on page 20 under Brush section. meets FDA specifications. Product No. 532-COLOUR. Scoops Counter Brushes Plastic Scoops - Versatile and long lasting. Material won't rust or corrode. 2 sizes. Product No. 32 oz. 6400-COLOUR and 82 oz. 6500-COLOUR. Available in 5 colours. This brush is great for moving flour, sugar, Spatulas & Paddles crumbs, or scraps from counters and tables. Soft bristles are embedded in a solid plastic block with hang up hole. Shown on page 18 under Brush section. Heavy Duty Safety Shovels Spatulas are perfect for general mixing and stirring.

8 Stan- Colours available in dard Nylon or soft flexible Polyethylene blades will sharpen white, green blue, red and yellow. and contour to your specific application with usage. Smooth finished, water-proof construction for easy clean-up. Shown on page 25 under Brush section. Molded in one piece from FDA approved polypropylene, it is Brooms available in two sizes and many colours. Product No. 11". 6981-COLOUR and 14" 6982-COLOUR. Standard Thread Fiberglass Handles Colour-Coded Omni Sweep combines the features of fine, medi- Handles - Compliment your colour-coded program with popular um, and heavy floor sweeps into one convenient, all purpose sweep. fiberglass handles. Shown on page 21 under Brush section. Shown on page 21 under Brush section. 675 The Parkway, 1-800-361-5361 705-743-5361 Peterborough, ON K9J 7K2 Fax: 705-743-4312 Brushes 5. Brushes Selecting The Proper Brush The Carlisle line of brushes and cleaning tools is de- in contact with surfaces during the clean- signed for the food processing and food service industries.

9 Ing or food prepping process. Our When designing a product, special consideration is given to brushes are ergonomically de- preventing the possible transfer of bacteria to maintain su- signed to provide superior com- perior food service hygiene. Cross-contamination from foods fort and control. Scrub rushes and personal hygiene are increasingly important under the come in different handle shapes new HACCP guidelines. We believe our line represents your and lengths for a safe and con- very best choice for efficiency, service, and durability in food venient reach to surfaces. processing and food service sanitation, maintenance, and 3. Pastry and basting . food preparation. brushes and basting brush- Brushes and cleaning tools must be very specialized es are designed with densely in order to meet all of the unique requirements of the food packed, fine bristles for greater and processing and food service industries.

10 Brushes and loading of brush with melted but- cleaning tools are shaped and sized specially for certain ter, vegetable oils, sauces, glazes foods, pipes, fittings and equipment used exclusively in the or other fluids used for food preparation. The greater the food processing and service environments. Proper bristle mass of bristles and the greater the bristle tip surface area;. selection is also important. Longer bristles are more flex- the greater the amount of fluids that can be spread across ible, taking the same material in a smaller trimmed brush food surfaces. Our pastry and basting brushes have high would create a tougher bristle. Maximum bristle tip contact bristle count for greater spreading and to eliminate bacteria to whatever surface and the proper bristle type for the sur- harboring voids common on most other brands of pastry or face to be cleaned is key. Proper selection is very important basting brushes.