Improper use of commercial sanitizers can contribute to bacterial adaptation, reducing sanitation effectiveness and increasing risk in food processing environments. This introductory session will review how facility practices and environmental conditions influence commercial sanitizer performance and can support the development of resistant organisms. Attendees will gain awareness of key risk factors, emerging considerations related to sanitizer tolerance, and foundational approaches that support effective sanitation programs.

Benefits and Learning Objectives

• Understand how improper sanitizer use may contribute to bacterial adaptation in food plants
• Identify facility and environmental factors that can influence sanitizer effectiveness
• Recognize early indicators and risks associated with sanitizer tolerance in food environments
• Outline foundational approaches to support effective sanitation program performance

Topics Covered

• Mechanisms bacteria use to adapt under sanitation pressure
• Microbial, environmental, and procedural factors influencing sanitizer performance
• Conditions that reduce sanitizer efficacy and support organism persistence
• Core sanitation program elements that help reduce resistance pressures
• Considerations for addressing recurring or persistent organisms in food facilities

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