Food Handling Gloves for Restaurants and Food Processing
Food handling gloves for restaurants, caterers, institutional kitchens and food processors: MXGUARD® 3.0 g food service nitrile and clear vinyl gloves.
Key takeaways
- The MXGUARD® 3.0 g nitrile glove is our food-contact glove, with 21 CFR 177.2600 and EN 1186 listed on its spec sheet.
- Clear vinyl gloves are a lower-cost option for short, frequent tasks such as sandwich assembly and serving.
- The FDA Food Code bars bare-hand contact with ready-to-eat food and calls for single-use gloves to be changed when torn, soiled or the task changes.
Restaurants, caterers, school and hospital kitchens and food processors go through food handling gloves faster than almost any other supply. Hopemed Industries Inc supplies two MXGUARD® options for food service, both shipped from the US by the carton.
Which food safe gloves for which job
- 3.0 g food service nitrile gloves: blue, powder-free, with 21 CFR 177.2600 and EN 1186 listed for food contact. The stronger choice as disposable gloves for handling meat and poultry, oily foods and longer prep tasks where vinyl splits.
- Vinyl gloves: clear, latex-free PVC for quick tasks with frequent changes, such as sandwich assembly and serving lines. Food-contact documentation is confirmed with the quotation.
Food Code basics for gloves
The FDA Food Code, adopted in some form by most states, says food employees should not touch ready-to-eat food with bare hands. Single-use gloves are used for one task only and thrown away when damaged or soiled, or when the task is interrupted, and hands are washed before putting gloves on. Your local health department sets the exact rules.
Why not black gloves for food?
Black nitrile gloves are popular in restaurants, but our black 6.0 g glove does not list a food-contact standard, so we do not offer it for food. Blue gloves also stand out against most foods.
Ordering
Send weekly or monthly usage by size, the number of locations and delivery ZIP codes. Pricing, MOQ and lead time come with the quotation, and private-label packaging is available for food service distributors.
Documents
Certificates, declarations of conformity and test reports for the specific product and destination market are provided with the quotation.
For the 3.0 g glove, the spec sheet lists 21 CFR 177.2600, EN 1186 and EN 374 (Type C). Food-contact test reports can be sent with the quotation for your food safety files.
Frequently asked questions
+What are the food handling glove regulations?
In the US, most states follow a version of the FDA Food Code. It bars bare-hand contact with ready-to-eat food, requires handwashing before putting on gloves, and says single-use gloves are for one task only and must be replaced when damaged, soiled or when the task is interrupted. Gloves themselves should be made of materials suitable for food contact. Check your local health department for the exact rules.
+Nitrile vs latex gloves for food: which is safer?
Nitrile. It avoids natural rubber latex, which can trigger reactions in customers and staff with latex allergies, and several states restrict latex gloves in food service. Choose a nitrile glove documented for food contact, such as the MXGUARD 3.0 g food service glove.
+Vinyl or nitrile gloves for food prep?
Use nitrile for raw meat, oily foods and longer prep tasks, where it holds up better and fits closer. Use vinyl for quick, low-risk tasks with frequent changes, such as assembling sandwiches or serving. Many kitchens stock both.
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Send the product, size mix, carton quantity and delivery ZIP code. Pricing, MOQ and lead time come with the quotation.