Can medical rubber examination gloves come into direct contact with food?

Medical rubber examination gloves are mainly made of raw materials such as polyvinyl chloride and rubber, which have sufficient strength and barrier properties. They are generally disposable. If medical rubber examination gloves have already been used, they should not be used to take food. If brand new medical rubber examination gloves are used, they can usually be used to hold food.

Medical rubber gloves are divided into powder and non powder types. Generally, powder is used to facilitate wearing. Powdered gloves are actually corn flour or talcum powder added on the basis of non powdered gloves. Although non-toxic, it is not recommended to use powdered inspection gloves as food gloves.

On the contrary, powder free medical rubber examination gloves can directly come into contact with food. Powder free medical rubber examination gloves are harmless materials that have been sterilized and have a higher level than food grade. They can directly come into contact with food and are not harmful to the body. So you can use it with confidence and don’t worry too much.

If medical rubber examination gloves have been used, there may be residual bacteria or viruses, so gloves should not be worn and eaten directly to avoid contaminating food and causing harm to health after ingestion.

If medical rubber examination gloves have not been used and have not come into contact with any objects, they can usually be used to take food. Because the gloves have been disinfected during production and do not contain harmful substances or carcinogens, they will not be contaminated when in contact with food. It should be noted that medical examination gloves are not tolerant to high temperatures, so they should not come into contact with foods with high temperatures to avoid damaging the gloves and burning the skin on the hands.

In short, medical rubber examination gloves are not specifically designed for contact with food, and direct contact with food should be avoided as much as possible in daily life.

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