An estimated 48 million occurrences of food-borne illness strike Americans every year, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Though many of these illnesses are "sporadic" or those that are not part of outbreaks, enough of these illnesses occur that it is considered a significant public health issue. According to the CDC, there exist more than 250 pathogens and toxins that can cause an outbreak of illness and they can start in some of the most innocuous of places. 

Restaurants and food manufacturers are under strict Food and Drug Administration requirements in order to prevent food-borne illnesses as they are caused by eating or drinking contaminated food or beverages. These requirements include specific provisions for the tubing and hoses that both food products and beverages pass through. Silicone hoses and their connections are held to strict standards regarding both the manufacturing process, the materials and the use of the silicone tubing itself. 

At Flex Technologies USA, we have worked for more than a year, upgrading our facilities to meet or exceed manufacturing requirements set by the FDA for good-grade silicone hoses. Made from only the highest-quality materials, guaranteed to be free of bacteria and manufactured in a clean-room environment, our food-grade silicone hoses and tubing have been approved by the FDA and has the Flex Tech promise of lifelong durability. 

Protect both your clients and the public by using only food-grade silicone hoses within your process or within your food service setting. Contact Flex Technologies USA with any and all of your questions, comments and concerns. Our entire staff looks forward to helping you with your needs.