Did you know there's an International Packaged Ice Association?
I didn't. I normally do not buy pa
however I know there are a number of situations where packaged ice is needed.
The IPIA has a list of tips to help consumers protect themselves from possible salmonella, E Coli and other diseases that can be found in non-certified ice making machines.
Here's what the International Packaged Ice Association shared to help make sure the ice you buy is safe and clean:
- · Ice should be clear, odorless, and tasteless
- · The bag must be free of any foreign objects or particles
- Look for the IPIA logo. You can also check out their site at
- The bag must be properly closed and secure without drawstring ties
- The bag must have the manufacturer's name, address and phone number
Here's wha
ice:
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulates
packaged ice in interstate commerce as a food, just like
other foods.
And like other foods, packaged ice must be produced
according to FDA’s regulation for Current Good
Manufacturing Practices in Manufacturing,Packing, or
Holding Human Food. This means that ice manufacturers
must produce, hold, and transport ice in clean and sanitary
conditions,monitor the cleanliness and hygiene of employees, use properly cleaned and
maintained equipment, and use water that is safe and sanitary.
When FDA investigators inspect packaged ice manufacturing plants, they look at such things as:
• Whether the plumbing in the facility prevents contamination of the ice water supply or
stored ice,
• Whether the water supply is safe and sanitary (e.g., water that meets U.S. Environmental
Protection Agency standards for drinking water), and
• Whether the manufacturing facility and grounds are maintained in sanitary condition.