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Is the ice clean?
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and its food safety regulations state that ice is classified as a food ingredient and must comply with bacterial colony regulations.
Terrifying limescale (biofilm)
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Even with filters, ice maker pipes and internal water trays often develop a slippery biofilm, which is the residue from the ice we eat every day.
Health risks of excessive microorganisms
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Fever, diarrhea, vomiting, and in more severe cases, sepsis can lead to death.
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Health authorities often fail to meet standards for ice cubes during random inspections due to excessive bacterial counts, which can damage business reputation and even lead to fines.
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Violations of the Food Safety Act can be punished with fines ranging from NT$30,000 to NT$3 million in Taiwan. In serious cases, businesses may face suspension of operations, closure, or revocation of their registration.
High cleaning costs
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It requires a specialist to use chemical agents, and disassembling and cleaning the ice maker is time-consuming and expensive.
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The hard-to-reach areas inside the water pipes could not be cleaned, and bacteria began to grow again within a few days after cleaning.
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More than 70% of pollution sources come from the dead corners deep in the pipelines; the risks that are not visible often come at the highest cost.
Sterilization Disinfection Electro water E. coli Salmonella Staphylococcus aureus
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