Acid cleaning compositions using toxicologically-acceptable ingredients for treating food such as produce, e.g., fruits and vegetables, and edible animal proteins are provided. Liquid formulations comprising, optionaly, from about 0.5% to about 6% of anionic surfactant, such as sodium alkyl sulfates; a silicone containing suds suppresser and polysorbate that deliver suds control benefits, anionic surfactant long term stability and microorganism reduction.