(1) Evidence of actual or potential deterioration or spoilage due to
contamination (naturally or intentional) by microorganisms or their toxins
(2)
Exposure to chemicals, radioactive materials, or other foreign toxins
(3)
Suitability of the item for the purpose intended
(4)
Aesthetic considerations
(5)
Rodent and/or insect infestation
b. Veterinary personnel will conduct surveillance inspections at DA (Department
of the Army) and DN (Department of the Navy) installations, storage facilities, ships, and
other activities (that is, clubs and bowling alleys). Types of surveillance inspections
include:
(1) Prior to shipment inspections. Prior to shipment inspections are those
inspections performed on government-owned subsistence prior to being shipped or
transferred from one installation to another or from one accountable officer to another
these inspections prevent wasted labor, transportation costs, and the possible shipment
of deteriorated subsistence. It ensures the product will be suitable for intended purpose
upon arrival.
(2) At issue or sale inspections. At issue or sale inspections are those
inspections performed on government-owned foods at time of issue to:
(a). Troop dining facilities
(b). Other Government dining facilities or messes
(c)
After receipt but before sale of foods in commissary stores/retail
facilities
(3)
In-storage inspections. In-storage inspections are those inspections that
are:
(a)
Performed to detect early signs of deteriorating food
(b)
Performed on all infestable items to include pet food
(c) Performed routinely at the commissary, however the product is
usually sold before the inspection is needed
(d) Performed on temporary or permanent closure of dining facilities,
decommissioned ships, ships with overhauls and ships in emergency repair status.
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