Containers, such as sea containers or military-owned demountable containers
(MILVANs), trucks with containerized cargo areas, and trucks with covered
cargo beds offer some protection.
If you do not have this type of
protection, place a canvas tarp or a plastic sheet over the items.
This
makes it easier to decontaminate them.
e. Biological Contamination.
The two types of biological agents are
pathogens and toxins.
Stringent sanitation in preparing and serving food
reduces contamination by germs.
Since insects and rodents spread germs,
controlling insects and rodents is especially important.
Toxins are
poisonous substances that germs and other organisms produce.
To protect
foods from toxins, store them in sealed, airtight containers.
Instruct
personnel to decontaminate the containers before they open them.
f. Chemical Contamination.
Chemical weapons release toxic chemicals.
Place foods into sealed, airtight containers to protect them from chemical
contamination. Ensure that containers are decontaminated before you allow
the foods to be consumed. Figure 1-19 shows what protection food-packaging
materials offer against chemical agents.
Figure 1-19.
Protective food-packaging materials
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