General
PH Main Responsibility
Prevent FBIs
Cleaners, pesticides, heavy metals
Chemical
Step 1
Review facility history
Military personnel in deployment locations are considered
Highly Susceptible Population
A?
Acid: Growth pH >4.6-7.0.
Baseline Standard Document
Tri-Service Food Code
Can be both beneficial and harmful
Bacteria
Step 2
Ensure inspection kit is fully stocked
Relevance of VSIMS
Deployed members are most vulnerable. Food sources also need more consideration than in CONUS locations.
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Temperature: TCS 41F-135F
Food Safety
Protection of food from Unintentional contamination
Food used as vehicle. Needs a host
Virus
Step 3
Notify the manager upon arrival at the facility & take notes
Responsibilities
Foos Safety, FVA, Salvage, Facility Sanitation
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Time: Doubles 1-30 min & 4+ hrs
Food Defense
Protection of food from Intentional contamination
Worms or protozoa
Parasites
Step 4
Afterwards, consolidate data & complete inspection form
Challenge impacting Waste Removal, latrine & food services
Contracts
O?
Oxygen: Some but not all need O2
Food Operation Inspection Report Form
DD Form 2973
Molds & yeasts (produce toxins)
Fungus
Step 5
Record keeping: logs, drive, print.
Medical losses not caused by enemy action
DNBI (Disease & Non-Battle Injury)
M?
Moisture: Aw>0.85 supports growth. <0.85 does not