MIL-STD-904 Detection, Identification, And Prevention Of Pest Infestation Of SubsistenceThis standard describes a set of practices that enable DOD personnel to effectively detect and prevent the infestation of contamination of subsistence items from exposure to insects, rodents, birds, or other animals and to reduce the impact of infestation or contamination. These practices can be used to prevent, detect, and evaluate damage to subsistence items. The practices described in this standard delineate inspection procedures, evidence collection techniques and equipment, sampling methods, and disposition procedures.

Pages 1 - 2 - 3 - 4 - 5 - 6 - 7 - 8 - 9 - 10 - 11 - 12 - 13 - 14 - 15 - 16 - 17 - 18 - 19 - 20 - 21 - 22 - 23 - 24 - 25 - 26 - 27 - 28 - 29 - 30

MIL-STD 904C

accountable officer shall initiate warranty action and immediately arrange with the contractor for disposition of the subsistence.

4.2.2 Infestation after receipt. If infestation or contamination of Government-owned subsistence is determined to have occurred after receipt, the requirements in 4.2.2.1 through 4.2.2.4 shall apply.

4.2.2.1 Health standards for determining the disposition of infested subsistence. The lot shall be condemned under the following conditions (see 5.4.3):

a. When at least one living or dead larval stage of an insect species belonging to the genus

Trogoderma or to other dermestid genera, is found within the product itself (not external).

b. When an average of three or more living or dead insects belonging to the genus

Tribolium per pound of products is found, within the packages inspected.

c. When an average of seven or more living or dead insects per pound of product is found involving insects other than those belonging to the genus Trogoderma (or other dermestid

genera) or the genus Tribolium.

d. Excluding retail sales, if the level of insect infestation falls short of the standards in a, b, and c above, the eradication procedures as specified in 5.4.3., shall be followed, and the subsistence shall be labeled with a warning as specified in 5.4.4.c.

4.2.2.2 Rodent contamination. Contaminated units (boxes, cases, bags), shall be condemned under the following conditions (see 5.4.4):

a. When any evidence of rodent infestation/contamination is found within product packaging.

b. When penetration of packaging by rodent feces/urine is detected by the presence of urine stains or feces visible under normal light or blacklight.

c. When the existence of a gnawed hole through the innermost layer of packaging is detected.

d. When external contamination of waterproof containers (for example, cans) containing product is detected, unless it is possible to sanitize the container by cleaning, disinfecting, and rinsing it under the direction of the medical authority. The entire pallet shall be condemned when rework cost is estimated to exceed the value of the product salvaged.

4.2.2.3 Bird contamination. Any unit of product contaminated by bird parts/excreta shall be condemned unless the package has not been penetrated and it is possible to sanitize the container