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.

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MIL-STD 904C

by cleaning, disinfecting, and rinsing or repackaging it under the direction of the medical authority.

4.2.2.4 Miscellaneous animal contamination.  Any unit of product contaminated by the feces or urine, or penetrated by the teeth or claws of any animal shall be condemned.  If the package has not been penetrated and the container can be sanitized by cleaning, disinfecting, and rinsing or repackaging under the direction of the medical authority, the product may be issued.

5.  DETAILED REQUIREMENTS

5.1 Inspection of highly infestable subsistence.  Inspection of subsistence items listed in Appendix A shall be performed during off-loading at arrival, before being reshipped, and at predetermined intervals during storage, as described in 5.1.1 through 5.1.2.3.

5.1.1 Sampling during inspection.  During inspection, sampling for detection of infestation/contamination shall be conducted. The following documents provide guidance on determining sample size: Appendix S of DLAR 4155.37/AR 702-18/NAVSUPINST

4410.56/AFR 69-10/MCO 4450.13, AR 40-656, or AFI 48-116 as appropriate (see Appendix C). Samples shall be taken as follows:

a. From products that are considered to have a high potential for infestation (see

Appendix A).

b. From areas most likely to be infested/contaminated, such as outermost containers on the top and bottom of a stack, the areas closest to an established problem area, or the areas close to entry and gates or by walls and equipments.

c. From subsistence that has been stored near infested/contaminated products.

d. From aged items and products with damaged or breached packages/containers.

5.1.2 Inspection methods.  Closed and open-package inspections shall be conducted, as appropriate, as described in 5.1.2.1 through 5.1.2.3.  Sample size selection shall be adjusted from the standard in accordance with local command policies.

5.1.2.1 Closed-package inspection.  All seams, tucks, and open areas of all samples shall be examined for the presence of insects using a focused light source and magnifier. The samples shall be scrutinized for small insect penetration holes and rodent, bird, or animal contamination or damage.

5.1.2.2 Open-package inspection. If insect infestation or contamination problems are suspected or discovered, an open-package inspection shall be performed to ascertain the nature of the

problem, to determine the number of insects per pound inspected, and to obtain samples for

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