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

laboratory identification. These products shall be segregated and placed on medical hold until a final disposition can made.

5.1.2.2.1 Open-package methods for units of 10 lbs or less. The entire contents of primary containers that weigh 10 pounds or less shall be opened and examined for infestation or damage.

5.1.2.2.2 Open-package method for units greater than 10 lbs. A three-pound sample shall be taken using an aseptic technique from the following locations when package units weigh 10 pounds or more:

a. Top of unit next to the opening.

b. Bottom of unit next to the seal or seam. c. Adjacent to the tears or holes.

5.1.2.3 Evidence collection techniques for open package inspection. When an open-package examination method is used, the resulting sample shall be screened for insects and the insect samples shall be prepared for laboratory identification as follows:

a. Spread the sample thinly on an examination table covered with light-colored disposable paper or on a white-colored food chopping board. Alternatively, shake the product through the proper size sieve (see Appendix B) onto the paper or the chopping board.

b. Using a high intensity light source and magnifier, isolate any live or dead insects using tweezers or a brush dipped in alcohol. Pick up immature or adult insects other than moths with the brush or tweezers and place them in screw-top vials filled with 70 % ethyl alcohol. Place adult moths, and any other suspected contaminants, in screw top containers, pillboxes, or petri dishes of an appropriate size, without any type of liquid preservatives. Use tissue paper to protect dry specimens. Additional information is available in DSCPM 4155.6, Subsection 218.2 (see Appendix C).

5.2 Inspections of Government-owned subsistence. These inspections shall be performed to determine suitability for further storage, shipment, issue, sale, or consumption. The types of inspections performed are as specified in 5.2.1 through 5.2.4 and defined in AR 40-657/ NAVSUPINST 4355.4F/MCO P10110.31G.

5.2.1 Any receipt except purchase (Category II). The conveyance, and the subsistence it

contains, shall be closely examined to detect infestation/contamination which may have occurred during transport. Subsistence shipped to or from tropical climates shall be subjected to especially thorough inspection. During warm periods of the year, subsistence shipped via rail car should be fumigated while in transit if permitted by the label. The fumigation procedures contained in AFPMB TG No.11 shall be followed. Upon arrival of fumigated rail cars, the receiving officer