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

TABLE I. Sample Sizes for post-fumigation inspection.

Lot Size (Primary Container) Sample Size

2 to 15	2
16 to 30	3
51 to 150	5
151 to 500	8
501 to 3200	13
3201 to 35000	20
35001 to 500000	32
500001 and over	50

5.4.4 Disposition procedures for insect infested products. After the infesting insect has been identified, and the infestation does not exceed the requirements of paragraph 4.2.2.1., the infested subsistence shall be subject to the following actions:

a. Infested subsistence, whether in depots or installations, shall not be shipped to another potential user. If not suitable for local use, it shall be destroyed.

b. If inspection reveals the product is within safe tolerances in accordance with 4.2.2.1 after it has been fumigated or held at 0o F for a minimum of two weeks, a recommendation may be made by food inspection personnel to the accountable officer that the product be issued if needed.

c. The exterior of the shipping containers shall be marked in the following manner to inform the final user of the product's condition:

"This product has been found to contain insects which were killed by fumigation or freezing. Food inspection personnel have examined this product, and having found it to be in conformance with approved health standards as specified in MIL-STD-904C and have declared it fit for human consumption. It is recommended that the product be sifted before use."

d. Known infested product will not be sold in retail stores.

e. When the identified stored product pests are invasive or subject to quarantine in the area, the procedure of disposition procedure should comply with applicable Federal, State, local, and host nation laws or contracts.

5.4.5 Disposition of rodent/bird/other animal contaminated products. When rodent, bird, or other animals' contaminants are found within subsistence, the products will not be accepted for human consumption. When the contaminants are only found on the packaging/container, the products can be accepted after a thorough decontamination procedure. Care in handling rodent