Zusammenfassung der Ressource
Food Safety 9.2
- Food Pest - Creature that lives in or on human food causing contamination
- 4 main categories of a food pest
- Insects - Flies, Moths
- Stored Product Pests - Cockroaches, Mites
- Rodents - Rats, Mice
- Birds - Pigeons, Sparrows
- 4 conditions that attract pests
- Food in storage or waste
- Moisture
- Warmth
- Shelter
- Why food pests are a hazard
- Spread of diseases
- Damage to buildings and equipment
- Results of pest infestation:
- Spread of diseases
- Damage to Business' reputation
- Fires and possible closure
- Ways to prevent pest infestation:
- Never leave food outside
- Keep windows and doors closed
- Cover food
- Secure lids on bins
- Signs of pest infestation
- Dead insects, rodents or birds
- Droppings
- Unusual smells
- Scratching, pecking or gnawing sounds
- Workers should report to their supervisor if they see signs of pest infestation