As pest problems have been traced to some recent food contamination cases and with the implementation of the Food Safety and Modernization Act, it is more important than ever that facilities pay increased attention to the role of pest management in their overall operations programs.
For food processors, pest control is a complex challenge. Though processors have been credited with successfully removing most agricultural pesticide residues before food products reach the marketplace, food processing itself can attract pests of all kinds. Refrigerated or frozen food processors are not exempt.
Flies are never the problem, they’re the symptom of a problem. Awareness, identification and
being proactive are key to protecting your establishment-and your
bottom line.
Pest control specialist Orkin Commercial Services, Atlanta, has partnered with NSF International,
a public health and safety organization, to develop a free online
training video to prepare food processors for the pest control portion
of their third-party audits.
