| The outside condition of the carrier may indicate contents were exposed to contamination while in transit. | 
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Center for Food Safety & Applied Nutrition Inspecting Incoming Food Materials Industry Activities Staff; Revised January 26, 1999 |
| The outside condition of the carrier may indicate contents were exposed to contamination while in transit. |
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REASONS:
1. Mud, dirt, water, oil stains (Photo a) or heavy insect debris on outside of carrier may have found its way to the products. For example, if the outside is wet, seepage may have occurred and contaminated the contents.
2. The shipment is more likely to be contaminated if the carrier is (1) an open-bed truck that is not properly covered; or (2) a truck or boxcar that is visibly damaged (photo b).
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| NOTIFY YOUR SUPERVISOR IF YOU SUSPECT SHIPMENT WAS EXPOSED TO CONTAMINATION WHILE IN TRANSIT. ALSO NOTE IN YOUR INSPECTION REPORT THE TYPE OF CARRIER BRINGING THE SHIPMENT. |