I'm told that upperest management will override me on this. And maybe my attitude of saying it absolutely shouldn't be used is more of a layman's attitude but...
We just had a thorough pest analysis yesterday (working with our food safety consultant) -- this responsibility lies with my boss and I just started to delve into it as we move to SQF. My boss sent me this:
The Dangers Of Mice
Because deer mice are known carriers of Hantavirus, which causes the extremely dangerous and sometimes fatal Hantavirus Pulmonary Syndrome, you shouldn’t take any chances with handling mouse carcasses or droppings. Trust the professionals at Griffin Pest Solutions to remove mice from your home. There are plenty of reasons for doing so:
1. Mice waste products can transmit pathogens for human diseases like salmonella food poisoning, rickettsial pox, meningitis, ringworm, and dermatitis.
2. Mice will chew and gnaw through walls, baseboards, and other materials to create access tunnels through your home. If they chew through electrical wires, a fire could result.
3. The mousy odor they carry, not to mention the smell of urine and droppings, is highly unpleasant.
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I do not yet know what type of mice we have but we absolutely have a problem which is why I met with individuals today (basically forcing my boss to let me take this). If the mouse entered the protein and urinated or defecated in the protein, it is entirely possible we would not catch it which is why I'm so insistent we need to dispose of the product - regardless of how expensive it may be!