Storing food under fly killers
In clause 4.14.6, mentioned about danger of insects being expelled from a fly-killing.
Our fly killers have glue boards.
Last year we had a mock BRC audit and auditor said putting exposed food crates under fly killer is non conformance.
Even by using glue boards, still putting exposed food crates under fly killer is non conformance?
Do you guys have the 18in Perimeter in your storage areas where the food crates are being kept? If not I would suggest making one. This is one of the regulations that we have for BRC. It allows for proper pest control as our traps and glue boards line the wall and are not directly under/over any food product. I copied a risk assessment link below that I found from another thread on this forum.
Do you guys have the 18in Perimeter in your storage areas where the food crates are being kept? If not I would suggest making one. This is one of the regulations that we have for BRC. It allows for proper pest control as our traps and glue boards line the wall and are not directly under/over any food product. I copied a risk assessment link below that I found from another thread on this forum.
Thank you for prompt reply.
This fly killer is not hanged on wall. It is hanged to ceiling with two strings. Can we use 18inch perimeter like a circle?
and install it under the fly killer?
Thank you for prompt reply.
This fly killer is not hanged on wall. It is hanged to ceiling with two strings. Can we use 18inch perimeter like a circle?
and install it under the fly killer?
I couldn't find any information about 18inch perimeter in BRC. Can you please mention your reference?
All auditors will quote some random 18" perimeter, I've never found a true source of this nonsense EXCEPT it's enough room to allow the PCO to perform routine inspections of pest traps along perimeter walls
And yes, what your describing is unacceptable, as the glue dries out and the fly carcasses fall off---gross
Generally speaking the glue boards are kept in a light source meant to attract them, when the fall off, they bodies are captured in an enclosed tray and these units are mounted on the wall
All auditors will quote some random 18" perimeter, I've never found a true source of this nonsense EXCEPT it's enough room to allow the PCO to perform routine inspections of pest traps along perimeter walls
And yes, what your describing is unacceptable, as the glue dries out and the fly carcasses fall off---gross
Generally speaking the glue boards are kept in a light source meant to attract them, when the fall off, they bodies are captured in an enclosed tray and these units are mounted on the wall
The fly killer has two sides. So you think there is not any solution for eliminating risk of this non conformity?
It is unusual that you have a glue trap hanging from the ceiling and not mounted on a wall. As scampi said, glue boards are accompanied by a light to attract the flies. Why would you want to attract flies to the middle of your warehouse? Why not attract them somewhere lower risk, like near a wall where it is less likely for product to be passing through? While it's true that a measured 18in rule can be hard to find, the spirit of the rule is that you should situate your traps/equipment in a manner that allows them to be easily inspected/maintained. They should also be positioned in so that their operation does not promote contamination in your product (not leaving them above food storage).
I would consider moving the traps to the walls, and using an insect light trap if you aren't already. These are wall mounted fixtures with light bulbs that attract flies in, and trap them on glue boards. The boards are designed in a way that even if insects fall off the board, the entire device is enclosed thus keeping the insects contained. Your pest control service provider should know what these are. Insects typically enter your facility through your doors, which are of course near walls. However, you may see that your facility has gaps in the ceiling or roof which is leading to insects coming in to the center of your plant? In this case the best option is to fix those ceiling gaps, rather than using insect traps away from the wall.
It is unusual that you have a glue trap hanging from the ceiling and not mounted on a wall. As scampi said, glue boards are accompanied by a light to attract the flies. Why would you want to attract flies to the middle of your warehouse? Why not attract them somewhere lower risk, like near a wall where it is less likely for product to be passing through? While it's true that a measured 18in rule can be hard to find, the spirit of the rule is that you should situate your traps/equipment in a manner that allows them to be easily inspected/maintained. They should also be positioned in so that their operation does not promote contamination in your product (not leaving them above food storage).
I would consider moving the traps to the walls, and using an insect light trap if you aren't already. These are wall mounted fixtures with light bulbs that attract flies in, and trap them on glue boards. The boards are designed in a way that even if insects fall off the board, the entire device is enclosed thus keeping the insects contained. Your pest control service provider should know what these are. Insects typically enter your facility through your doors, which are of course near walls. However, you may see that your facility has gaps in the ceiling or roof which is leading to insects coming in to the center of your plant? In this case the best option is to fix those ceiling gaps, rather than using insect traps away from the wall.
This fly killer is in intake bay. In this area there is a big door for receiving fish deliveries and this fly killer is in front of this door. We are in contract with a pest control company and it is installed by this company and place of fly killers assigned by filled biologist by assessing risk of the place.
This fly killer is in intake bay. In this area there is a big door for receiving fish deliveries and this fly killer is in front of this door. We are in contract with a pest control company and it is installed by this company and place of fly killers assigned by filled biologist by assessing risk of the place.
It sounds like there is a disagreement between your biologist and the auditor then on the placement of this trap. The biologist may have placed the trap there because it has a high chance of catching flies, but do they understand the risks posed to the food in the area? It sounds like clearing the NC could be as straightforward as switching your glue trap system to a wall mounted light trap on the wall next to the big door. You would still be addressing flying insect risk in the area, but in a way that poses a much lower risk to the food you're receiving.
regardless of zapper or glue, you dont want them located near exposed food or food contact surfaces. Your attracting insects to an area where you dont want them.
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