Commissary management of product shelf life
Citation
Tanciatco DA, Lowe DA, Szabo DP, and D’Amato- Anderson J. 2019. Commissary management of product shelf life. In Brooks M, Freel T, Koutsos E Eds. Proceedings of the Thirteenth Conference on Zoo and Wildlife Nutrition, Zoo and Wildlife Nutrition Foundation and AZA Nutrition Advisory Group, Saint Louis, MO.
Abstract
Managing products used for animal consumption and determining their shelf life is a necessary part of safe food handling and is regulated through inspections by USDA and IACUC. Commissary product management should include monitoring storage conditions, product rotation, and regular inventorying of current stock. Commissary personnel should also have knowledge of basic terms used for shelf life, proper product labeling, and the ability to determine shelf life dates from manufacturer codes. Routine commissary management of animal food products and shelf life will be helpful in keeping the commissary well stocked and inspection ready.
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