FOODBORNE ILLNESS

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SUBJECT:  FOODBORNE ILLNESS

UNITED STATES CENTRAL COMMAND AIR FORCE
Office of the Commander
APO NY  09852      


From:  CC

Subject:  Foodborne Illness

To:  CENTAF Host Units/CC

1. CENTAF deployed locations have experienced several foodborne
illness outbreaks. These preventable outbreaks have resulted in
unnecessary illness and hospitalization. 

2. Outbreaks have involved green salads which were not
adequately soaked in a chlorine solution prior to serving. One
involved the use of fresh eggs, purchased from an unapproved
source. Additionally, the eggs were visibly contaminated with
chicken feces and were undercooked.

3. I encourage Combat Support Element Commanders, Contracting
Officers, Food Service Officers and Environmental Health Officers
to ensure every effort is made to prevent unsanitary conditions
in food activities. If not already in place, establish a food
safety program that ensures food is purchased from approved
sources and inspected upon delivery. Food service sanitation and
foodhandler training programs must also be aggressive and
thorough.  The health and readiness of our people must be
protected.
     

          [(b)(6)]
CHARLES A. HORNER
Lieutenant General, USAF           
Commander