The document discusses the risks of infectious diseases carried by pests in food supply chains. It provides examples of major food recalls in the US due to contamination from Salmonella, E. coli, and Listeria monocytogenes found in various food products. These recalls resulted in hundreds of reported illnesses and even deaths. The document emphasizes the importance of effective pest management and hygiene practices through programs like Total Hygiene Awareness Talk (THAT) to prevent pest infestations and cross-contamination, thereby protecting public health, maintaining business continuity, and preserving brand reputation.

1. INFECTIOUS DISEASES CARRIED BY PEST(5)
TOTAL HYGIENE AWARENESS TALK (THAT) AS PART OF RENTOKIL
INTEGRATED PEST MANAGEMENT (IPM)
Sources:
1) http://edition.cnn.com/2009/US/02/12/peanut.butter.recall/
2) http://www.kmov.com/news/Ready-to-eat-chicken-and-ham-
products-recalled-due-to-potential-listeria-monocytogenes-
contamination--225308772.html
3) http://edition.cnn.com/2014/05/21/health/beef-recall/index.html
4) http://www.ifpri.org/sites/default/files/pubs/2020/dp/dp25.pdf
5) http://www.foodsafety.gov/
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Effective pest management incorporates pest awareness education
as part of its strategy to sustain a business food safety and assurance
process. Rentokil Integrated Pest Management (IPM) supports food
& beverage processing, industrial & manufacturing and food related
businesses.
Maintaining an effective supply chain risk
management with progressive education
FOOD RECALL CASES
CONSEQUENCES TO SUPPLY CHAIN
Health impact - Prevent the
spread of harmful bacteria and
germs
Food safety - Avoid cross
contamination especially for
businesses in the food industry
Improve working/ living
conditions - Instill better
personal hygiene behaviour
among employees
A successful IPM programme incorporates the practice of good personal hygiene among
employees in their daily routine, helping business to thrive in the long run.
Has the potential
to contaminate raw
materials in the
production area
Pest presence in
the manufacturing
plant
Cross contamination
can also occur along
production line
Pest droppings
may also accelerate
the deterioration of
building’s exterior
Risk of transferring
pest to retailer’s
premises while
transporting goods
Sighting of pest
can negatively
impact customers
impression
Consumers can suffer
risk of infection due to
possible food
contamination with
pathogens
End result:
Damage to brand
and reputation
through loss of trust
Rodent
Total Hygiene Awareness
Talk
- Health implications: diarrhoea, kidney failure and even death
- The bacteria is transmitted through contaminated water/
E. Coli
Bird
Cockroach
Salmonella
Health implications: after being infected for 12 to 72 hours
later, one can face diarrhoea, fever, abdominal cramps and
even death
- llness caused by the bacteria, usually lasts 4 to 7 days
Fly Listeria
Health implications: fever, stiff neck, confusion, weakness,
A meat packaging
company recalls
1.8 million pounds of ground
beef after it was linked with
contamination of E. coli. 11
people across 4 states in US
were affected by the
product.(3)
20142009
A peanut company
plant was part of a
nationwide Salmonellosis
outbreak in US. Dead rodents,
rodent droppings and bird
featherswhicharecontaminants
were found at the plant. This
led to a major food recall and
the company went bankrupt.(1)
2013
A ready-to-eat
products supplier
recalls approximately19,054
pounds of frozen products
after it was found with
contamination of Listeria
monocytogenes.(2)
3,600
products recalled
714 people
sickened
9 people killed
I
US$57.6
billion
Crop productions are lost annually
due to pest infestations in Asia.(4)
RM184.9=
billion
Primarily affects older adults, pregnant women, newborns,
and adults with weak immune system
vomiting, and diarrhoea
food, or through contact with infected animal or person
Minimise pest risk within
premises - Employees with
pest knowledge proactively
identifies pest presence to
maintain good housekeeping