COMMISSARY STQRE \
CAN STERILIZED MILK-There appears to have been' some misunderstanding generated in
in regards to the possibility cf some of this milk being unfit or unsafe for -use.
We sell' approximately 10,000 cans of this milk per month and outside of a rare
occasion or two of having a very noticeable bad can returned to us, have had no
reports-of any ill effects until an isolated instance this past week whereby one
of the patrons may have been caused some miscomfcrt as a direct result of consuming
bad milk. The Medical Department .advised the Commissary Store that examination of
the container in the above instance, revealed that the inner coating of the can dis
closed signs of deterioration and requested that we advise patrons to use caution
to avoid any adverse effects. It is to be noted that in the above case, the milk 1
in question had a definite "off” odor easily distinguishable. As most housewives
have probably noticed in opening canned fruits or vegetables, it is quite common
co find cans which show irregularities in the inside coating of the can. The staffl
3r the Commissary Store made random sampling of approximately 12 cases of this mdll<
jnd came up with one questionable container. It is strongly recommended that patrons
mpty contents of cans into a pitcher or container. It should be checked for the
following.? (l) Remove top altogether from can and determine if there is signs of
foreign matter in bottom. (2) Check milk itself for discoloration or separation
aspectso (3) Give milk the “snifter1* test- If desired, taste small amount. If any
matrons suspect they have received bad milk, DC return milk and original container
'■Q the Commissary Store. This is most important to evaluate whether milk is indeed
aarmful and also it -will facilitate reimbursement to the patron.
ITER THE ARRIVAL of the last ship, it is with a sigh of relief to know that in. a
.r.tter of approximately one month I shall be headed for the '"lower 48" and the
.and of plentiful beautiful LETTUCE. There are certain patrons whom I feel sure
-hot we do everything in our power to bring inferior produce aboard, but I assure
ye:i—some of these problems are "bigger than the both of us"I The procurement staff
in Seattle are quite often (particularly this spring) in a situation where they havg
.Little choice regarding quality. "
..N CASE patrons wonder whey our eggs are in plastic covering - This is an experiment
-o determine if the plastic covering will offer the patron a "tastier” product. Egg
shells are porous and are easily acceptible to acquiring odors from the items they
are shipped or stored with. We would appreciate your comments - if little or no
difference is realized tastewise, we will at least be in a position to better cheek
for broken eggs minus the plastic coverning.
WE HAVE REASON TO BELIEVE that we have a1 few "munchers” amongst the patrons, who
consume apples, ioe cream drumsticks, corn chips, and what have you while shopping
and forgetfully forget to remind the checker when checking their groceries thru.
We don't mind the "munchers" but no "mooching” please.