During receiving, which of the following should you check for to detect contamination risk?

• A. Signs of contamination by pests or spills
• B. Proper labeling and invoices
• C. Shellstock tags
• D. Parasite destruction documents

Answer: (A)

During receiving, the key concern is whether the product might be contaminated as it arrives. You look for signs of pests, their droppings, or spills that could contaminate the product or the surrounding area. These physical indicators show if contamination may have occurred and whether the item should be held, rejected, or requires cleaning and sanitizing before it can be stored. While labeling, invoices, shellstock tags, and parasite destruction documents are important for traceability and compliance, they don’t directly indicate contamination risk at the moment of arrival.