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Friday, 16 May 2014
Be careful while licking on popsicle, ice may have been sourced from morgue
Even as jaundice soars high in capital and neighbouring cities, awareness and precaution is a far cry when it comes to consumption of hygienic food and liquid.
While civic body has already closed down few ice factories, quality of roadside popsicles is yet to be checked. Ice bars are stored at insanitary places and medical students have informed about vendors stealing and purchasing ice bars already used in mortuaries. This highly infected crushed ice is sold as popsicle on the roadside.
While this is heights of negligence, officials at Raipur Municipal Corporation and food and adulteration department claim that regular checks are being conducted.
Talking to Times of India, food safety officer Dr Ashwini Dewanagan said, "Soon after the jaundice scare, we inspected 40-50 roadside vendors in parts of capital and Durg. It's true that they do not store ice bars at clean places. It is mostly kept in open above drains. But it's not possible to keep a check on daily basis as the vendors are large in number."
Dewangan said that many ice factories involved in irregularities have been shut down and samples of milk was also being checked at regular intervals. "It's people who need to beware at present situation. Avoiding sugarcane juice, water sold in pouches and not buying mineral water bottles without ISI marks are the solution," he said.
Dr Arif Memon, a physician, said that popsicles and sugarcane juice should be completely avoided because the quality of water used to prepare ice can't be checked at that moment. "Moreover, germs and viruses in frozen water remain active to harm human body. Even if people wish to eat outside food they should properly check the surroundings and cleanliness the vendor maintains," he said. He suggested that one should keep a check on ingredients in the food being consumed. "Better prepare popsicle or slush at home after boiling water and freezing it," he said.
Raipur has more than 2,000 popsicle vendors who collectively earn more than Rs 5 lakh every month. Residents often yield to their temptation during the day given the extreme temperatures. But with jaundice ghost riding high on people, they are being advised to carry water bottles and energy drinks.
Moreover, the coloured sherbets used in popsicles is also made of inedible colours which rot after being kept for long.
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Faster movement of refrigerated vans on anvil - Move to save time, prevent loss of perishable commodities
Don't be surprised, the next time you a see a refrigerated freezer van zip past toll booths. The government is working on a proposal to allow refrigerated trucks and vans toll-free access across all states. The vans, mainly used to transport perishable commodities, suffer valuable loss of time when stuck in toll booths for mandatory clearances.
Officials said the proposal, mooted by the National Centre For Cold Chain Development (NCCD), has received the backing of ministry of road transport as well. NCCD is an umbrella organisation to develop policies, promote and lay down guidelines for growth of cold chains in the country,
“What we have suggested is that refrigerated vans and trucks should be allowed hassle-free movement across all toll nakas and any mandatory inspection should be done only once because in transportation of perishable commodities time is a key factor and even a delay of few hours could make the commodity unfit for human consumption,” Captain Pawanexh Kohli, chief advisor of NCCD told Business Standard.
NCCD works under the guidance of ministry of agriculture and is monitored by a high-level inter-ministerial group, which also includes officials from the Prime Minister's Office.
Kohli said NCCD has also suggested that all trucks and vans carrying perishable items like fruits, vegetables, fish and meat should have special toll-free numbers printed on them, which are then linked to a common call centre to address all the problem of transporters in moving goods of such nature from one place to another. The suggestion formed part of its recommendations to revitalize the cold chain network in the country
There are around 7,000-8,000 refrigerated vans or trucks having a total carrying capacity of 3.6 million tonnes in India, according to official records.
However, this is far below the requirement, given that India is the world’s second largest producer of fruits and vegetables after China and produces around 266 million tonnes of these items in a year.
According to an official estimate, around 20,000-25,000 refrigerated trucks are needed to ensure that fruits, vegetables and other perishable items are transported efficiently across the country
Not, only refrigerated vans, which are just one part of the whole eco-system of cold storages, Kohli said a lot more needs to be done for the cold chain network itself. As on date, the country has around just 6,448 cold storages with a total installed capacity of 30.4 million tonnes.
But, the requirement at 70 million tonnes is double of existing capacity. “Apart from this, we need around 150,000 pre-coolers and pack houses, which at present do not have any concept in India,” Kohli said. He said the country urgently needs to have an entire eco-system of cold chains which at present is centered only around cold storages.
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Officials said the proposal, mooted by the National Centre For Cold Chain Development (NCCD), has received the backing of ministry of road transport as well. NCCD is an umbrella organisation to develop policies, promote and lay down guidelines for growth of cold chains in the country,
“What we have suggested is that refrigerated vans and trucks should be allowed hassle-free movement across all toll nakas and any mandatory inspection should be done only once because in transportation of perishable commodities time is a key factor and even a delay of few hours could make the commodity unfit for human consumption,” Captain Pawanexh Kohli, chief advisor of NCCD told Business Standard.
NCCD works under the guidance of ministry of agriculture and is monitored by a high-level inter-ministerial group, which also includes officials from the Prime Minister's Office.
Kohli said NCCD has also suggested that all trucks and vans carrying perishable items like fruits, vegetables, fish and meat should have special toll-free numbers printed on them, which are then linked to a common call centre to address all the problem of transporters in moving goods of such nature from one place to another. The suggestion formed part of its recommendations to revitalize the cold chain network in the country
There are around 7,000-8,000 refrigerated vans or trucks having a total carrying capacity of 3.6 million tonnes in India, according to official records.
However, this is far below the requirement, given that India is the world’s second largest producer of fruits and vegetables after China and produces around 266 million tonnes of these items in a year.
According to an official estimate, around 20,000-25,000 refrigerated trucks are needed to ensure that fruits, vegetables and other perishable items are transported efficiently across the country
Not, only refrigerated vans, which are just one part of the whole eco-system of cold storages, Kohli said a lot more needs to be done for the cold chain network itself. As on date, the country has around just 6,448 cold storages with a total installed capacity of 30.4 million tonnes.
But, the requirement at 70 million tonnes is double of existing capacity. “Apart from this, we need around 150,000 pre-coolers and pack houses, which at present do not have any concept in India,” Kohli said. He said the country urgently needs to have an entire eco-system of cold chains which at present is centered only around cold storages.
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How to choose a Refrigerated Truck
How to
choose a Refrigerated Truck
When considering a purchase of a refrigerated container here are
questions that the customer will need to know before investing. The size and
payload capacity chassis vary greatly, so these questions will also help in
determining the right chassis for the job.
Specifying a refrigerated truck is a bit more in depth than
specifying a dry freight truck. Here are the three basics questions you need to
answer:
1. What is the primary product I will be transporting in my refrigerated truck?
2. How much product weight will I be hauling in my refrigerated truck?
3. How will the product be loaded and unloaded from your refrigerated truck?
What is the primary product I will be transporting in my
refrigerated truck?
What you are transporting in your refrigerated truck and the
product’s temperature requirement will determine many of the key
specifications, including how much insulation is needed. Transporting dairy
products in your refrigerated truck requires different specifications than
transporting fresh seafood, for example. Benner Truck bodies reefers have standard
PUF insulation thickness of 80mm to 125mm. More insulation is available
depending on the product you are transporting, the size and type of door you
use, the refrigeration unit, and the temperature you need to maintain.
How are the products packaged (pallet, milk-type crate, boxes,
bags, ect.) that I will be transporting in my refrigerated truck?
As important as the product is how your product is packaged. For
example, the packaging used for your product affects the airflow inside the
refrigerated truck. Airflow is essential in keeping your product’s temperature
consistent throughout the refrigerated truck and during the course of the
entire delivery day. With that in mind, the Benner Truck bodies are available
with numerous flooring options such as aluminum hat section, inverted “T”
flooring, that will ensure adequate flow throughout the body.
How much product weight and cubic feet will I be hauling in my
refrigerated truck?
Think about the cargo you need to haul in your refrigerated truck
– what’s more important, the payload weight you are carrying or the cubic feet
of payload space you’ll fill? Benner Truck bodies refrigerated trucks are
available in lengths of 10 feet up to 20 feet. What you are hauling and the
commercial chassis you choose will help determine which refrigerated truck
dimensions work best for your application.
What temperature do I need to maintain in my refrigerated truck?
Benner refrigerated truck bodies are the integral link your
transportation “cold chain”. Refrigerated trucks usually carry your products
the last miles before they are delivered. Maintaining the correct temperature
in your refrigerated truck is critical, and is a function of the type of
refrigeration system you use and the amount of insulation used in the walls,
floor, and roof.
Will the products I am transporting in my refrigerated truck need
to be maintained at different temperatures?
If you are transporting products that need to maintain different
temperatures, then your refrigerated truck will need to be designed for
multi-temperature. This means that the same refrigerated truck will have more
than one temperature zone inside. Multiple permanent interior partitions allow
you to deliver fresh, cold, and frozen products in the same refrigerated truck.
How many times will the refrigerated truck doors be open per day?
The routes your refrigerated truck runs, the number of times the
doors are opened and closed, and the temperature(s) you need to maintain will
help determine the type of door, wall insulation thickness, and refrigeration
unit that is needed for your reefer container.
How will the product be loaded and unloaded from your refrigerated
truck?
Given the product you are hauling and how it’s delivered, think
about whether you will be hand loading or forklift loading your refrigerated
truck. If you are hand loading your refrigerated truck, then a lift gate may
make sense
Will I need a particular bed height and bumper for dock loading
and unloading of my refrigerated truck?
If you are loading your product with a fork lift from a dock, then
the commercial truck dealer will need to know if there is a
particular bed height and bumper that’s required. Commercial chassis vary in
height and payload capacity, so knowing any dock height requirements is important
to make sure your refrigerated truck is designed correctly.
Will you need a side door in your refrigerated truck?
If your job requires quick and convenient curb or street side
access to your product, then a side door for your refrigerated truck makes
sense. You may choose from a single or double insulated swing side door. Steps
can be added to your refrigerated truck for even more convenience
For the refrigerated truck’s rear doors, are there any special
considerations such as type, height or width?
Depending on the product you are hauling in your refrigerated
truck and how you deliver it, you may want to consider insulated swing rear
doors such as single narrow, double narrow, full opening, tri-panel, or four
panel swing doors.
Will you need the refrigeration unit operating when the
refrigerated truck engine is not running?
The type of refrigeration unit you need for your refrigerated
truck is determined by several key operational factors. Different choices and
styles of refrigeration units are available depending on your specific needs.
Benner Truck Bodies work with the leading providers of refrigeration units,
Thermo King, Carrier, Transfreez, Hwa Sung thermo and can help you determine
the right refrigeration unit for your refrigerated truck based on your product,
product packaging, temperature you need to maintain, door type, and insulation
thickness.
Will I need electric standby to keep my product's temperature
consistent overnight inside the refrigerated truck?
Do you remove your product from your refrigerated truck every
night or do you need to keep the product inside the truck? Electric standby
lets you connect the refrigeration unit to an outlet for power during stopovers
and overnight.
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