echemi logo
Product
  • Product
  • Supplier
  • Inquiry
    Home > Food News > Nutrition News > Milk powder "surprised" live insects!

    Milk powder "surprised" live insects!

    • Last Update: 2022-05-09
    • Source: Internet
    • Author: User
    Search more information of high quality chemicals, good prices and reliable suppliers, visit www.echemi.com
    Original: Zhong Kai
     
    Today is "jing zhe", as the saying goes, "spring thunders, a hundred insects come out", as the weather gradually warms, the number of food complaints related to insect pests will also increase visibly, such as "a certain milk powder is alarmed by live insects"
    .
     
    If you search on Baidu, all major brands of baby milk powder have "surprised" live insects
    .
    It stands to reason that the management level of the baby milk powder production line is much higher than that of the general food industry
    .
    How did the worm take advantage of the "loophole"?

     
    From the perspective of production, milk powder factories must have insect control measures, including factory site selection, control of temperature and humidity in the factory area, control of air flow, and installation of air curtains to prevent flying insects from entering
    .
     
    Not only that, the milk powder production line is highly automated
    .
    A few production lines I've seen are almost completely closed, and it's hard to start just throwing something in there, and there's almost no chance for bugs to get in
    .
     
     
    At the same time, according to the requirements of national standards, the moisture in infant milk powder should not exceed 5%, and many milk powders are drier than this
    .
    Not only that, in order to ensure the shelf life of the product, milk powder packaging is usually filled with inert gases such as carbon dioxide or nitrogen
    .
    In such a dry and hypoxic environment, the insects cannot survive, the eggs cannot hatch, and it is impossible to reproduce offspring
    .


     
    Therefore, if consumers do find live insects in milk powder, it is most likely caused by improper storage, such as damage to the outer packaging, the lid is not tightly closed, the bag is not sealed, and the insects slip in while you are not paying attention.
    etc.

     
    In fact, the common insects in milk powder are often typical storage pests in the family, such as saw grain thief, red grain thief, etc.
    , which are more common in rice, noodles and miscellaneous grains at home
    .
    The seasons with high complaints are mainly concentrated in summer and autumn, when the pests in the home are the most active
    .
     
    Not only milk powder, but also other food pest complaints, such as chocolate, biscuits and pastries
    .
    These foods all have one thing in common - sweet, delicious and nutritious, bugs love
    .
     
     
    Speaking of this, some people may ask, live worms can slip in by themselves, but how do dead worms get in?
     
    Although bugs can take advantage of the fact that the milk powder package is damaged or opened, it never imagines that the environment lacking water in the milk powder can is not suitable for survival
    .


     
    Of course, if the product has been completely exposed to the air and the storage environment is relatively humid, it is still possible for the bugs to survive and even reproduce in it
    .
    This is also the reason why some consumers find lumps or flocs in wormed milk powder
    .
    Therefore, milk powder worms are not too cunning, but mainly because people are too careless
    .
    So, how can parents prevent bugs from invading milk powder?
     
    1.
    Check the appearance carefully before opening the package
    .
    Even if the can or bag is only slightly damaged, it is not recommended for children to eat
    .
    The carton is easy to absorb moisture, mold and insects, and it is best to remove the carton if the whole box is bought home
    .
     
    2.
    The milk powder can be used as needed, and cover it in time
    .
    If the packaged milk powder has no sealing design, it is recommended to find another sealable jar to pack it to prevent moisture and insects
    .
     
    3.
    The place where milk powder is stored should be kept clean and tidy, and should not be mixed with rice noodles, snacks and other insect-prone foods, and should not be stored near pools or green plants to avoid insects falling into it during use
    .
     
    4.
    The place where the milk powder is taken and placed should not be under the light, because the light is easy to attract small flying insects
    .
     
    The last thing to say is that everyone should go to regular supermarkets, mother and baby chain stores, official online stores of brands and other formal channels to buy
    .
    The logistics, warehousing and transportation of these channels are more secure, which can reduce packaging damage caused by violent transportation
    .


     
    This article is an English version of an article which is originally in the Chinese language on echemi.com and is provided for information purposes only. This website makes no representation or warranty of any kind, either expressed or implied, as to the accuracy, completeness ownership or reliability of the article or any translations thereof. If you have any concerns or complaints relating to the article, please send an email, providing a detailed description of the concern or complaint, to service@echemi.com. A staff member will contact you within 5 working days. Once verified, infringing content will be removed immediately.

    Related Articles

    Contact Us

    The source of this page with content of products and services is from Internet, which doesn't represent ECHEMI's opinion. If you have any queries, please write to service@echemi.com. It will be replied within 5 days.

    Moreover, if you find any instances of plagiarism from the page, please send email to service@echemi.com with relevant evidence.