Operating instructions

Dole – Drivers Reference Manual
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release of hazardous dust or residues or other materials
that may be difficult to remove in the course of the normal
container cleaning process.
Special care must also be taken with the pallets. Before
loading Dole food product, pallets should be clean and odor-
free. Pallets that are not clean or that have a noticeable
odor should be discarded, as they could potentially damage the
container or the product being shipped.
The ultimate purpose of this guidance is to prevent potential contamination
OR the appearance of contamination of Dole food product. If you have any
doubt about the propriety of shipping any particular cargo, please confirm
conformity with this guidance before shipping the item. Any questions
concerning this guidance and/or any questions concerning a particular
cargo should be directed to Dole’s Traffic Manger or Dole’s Vice President
of Operations.