Apparently not even the government is exempt from good food safety practices.  Last week the cafeteria in the Pennsylvania capitol building had to be shut down after health department inspectors found evidence of a rodent infestation and dish-washing water that was not hot enough.  One member of the state Agricultural Department said the mouse droppings around the facility were “too numerous to mention.”  Droppings, which indicate the presence of live mice are considered to be a major health risk because they put employees and patrons at risk of Hantavirus, Salmonellosis, and many other diseases.

Mice can gain entrance into a building through a hole the size of a pencil eraser and will eat many kinds of food (including crumbs on the floor or trash left indoors).  In one year a female mouse can give birth to over 60 young–and each has a life span of 9-12 months!  Imagine this type of infestation in YOUR establishment!  If you find signs of rodent activity:  droppings, gnawed food containers, nests, etc.; inform a manager immediately!  You could save lives–and your job!

Don't be done in by this little guy!