A REDDITCH business is calling on the government to address the way food is transported in lorries, after a report suggests there could be an ongoing threat to food safety.
Oakland International have launched a new ‘on distress’ load which is where food safety could have been compromised by the transportation process from pallets moving in transit to incorrect temperature storage.
The report also looks into the affect of clandestine infiltration, where people could enter lorry trailers, putting the safety of food products and the integrity of the supply chain at risk.
“The rise in clandestine infiltration is not just a statistic, it’s a ticking time bomb for food safety, driver security, and public health,” said Dean Attwell, the firm’s co-founder.
“Every compromised load puts the public at risk and costs the industry millions per year.
“We need urgent, co-ordinated action across the supply chain to implement robust security protocols, improve traceability, and ensure accountability at every stage.”
Oakland International’s Distress Load Management (DLM) service has significantly expanded its capacity to address a growing number of cases.
Dean added: “The current system is failing to protect both people and products. The Food Standards Agency must step up, and the entire industry must unite to close security gaps and safeguard our food supply.”
