ODE may need to contact USDA for instructions. The warehouse shall recoup salvageable product from partially damaged cases of product so that all foods suitable for human consumption are salvaged for program use. One set for the warehouse and the other set for the carrier. A signed copy of the bills of lading, in numerical order, shall be returned to ODE after the distribution. The warehouse is responsible for notifying carriers to arrange shipping times and dates.
Orders consist of multiple commodities in specific quantities.
Shipments must be unitized, on exchangeable pallets, and stretch wrapped or secured with metal or plastic bands. Liable for claims levied by USDA and ODE as a result of the warehouse's failure to properly secure, handle, or account for shipments. All USDA commodities shipped to the warehouse from vendors are prepaid for the product and freight. The warehouse shall be financially responsible for shortages and damage to products, while in their possession, which make them unacceptable. Damaged product must be replace with like product.