insect pests and cured meat.

[blucmal]

Just wondering how big problem mites and other unwanted critters are when curing meat in refridgerator curing chambers. does normal meat/ food hygiene in the chamber take care of them? Are they more of a problem when hanging meat in more traditional places like the smoke house or barn then in a fridge?

 

[mike243]

You shouldn't be getting bugs in a fridge, the door gaskets and drain tubes need to be in good working order. If a place is infested they will get in every time the door is opened, I have seen cock roaches smashed on the door gaskets, I turn around and leave asap when I find this problem, no repairs as they get into control boards ect.. but not my tool bag lol