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Produce (fruit and vegetables) was stored in open boxes on the floor in the keeper building against shelves with cans of paints and next to enclosures housing nonhuman primates. Paint/debris on the outside of the paint cans may contaminate the produce. The primates housed in this area are close enough that they may urinate and/or defecate on the produce and/or throw items out of the enclosure onto the produce. Additionally, normal cleaning procedures for the enclosures may contaminate the produce with animal waste. Eating contaminated produce may cause the animals to become ill. Supplies of food must be stored in a manner that protects the supplies from spoilage, contamination and vermin infestation. The supplies must be stored off the floor away from the walls, to allow cleaning underneath and around the supplies. Food requiring refrigeration must be stored accordingly and all food must be stored in a manner that prevents contamination and deterioration of its nutritive value. Only the food and bedding currently being used may be kept in animals areas, and when not in actual use, open food and bedding supplies must be kept in leakproof containers with tightly fitting lids to prevent spoilage and contamination. Substances that are toxic to the animals must not be stored in food storage and preparation areas. Correct by 24 January 2015.