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Item No.:
3
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Site:
Other-POTABLE WATER - DISTRIBUTION
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Violation:
A REVIEW OF THE ANALYZER/RECORDER CHARTS REVEALED THAT ON 10/22/00 THE FREE CHLORINE RESIDUAL AT THE FAR POINT IN THE DISTRIBUTION LINE WAS BELOW 0.2 PPM FOR A PERIOD OF 4 HOURS WITH NO NOTATION ON THE CHART OF THE CAUSE OR CORRECTIVE ACTION TAKEN.
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Recommendation:
Note on the chart or in a separate record the response to conditions when long periods occur where the free chlorine residual is below 0.2 ppm.
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Item No.:
3
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Site:
Other-POTABLE WATER - DISTRIBUTION
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Violation:
THE ANALYZER/RECORDER CHARTS WERE DATED BUT NOT INITIALED DAILY.
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Recommendation:
Date and initial the recorder charts daily.
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Item No.:
3
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Site:
Other-POTABLE WATER - DISTRIBUTION
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Violation:
THE FREE CHLORINE RESIDUAL DISPLAY ON THE BRIDGE ANALYZER WAS 1.62 PPM, WHILE THE MANUAL TEST VALUE WAS 2.02 PPM.
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Recommendation:
The ship must have a chlorine or bromine analyzer-recorder, which must be installed at a distant point in the potable water distribution system where a significant water flow exists. The free halogen residual measured by the analyzer must compare within 0.2 ppm of the actual halogen level.
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Item No.:
4
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Site:
Other-POTABLE WATER - BACKFLOW PREVENTION
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Violation:
THE REDUCED PRESSURE PRINCIPLE BACKFLOW PREVENTERS AT THE EVAPORATORS AND THE LAUNDRY TANK FILLING WERE NOT TESTED. THE DOUBLE CHECK VALVE BACKFLOW PREVENTERS FOR THE HOOD CLEANING CABINETS IN THE MAIN GALLEY, CREW GALLEY, AND TERRACE CAFE WERE NOT TESTED.
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Recommendation:
Test these backflow preventers, record the test results, and repeat the process annually.
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Item No.:
6
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Site:
Other-SPA'S
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Violation:
THE SPA BROMINE RESIDUALS ARE MEASURED EVERY 4 HOURS. ON 10/23/00 ALL OF THE BROMINE RESIDUAL READINGS FOR BOTH SPA'S WERE BELOW 2 PPM DURING OPERATION.
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Recommendation:
Whirlpool, spa and hot tub water must be filtered and a free halogen residual of 2.0-5.0 ppm must be maintained. Suitable test equipment should be used to monitor the halogen residual. Except as may be noted above, this vessel complies with the current VSP Operations Manual requirements pertaining to the operation and maintenance of whirlpool spas. As an added measure to protect the health and safety of persons using whirlpool spas, it is recommended that vessels implement the Final Recommendations to Minimize Transmission of Legionnaires' Disease from Whirpool Spas on Cruise Ships, dated March 25, 1997. A copy of these guidelines was provided during the inspection.
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Item No.:
6
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Site:
Other-SPA'S
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Violation:
THE SPA BROMINATION INJECTION SYSTEM WAS A SIMPLE FLOW CONTROL UNIT WHICH REQUIRES CONSTANT MANUAL ADJUSTMENT.
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Recommendation:
Install an automatic system with analyzer control as soon as possible.
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Item No.:
18
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Site:
Other-MEDICAL - REPORTING
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Violation:
THE 24 HOUR PRIOR TO ARRIVAL NOTIFICATION OF DIARRHEAL ILLNESS WAS NOT MADE TO THE VSP AS REQUIRED. THE REPORT WAS FAXED TO THE PORT IN PHILADELPHIA.
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Recommendation:
Diarrhea logs in the hospital must be accurately maintained, and results must be reported to the Vessel Sanitation Program in accordance with Section IV and XIII of the "Vessel Sanitation Program Operations Manual", effective 1 November 2000. A copy of the relevant sections from this manual were provided to medical as part of this inspection.
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Item No.:
39
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Site:
Other-SERVICE PANTRIES
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Violation:
THE ARTIFICIAL LIGHT LEVEL AT THE SIDE OF THE ICE MACHINES IN ALL BUT THE DECK 7 SPECIAL PANTRY WERE BELOW 20 FOOT CANDLES (220 LUX).
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Recommendation:
It is required that additional lighting be provided to insure at least 20-footcandles of light on all food preparation surfaces.
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Item No.:
39
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Site:
Other-TERRACE CAFE - BUFFET
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Violation:
THE ARTIFICIAL LIGHT LEVEL ALONG THE BACK COUNTER AT THE HANDWASH STATION PORT WAS BELOW 20 FOOT CANDLES (220 LUX).
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Recommendation:
It is required that additional lighting be provided to insure at least 20-footcandles of light on all food preparation surfaces.
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Item No.:
28
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Site:
Other-DECK 8 BARBECUE
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Violation:
A FEW SOILED MARTINI GLASSES WERE FOUND ON THE CLEAN STORAGE RACK.
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Recommendation:
To prevent cross-contamination, pots, pans, utensils and other food contact surfaces of equipment shall be thoroughly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and prior to storage. Any items which are found to be soiled after being washed, must be returned to the warewashing area for immediate re-washing.
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Item No.:
35
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Site:
Other-POOL BAR
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Violation:
THERE WAS NO MOUNTED PAPER TOWEL DISPENSER AT THE HANDWASH STATION IN THE FRONT BAR.
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Recommendation:
Handwashing facilities shall include soap, a suitable soap dispenser, single-service paper towels, a suitable towel dispenser, and a suitable waste receptacle.
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Item No.:
21
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Site:
Other-OBSERVATION LOUNGE
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Violation:
THE COFFEE MAKER AND THE CAPPUCCINO MACHINE WERE MOUNTED ON LEGS ONLY ONE INCH ABOVE THE COUNTER, MAKING CLEANING BENEATH DIFFICULT.
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Recommendation:
Equipment that is placed on tables or counters, unless portable, shall be sealed to the table or counter or elevated on legs to provide at least a 4-inch (10.2 cm) clearance between the table or counter and shall be installed to facilitate the cleaning of the equipment and adjacent areas.
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Item No.:
38
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Site:
Other-CHAMPAGNE BAR
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Violation:
A DIFFICULT TO CLEAN GAP WAS PRESENT ALONG THE JUNCTURE OF THE DECK AND COUNTER BASE BOARDS IN THE FORWARD SERVICE AREA.
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Recommendation:
Cove the juncture to a minimum 9.5 mm radius with a hard, durable material.
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Item No.:
38
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Site:
Other-FOOD SERVICE GENERAL
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Violation:
THE SOFT SEALANT USED TO COVE THE DECK/COUNTER BASE JUNCTURE IN THE BARBECUE, POOL BAR, AND PANORAMA LOUNGE WAS NOT HARD OR DURABLE, AND THERE WAS SOME SLIGHT DAMAGE NOTED IN AREAS.
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Recommendation:
Replace all soft sealant used to cove deck junctures in bars, lounges, etc. with a hard formed material which is durable and easy to clean.
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Item No.:
38
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Site:
Other-MAIN GALLEY - HOT GALLEY
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Violation:
SLIGHT CORROSION WAS NOTED IN THE LEFT FLOOR SINK AT THE TILTING PANS.
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Recommendation:
Repair or otherwise treat this section to prevent corrosion.
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Item No.:
22
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Site:
Other-MAIN GALLEY - DISHWASH
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Violation:
THE RACK THAT WAS EXITING THE DISWASHER HAD OVERLAPPING PLATES, SO NOT ALL SURFACES WERE EXPOSED TO THE DISHWASH PROCESS.
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Recommendation:
Load the plates with sufficient space between to allow all food contact surfaces to be exposed to the cleaning process.
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Item No.:
21
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Site:
Other-MAIN GALLEY - DISHWASH
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Violation:
A COUPLE OF THE METAL SPATULA PLASTIC HANDLES WERE DAMAGED.
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Recommendation:
Replace the handles if they can't be repaired.
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Item No.:
26
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Site:
Other-MAIN GALLEY - POT WASH
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Violation:
THE SIGN AT THE FINAL RINSE SINK INSTRUCTED THE STAFF TO IMMERSE ITEMS IN THE SANITIZING SINK FOR 10 SECONDS. THE CURRENT VSP MANUAL REQUIRES IMMERSION FOR 1 MINUTE. THE VSP OPERATIONS MANUAL EFFECTIVE 1 NOVEMBER 2000 DOES REQUIRE IMMERSION FOR 7 SECONDS.
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Recommendation:
No change in procedure recommended at this time.
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Item No.:
28
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Site:
Other-MAIN GALLEY - HOT GALLEY
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Violation:
THE FRYER COILS WERE SOILED WITH FOOD AND GREASE RESIDUE.
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Recommendation:
The food contact surfaces of grills, griddles and similar cooking devices and the cavities and door seals of microwave ovens shall be cleaned at least once per day.
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Item No.:
12
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Site:
Other-MAIN GALLEY - HOT GALLEY
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Violation:
THE THERMOMETER WAS NOT FUNCTIONING IN THE PORTABLE WARMING CABINET.
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Recommendation:
All hot carts or similar equipment shall have a thermometer to measure the ambient air temperature of the unit. Repair or replace the broken thermometer.
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Item No.:
11
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Site:
Other-CREW MESS
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Violation:
THE BEANS AND CORN SALAD ON THE BUFFET LINE HAD INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF 59 F.
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Recommendation:
Potentially hazardous food must be refrigerated in a manner that promotes rapid cooling. Such foods prepared in large volumes or quantities can be rapidly cooled utilizing such methods as shallow pans, agitation, quick chilling in freezer units, or ice baths external to the food container. The use of blast freezers are very effective in reducing temperatures quickly. Maintain internal temperatures of 45 F or below for the noted foods on the buffet.
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Item No.:
11
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Site:
Other-CREW MESS
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Violation:
VERY LITTLE ICE WAS PROVIDED IN THE COLD TABLE FOR AN ICE BATH.
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Recommendation:
Ensure that potentially hazardous foods which are held cold with an ice bath have the food container buried in the ice where effective cold transfer can take place.
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Item No.:
9
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Site:
Other-OFFICER'S MESS
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Violation:
AN OPEN QUART CONTAINER OF MILK WAS FOUND IN THE REFRIGERATOR BENEATH THE BUFFET LINE. THE MILK WAS USED IN THE BREAKFAST SERVICE EARLIER.
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Recommendation:
Milk and milk products for drinking shall be provided to the consumer in an unopened, commercially filled package not exceeding 1-pint in capacity, or drawn from a commercially filled container stored in a mechanically refrigerated bulk milk dispenser. When milk is not available in a package containing 1-pint or less, i.e., milk obtained from a country other than the U.S.A., then opened containers of milk will be discarded following the serving period.
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Item No.:
9
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Site:
Other-DAIRY PROVISIONING
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Violation:
QUART SIZE CONTAINERS OF MILK WERE STORED INSIDE BULK MILK DISPENSERS. THE MILK WAS PURCHASED DURING PROVISIONING IN THE U.S..
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Recommendation:
Milk and milk products for drinking shall be provided to the consumer in an unopened, commercially filled package not exceeding 1-pint in capacity, or drawn from a commercially filled container stored in a mechanically refrigerated bulk milk dispenser. When milk is not available in a package containing 1-pint or less, i.e., milk obtained from a country other than the U.S.A., then opened containers of milk will be discarded following the serving period.
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Item No.:
35
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Site:
Other-CREW TOILETS - DECK 3
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Violation:
PAPER TOWEL DISPENSERS WERE NOT INSTALLED IN THE TOILET ROOMS AND PAPER TOWELS WERE NOT SUPPLIED.
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Recommendation:
Install permanently fixed hand towel dispensers in the toilet rooms and supply them with disposable towels routinely.
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Item No.:
34
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Site:
Other-CREW TOILET - DECK 3
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Violation:
THE RIGHT SIDE TOILET ROOM WAS SOILED.
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Recommendation:
Clean the toilet rooms and ensure they are maintained regularly.
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Item No.:
20
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Site:
Other-PROVISIONS - BUTCHER SHOP
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Violation:
SLIGHT CORROSION WAS NOTED ON THE TABLE SAW BLADE.
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Recommendation:
Clean the saw blade and treat it with a light food grade oil if needed to prevent corrosion.
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Item No.:
28
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Site:
Other-ATHENIAN BAR
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Violation:
NUMEROUS PREVIOUSLY CLEANED GLASSES WERE FOUND SOILED ON THE CLEAN STORAGE RACK.
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Recommendation:
To prevent cross-contamination, pots, pans, utensils and other food contact surfaces of equipment shall be thoroughly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and prior to storage. Any items which are found to be soiled after being washed, must be returned to the warewashing area for immediate re-washing.
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Item No.:
35
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Site:
Other-LAMPADINA BAR
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Violation:
A PAPER TOWEL DISPENSER WAS NOT PROVIDED AT THE SERVICE BAR HANDWASH STATION.
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Recommendation:
Handwashing facilities shall include soap, a suitable soap dispenser, single-service paper towels, a suitable towel dispenser, and a suitable waste receptacle.
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Item No.:
35
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Site:
Other-THE BAR
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Violation:
A PAPER TOWEL DISPENSER WAS NOT PROVIDED AT THE SERVICE BAR HANDWASH STATION.
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Recommendation:
Handwashing facilities shall include soap, a suitable soap dispenser, single-service paper towels, a suitable towel dispenser, and a suitable waste receptacle.
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