The ST Rule does not prohibit the transport of food and non-food items in the same load. However, as stated in comment/response #105, cross utilization of vehicles should not subject any food to cross contamination during transport. The provisions of § 1.906 require the design, maintenance and storage of vehicles and transportation equipment, to be such that they will not cause food to become unsafe during transportation operations. In addition, § 1.908(a)(3), which in part addresses the proper use of vehicles and equipment in transportation operations, requires that all transportation operations must be conducted under such conditions and controls necessary to prevent the food from becoming unsafe.
