Question 473 Deck General

The correct answer is A) mold to develop on commodities. When reefer (refrigerated) spaces are not properly cleaned prior to loading cargo, it can lead to the development of mold on the commodities stored within. This is because leftover residue, debris, or contaminants from previous cargo can provide a breeding ground for mold growth, especially in the humid, temperature-controlled environment of a reefer space. Proper cleaning and sanitation of reefer spaces is crucial to prevent mold contamination of the cargo. The other options are incorrect because improper cleaning of reefer spaces would not directly cause contamination of the insulation (B) or malfunction of the refrigeration equipment (C). Those would be secondary issues that could potentially arise due to the mold growth on the commodities.