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Food Defense & Emergency Response
Food Defense is the protection of food products from intentional adulteration by biological, chemical, physical, or radiological agents. It addresses additional concerns including physical, personnel and operational security.
Photo of Guidebooks Guide To Developing A Food Defense Plan For Warehouse and Distribution Centers (Jan 2008; PDF Only)
FSIS has created a new guide and brochure to help you develop a cost-effective Food Defense Plan for your facility. Complete page 11 of the guide and you will have your plan. Brochure (PDF Only)
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Office of Food Defense and Emergency Response prepares, prevents and coordinates a response to intentional or suspected deliberate acts and major events threatening the U.S. food supply.
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The current Homeland Security Advisory System threat level is Yellow-Elevated.

For More Information on Preparation & Prevention
Information regarding FSIS' assessment of vulnerabilities in the food supply along with industry food defense guidance and model food defense plans.

For More Information on Surveillance
Learn how FSIS is monitoring the food supply to detect acts of intentional contamination.
For More Information on Response
Information about FSIS' emergency operations and response activities, along with model State emergency response plans.
For More Information on Recovery
Information on FSIS' work with states, the media, and guidance on disposal and decontamination following an incident of intentional contamination of the food supply.

For More Information on the Office of Food Defense & Emergency Response (OFDER)
Contains information about the mission and responsibilities of FSIS' Office of Food Defense and Emergency Response, contact information, and regulatory authority. (Contact Information: Main number: (202) 720-5643, 24-Hour Emergency Number: 1-866-395-9701)

For More Information Regarding Associated Government Agency Resources
Provides information from external resources including the Department of Homeland Security, the American Red Cross, CDC, USDA's APHIS, Agricultural Marketing Service, Food and Nutrition Service, and other organizations.



Last Modified: April 10, 2008

 
Food Defense & Emergency Response
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