Food Defense and Emergency Response
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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. |
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Preparation and Prevention
Information regarding FSIS' assessment of vulnerabilities in the food supply along with industry food defense guidance, such as developing food defense plans.
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Surveillance
Learn how FSIS is monitoring the food supply to detect acts of intentional contamination.
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Emergency Response
Information about FSIS' emergency operations and response activities, along with model State emergency response plans.
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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.
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Associated Government Emergency Resources
Provides information from external resources including the Department of Homeland Security; the American Red Cross; CDC; USDA's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, Agricultural Marketing Service, Food and Nutrition Service, and others.
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