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Why Be Concerned
o Intentional contamination has happened and can happen again.
o Oranges with mercury Israel, 1978
o Salad bars with Salmonella Oregon, 1984
o Cookies with needles, St. Louis, 1984
o Fast food with rat poison, China, 2002
o Ground beef with nicotine Michigan, 2003
Why?
o Anger over national, business, or personal
differences
ImagineWhat If?
oPeople are ill, injured, or even dying.
oYour company name and product are involved.
oA recall is initiated.
oProduction is haltedjobs lost.
oFinancial losses occur
Possible Measures
for Food Defense
oEnsure proper lighting to monitor the establishment outdoors at
Possible Measures
for Food Defense
oClosely monitor loading and unloading of vehicles transporting raw materials,
Possible Measures
for Food Defense
oInstall and monitor security cameras.
oIncrease visibility within the establishment (for e.g.,
improve lighting, openness, increase supervision, add
cameras).
Possible Measures
for Food Defense
oMaintain records to allow efficient trace backward or
forward of materials and finished product.
Possible Measures
for Food Defense
oMaintain an access log for product and ingredient
storage areas.
Possible Measures
for Food Defense
oExamine packages of ingredients before use for evidence
of tampering.
Possible Measures
for Food Defense
Possible Measures
for Food Defense
oTrack customer complaints/comments for trends.
oKeep details of food defense procedures confidential
as necessary.
Possible Measures
for Food Defense
oAuthorize appropriate employees to stop a process for significant
concerns.
Possible Measures
for Food Defense
oEstablish evacuation procedures and include in food
defense plan.