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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.
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  • Technical Guidance for Inspected Establishments, Food Service
  • Consumer Fact Sheets & Videos
  • USDA's Emergency Preparedness and Response
  • USDA Building Podcasts on Food Defense and Food Safety for Meat, Poultry and Processed Egg Product Inspection
    The Office of Food Defense and Emergency Response is currently offering a series of Food Defense podcasts. Food Safety Videos also offer a collection of streaming video and audio resources for food defense.
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    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: September 5, 2008

     

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