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Keep America's Food And Agriculture Safe/Meal Providers

KEEP AMERICA'S FOOD AND AGRICULTURE SAFE (Poster)

MEAL PROVIDERS:

What Can YOU Do?
Here are simple, yet important steps you can take to prevent or respond to threats to our food supply:

Be Aware –
-- Know who your local law enforcement officials are and how to contact them.
-- Identify and secure areas that may be particularly susceptible to intrusion.

Be Bold –
-- Make the safety of employees and customers your top priority.
-- Establish a system to promote ongoing security consciousness.

Be Careful –
-- Schedule and monitor all deliveries and maintenance.
-- Limit access to food delivery, storage and preparation areas.

Be Diligent –
-- Check all equipment and supplies regularly for signs of tampering.
-- Require escorts at all times for visitors in food operation areas.

Be Enterprising –
-- Screen potential employees and suppliers; check background and references.
-- Develop written procedures to prevent security violations; train staff regularly.

Be Focused –
-- Check all packages before openingutensils, ingredients, supplies and food.
-- Check food for unusual odor or appearance.

In an emergency, call your local officials.

United States Department of Agriculture
June 2002
http://www.usda.gov

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