Food Defense and Emergency Response

Food Defense | Emergency Response

Food Defense

• Information from FDA

  • Retail Food Stores and Food Service Establishments: Food Security Preventive Measures Guidance October 2007
  • Food Producers, Processors, and Transporters:  Food Security Preventive Measures Guidance October 2007
  •  Food Tampering: An Extra Ounce of Caution October 2003
  • Food Defense and Terrorism
    • ALERT: The Basics July 17, 2006
    • An Introduction to Food Security Awareness, ORA-U web course
  • Public Health Security and Bioterrorism Preparedness and Response Act of 2002

• Information from Other Government Agencies

  • FSIS Security Guidelines for Food Processors (USDA) June 2005
  • FSIS Security Guidelines Keep America's Food Safe (USDA) August 2003
  • FSIS Safety and Security Guidelines for the Transportation and Distribution of Meat, Poultry, and Egg Products (available in PDF, 2.97MB) August 2003 (USDA)
  • Countering Bioterrorism and Other Threats to the Food Supply www.FoodSafety.gov
  • A Biosecurity Checklist for School Foodservice Programs Developing a Biosecurity Management Plan (available in PDF, 641 KB) (USDA)
  • Bioterrorism Training and Education (CDC)

• Non-Government Information

  • Elements of Effective Bioterrorism Preparedness (available in PDF, 468 KB) January 2001 (National Association of County and City Health Officials, NACCHO)

Disaster/Emergency Response & Recovery

• Information from FDA

  • Restaurants and Grocers Reopening After Hurricanes and Flooding September 1, 2006
  • A Notice from the Food and Drug Administration to Growers, Food Manufacturers, Food Warehouse Managers, and Transporters of Food Products on How to dispose of Contaminated or Spoiled Food September 7, 2006
  • Hurricanes: Health and Safety Before and After a Storm
  • Guidance for Industry:  A Notice from the Food and Drug Administration to Growers, Food Manufacturers, Food Warehouse Managers, and Transporters of Food Products on Decontamination of Transport Vehicles August 2006

• Information from Other Government Agencies

  • Consumer Advice: Disaster Assistance www.FoodSafety.gov
  • DisasterHelp.gov - Food (DHS)
  • Emergency Disinfections of Drinking Water (EPA)  
  • Hand Hygiene in Emergency Situations (CDC)
  • Emergency Preparedness & Response( CDC)
  • State and Local Guide 101, Chapter 5, Attachment G: Health and Medical (available in PDF) September 1996 (FEMA)
  • Field Operations Guide (available in PDF, 900 KB), (USAID)
  • Keeping Food Safe During Flooding and Power Outages August 29, 2005 (USDA)
  • Mold Remediation
    • Mold Information (CDC)

• Information from State and Local Government Agencies

  • Mold Remediation
    • Guidelines on Assessment and Remediation of Fungi in Indoor Environments (NYC Dept. of Health and Mental Hygiene)