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What does the letter 'A' in the FDA A.L.E.R.T Tool stand for?
What does the letter 'A' in the FDA A.L.E.R.T Tool stand for?
- Alert
- Act
- Assure (correct)
- Assess
What does the letter 'L' in the FDA A.L.E.R.T Tool represent?
What does the letter 'L' in the FDA A.L.E.R.T Tool represent?
- Look (correct)
- List
- Learn
- Locate
What is indicated by the letter 'E' in the FDA A.L.E.R.T Tool?
What is indicated by the letter 'E' in the FDA A.L.E.R.T Tool?
- Evaluate
- Employees (correct)
- Engage
- Examine
What does the letter 'R' in the FDA A.L.E.R.T Tool mean?
What does the letter 'R' in the FDA A.L.E.R.T Tool mean?
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What does the letter 'T' in the FDA A.L.E.R.T Tool represent?
What does the letter 'T' in the FDA A.L.E.R.T Tool represent?
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What is the purpose of the FDA A.L.E.R.T Tool?
What is the purpose of the FDA A.L.E.R.T Tool?
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A.L.E.R.T Tool Components
- Assure (A): Ensure products are sourced from safe suppliers to mitigate contamination risks.
- Look (L): Continuously monitor the security and integrity of products within the facility to identify potential vulnerabilities.
- Employees (E): Maintain awareness of all individuals present in the facility to prevent unauthorized access or insider threats.
- Reports (R): Keep food defense-related information organized and easily accessible for reference and action during emergencies.
- Threats (T): Establish a comprehensive response plan for any suspicious activities or threats to food safety and operational integrity.
Purpose of the FDA A.L.E.R.T Tool
- Designed to safeguard against contamination of food by potential threats such as:
- Terrorists or activists: Individuals motivated by ideological reasons to disrupt food safety.
- Disgruntled staff: Current or former employees who may pose a threat due to dissatisfaction or grievances.
- Vendors: Suppliers who may engage in harmful practices that compromise food safety.
- Competitors: Rival businesses that might attempt to sabotage through unethical means.
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