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What is the main purpose of Food Defense programs?
What is the main purpose of Food Defense programs?
- To prevent accidental contamination
- To increase production efficiency
- To reduce the risk of intentional contamination (correct)
- To improve food taste and quality
Who could be a possible threat to a meat packing plant according to the text?
Who could be a possible threat to a meat packing plant according to the text?
- An environmental activist group
- A food safety inspector
- A competitor seeking to improve their products
- An animal rights activist group (correct)
What is an example of a potential threat from within a company in terms of food contamination?
What is an example of a potential threat from within a company in terms of food contamination?
- An employee attending a food safety seminar
- A loyal employee following all food safety protocols
- A newly hired employee eager to learn
- An employee with grievances seeking revenge (correct)
How can intentional contamination differ from accidental contamination?
How can intentional contamination differ from accidental contamination?
Why is it important for companies to evaluate potential aggressors regarding food contamination?
Why is it important for companies to evaluate potential aggressors regarding food contamination?
What is one common motivation mentioned in the text for intentional food contamination?
What is one common motivation mentioned in the text for intentional food contamination?
What is the main purpose of food safety programs?
What is the main purpose of food safety programs?
Who could be a potential threat to a meat packing plant according to the text?
Who could be a potential threat to a meat packing plant according to the text?
What distinguishes food defense programs from food safety programs?
What distinguishes food defense programs from food safety programs?
Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a potential threat to the food supply in the text?
Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a potential threat to the food supply in the text?
What should companies do regarding potential threats to the food supply, as advised in the text?
What should companies do regarding potential threats to the food supply, as advised in the text?
Why is it important to understand who may attempt intentional contamination of a food product?
Why is it important to understand who may attempt intentional contamination of a food product?
Flashcards
Food Defense Programs
Food Defense Programs
Programs aimed at reducing the risk of intentional food contamination.
Threats to Meat Packing Plants
Threats to Meat Packing Plants
Potential hazards that may intentionally contaminate meat products.
Internal Threats in Food Industry
Internal Threats in Food Industry
Risks posed by employees who may contaminate food products intentionally.
Intentional vs Accidental Contamination
Intentional vs Accidental Contamination
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Evaluating Potential Aggressors
Evaluating Potential Aggressors
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Motivation for Intentional Contamination
Motivation for Intentional Contamination
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Food Safety Programs
Food Safety Programs
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Distinguishing Food Defense from Safety
Distinguishing Food Defense from Safety
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Non-Mentioned Threats to Food Supply
Non-Mentioned Threats to Food Supply
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Evaluating Credibility of Threats
Evaluating Credibility of Threats
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Understanding Intentional Contamination
Understanding Intentional Contamination
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Credible Threat Assessment
Credible Threat Assessment
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Study Notes
Food Safety and Sanitation
- Food safety programs and food defense programs are in place to protect the food supply, but they address different types of contamination.
Food Defense
- Food defense programs reduce the risk of intentional contamination by someone who means to harm.
- Intentional contamination would be caused by anyone wanting to harm the company or make a statement.
- There have been several documented instances of intentional attacks against food products in many countries.
Threats to the Food Supply
- Someone with a grudge against the company (e.g., an animal rights activist group against a meat packing plant).
- An unhappy employee seeking revenge.
- A dishonest competitor trying to steal private information or make the company look bad.
- Economic adulteration or fraud.
Contamination Agents
- The agents used to intentionally contaminate food products are often the same as those that may be accidental contaminants.
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