Addressing both direct threats to humans, including the introduction
of anthrax or smallpox, and indirect threats, those introducing
diseases to plants and animals, the author examines the state of our
food protection readiness. He examines the battle plan against our
food supplies and provides a blueprint for defense. Readers will
examine what the federal government is doing to protect our food
supply, from the Public Health Security and Bioterrorism Preparedness
and Response Act to the USDA's Homeland Security Council to the Food
and Drug Administration's 10-point plan. They'll also examine actual
cases of domestic food-related contamination and terrorism and
identify potential targets. Using an easy-to-understand approach, the
author provides detailed overviews of 46 foodborne pathogenic
microorganisms and natural toxins, what the USDA calls 'Bad Bugs.'
Each listing includes the size and shape, source, symptoms, causes,
diagnoses, associated foods, and more, for each 'bad bug.' The author
also provides detailed guidelines for taking security measures at each
link in the food supply chain. From the farm to the highways,
addressing imported, exported, and intracountry food shipments, he
identifies everything from the pros and cons of using crash beam
barriers on farmlands to the various types of alarms and sensors.
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ISBN
9781591919568
Publisert
2015
Utgiver
Vendor
Government Institutes
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Digital bok
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