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Step two in developing a food defense plan. Developing Countermeasures to Minimize Vulnerabilities. No Bleu Cheese Please!. In 1984, members of an Oregon cult intentionally contaminated restaurant salad bars with Salmonella bacteria. They were attempting to influence an election.
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Step two in developing a food defense plan Developing Countermeasures to Minimize Vulnerabilities
No Bleu Cheese Please! • In 1984, members of an Oregon cult intentionally contaminated restaurant salad bars with Salmonella bacteria. • They were attempting to influence an election. • 751 individuals became ill, and • 45 of those were hospitalized.
Countermeasures • Countermeasures are actions taken to reduce the risk of intentional contamination in vulnerable areas.
Areas to Consider for Countermeasure Development • Procedures • Facility • Technology • Personnel
Countermeasures for Facility • Protect: • Personnel • Product • Property
Light It! • Lights • Dusk to Dawn lighting available through most electric coops • Motion sensor lighting • Visibility • Neighborhood Watch • Vegetation trimmed for visibility • Driveway alarm
Lock It! • Lock Gates • Lock Buildings • Doors • Windows • Lock Well Head • Lock Supply Areas • Feed bins • Vet supplies • Chemicals
Fences Road Frontage Limit gates Signage Buildings Entrances Visitor Log Limit Access!
Countermeasures for Marketing • Principles: Check and Challenge • Check the contract and negotiate liability • Challenge contamination by adding barriers either physical or procedural
SCAN - an Easy Training Tool • See • Challenge • Ask • Notify