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Jim Armstrong MS, REHS Program Manager 216.201.2000 ext 1251 jarmstrong@ccbh.net |
In the United States, food defense is a commitment made by the food industry, public health, law enforcement and our government to prevent terrorists from intentionally contaminating food. Terrorists may want to harm our food supply to cause injury or illness, or to cause financial damage to individuals and businesses.
Mitigation strategies, or methods used to reduce potential harm, are effective ways to keep terrorists from entering food facilities. We share these strategies with our local businesses to help them protect their products, employees and customers.
Wherever you shop for food, be attentive and report anything that seems unusual or potentially dangerous.
If you see something, say something!
Why We Are Concerned
In Cuyahoga County, our sanitarians conduct thousands of inspections each year. They are trained to recognize the ways in which businesses could be harmed. With every inspection, we work to raise awareness among food operators.
Among the items we discuss with our operators are:
Simple Tips
Click here to visit the FDA Food Defense page for more information
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