Defending the safety of our food supply through education
FPE is collaborative multi-institution public and private partnership within the DHS National Center for Food Protection and Defense. Resources are provided to enhance our nation's intellectual capacity to prepare for, protect, respond to and recover from incidences of intentional contamination of our food supply.
Topic(s): Environmental.
This awareness level satellite broadcast program provides viewers with information concerning the risks of agro-terrorism and recent changes in food production designed to increase food safety at the state and national level. Bruce L. Akey, BS, MS, DVM, Assistant Director of Animal Industry and Assistant Veterinarian for the NYS Department of Agriculture and Markets shares his expertise relating to the issues surrounding the susceptibility of our food sources to agro-terrorism.
Author: Center for Public Health Preparedness
Format: Online
URL: http://media1.acs.albany.edu:8080/ramgen/cellar/sph/food_terrorism/foodterrorism.rm
This paper reviews the nature and threat of agricultural bioterrorism, examines present national capabilities and plans to meet the threat, and proposes a USDA-led federal strategy, including partnerships with key public and private organizations, that could strengthen American ability to prevent, respond to, and remediate biological attacks against national food and agriculture infrastructures.
Author: National Defense University
Format: Online
URL: http://www.ndu.edu/inss/McNair/mcnair65/01_toc.htm
Agroterrorism awareness training in Georgia for those who have a potential role in responding to an agricultural incident. Included will be information stressing the economic importance of agriculture and food, examples of potential problems, and what to do if a problem arises.
Author: University of Georgia & Georgia Department of Agriculture
Format: Classroom
URL: http://www.agrosecurity.uga.edu/
This audio tutorial, presented by Pam Jenkins, MSN, EdD, Foodborne Disease Nurse Epidemiologist at the NC Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Public Health, gives the viewer an introduction to epidemiological investigations of foodborne disease outbreaks.
Author: North Carolina Center for Public Health Preparedness
Format: Classroom
URL: http://www.sph.unc.edu/nccphp/training/anatomy/certificate.htm
This backgrounder provides detailed information on the outbreak of Mad Cow Disease in the United States. This site links you to other helpful resources.
Author: Purdue Extension
Format: Online
URL: http://www.ces.purdue.edu/madcow/
Information pertaining to the disease, frequently asked questions and expert advice.
Author: Purdue Extension
Format: Online
URL: http://www.ces.purdue.edu/eden/disasters/agro/AI/index.html
The definition of avian influenza, its modes of transmission, infection with humans, symptoms and signs of the disease, food safety issues, and vaccinations and treatment options.
Author: Supercourse
Format: Powerpoint presentation
URL: http://www.pitt.edu/~super1/lecture/lec22721/index.htm
Forty-five PowerPoint presentations with speaker notes and fact sheets developed by the Center for Food Security and Public Health for veterinarians and the public.
Author: Iowa State University Center for Food Security and Public Health
Format: Online
URL: http://www.cfsph.iastate.edu/DiseaseInfo
This course is part of the Public Health Emergency Preparedness and Response (PH 460) course series. These courses can be taken separately and in any sequence desired. The overall PH 460 series provides an introduction to public health emergency preparedness and response by examining the purpose, history, organization, functions, tools, activities and results. Case studies and a variety of practice-related exercises serve as a basis for learner participation in real world public health problem-solving simulations. The various components of these courses serve to stimulate interactions among learners and instructors around important problems and issues facing public health. Since computers and the Internet's World Wide Web are now basic tools for public health practitioners, these courses also seek to foster and enhance skills related to the use of technology for accessing and using information and for communicating with colleagues.
Author: University of Illinois at Chicago Public Health Preparedness Center
Format: Classroom
URL: http://www.asph.org/acphp/detail.cfm?ResourceID=201
Video presentation on chemical agents of opportunity, toxic chemical & toxic Industrial materials, means of use of chemical agents to create harm, & Impacts upon public health, as well as behavioral health.
Author: Alabama Department of Public Health
Format: Online Video
URL: http://streamer.state.ak.us:8080/ramgen/hss/dph/phtn/ChemAgents9-2-04.rm
The purpose of this course is to help students identify the influence of communication styles and theories on agricultural issues. Agricultural sales will provide the experiential component for application of communication theory and interpersonal interactions.
Author: Kansas State University
Format: Classroom
URL: http://foodsci.k-state.edu/DesktopModules/Display.aspx?CTA=Course_Info&courseid=802
This strategic plan is an update of the 2004-2009 CSREES Strategic Plan to reflect the priorities of the Department as described in the USDA Strategic Plan for FY 2005-2010. It updates the key policy and management objectives that integrated within CSREES budget priorities and accounted for through evaluations of portfolios of Agency programs and by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) in its Program Assessment Rating Tool (PART). Central to the plan is effective management of the Agency’s limited resources to best address USDA education and research needs. As noted in the USDA strategic plan, research (which provides the foundation for modern agriculture) is a key to success in meeting the Department’s goals. Extension assures the timely transfer of scientifically valid knowledge and information to producers, managers, and other citizens. Education programs provide the foundation upon which research and extension rely by building the scientific and agricultural literate human resource capacity. CSREES continues to advance the strength of its programs through emphasizing a greater interdisciplinary focus and by integrating research, education, and extension activities, where appropriate. The goal of these approaches is to apply the best and brightest thinking from multiple disciplinary backgrounds to increasingly complex problems and to facilitate the transfer of information and technology from the researcher to public benefit.
Author: U.S. Department of Agriculture
Format: Online
URL: http://www.csrees.usda.gov/about/offices/pdfs/csrees_stratic_plan.pdf
This fact sheet provides an overview of emergency response plan elements and appropriate response actions to counter physical destruction, intentional contamination, or cyber attack of water supply systems.
Author: U.S. Army Center for Health Promotion and Preventive Medicine
Format: PDF file
URL: http://chppm-www.apgea.army.mil/documents/FACT/31-002-1001.pdf
This report discusses security measures that water utilities have implemented since September 11, 2001 to shield the nation's water supply from a terrorist attack.
Author: American Water Works Association
Format: Online
URL: http://www.awwa.org/Advocacy/pressroom/pr/index.cfm?ArticleID=163
This report studies the security-related vulnerabilities affecting drinking water systems; the criteria for determining how federal funds are allocated among drinking water systems to improve their security; and security-enhancing activities that should be supported.
Author: U.S. Government Accountability Office
Format: PDF file
URL: http://www.gao.gov/new.items/d041098t.pdf
This template will help states develop a food emergency response plan (FERP). It should integrate the National Response Plan (NRP) using National Incident Management System (NIMS) principles during a large-scale food emergency response, and integrate with local emergency response plans.
Author: National Association of State Departments of Agriculture
Format: PDF file
Video presentation on history of epidemics, Including foodborne Illness epidemics, ecologically-originated Infectious disease agents, strategies for preventing future outbreaks, & emerging Infectious diseases that could be considered bioterrorism threats.
Author: Alabama Department of Public Health
Format: Online Video
URL: http://streamer.state.ak.us:8080/ramgen/hss/dph/phtn/EmergingInfectious8-26-04.rm
Explanation of the role of environmental health in protecting the food supply from unintentional & intentional contamination. Presents strategies for enhanced food safety & security in food establishments.
Author: Minnesota Department of Health
Format: Powerpoint presentation
URL: http://www.health.state.mn.us/divs/eh/local/presentations/food/food.ppt
This report evaluates the Environmental Protection Agency's role in BioWatch, an early warning system designed to detect the release of biological agents in the air through monitoring and laboratory analysis.
Author: Environmental Protection Agency
Format: PDF file
URL: http://www.epa.gov/oig/reports/2005/20050323-2005-P-00012.pdf
Homeland security strategic plan for the protection of the nation?s drinking & wastewater infrastructure, chemical & hazardous materials sector, & response to & recovery from acts of biological, chemical, certain radiological & other terrorist attacks. Include details on the protection of water as a critical infrastructure & discussion of EPA participation pertaining to homeland security efforts for food.
Author: Environmental Protection Agency
Format: PDF file
URL: http://www.epa.gov/epahome/downloads/epa_homeland_security_strategic_plan.pdf
This page provides valuable information regarding the outbreak of BSE in the United States, the risk to humans, and the federal initiatives to combat this disease.
Author: Extension Disaster Education Network
Format: Online
URL: http://eden.lsu.edu/Issues_View.aspx?IssueID=3d9f5165-6e27-4eaa-aa8c-87717aff5f6e
This page provides facts about Exotic Newcastle Disease, how it is being managed in the United States, and what you can do to help stop its spread.
Author: Extension Disaster Education Network
Format: Online
URL: http://eden.lsu.edu/Issues_View.aspx?IssueID=1BB80AFE-24AE-49A9-BD25-7862A2ED2B2E
On May 27, 2003, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the Bureau of Customs and Border Protection (CBP) announced that they will streamline the implementation of the "prior notice" requirements of the Bioterrorism Act of 2002 by allowing food importers, in most cases, to provide required information on food imports to both agencies using CBP's existing Automated Commercial System. Beginning no later than December 12, 2003, importers will be required to provide "prior notice" regarding the content of their food imports.
Author: Food and Drug Administration
Format: Online
URL: http://www.fda.gov/bbs/topics/NEWS/2003/NEW00911.html
An education module addressing identification of vulnerabilities in retail food supply and development of countermeasures for food defense was developed by Amy Brock-Martin, PhD, a research assistant professor in the Department of Health Services Policy and Management at the Arnold School of Public Health and Deputy Director of the South Carolina Rural Health Research Center.
Author: University of South Carolina Center for Public Health Preparedness
Format: Online
URL: http://sph.sc.edu/acphp/Trainingproducts.htm
This is a dynamic presentation combining a lecture discussing foodsafety and bioterrorism with an interactive tabletop exercise. This hands?on experience will allow participants to interact with other responders in their community and prepare for the possibility of a bioterrror attack.
Author: Center for Public Health Preparedness
Format: Online
URL: http://www.asph.org/acphp/detail.cfm?ResourceID=1034
Foodborne diseases continue to be a major public health problem. Current systems of food production cannot deliver a risk-free food supply. Risk assessment tools provide a basis for managing risks in an informed way in terms of production and regulation of the food supply. This course examines strategies in managing risk for specific food across food systems.
Author: University of Minnesota Center for Public Health Preparedness
Format: Classroom
URL: http://www.sph.umn.edu/img/assets/8740/HedbergPubH7215-101.pdf
Foodborne diseases continue to be a major public health problem. Current systems of food production cannot deliver a risk-free food supply. Risk assessment tools provide a basis for managing risks in an informed way, both from the standpoint of production and regulation of the food supply. This course examines strategies for managing risk for specific foods and across the food system.
Author: University of Minnesota Center for Public Health Preparedness
Format: PDF file
URL: http://www.sph.umn.edu/img/assets/8740/HedbergPubH7216-101.pdf
This article discusses food security examining the difference between food security and food safety, the potential impacts of an attack on the food supply, the most vulnerable foods, potential agents, and responsibilities of citizens to help protect against such attacks.
Author: U.S. Department of Agriculture
Format: PDF file
URL: http://www.fsis.usda.gov/PPT/Workshop_Food_Security_Awareness_alt/index.asp
This course focuses on public health preparedness and response related to food system biosecurity. Examines the current status of the food production and processing industries of the U.S. and the impact of ongoing changes on the ability of the food system to respond to threats; whether naturally occurring, accidental or intentional. A systems approach to biosecurity is presented along with several models for systematic evaluation of vulnerabilities (including HACCP and ORM) and the effect of these systems on the health of the community. Problem solving frameworks will be applied to the food and agricultural industries including a public health model, Haddon's Matrix; policy, educational and engineering intervention techniques; and safety and industrial hygiene hierarchies. The role of risk communication and preparedness planning is discussed including the importance of test exercises and contingency planning.
Author: University of Minnesota
Format: Online
URL: http://safety.coafes.umn.edu/pubh7211/index.html
U.S. agriculture generates more than $1 trillion per year in economic activity and provides an abundant food supply for Americans and others. Since September 11, concerns have surfaced about the vulnerability of U.S. agriculture to agroterrorism. Several agencies, including the Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Departments of Agriculture, Homeland Security, Health and Human Services, and Defense, play a role in protecting the nation against agroterrorism. In this report, the Government Accountability Office examines the federal agencies' roles and responsibilities to protect against agroterrorism, the steps that the agencies have taken to manage the risks of agroterrorism, and the challenges that remain.
Author: U.S. Government Accountability Office
Format: PDF file
URL: http://www.gao.gov/new.items/d05214.pdf
To impart an understanding of the importance of imported food & how weaknesses in the importation process can put the U.S. food supply at risk for intentional contamination. Included will be an understanding of how food is imported, how imported food may be a target for intentional contamination, & the basics of the container trade.
Author: Iowa Department of Public Health - Upper Midwest Center for Public Health Preparedness
Format: Online Webcast
URL: http://www.prepareiowa.com/Public/
A student participation course in processing live animals into meat and by-products. Interrelates all phases of modern slaughter and processing techniques, inspection and processing, and related operations.
Author: Kansas State University
Format: Classroom
URL: http://foodsci.k-state.edu/DesktopModules/Display.aspx?CTA=Course_Info&courseid=821
This report describes what environmental professionals did in response to the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001 and explores what they might have done differently.
Author: The National Environmental Health Association
Format: PDF file
URL: http://www.neha.org/pdf/messages_in_the_dust.pdf
This paper discusses the biosecurity threat faced by the United States' agricultural resources. It includes information on the agricultural biosecurity threat, potential perpetrators, and potential crop pathogens.
Author: Center for Infectious Disease Research & Policy
Format: Online
URL: http://www.cidrap.umn.edu/cidrap/content/biosecurity/ag-biosec/biofacts/agbiooview.html
This article analyzes historical examples of biological weapons programs and biological attacks on agriculture, examines the technical and environmental requirements to develop and weaponize antiagricultural agents, and proposes steps for prevention and response.
Author: Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists
Format: Online
URL: http://www.thebulletin.org/article.php?art_ofn=so01cameron
Jacqueline Fletcher, PhD, of the Department of Entomology & Plant Pathology at Oklahoma State University, talks about the vulnerability of plants to emerging pathogens, pests and their potential for usage in bioterrorist attacks. She describes how plant diseases can cause a great deal of havoc, including reduction in quantity, higher food prices, and most importantly they can affect humans and livestock. Because of these many factors, in her talk, Dr. Fletcher stresses that people should place a greater emphasis on protecting the food supply, quoting 1970 Nobel Laureate Norman Borlaug, "Food is the cornerstone of national security." (Lecture given on September 28, 2005)
Author: Georgia Training Resource and Inventory Network
Format: Online Webcast
URL: http://www.sph.emory.edu/GTRAIN/trainings/tls/Fletcher/Start_files/Default.htm
Program of Instruction (POI) guide for preparing those involved in a community response to terrorism. Participants will gain knowledge in recognizing targets of terrorism in communities, understanding resources that may be available in their region, developing a comprehensive plan, & developing a plan for to identify, collect & share information with state & federal agencies. For further information, visit the NCBRT: www.ncbrt.lsu.edu
Author: Louisiana State University
Format: PDF file
URL: http://www.in.gov/dhs/training/ag_terror.pdf
This exercise involves an intentional attack on our food system with a highly toxic agent. The exercise is designed to be educational in nature and to help participants think through and understand the responses and relationships necessary for the successful resolution of an event. The exercise will last approximately 3 hours and will be broken down into series of six scripts, each with a discussion time of 10-45 minutes.
Author: University of Minnesota
Format: PDF file
URL: http://www.sph.umn.edu/img/assets/8805/HayBotToxTabletop.pdf
This report profiles 17 drinking water utilities that are incorporating watershed management and protection as an integral part of their business of providing safe drinking water to their customers.
Author: Environmental Protection Agency
Format: PDF file
URL: http://www.epa.gov/safewater/swp/swpcases.pdf
Federal, state, and local officials should know how to identify potential risks to food security in food industry establishments. They should also be able to encourage food security awareness in the employees and management of food industry establishments. After completing this course, students will have an increased awareness of the threat of intentional contamination of the US food supply. Specific portions of the food industry will learn about their unique responsibilities in reducing the risk of intentional contamination of the food supply. This course will focus on prevention of, rather than reaction to, intentional contamination.
Author: U.S. Department of Agriculture
Format: Blended
URL: http://www.fsis.usda.gov/news/food_security_awareness_training/index.asp#agency
This report discusses the federal requirements for the security of the chemical and water sectors, both of which are defined as critical infrastructure systems and assets by the USA PATRIOT Act.
Author: U.S. Government Accountability Office
Format: PDF file
URL: http://www.gao.gov/new.items/d05327.pdf
This audio tutorial presentation by Dr. Fred Angulo, Foodborne and Diarrheal Diseases Branch, Division of Bacterial and Mycotic Diseases, US Center for Disease Control and Prevention, gives the viewer an introduction to the public health burden of foodborne disease.
Author: North Carolina Center for Public Health Preparedness
Format: PDF file
URL: http://www.sph.unc.edu/nccphp/training/foodborne/certificate.htm
Fact sheet offering recommendations on the safe transportation, manufacture & storage of animal feed used in agricultural production.
Author: Minnesota Department of Agriculture
Format: PDF file
URL: http://www.mda.state.mn.us/appd/alertagchem.pdf
Fact sheet offering recommendations on the safe transportation, storage & application of chemicals used in agricultural production.
Author: Minnesota Department of Agriculture
Format: PDF file
URL: http://www.mda.state.mn.us/appd/alertagchem.pdf
Self-guided assessment tool designed to increase awareness & assist in the development of product facility?s food security plan. Assessment covers areas including management & supervision, product recall, reporting suspicious activity, and employees & public.
Author: Indiana State Department of Health
Format: PDF file
URL: http://www.in.gov/isdh/regsvcs/foodprot/security/food_security_survey.pdf
Damage to the nation's water supply and water quality infrastructure could disrupt the delivery of vital services, threaten public health and the environment, and possibly cause loss of life. Currently, no federal standards or established best practices to govern readiness, response, or recovery efforts exist within the water infrastructure sector. This report reviews water infrastructure, describing security-related actions taken by the government and private sector since 9/11, as well as additional policy issues and responses.
Author: C. Copeland and B. Cody, Congressional Research Service
Format: PDF file
URL: http://www.fas.org/irp/crs/RL32189.pdf
Details on exercises & planning activities, including application of the National Incident Management Strategy (NIMS) & Hazard Mitigation.
Author: Iowa Homeland Security & Emergency Management
Format: Online
URL: http://www.iowahomelandsecurity.org/asp/programs/exercise.asp
The threats of terrorism and economic sabotage against agriculture in the United States are neither fixed nor certain. Some have said that it is not a matter of "if", but "when". The following addresses the need for enhance disease surveillance from epidemiological and inspection standpoints.
Author: Dorothy B. Preslar
Format: Online
URL: http://www.fas.org/ahead/agroterror.htm
This lecture series will compare and contrast past and contemporary examples of domestic and global terrorist attacks on agriculture, food and water systems in order to instill in the student an appreciation for the serious public health challenges posed from such attacks. We will consider the use of microorganisms, radiation, and chemicals to inflict damage on plants, animals, ready-to-eat and fresh food supplies, water sources, public health, and public morale. In addition, we will review laws, regulations and organizations that are used to protect U.S. populations from such attacks.
Author: South Central Public Health Partnerships
Format: Online
URL: http://lms.southcentralpartnership.org/scphp?productID=prdct000000000001010
Maintaining healthy livestock in Iowa, identifying threats, and protecting the public's health are critical. Farmers, veterinarians, laboratorians, medical and other public health professionals all play important roles in this effort. Dr. Radford Davis will discuss trends in human and animal diseases, zoonotic agents of bioterrorism and preparedness resources. Dr. Michael Pentella will provide information about the roles of laboratory personnel in the detection and confirmation of agents that pose a threat to the industry and the health of the public. He will address Avian Influenza more specifically.
Author: The Upper Midwest Center for Public Health Preparedness
Format: Online
URL: http://www.public-health.uiowa.edu/icphp/ed_training/ttt/
Course resources will introduce zoonotic disease basics to non-veterinarians, and explore zoonotic diseases as potential bioterrorism agents with emphasis on the Category A zoonotic agents. The topics of food security and agroterrorism will be explored, and the framework for disease surveillance will be presented. Case studies and outbreak scenarios will lead the participants through the steps of zoonotic outbreak investigations, highlighting the role of environmental public health professionals. A review of the competencies for public health environmental health workers will be detailed as well.
Author: University of Michigan School of Public Health
Format: Online
URL: http://www.sph.umich.edu/bioterrorism/Zoonotic/index.html
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