Step two in developing a food defense plan

 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 are actions taken to reduce the risk of intentional contamination in vulnerable areas.

 Procedures  Facility  Technology  Personnel

 Protect:  Personnel  Product  Property

 Lights  Dusk to Dawn lighting available through most electric coops  Motion sensor lighting  Visibility  Neighborhood Watch  Vegetation trimmed for visibility  Driveway alarm

 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

 Principles: Check and Challenge  Check the contract and negotiate liability  Challenge contamination by adding barriers either physical or procedural

 See  Challenge  Ask  Notify