Food Supply Protection and Homeland Security

Second Edition

Frank R. Spellman

Agriculture represents one of America’s critical infrastructures. The second edition of Food Supply Protection and Homeland Security addresses threats to humans including the introduction of anthrax, various poisons, small pox, or salmonella to our food supply. As in the first edition, the author examines the state of our food protection readiness. The battle plan against our food supply is examined and a blueprint for defense is included. From the farm to the highways, readers can examine what the federal government is doing to protect our food supply, as well as study actual cases of domestic–related contamination and terrorism and identify potential targets.

Food Supply Protection and Homeland Security presents commonsense methodologies in a straightforward, but engaging manner. It was written in response to the critical needs of food production managers, agricultural managers, students, and anyone with a general interest in the security of their food supply system.

Other books in the Homeland Security Series include:

Energy Infrastructure and Protection and Homeland Security
Water Infrastructure Protection and Homeland Security
Chemical Infrastructure Protection and Homeland Security
Nuclear Infrastructure Protection and Homeland Security
Dam Sector Protection and Homeland Security

Bernan Press

Pages: 314 • Trim: 6¼ x 9

978-1-59888-852-2 • Paperback • August 2016 • $118.00 • (£91.00)

978-1-59888-853-9 • eBook • August 2016 • $112.00 • (£86.00)

Series: Homeland Security Series

Subjects: Political Science / Security (National & International), Business & Economics / Industries / Agribusiness, Business & Economics / Infrastructure

Food Supply Protection and Homeland Security

Second Edition

Paperback

eBook

Summary

Agriculture represents one of America’s critical infrastructures. The second edition of Food Supply Protection and Homeland Security addresses threats to humans including the introduction of anthrax, various poisons, small pox, or salmonella to our food supply. As in the first edition, the author examines the state of our food protection readiness. The battle plan against our food supply is examined and a blueprint for defense is included. From the farm to the highways, readers can examine what the federal government is doing to protect our food supply, as well as study actual cases of domestic–related contamination and terrorism and identify potential targets.

Food Supply Protection and Homeland Security presents commonsense methodologies in a straightforward, but engaging manner. It was written in response to the critical needs of food production managers, agricultural managers, students, and anyone with a general interest in the security of their food supply system.

Other books in the Homeland Security Series include:
- Energy Infrastructure and Protection and Homeland Security
- Water Infrastructure Protection and Homeland Security
- Chemical Infrastructure Protection and Homeland Security
- Nuclear Infrastructure Protection and Homeland Security
- Dam Sector Protection and Homeland Security

Details

Bernan Press

Pages: 314 • Trim: 6¼ x 9

978-1-59888-852-2 • Paperback • August 2016 • $118.00 • (£91.00)

978-1-59888-853-9 • eBook • August 2016 • $112.00 • (£86.00)

Series: Homeland Security Series

Subjects: Political Science / Security (National & International), Business & Economics / Industries / Agribusiness, Business & Economics / Infrastructure

Author

Frank R. Spellman is the author or co-author of more than 70 books on safety, occupational health, and natural and environmental sciences. He has 45 years of experience in safety and health and has served as a consultant for the U.S. Department of Justice, a variety of law firms, and a number of non-governmental organizations on environmental issues and health-related matters. He is formerly an assistant professor of environmental health at Old Dominion University.

Table of Contents

Contents
Preface
Prologue
1Introduction
Critical Infrastructure
The Ongoing Threat
Crazy Sally
Is Terrorism in the Barnyard Really Possible?
Food and Agriculture
Congressional Research Service (CRS): The Agroterrorism Threat
Importance of Agriculture in the United States
Economic Consequences
Farm-to-Fork Food Production and Agroterrorism
References and Recommended Reading
2What is Terrorism —Agroterrorism?
Terrorism
Agroterrorism
Vocabulary Of Hate
References and Recommended Reading
3USDA and Homeland Security
U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)
USDA Agencies and Offices
USDA Homeland Security Efforts
APHIS
FSIS
References and Recommended Reading
4Bioterrorism Act and the FDA
21 CFR Part 170.3 Food for Human Consumption Definitions
Title III Subtitle A—Protection of Food Supply
Animal Pathogens
Plant Pathogens
FDA Food Safety and Security Progress: A 10-Point Program
The 10-Point Program
Bottom Line on FDA’s Approach to Protecting Our Food Supply
References and Recommended Reading
5Foot-and-Mouth Disease: The Primary Threat
Introduction
References and Recommended Reading
6USDA: Pre-Harvest Security Guidelines
Food Safety and Food Defense
Farm Security
Insider Threat Vulnerability
Physical Asset Monitoring and Control Devices
Security Plan Guidance—Voluntary Checklist
Farm Security Resources and References
References and Recommended Reading
7From Farm-to-Fork: Transportation Issues
Management Practices
General Guidelines for Drivers
General Guidelines for Companies
References and Recommended Reading
8Modified FDA Bad Bug Book
Pathogenic Bacteria
Enterovirulent Escherichia Coli Group (EEC Group)
Parasitic Protozoa and Worms
Viruses
Natural Toxins
Other Pathogenic Agents
Classification
Kingdoms of Life
Bacteria, Protozoa and Viruses: The Basics
“Bad Bugs”
References and Recommended Reading

Appendix—Definition of Terms

Food Supply Protection and Homeland Security

Second Edition

Frank R. Spellman

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