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What is a food defense plan and how do I write one for my meat processing plant?

Last Updated: March 29, 2009

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Food defense plans are written procedures that meat processing establishments should follow to protect the food supply from intentional contamination with chemicals, biological agents or other harmful substances.

USDA-FSIS has provided guidance and documentation for small plants to assist in writing a food defense plan. Go to: http://www.fsis.usda.gov/PDF/Food_Defense_Plan.pdf

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