Mini-Project #6: Biological Terrorism

Posted by Laurel at 2/20/2008 05:24:00 PM

BioTerrorism
Division of Food and Safety
Bureau of Food and Meat Inspection
Food Establishment Inspections
The Bureau of Food Laboratories, located in Tallahassee, uses physical, microbiological, chemical, immunological, and molecular methods to analyze foods processed or sold in Florida to assure a safe and wholesome food supply.
40,000 retail food stores, food processing plants, food storage and distribution points, and other locations in Florida where food is sold to the public, is tested. These facilities must demonstrate compliance with sanitation requirements before a food establishment permit is issued, and are then inspected on a regular basis to ensure continuing compliance with sanitation standards during all phases of food handling, processing, and storage.
Interesting Fact: Food samples are collected and sent to the Division's laboratories for analyses for microbial pathogens, toxins, chemical contaminants, authenticity of ingredients, and a host of other analyses.
The Food and Drug administration as well as the American Red Cross and The Department of Homeland Security also provide information about Bioterrorism, which helps educate the public, and make everyone aware of how dangerous and serious it is.
BioTerrorism Agents and Diseases

 

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