Food-Borne Illnesses | America’s Food Supply Is Threatened by Terrorism

Katrina Woznicki is a science writer for United Press International, a worldwide news service.

Summary: The September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks put every aspect of American life in jeopardy, including the safety of the nation’s food supply. Within two weeks of the attacks, the Food and Drug Administration, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Environmental Protection Agency, U.S. Department of Agriculture, and National Food Processors Association created a food security plan. They developed simple recommendations to help protect the...

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