In May 1997, as part of the President's Food Safety Initiative, the Department of Health and Human Services, Department of Agriculture, and Environmental Protection Agency all sent to the president a report that identified produce as a key area of concern. 

Environmental sustainability is a team effort. When you incorporate environmental sustainability into your daily routine, whether at home or work, you're not only helping the environment for future generations but you're also saving money and promoting company efficiency.

Food processors who fall under the Intentional Adulteration Rule (IA Rule) must conduct a vulnerability assessment as part of their food defense plan. A vulnerability assessment measures potential public health impact (e.g. severity and scale), degree of physical access to the product, and the ability of an inside attacker to successfully adulterate your products.