U.S. Food Supply Seen As Vulnerable To Terrorism
October 21, 2009 by national
Filed under Homeland Security News
For years, security experts have been warning that the nations food supply, often taken for granted, could be among the most significant risks for a terrorist attack.
Imported food makes up a substantial and growing portion of the U.S. food supply and, considering the health and safety concerns of keeping American’s safe, Washington insiders seem oblivious to that part of protecting American citizens.
To ensure imported food safety, federal agencies must focus their resources on high risk foods and coordinate efforts, according to a report released last week by the Government Accountability Office.
The report, submitted to the US Congress and obtained by the National Association of Chiefs of Police, assesses how the Department of Homeland Security’s Customs and Border Protection, the Food and Drug Administration, and the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service are addressing challenges in overseeing the safety of imported food.
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All the more reason to help our own farmers (large and small alike). We need to stop relying so much on imports and start increasing our own production.
Here is the reason each and every household should maintain a minimum ovf three months of food, prescription drugs and over-the-counter remedies, and supplies. Six months would be better to have in place during a terrorist attack. Too many families shop weekly, some daily! Folks, get prepared for most disasters and be ready to shelter-in-place with your supplies in an orderly and complete selection.