What is the FDA's role in counterterrorism?

• A. Works with industry to reduce threats and contain outbreaks of foodborne illness
• B. Provides food security preventive guidance
• C. Increased risk-based surveillance of domestic and imported food
• D. All of the above

Answer: (D)

The FDA’s counterterrorism role is broad and proactive, covering prevention, detection, and response to threats to the food supply. It works with industry to reduce threats and contain outbreaks by enforcing preventive controls, conducting inspections, and coordinating recalls when needed. It provides food security preventive guidance to help facilities design defenses against deliberate contamination and to build secure, resilient supply chains. It also uses risk-based surveillance to monitor both domestic and imported foods, concentrating efforts where risk is highest to detect and respond to potential threats quickly. Taken together, these activities show a comprehensive approach to protecting the food system from acts of terrorism, which is why all of the above accurately describes the FDA’s role.