What is the purpose of the FDA's ALERT card initiative?

• A. Food Safety
• B. Food Defense
• C. Public Health Preparedness
• D. International Trade Facilitation

Answer: (B)

The main idea here is protecting the food supply from deliberate threats. The FDA ALERT card is a food defense tool that provides a quick, standardized way to share security concerns about a product, facility, or process with FDA and industry partners. By conveying essential details about a potential threat, vulnerability, or incident, it supports rapid assessment, containment, and response to help prevent tampering or misuse. It isn’t about general food safety (unintentional contamination), nor about broader public health preparedness, nor about easing international trade.