Food Defense and Food Security: What Is Actually Different

Two terms candidates mix up constantly

Food security protects food from intentional contamination by people, an act of terrorism, sabotage, or disgruntled staff. Food safety protects it from unintentional contamination. Both matter, and only one is about malicious intent.

• Control access to the kitchen, receiving area, and storage.

• Screen employees and contractors; know who is in your building.

• Secure water, chemicals, and bulk ingredients.

• Know your suppliers and your delivery schedule.

• Report threats, unusual behaviour, and tampered packaging immediately.

Food defense items in the practice bank

Free 580-question ServSafe Manager practice bank with a per-domain weakness map.