Resources
Planning for an Emergency
Every meat and poultry processor faces unexpected events that can interfere with the normal course of business, cause the public to lose its trust in the company or its products and, in some cases, even close an operation. Common challenges encountered by companies include: product recalls, natural disasters, product tampering or threats of tampering, foodborne illness outbreaks, government investigations, civil and criminal lawsuits, unauthorized photography of plant operations, strikes, demonstrations and product boycotts, workplace accidents and release of adverse product safety data. More recently, concerns have arisen about potential crises arising from cyber-attack, animal disease outbreaks or biosecurity incidents.
Meat Institute staff have decades of experience and can help companies navigate regulations, inspections, non-compliance enforcement actions and public relations. We offer a wealth of resources and support to meet and exceed compliance standards and provide guidance on FSIS policy, HACCP, enforcement actions, and recalls, among other regulatory topics.
The following resources are designed to help you create your own preparedness plans.
