Contamination & AllergensQuestion 51 of 320
The ALERT acronym helps operations reduce the risk of deliberate (intentional) food contamination. What does ALERT stand for?
a.Assess, Label, Enforce, Report, Track
b.Alarm, Lock, Empty, Reject, Test
c.Analyze, List, Evaluate, Record, Teach
d.Assure, Look, Employees, Reports, Threat
Explanation
ALERT stands for Assure (use safe suppliers), Look (monitor security of products and areas), Employees (know who is in the facility), Reports (keep records of security), and Threat (know what to do and who to contact if there is a threat). It is a food defense tool against intentional contamination. The other options are invented phrases.
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