| Created/edited: | 4/27/2007 |
| Reviewed/approved: | 5/8/2007 |
Biological hazards:
Biological hazards are perhaps the most terrifying threat we face. These bio-threats are so small they are practically invisible, and often the incubation period for them is long enough from the time of exposure that we do not even remember when we contacted the agent. If we are given warning of a potential biological threat, then the best course of action is to seek shelter and to cover your exposed skin, face, mouth, nose, and any body crevices where a biological agent could enter the body as much as possible.
If the agent is airborne then attempt to provide some type of protection over your mouth and nose using some type of filtering agent to block if possible the agent.
Bio-Terrorism is a real threat to everyone in every country. Anthrax, flu, HIV, and E-Coli are only a few of the real threats that we face which can be distributed via the food we eat in local restaurants and the air we breathe.
Action
If infected or if you believe you may have been infected then seek medical assistance as soon as the attack is over.
Meat and Poultry Products and Viruses
Risk Assessments for Fungal Organisms and Toxins
Fungal Organisms and Toxins Policy and Actions
Meat and Poultry Products and Fungal Organisms and Toxins
Dairy Products and Fungal Organisms and Toxins
Fish and Shellfish Products and Fungal Organisms and Toxins
Fruits and Fungal Organisms and Toxins
Grains and Grain Products and Fungal Organisms and Toxins
Other Fungal Organisms and Toxins Resources
Risk Assessments for Parasites
Source: http://www.foodrisk.org/biological_hazard.cfm