Name at least 3 things you can do to reduce the chances of an insider intentional adulteration of a food product.

• A. Background screening; Shift rosters tracking staff on duty and location; Limit access to storage areas based on job function; Limit personal items allowed on the job
• B. Shift rosters tracking staff on duty and location
• C. Limit access to storage areas based on job function
• D. Background screening; Shift rosters tracking staff on duty and location; Limit access to storage areas based on job function; Limit personal items allowed on the job

Answer: (D)

Reducing insider intentional adulteration relies on multiple, layered controls that cover hiring, operations, and security. Background screening helps identify individuals who may pose a risk before they are brought on, lowering the chance of hidden threats entering the facility. Keeping track of who is on duty and where they are increases accountability and makes it harder for someone to tamper with products without being noticed. Limiting access to storage areas based on job function reduces opportunities for unauthorized individuals to reach ingredients or finished goods. Limiting personal items allowed on the job minimizes the risk of concealment of tampering tools or adulterants. When these measures are combined, they create multiple barriers—if one control is bypassed, others still stand in the way—providing stronger protection against insider threats than any single measure alone.