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Marguerite Pappaioanou, DVM, PhD CDC Liaison to FDA for Food Safety One Health: A Critical Pathway to Ensuring Global Food Safety The findings and conclusions in this presentation are those of the author and do not necessarily represent the views of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention or the Food and Drug Administration Slide 2 Several Current Complex Health Problems Feeding 7 billion people (and growing numbers) with nutritious, accessible, affordable food Impacts of climate change Floods, droughts Changes in reservoir hosts, vectors of disease Natural and human-made disasters Urbanization; Land Use and Agricultural Practice Changes Access to clean air and drinking water Non-communicable diseases Poverty Biodiversity Risk of emerging infectious diseases, pandemics Slide 3 Why One Health? Health problems today are complex; caused by multiple drivers, factors No single discipline or sector can do it alone Opportunities for prevention, mitigation along a continuum multiple sectors and disciplines essential to solutions Slide 4 One Health Is the Collaborative Effort of Multiple Disciplines working locally, nationally, and globally to attain optimal health for people, animals, and our environment. AVMA-AMA One Health Task Force Slide 5 Implementing One Health Policies Impacting on drivers, process, outcome, impact; resource allocation, communications Multisectoral /disciplinary health programs Providers/treatment/care Disease prevention, surveillance, response, control, treatment Multisectoral/disciplinary Research Multi/Inter Professional Education Slide 6 Why Implement One-Health ? Achieve improved health for humans, animals, and the environment all interconnected-- more effectively and efficiently More efficient use of limited resources Cost effectiveness of infrastructure to carry out prevention Achieve overall good for nation, region, world Slide 7 Opportunities for One Health Food Security Food Safety Emerging/ Zoonotic Diseases Bio- Agro- Terrorism Injuries Occupational Health Mental Health Environmental Health Antibiotic Resistance Emergency Response Disability Health Education Obesity Physical Activity Biomedical Research Slide 8 Millenium Development Goals Goal 8: Develop a Global Partnership for Development Source: UNDP Slide 9 Food Security Exists when all people at all times have access to sufficient, safe, nutritious food to maintain a healthy and active life. Includes both physical and economic access to food that meets people's dietary needs and food preferences. Three pillars: Food availability: sufficient quantities of food available consistently. Food access: having sufficient resources to obtain appropriate foods for a nutritious diet. Food use: appropriate use based on knowledge of basic nutrition and care, as well as adequate water and sanitation. Slide 10 Food Security Slide 11 Global Poultry Exports Globalization of the Food Supply Air Routes Slide 12 Slide 13 Imported Foods and Entry Lines to the US Imported food entry lines has doubled 4.4 M in 2002 8.6 M in 2010 As of 2011, ~ 15% of all food products consumed in the US were imported 20% of fresh vegetables 50% of fresh fruit 80% of seafood Slide 14 Food Supply and Globalization Slide 15 Food Safety Assurance that food will not cause harm to the consumer when it is prepared and/or eaten according to its intended use (WHO). Causes of illness contamination of food with bacteria, viruses, parasites toxins, metals, prions Symptoms range from mild to severe and life threatening Range of food related activities with respect to foodborne illness -- from prevention and surveillance to detection and control Slide 16 Ensuring Food Safety and Defense Surveillance Detection Assessing magnitude of the problem Outbreak investigation Response/mitigation Prevention Regulatory Systems Capacity Building Slide 17 Slide 18 Estimates of Burden of Foodborne Illness (Morbidity, Mortality, Economic Costs 2011 Estimates) Canada (32.5 M people) 1 in 8 Canadians (4 Million people) domestically acquired/yr Cost ~ $12-14 B annually The United States (300 M people) 1 in 6 Americans (48 M people) with foodborne illness ~ 128,000 hospitalized ~3,000 people die Cost ~ $77.7 B (individual costs) annually Globally (WHO) (7 B people) 1/3 of global population (2 billion people) 1.5 billion cases of diarrhea in children < 5 yrs/year, > 3 M premature deaths Scallan, et al, EID 2011; Thomas et al, Foodborne pathogens and disease 2013 Slide 19 International Costs of Foodborne Illness Loss of trade (commodities produce, livestock, etc.) Loss of food Loss of tourism Public Health Surveillance costs Outbreak investigations Clean-up Slide 20 Global Food System Farm to Fork Food production systems to feed growing human population at affordable cost (produce, nuts, meat, aquaculture, processed foods) Land, Water, Climate change Animal feed, fertilizers, pesticides, antibiotics? Markets local, national, international, role of small holders, women Livestock housing, animal welfare considerations Genetics, genomics, seeds, animal and plant health, emerging food pathogens Transportation: To Processers, Distributers, Retailers, Food Stores, Marketing Agricultural investments Economic crises, Rising Food Prices, Political turmoil and unrest Supply chain risks Slide 21 Slide 22 How contamination of foods occurs Fields fertilized with untreated manure, watered with unclean water Animals fed contaminated feed Many bacteria i.e., Salmonella spp., Campylobacter spp., Yersinia enterocolitica, E. coli STEC, can reside in healthy food animals showing no signs of illness. These animals can spread the bacteria to other healthy animals on the farm and during transportation to processing facilities During processing, the bacteria may cross-contaminate other foods being processed at the same location. Food is stored at too high a temperature and for too long Many different countries supply foods to other countries. Consumers should also be alert to the potential for cross- contamination in the home. Slide 23 Slide 24 Challenges for Food Safety Authorities Increasing burden of foodborne illness and new emerging foodborne hazards (healthy animals) Rapidly changing technologies in food production, processing and marketing Developing science-based food control systems with a focus on consumer protection International food trade and need for harmonization of food safety and quality standards Changes in lifestyles, including rapid urbanization Growing consumer awareness of food safety and quality issues and increasing demand for better information Source: Assuring Food Safety and Quality: Guidelines for strengthening national food control systems. FAO/WHO Publication Slide 25 Food Safety Challenges of Developing Countries Differ by region-- differences in income level, diets, local conditions, and government infrastructures. Food producer and the consumer often have a close connection. Fewer processed and packaged foods Most fresh food is traded in traditional markets; street vendors supply much of the food consumed outside the home. Perishable food often prepared and consumed immediately Minimal storage of prepared foods. Slide 26 Food Safety Concerns - Developing Countries Inappropriate use of agricultural chemicals Use of untreated or partially treated wastewater Use of sewage or animal manure on crops Absence of food inspection, including meat inspection Lack of infrastructure, such as adequate refrigeration Poor hygiene, including a lack of clean water supplies Slide 27 Roles and Responsibilities-- Surveillance, Outbreak Investigation, Mitigation/Response, Regulatory Systems, Prevention Slide 28 Food Safety Non-Regulatory Agencies (U.S.) HHS/Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Foodborne illness surveillance PulseNet, FoodNET, FoodCORE, National Outbreak Reporting System (NORS), National Antimicrobial Resistance Monitoring System (NARMS), Foodborne Outbreak Online Database (FOOD) Epidemiologic outbreak investigations, special studies on attribution, outbreaks EHS-NET (food service establishments, NVEAIS) Integrated Food Safety Centers of Excellence USDA/Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, Veterinary Services On the farm food animal disease surveillance, prevention, control Slide 29 Food Safety-- Regulatory Agencies (U.S.) HHS/Food and Drug Administration (produce, dairy, eggs, seafood) Regulations, MFRPS, Food Code Compliance and enforcement Facility / Food service inspections, investigations Tracebacks, trace-forwards Sampling and testing foods Environmental assessments Root cause analyses, industry relations Regulatory science Subject matter experts, relationships with industry Food defense Rapid Response Teams USDA/Food Safety and Inspection Service (meat) Slide 30 Tools to Stop Foodborne Outbreaks Trace back and trace forward food vehicles Communications/sharing information/alerting consumers Inspections, sampling, testing Voluntary Recall Mandatory Recall Food Detention Seizure Administrative warning letter Import alerts Injunction Criminal Prosecution Slide 31 Preventing Foodborne Outbreaks Healthy animals and crops Sanitation, clean facilities, equipment Safe agricultural/food production practices, safe food processing Best practices / Educating restaurant managers, food workers, grocers on food safety and sanitation measures Educating consumers, proper food handling at home, hand washing, cooking Public/private sector partnerships Evidence-based, strong regulatory systems Capacity Building Slide 32 Farm-to-Table Prevention Production Processing Preparation and Cooking Farmers, Industry, Fishermen, University Extension, Engineers, Sanitarians, Veterinarians Food industry, Food Scientists, FSIS and FDA (SME, food inspectors, consumer safety officers, compliance officers), State agriculture Grocers, restaurant owners, food handlers/preparers, home cooks, preparers, FDA, City/County, State Government Slide 33 Food Safety Legislation - US Federal Food, Drug, Cosmetic Act (1938) Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) (2011) Recognizes primary responsibility and capacity of food industry to make food safe What the food industry does every day producers, distributors, suppliers Highlights need for govt collaboration with food industry in getting standards right and providing assurances that standards are met Spells out essential and complementary role of government Government, Industry Collaboration Key to Success Slide 34 FDAs International Food Safety Capacity Building Plan (FSMA- 305) Enhance efficiency across FDA/FVM Program Increase effectiveness through evidence-based decision making Support exchange of information between FDA and foreign government agencies or other entities Enhance technical assistance and capacity building in food safety Slide 35 INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATION, ORGANIZATIONS FOR FOOD SAFETY Slide 36 Slide 37 International Organizations Food Safety FAO, WHO, OIE Codex Alimentarius World Trade Organization International Organization for Standardization (ISO) Alliance for Food Security and Nutrition (G8) Ministries of Health, Agriculture, Commerce Academia/ Universities Research, training, extension Parastatal organizations NAS/IOM/NRC (US) Associations -- Not for profit and for profit Pew Charitable Trust, Center for Science in the Public Interest, Institute for Food Technologists, International Association for Food Protection Global Food Safety Initiative Food producers, processors, retail market Slide 38 WHO Department of Food Safety and Zoonoses Provides evidence-based scientific options for policy development to protect consumer's health and managing food safety Develops mitigation strategies to prevent, control and contain risks Sets international standards and promotes their implementation Coordinates international efforts to food-related outbreak surveillance, detection and response Ensures clear risk communication in support of foodborne and zoonotic disease prevention Provides technical support to assist Member States building sustainable capacity. Slide 39 WHO Global Foodborne Infections Network (GFN) Capacity-building program Promotes integrated, laboratory-based surveillance Promotes intersectoral collaboration among human health, veterinary and food-related disciplines 184 Member States and territories; 1062 members Slide 40 FAO Achieving food security for all Ensure regular access to high-quality food for active, healthy lives. Improve nutrition, increase agricultural productivity, raise the standard of living in rural populations Contribute to global economic growth. 194 Member Nations, two associate members and one member organization, the European Union. Headquarters - Rome Slide 41 Codex Alimentarius Commission Established by FAO and WHO in 1963 Develops harmonized international food standards, guidelines and codes of practice to protect the health of the consumers and ensure fair practices in the food trade. Promotes coordination of all food standards work undertaken by international governmental and non- governmental organizations 185 Member Countries and 1 Member Organization (EU) 220 observers 50 IGOs, 154 NGOs, 16 UN Committees, Task Forces Slide 42 CODEX Standards Codes of Practice (46) Guidelines (69) Maximum Residue Limits (MRLs) Standards (330) Slide 43 OIE- World Organization for Animal Health Intergovernmental organization responsible for improving animal health worldwide (est. 1924). In 2013 -- total of 178 Member Countries Maintains permanent relations with 45 other international & regional organizations; has Regional and sub-regional Offices on every continent. Reference organization of the WTO Sanitary Phyto-Sanitary Standards Establishes standards (Terrestrial- ; Aquatic Animal Codes, Biological standards, etc.; veterinary services, competencies) 2002-- Established permanent Working Group on Animal Production Food Safety (APFSWG) Membership includes internationally recognized experts from FAO, WHO, Codex Alimentarius Commission (CAC), reflects a broad geographical basis. Slide 44 World Trade Organization Organization for trade opening Forum for governments to negotiate trade agreements Operates a system of trade rules Place for governments to settle trade disputes. Place where member governments try to sort out the trade problems they face with each other. Established 1995 159 countries WTO Agreements Slide 45 Organization of International Foodborne/FoodSafety Surveillance Slide 46 Looking to the Future Globalization -- Domestic IS Global; export and import of foods will only increase Food Security, Food Safety, Food Defense Antibiotic Resistance, Food producing animal welfare Impacts of Climate Change Public-private sector collaboration Need for Strong Regulatory Systems all countries Capacity Building Applied epidemiology, laboratory methods (whole genome sequencing, culture independent methods), regulatory science/systems One Health! Slide 47 Multi-Disciplinary Teams Disciplines, Sectors Food Scientists Environmental Health Specialists/Engineers Public health nurses Physicians Microbiologists, Toxicologists Epidemiologists Veterinarians Consumer Safety Officers Food and Drug Investigators/inspectors Biostatistitians Public Health Educators Information/communication officers Legal/lawyers Health sector; National reference laboratories; Agriculture, fisheries; Food/feed safety sectors; Local authorities; Sectors that liaise with industry, trade and academia Other agencies Slide 48 One Health Core Competencies Building on technical skills and knowledge of individual disciplines, sectors Systems analysis/thinking (understanding bigger picture, determinants of illness/disease/health, how multiple sectors are involved) Strong leadership and management skills Understanding self-limitations and need for experts from different fields Teams and teamwork- Understanding roles and responsibilities Communication for collaboration Conflict resolution Values and ethics Creating an enabling environment and advocating change Slide 49 POLICIES that Create Enabling Environments and Resources One Health Education for a One Health Workforce E DUCATION What is Learned andTaught RESEARCH AND EVALUATION P RACTICE / PERFORMANCE What is Practiced in any Setting Prevention Early detection/DX Early effective response/mitigation Stop/control transmission Effective treatment, care Efficient use of limited resources Better Health and Well-Being Adapted from DAmour D. & Oandasan I. 2005. J Interprofessional Care Suppl. 1:8- 20. And further enhancements by Tufts University and DAI, Inc. of the USAID/Respond Project Slide 50 Thank you Questions? Comments? The findings and conclusions in this presentation are those of the author and do not necessarily represent the views of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention