All establishments are required to have a functional food defense plan.

• A. Not specified
• B. False
• C. True
• D. Only large establishments

Answer: (B)

Understanding food defense requirements: a plan to protect food from intentional contamination is not mandated for every establishment. Regulatory scope for a formal food defense plan depends on the specific rule and the facility’s risk level. In practice, only facilities within the rule’s defined scope—often higher-risk operations or those handling certain foods—are required to have a formal plan. Smaller or exempt facilities may rely on general security measures or a lighter-duty program rather than a full, required food defense plan. So, the statement that all establishments are required to have a functional food defense plan is not accurate.