This eBrief argues that many food companies manage risk too narrowly, focusing only on meeting deadlines for compliance or customer demands, while missing broader, everyday exposures. It introduces Exposure Quotient (EQ) as a comprehensive way to assess risk across facilities and the organization, combining operational realities, staff training, and corporate programs. EQ can be qualitative or scored, and helps identify patterns across sites so resources can be prioritized strategically. The guide highlights factors that shape EQ, including legal, regulatory, customer, brand, and reputational risks, and emphasizes that assessment should lead to action, continuous monitoring, and reassessment to prevent complacency and manage emerging risks over time.

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