Intensity is directly correlated due to what E.coli poisoning does to the individual affected by it. Symptoms of E. coli include stomach cramps that may be severe and diarrhea that may turn bloody within one to three days. E. coli sometimes can lead to complications including kidney failure. (MSNBC, p.2) the response by the government is a massive recall of the tainted product, and news reports to let product consumers know that there is cause for concern and a need to be aware of current product conditions. If this...

there would only be a need for local officials to make a small recall and deal on a local level. This directly correlates to the model.
References

Kim, & Lee, (2001). Handbook of Crisis and Emergency Management (1st ed.). New York, NY: Marcel Dekker, Inc..

MSNBC.online (2007, 06/09/07). Meat recall expands again on E. Coli Fears. Breaking News, pp.1-2. Retrieved 06/09/07, at http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/19092079/