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April 15, 2021 – 12:00 pm – 2:30 pm
Food Safety Hazards Series: Listeria Detection, Mitigation, Control & Regulation

The CDC estimates that nearly 48 million people fall ill and 3000 people die annually as a result of foodborne illness. Listeria is a concern due to the high percentage of fatalities that occur as a result of contracting Listeriosis. Many of these cases are preventable. During this virtual event, experts will discuss challenges and tangible best practices in Listeria detection, mitigation and control.

April 23, 2021 – 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
The FSSC 22000 Approach to Safety Culture

Among the updated requirements of the GFSI Benchmarking Document is the need to audit for evidence of a company’s commitment to ensuring the maintenance of a positive and fortifying Food Safety Culture. Elements, identified by the GFSI, include good communication, appropriate training, accommodation of feedback from employees, and capacity for performance measurement on food safety related activities.

May 6, 2021 – 12:00 pm
Food Safety Consortium Virtual Conference Series

The 9th annual Food Safety Consortium will bring together perspectives from different angles in food safety to discuss topics that include FDA and FSMA, supply chain challenges, and the lasting impact of COVID-19 and strategies for the industry to move forward. The event will take place as a four-week Spring and five-week Fall program. Both the Spring and Fall programs.



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April 21, 2020
“Did You Know?” Tips on Improving Your Hazard Analysis (Part 1)

FDA data indicates the most frequently cited observation found during a Preventive Controls inspection is an incomplete or incorrect hazard analysis. This webinar series includes valuable tips on performing and documenting a thorough hazard analysis for the initial food safety plan as well as those preparing for the reanalysis process.

September 17, 2020
2020 Food Safety Consortium Virtual Conference Series: COVID-19’s Impact on Food Safety Management (Episode 3)

Sessions include COVID-19 Impact on Food Safety and Worker Safety; Managing Quality and Food Safety Programs in the New Normal; and Managing the COVID-19 Crisis with Integrated Management Systems Using International Standards.

December 3, 2020
2020 Food Safety Consortium Virtual Conference Series: Food Safety Culture (Episode 12)

A discussion on how food safety professionals can bridge the gap between the C-Suite and Food Safety.

October 1, 2020
2020 Food Safety Consortium Virtual Conference Series: Keynote (Episode 4)

Sessions include FDA Keynote Address by Frank Yiannas, deputy commissioner for food policy and response; COVID-19 Lessons Learned Panel Discussion; and Rumor vs. Reality: How to Cope with the Trends of Food Safety During a Pandemic.

November 5, 2020
2020 Food Safety Consortium Virtual Conference Series: Professional Development & Women in Food Safety (Episode 9)

Sessions include A Diverse Panel for Women and Young Professionals in Food Safety; Paths to Leadership; and We Asked, You Answered—The Voice from Women in Food Safety

July 29, 2020
Covert Operations: Places Pests Slide Into Your Facility Unnoticed

While no two facilities are exactly alike, what they have in common are the main ingredients for a potential pest problem: food, water and shelter. Board certified entomologist and Orkin Technical Services Manager Frank Meek discusses Integrated Pest Management (IPM) tactics for each of your facility’s pest hot spots.

April 24, 2020 – 12:00 pm – 1:30 pm
COVID-19 in the Food Industry: Mitigating and Preparing for Supply Chain Disruptions

The COVID-19 pandemic has negatively affected consumers and businesses across the globe. As the virus is now spreading throughout American soil, the food industry is faced with mitigating the risk and minimizing the impact on business while ensuring that employees and consumers are protected. In the third webinar in this series, subject experts will discuss how to prepare for supply chain issues and disruptions.

March 25, 2020 – 12:00 pm – 1:15 pm
COVID-19 in the Food Industry: Protecting Your Employees and Consumers

The COVID-19 pandemic has negatively affected consumers and businesses across the globe. As the virus is now spreading throughout America, the US food industry is faced with mitigating the risk and minimizing the impact on business while ensuring that employees and consumers are protected. An interactive panel of experts in food safety will be discussing critical issues facing the industry right now.

April 29, 2020 – 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Driving Consistency & Taming Chaos with HelloFresh and Intelex

Supply chains are complex, food safety regulations are strict, and the consequences of supplier noncompliance can be far-reaching. Your relationship with your suppliers and your ability to manage and act on supplier data has become increasingly important. This webinar will discuss the best practices for document control, streamlining continuous improvement processes, quality management around food safety, and the impact of Intelex in helping organizations manage supplier risk and compliance.

May 19, 2020 – 11:00 am – 12:00 pm
Food Safety & Environmental Monitoring in Food Production

This webinar will present a time saving, paperless, and cost-effective solution to manage an environmental monitoring program guided by ISO 22000. Attendees will learn how to identify critical control points for the testing process in food production laboratories and how implementing a LIMS can address food safety and quality industry trends and challenges.

September 24, 2020 – 11:00 am – 12:00 pm
Getting Ahead of the Latest FDA Mandate: How LIMS Enables Compliance with ISO 17025

This webinar discusses the ISO 17025 standard and describe how a Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) can support quality management and lab operations including resources, sample plans, equipment calibrations, reporting and non-conformances.

April 23, 2020 – 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
Improving Sanitation Outcomes by Leveraging IoT to Prevent Infestation

In this webinar, we will discuss approaches to applying these technologies in food manufacturing plants particularly with a perspective on current technology for improving pest management and sanitation.

July 14, 2020
Instant Replay & Update: Is Your Plant COVID-19 Safe?

The U.S. food industry is struggling to deal with the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic, and the meat and poultry sector have been at the forefront of this issue. Using CDC and WHO Guidance, this webinar will provide practical tips on best practices to mitigate workplace exposure based on what is currently known about the COVID-19 virus. This webinar originally occurred on May 27; during the event on July 14, Trish Wester will review aspects discussed during the first event, along with critical industry updates that have occurred over the past month.

June 30, 2020
Integrated Pest Management: Protect Food Safety and Prevent the Spread of Pathogens

In the context of the COVID-19 pandemic, the role of pest management is more important than ever in retail/restaurant settings as well as in food production facilities. During this virtual conference, subject matter experts in IPM and sanitation will discuss how advances in technology can help your company work smarter while protecting your facility from potential damage and the spread of pathogens caused by pests, both of which can significantly compromise food safety.

May 27, 2020 – 12:00 pm – 1:15 pm
Is Your Plant COVID-19 Safe?

The U.S. food industry is struggling to deal with the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic, and the meat and poultry sector have been at the forefront of this issue. Using CDC and WHO Guidance, this webinar will provide practical tips on best practices to mitigate workplace exposure based on what is currently known about the COVID-19 virus. The use of “social distancing” as the primary mode of mitigation has proven to be particularly difficult to implement in a food production setting but there are steps that can be taken. Other areas to be discussed include updated cleaning and sanitation practices, and measures to ensure your facility is better prepared for the duration of this pandemic.

March 4, 2021 – 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
Making the Grade: Tips for Passing Food Safety Audits During the Pandemic

The COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted operations for food processing facilities and their food safety protocols. A failed audit can tarnish your business’s reputation and even lead to lost profits. During this webinar board-certified entomologist Frank Meek will discuss tips and best practices to be ready for the pest control portion of your food safety audits.

February 23, 2021 – 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
The Food Future: Accurate Results in a Single Shift

This webinar discusses the benefits of switching from traditional enrichment-based single-plax methods (qPCR, plates) to microarray multiplex. And set you on a new course that will speed your operations and provide greater safety for everyone.

October 7, 2020
The Rodent Problem: What You Need to Know Now Solving for Booming Populations, Unique COVID-19 Challenges and the Future

Have you noticed an increase in rodent issues lately? It's not your imagination. Rodent populations were on the rise before the pandemic hit – and COVID-19 shutdowns have only exacerbated the problem. What is a business to do? Experts in pest control have an eye-opening conversation about rodents and fast-advancing rodent control technologies.






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