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Frank Yiannas, VP of Food Safety, Walmart

Boar’s Head Appoints Frank Yiannas as Chief Food Safety Advisor and Finalizes Food Safety Advisory Council

Frank Yiannas, VP of Food Safety, Walmart

Boar’s Head Brand announced on October 3 the appointment of Frank Yiannas, MPH, as Chief Food Safety Advisor on an interim basis, effective immediately. In this leadership role, Mr. Yiannas will be responsible for helping to ensure leading standards of food safety and quality across the organization. He will also oversee the nationwide search for a Chief Food Safety Officer to succeed him.

In addition to his responsibilities as Chief Food Safety Advisor, Mr. Yiannas will chair the “Boar’s Head Food Safety Advisory Council,” which is comprised of independent industry-leading food safety experts. The council will provide guidance and support to the company’s adoption and implementation of enhanced quality food safety programs. As previously announced, additional founding council members include Dr. David Acheson, Dr. Mindy Brashears, and Dr. Martin Wiedmann

Frank Yiannas will deliver the Closing Keynote at the Food Safety Consortium Conference October 20-22 in Washington DC.

 

Editors Note: in addition to Mr. Yiannas, Dr. Martin Wiedmann is presenting at the Food Safety Consortium Conference and will address the threat of Listeria monocytogenes, a significant pathogen often associated with food processing environments. He will share his passion and experience, which includes addressing microbial food safety and quality challenges from farm to table and emphasize the importance of disassembly and breakdown in food processing equipment. Martin will also present his research findings on reducing foodborne illnesses, explaining how this dangerous microorganism can persist in food environments, and outline the critical steps required to control and eliminate Listeria contamination.

More Information is at www.FoodSafetyConsortium.org

 

 

What Does It Take To Be A Food Safety Auditor?

Attendees will be provided an in depth overview of the food safety auditing profession to gain a better understanding of its suitability for a career choice. The overview is followed by a 3 part series of virtual presentations that culminates in an onsite day of review, case studies and role playing to reinforce the knowledge and skills covered by this course of study.