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• Evidence for Updating Assessments of Listeriosis Risks Considering Codex Principles Webinar 1 of 3: Deliberating Evidence for Milkborne Risk Analysis  May 9, 2024

  Deliberating Evidence for Milkborne Risk Analysis
  Webinar 1 Description:

  This first webinar in the series will offer evidence and assumptions on Exposure Assessment, Dose-Response Assessment, Risk Characterization, and Risk Management from a 2003 report on estimation of relative risks of severe listeriosis for 23 ready-to-eat foods including raw and pasteurized fluid milks. Evidence from subsequent studies on these topics plus Hazard Identification will be presented. Webinar participants will be invited to deliberate the evidence relative to Codex principles: 1) the need for re-assessment in light of subsequent epidemiologic data on foodborne disease (CDC dataset, 2005-2020); and 2) the need for re-evaluation based on advances in scientific knowledge. Questions raised in a recent publication on retrospective application of the SRA Risk Analysis Quality Test (RAQT; https://www.sra.org/resources/) to the listeriosis risk assessment will be considered. In closing, questions about the available evidence relating to the emerging pathogen HPAI (highly pathogenic avian influenza) in dairy cows in the US will be considered alongside risk communications messages.

  Webinar Series Description:

  Few risk analysis practitioners might argue that any food is risk-free. Even fewer might know that US government Agencies classified both raw and pasteurized bovine milks, as well as deli meats, as high risk for severe listeriosis in 2003. Scientific advances characterizing raw foods microbiology, particularly benefits and risks of the milk microbiota, motivates further consideration of the Codex Alimentarius Commission international consensus principles for microbial risk assessment, calling for re-assessments over time and re-evaluation as new relevant scientific data become available. Speakers will introduce recent scientific advances and regulatory changes that provide new lines of evidence and wider context for assessing risks of raw and ready-to-eat foods. The webinar series will address critical needs for deliberation of scientific evidence and analysis in light of misinformation or disinformation about risks and benefits. Participants will develop essential skills for deliberating evidence and assumptions, reducing bias and misinformation, and cultivating a culture of quality risk analysis and food safety.

  Learning Objectives:
  1. Expand knowledge and skills for deliberating evidence for conducting a microbial risk assessment for raw foods including fluid milks and deli meats.
  2. Gain knowledge of risk analysis quality for raw/ready-to-eat foods.
  3. Increase understanding of potential sources of bias, misinformation, and disinformation about         science and risk analysis for raw/ready-to-eat foods.

  Presenters

  • Peg Coleman, Presenter Coleman Scientific Consulting
  • D.Warner North, Moderator Northworks
  • Isabel Walls, Moderator USDA/FSIS
• Lessons Learned When Employees Work Sick Apr 23, 2024

  This webinar will address the critical issue of employees working while sick in the retail and food service industry. Our expert panel will analyze the multifaceted impacts of employees working sick on businesses. Our aim is to shed light on the underlying reasons employees choose to work while unwell, explore best practices for effectively managing employee sick calls, and delve into crucial steps for a plan to address ill employees. Our discussion will highlight the legal risks associated with permitting sick employees to work and draw insights from our experts on lessons learned during their experiences with ill employees. By examining these critical aspects from clinical, operational, regulatory, and legal perspectives, attendees will gain actionable strategies to mitigate risks and foster a healthier, more resilient workplace environment while building a food safety culture that entrusts employees with responsibility for not working when sick.

  Learning Objectives:
  Understand the underlying reasons employees choose to work while unwell
  Learn best practices for effectively managing employee sick calls
  Understand the crucial steps that are part of a plan to address ill employees

  Presenters

  • Kerry Bridges, Presenter Chipotle
  • Eric Martin, Presenter Texas Roadhouse
  • Shawn K. Stevens, Presenter Food Industry Counsel, LLC
  • Paula Herald, Co-Moderator Steritech
  • Roslyn Stone, Co-Moderator Zero Hour Health
• Food Safety Culture PDG: Food Safety Culture – Yesterday, Today, Tomorrow Mar 28, 2024

  Organized by: Food Safety Culture PDG

  It has been over 30 years since the awareness of food safety was raised officially. Throughout the journey, we have made many achievements such as the regulatory awareness of E. Coli, Listeria spp. and Salmonella contaminations; implementation of FSMA and many others. In 2020, Food Safety Culture was mandated by GFSI; at the same year, Smarter Food Safety Era was launched by FDA. Certainly, we have come a long way on this journey. How did we do compare to 30 years ago? What can we do to continue driving the food safety culture? Technology is evolving, environment is changing, what will we stand and focus regarding food safety? Culture is a collaboration, it takes a joint effort among government, auditors, agencies, labs, logistics, manufacturers and many others who are in the food industry or provide services to the food industry. In this webinar, we have invited an expert, Jorge Hernandez, who has worked in different cultures, stakeholders during different period of times. Let’s have a discussion together on the past, present and future of food safety culture!

  Jorge Hernandez is the Vice President of Quality Assurance for the Wendy’s Company. As such, he is responsible for the design, implementation and leadership of the Food Safety, Quality Assurance and Regulatory Compliance Programs that impact suppliers, distribution centers and 7250 restaurants in 33 Countries.

  Presenters

  • Jorge Hernandez, Presenter Wendy's
  • Melody Ge, Moderator Starkist