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Roll out the red carpet!
IAFP
sends a jubilant thank-you to the more than 1,840 individuals and
companies who chose to "Experience Columbus" through the Association's
95th Annual Meeting held in early August. The Hyatt Regency's prime
conference facilities were truly brought to life by our generous
sponsors and contributors, quality program and distinguished
presenters, enthusiastic attendees, and 105 first-class exhibitors.
Success is our goal for every meeting — and we gratefully acknowledge
the faithful organizers and attendees whose hands helped us reach that
goal in Columbus.
Be sure to follow IAFP's efforts to Beijing September 24–25 as we
return a second year to support the China International Food Safety
& Quality Conference. For details, go to http://www.chinafoodsafety.com/.
IAFP Updates
Lisbon Conference Welcomes Abstracts and Sponsors
With another remarkable program in store for our November 19–21 Fourth
European Symposium on Food Safety, we invite you to consider the unique
opportunity for meeting sponsorship in Lisbon. Visit our Web site today
for information, registration, and the official Call for Abstracts. The
deadline for abstract submission is September 30.
[Link to symposium]
September Food Protection Trends: Abstracts and Monthly Columns by IAFP President and Executive Director
An Australian study measures the efficacy of glove use in controlling Staphylococcus aureus
on beef and sheep carcasses; an article offering strategies to prevent
fatalities resulting from allergic reactions to restaurant food; in his
inaugural article as IAFP President, Stan Bailey embraces the legacy of
leadership and his commitment to the bright future of the Association;
David Tharp explains the current Board transition and comments on the
nature of planning for an influential Annual Meeting.
[Link to FPT]
Featured Abstract from Journal of Food Protection
"Microbial Quality of Raw Aquacultured Fish Fillets Procured from
Internet and Local Retail Markets" was the most widely-read article in
the August issue. Read the abstract here.
[Link to abstract]
Food Safety News
Research Shows Evolution of Prominent Intestinal Bug
At Baylor College of
Medicine, research into the norovirus family has revealed clues about
the evolution of the Norwalk virus and fostered strategies for
counteracting it.
[Link to article]
Australian Law to Protect the Vulnerable
The
New South Wales Food Authority (NSW) launched in August the Vulnerable
Persons Food Safety Scheme, which aims to serve seniors and the unwell
by requiring regular food safety audits of hospitals and care
facilities.
[Link to NSW]
EFSA Delivers Final Opinion on Animal Cloning
In this July 24 press release, the European Food Safety Authority
(EFSA) announces the publication of its final scientific opinion on the
safety issues of animal cloning, highlighting comments from select
advisors.
[Link to EFSA]
Regulatory Updates
Second Edition of Tomato Safety Guidelines
United Fresh Produce Association and the North American Tomato Trade
Work Group (NATTWG) released in August this 53-page comprehensive
edition of "Commodity Specific Food Safety Guidelines for the Fresh
Tomato Supply Chain."
[Link to UFA pdf]
Updated Guidance on Bacterial Resistance Assessment
The Panel on Additive and Products or Substances Used in Animal Feed
(FEEDAP) has revised the July 2001 technical guidance adopted by the
EFSA's Scientific Committee on Animal Nutrition (SCAN).
[Link to EFSA]
Research & Reports
Advice on TSE Risk from Sheep and Goats
The EFSA's Biological Hazards Panel (BIOHAZ) published in July its
advice on the consumption of ovine and caprine flocks affected by
scrapie and other transmissible spongiform encephalopathies (TSEs). The
summary page below provides access to the full opinion.
[Link to EFSA]
Examining Listeriosis Rise in Europe
A report in the Centers for Disease Control's (CDC) Emerging Infectious Disease
journal describes the emerging epidemiology of listeriosis in France
and across Europe. Listeriosis, which declined in incidence there
between 1999 and 2005, saw an increase in 2006.
[Link to report]
New Resource Addresses Water Quality in Food Production
Scientific experts
collaborating through the International Life Sciences Institute Europe
(ILSI Europe) have prepared this 48-page report focusing on factors for
the food industry to consider when using water for specific
applications.
[Link to report]
Researching Bacterium Linked to Humans and Cattle
This 41-page study published by the American Society for Microbiology (ASM) takes a closer look at the role of Mycobacterium avium,
a pathogen found in the gut tissues of Crohn's disease patients as well
as in the digestive tract of cattle with Johne's disease.
[Link to report]
Items of Interest
New Certification Program for Canadian Producers and Packers
The Canadian
Horticultural Council (CHC) launched in July a new On-Farm Food Safety
(OFFS) Certification Program to support the Canadian produce industry's
management of microbiological, chemical, and physical threats to fruits
and vegetables.
[Link to CHC]
Comments or suggestions for IAFP Report may be sent to report@foodprotection.org, or directly to the Contents Editor, Dr. Jeff Farber, Bureau of Microbial Hazards, Health Canada. E-mail jeff_farber@hc-sc.gc.ca
Thank You to Our Contributors
Logos: NSW
Photos: Science Photo Library (tomato, by Cristina Pedrazzini; Listeria bacteria infecting a HeLa cell; Mycobacterium bacterial complex, by Dr. Kari Lounatmaa)
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