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Food Safety MattersEp. 193. Christian Ararat: A Global Perspective on Auditing, Certifications, AI, and Beyond Christian Ararat, M.Sc., M.Eng. is a food safety professional with more than ten years of experience in food safety and quality. After earning a bachelor's degree in Food Science from Valley University in Colombia, he began his career in the bakery industry, where he implemented and enforced good manufacturing practices (GMPs) and prerequisite programs. After moving to Canada, Christian joined Natursource Inc., a Montreal-based food manufacturing company dedicated to producing healthy snacks. As head of the Quality Assurance department, Christian implemented the Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) SQF food safety system; helped the company to achieve claims...2025-05-131h 25
Beyond Data Management PodcastEpisode 7 - In Depth with Steve Mandernach Executive Director of AFDOToday we have a wide ranging conversation with Steve Mandernach - the Executive Director of AFDO (Association of Food and Drug Officials). Steve takes us through the many pressing issues facing health departments today. Including:-Daily cuts and rumors of cuts and how your agency can built capacity and resilience in spite of what the federal picture may be-Reframing the relationship between regulating agencies and industry in service of public health-Candid conversation about the current public health framework around cannabis, including discussing where federal leadership has failed-Explanation of what happened to SA...2025-05-061h 42
Focal Point on Vison Australia Radio26 Feb 2025On FOCAL POINT: Guide Dogs Queensland CEO, Jock Beveridge, sharing exciting news about a group of low security prisoners from the Helena Jones Centre who have been given the opportunity to volunteer at Guide Dogs Queensland as part of their rehabilitation, - this includes including working with pups, Grace Hobbs is a dual gold-medallists singles and doubles from the IBTA World Championships in 2024, and a joint-winner of the Tennis NSW Most Outstanding Athlete With a Disability, along with Michael Leigh. Amber Freeman, Coordinator Communications and Projects Australian Federation of Disability Organisations, launching a s...2025-02-261h 01
Don't Eat Poop! A Food Safety PodcastRethinking How Things Are Done to Solve Food Safety Problems with Steven Mandernach from AFDO | Episode 90This episode is sponsored by DeVere ChemicalDid you know sanitizing without cleaning is one of the most common food safety mistakes? 🤦♀️DeVere Chemical is here to help you avoid rookie moves.Their cleaning and sanitizing solutions are built for real food safety, not just looking clean, but being clean.✅ Remove visible soils✅ Use the right product✅ Get full contact time✅ Don’t miss those hard-to-reach zones✅ And DOCUMENT EVERYTHING (If it’s not written down… it didn’t happen!)We’ve met the DeVere team at events, and trust us, they...2024-11-1954 min
Leisure Link on Vision Australia Radio15 Jun 2024This week on LEISURE LINK with Peter Greco: Daniel Michel, two-time Paralympic Bronze Medallist for Boccea, has just been selected for a 3rd Paralympics along with Jamieson Leeson. Leigh Gordon, CEO for the Australian Royal Mint, shared the exciting news about the exquisite coins just released to celebrate Australia's Paralympic athletes. You can call the Mint on 1300 652 020 or go to: https://www.ramint.gov.au/publications/exciting-coins-celebrate-australias-olympic-and-paralympic-athletes Leeanne Surjadi updated us on events at the Vision Australia library, including writing work shops and In Conversation. You can call the library on 1300 654 656 or go to: https://visionaustralia.org/services/l...2024-06-151h 29Food Safety MattersBonus Episode: Live from the 2024 Food Safety Summit—Part 2To get a taste of the discussions that were happening at the 2024 Food Safety Summit, we spoke face-to-face with Melody Ge, M.S., FSQA, Director at Starkist Co. and Co-Founder of Women in Food Safety (WIFS); Jacqueline Southee, Ph.D., North American Representative at Foundation FSSC and Co-Founder of WIFS; Jill Hoffman, M.S., Senior Director of Food Safety and Quality at B&G Foods; Anjan Chatterji, M.B.A., J.D., LL.M., CEO of NOMADX Holdings; Jorge Hernandez, Vice President of Quality Assurance at The Wendy’s Company; Chirag Bhatt, RS, CCFS, Director of Regulatory Affairs at HS...2024-05-161h 49Food Safety MattersEp. 169. Live from the 2024 Food Safety Summit—Part 1To get a taste of the discussions that were happening at the 2024 Food Safety Summit, we spoke face-to-face with Mitzi Baum, CEO of Stop Foodborne Illness and Conrad Choiniere, Ph.D., Deputy Director for Regulatory Affairs (acting) at the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA’s) Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition; Matt Taylor, Global Senior Manager of Food Consulting and Technical Solutions at NSF; Lori Dodson, Senior Advisor at the Maryland Cannabis Administration and Kathy Knutson, Ph.D., PCQI, Founder of Kathy Knutson Food Safety Consulting LLC; William Erdely, Head of Client Development at Körber...2024-05-142h 01
Food Safety Unwrapped Presented by Sani ProfessionalEpisode 9: Food Safety Protocols in Public HealthIn this episode, Dr. Hal King talks with Mick Micklos, an awarded food safety business leader with experience at organizations including Waffle House, the National Restaurant Association and various advisory boards. This episode spans topics including the maintenance of food safety compliance during times of disaster, the importance of collaboration and recent survey project with Association of Food and Drug Officials (AFDO). Throughout the discussion, Mick Micklos emphasizes the fundamental principle of "food safety first" and underscores the pivotal role of working alongside regulators to uphold and ensure safe food practices, particularly in emergency situations.2023-10-3140 minFood Safety MattersSaunier and Eisenbeiser: Why Every Month is Food Safety Education Month Britanny Saunier, M.P.A. is the Executive Director of the Partnership for Food Safety Education (PFSE). She focuses on leveraging PFSE's historical leadership in cross-sector collaboration and ensuring organizational effectiveness to realize PFSE's mission to develop and promote effective education programs to reduce foodborne illness risk for consumers. Britanny began as an intern at PFSE in 2011, and later served as PFSE's Director of Development, successfully increasing PFSE's program service revenue and bringing diversification to PFSE's Partner network. She facilitated program engagement with consumer and academic food safety experts, supporting PFSE programs including the National Consumer Food...2023-09-1940 min
The Partee PodcastPartee #92- Canada Take The WheelThis week we catch up on AFDO and talk about Worlds week which starts now!Don't forget to use promo code "letspartee" at shopledgestone.comCome Partee with us!@theparteepodcast @hannahemcbeth@christinejenningsdiscgolf@ledgestoneopen2023-08-3038 min
The UpshotWorlds Preview, AFDO Recap, Brian EarhartCharlie Eisenhood and Josh Mansfield welcome in Brian Earhart to preview the 2023 PDGA Pro World Championships, the most prestigious title in disc golf (10:40). They talk contenders (15:30), darkhorses (48:00), the courses and new changes for 2023 (59:50), and go through a big slate of over/unders (1:13:20) and, of course, their picks (1:22:30). Plus: a recap of the American Flying Discs Open in Rochester (0:00).2023-08-291h 35
Teach. Play. Disc Golf.Ep. 26: How I Added 75-100ft to my MAX DISTANCE!In today’s episode, I’ll cover:
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Grip Locked - Foundation Disc GolfWas Ezra's First Win Overshadowed by a Rules Scandal?Go to https://betterhelp.com/foundationdiscgolf for 10% off your first month of therapy withBetterHelp and get matched with a therapist who will listen and help #sponsored Hunter, Trevor, and Konner get you caught up on everything going on in disc golf!Join this channel to get access to perks:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeKH-1qpTujlCDHYaIfS_8Q/joinSubscribe ► http://bit.ly/FoundationPodcastsCheck out the Store: http://foundationdiscs.comIntro - 0:00Patreon Question of the Week - 2:35AFDO Recap - 5:55Trevor's Trivia - 27:39Rules Sca...2023-08-281h 02
Night Owls Disc Golf PodcastIt's World's Week!In this episode we discus the Mixed Doubles World Championship, reveal winners for the Jim Palmeri's 50th AFDO, the comeback (?) of Prodigy Disc, World Championship picks and more. Of course, we have "Throw, Hang or Flip", "Why Do You Suck", and Ben's Question of the Week. Don't forget to like, subscribe and leave a review when possible.
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Let's Combinate - Drugs + Devices093 - Combination Products Handbook Part 2: Supplier Management, Drug/Device Analytical Testing, Biologics, Digital/Connected Health and Changing Regulatory Landscape with Susan NeadleOn this episode, I was joined by Susan Neadle, Principal Consultant and President of Combination Products Consulting Services LLC. Susan and I discuss:
Supplier Management for Combination Products
Drug & Device Analytical Testing
Considerations for Biologics
Connected/Digital Health
Changing Regulatory Landscape for Combination Products
Susan Neadle is a recognized international Combination Products, Medical Device, and Digital Health expert with over 35 years industry experience. She has just published “The Combination Products Handbook: A Practical Guide” through Taylor & Francis Group/Routledge/CRC Press. Her leadership, innovation, and best practices have been recognized with several awards, including the 2022 ISPE Joseph X...2023-07-1225 min
The Kinky TavernEpisode 91: Accessibility in Kink Part 2 - Dungeons and DynamicsTW: ableism, abuse
Episode Summary: This week, Mx. Dizzy, Pup Rekkr, and Lord Allen are, once again, discussing an issue near and dear to their hearts, Accessibility in Kink Spaces! This is part 2 where we talk about disability in dungeons and dynamics. If you are a person with a disability, a leader in the community, someone who loves someone with a disability, or just as a human wanting to find ways to make interactions with disabled humans more positive, this episode is for you! We will talk about the things you have to think about that you...2023-07-0239 min
Food Safety TalkFood Safety Talk 284: Live from AFDO with guests Jessica Badour and Adam InmanAdam Inman presentation on KS Food Protection Task ForceKansas Legislators’ Opinions about Food Safety Regulation of Hunger Relief OrganizationsJessica Badour - Workforce & Communications Coordinator127th AFDO Educational ConferenceState Manufactured Food Student Internship ProgramRicky Bobby handsStudy: Restaurants Not Good At Explaining Risks of Undercooked Meat to CustomersFood Safety CareersDisgruntled former restaurant worker pleads guilty to poisoning salsaThawing turkey on the counter paper - SnyderConsumer food handling recommendations: is thawing of turkey a...2023-06-301h 23
Let's Combinate - Drugs + Devices091 - Combination Products Handbook Part 1: Foundation, Learning from the process, Case Studies and Book Q&A with Susan NeadleOn this episode, I was joined by Susan Neadle, Principal Consultant and President of Combination Products Consulting Services LLC. Susan and I discuss:
Part 1 of The Combination Products Handbook: A Practical Guide to Combination Products and Other Combined Use Systems: Foundation
Subhi's questions on each chapter
What she learned from authoring and coordinating of the book
Susan Neadle is a recognized international Combination Products, Medical Device, and Digital Health expert with over 35 years industry experience. She has just published “The Combination Products Handbook: A Practical Guide” through Taylor & Francis Group/Routledge/CRC Press.
Her leadership, innovation...2023-06-2840 minThe Kinky TavernEpisode 90: Accessibility in Kink Spaces - More than ramps and doorsTW: ableism
Episode Summary: This week, Mx. Dizzy, Pup Rekkr, and Lord Allen are discussing an issue near and dear to their hearts, Accessibility in Kink Spaces! If you are a leader in the community, as someone who loves someone with a disability, or just as a human wanting to find ways to make interactions with disabled humans more positive, this episode is for you! We will talk about the things you have to think about that you may not have had to before if you are new to considering people with disabilities in your spaces and...2023-06-2546 min
Magnolia Street | A Practical Magic Fandom PodcastEp. 32: Sacred & Ritual Tattooing | Special Guest Selina Medina"Is that a snake tattoo!?" ... "Yea and there's one on her boob too!"
In this episode, the Stinas discuss a new theory about Gillian's snake tattoo! When exactly did she get it? And what is the symbolic significance? They then comb through some book mentions and focus on Book of Magic, in which they analyze new character Ian Wright, and all of his cryptic esoteric tattoos.
Justina and Kristina later chat with Selena Medina all about the art of sacred and ritual-based tattooing. Selina is a highly dedicated and talented tattoo artist with over two decades of...2023-06-093h 46Food Safety MattersEp. 144. Dr. Angela Anandappa: Advancing the Science and Practice of Sanitation Angela Anandappa, Ph.D. is the Founding Director for the Alliance for Advanced Sanitation. She has researched and worked in food safety and genomics for over 20 years, having established the Food Systems Innovation Center at the University of Kentucky with the goal of providing resources for local food businesses. She is also a board member of the Animal Digestible Food Packaging Initiative. Dr. Anandappa has led the Alliance for Advanced Sanitation in its strategic and scientific direction since its inception at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln. Prior to founding the Alliance, she led the supply chain food saf...2023-05-0950 minFood Safety MattersMilliporeSigma: Small Steps, Big Impacts—Understanding Risks and Regulations for Infant Food SafetySally Powell Price is MilliporeSigma’s Regulatory and Public Health Expert for Food and Beverage Safety Testing in North America. Previously, she served as Director of Lab Operations at a biotech startup in Boston and was the Food Lab Supervisor at the New York City Department of Health Public Health Laboratory. She holds a B.S. in Biology from Hamilton College, a M.S. in Microbiology and Immunology from James Cook University in Australia, and did continuing coursework in public health and foodborne disease at Harvard TH Chan School of Public Health. She is a member of the Association of...2023-04-2733 min
The New Food PodcastEmergency Episode: Change at the FDA...Part Two
Joshua Minchin and Grace Galler get AFDO Executive Director Steven Mandernach back on the pod to talk through the latest update from the FDA on its proposed reforms, plus get the inside track on who he thinks might land the star role.
Steve explains why some top potential candidates have already ruled themselves out of the process to find a new Deputy Commissioner of Human Foods, after Frank Yiannas resigned from the Administration last month.
FDA food chief resigns: Why has Frank Yiannas step...2023-03-0952 min
Reinventing the Tattoo PodcastThe Current State of Tattoo Regulations | The Tattoo Weekly Ep #59 with Ben ShawIn this episode of the Tattoo Weekly, we spoke with Ben Shaw and Selina Medina about recent regulation, MoCRA (Modernization of Cosmetic Regulation Act), and the purpose behind organizations such as AFDO’s Body Art Committee and the APT (Alliance of Professional Tattooists).The platform for tattooers to learn more about what’s going on in the world of tattoos. Beam in every Monday at 11am EST.📺 Inspirational network and courses for tattooers, apprentices, and collectors @ https://links.reinventingthetattoo.com/starthere - tech powered by https://longevity.tattoonow.com --------------------------------------------------------------------------Yo...2023-02-071h 03The New Food PodcastEmergency Episode: Change at the FDA
In this emergency episode, Joshua Minchin and Grace Galler jump on a call with Steven Mandernach, Executive Director at the Association of Food and Drug Officials (AFDO), to discuss the US Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) revolutionary updates. Listen now to hear what Mandernach had to say about Frank Yiannas stepping down, the redesigning of the Human Foods Program and what he thinks having a new food representative will mean for food safety in the US.
2023-02-0220 minFood Safety TalkFood Safety Talk 267: Tara.Freezer.OlafUse Night Shift on your Mac - Apple SupportHow to use Dark Mode on your Mac - Apple SupportWriting Sensible Email Messages from 43 FoldersHow to Choose and Use a Food Thermometer | Food Safety NewsWhat is a bimetallic coil thermometer?Oak Island - WikipediaOak Island (North Carolina) - WikipediaFort Fisher: NC Aquariums | Kure Beach, NC 28449Thor: Love and Thunder - WikipediaWhat is the meaning of "I’m a total noob "? - Question about English (US) | Hi...2022-07-272h 06
Risky or Not?Ellens Dropped Water Bottle LidDr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks of drinking from a water bottle after the lid has been dropped on an airport carpet. Dr. Don - not risky 👍🏼 Professor Ben - not risky 👍🏼 Longer Contact Times Increase Cross-Contamination of Enterobacter aerogenes from Surfaces to Food | Applied and Environmental Microbiology 126th AFDO Annual Educational Conference – Association of Food and Drug Officials Home - Raleigh-Durham International Airport Eating food off the floor may be OK, scientist says - CNET 401 unauthorized | Aston University press release can not be located 298. Canadian Airport Toilet Vegetables — Risky or Not? 2022-07-0812 min
Risky or Not?Nut MylkDr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks of cashew “Nut Mylk” based on an instagram recipe. Dr. Don - not risky 👍🏼 Professor Ben - not risky 👍🏼 Sean Pendleton on Twitter: “https://t.co/aYSAgjpeYE @benjaminchapman @bugcounter Raw cashews, hemps seeds, and water to make non-dairy milk and “I’m still alive to talk about it” Risky or Not?” / Twitter Erin Holt, Functional Medicine’s Instagram profile post: “🌟EZ peasy🌟 No soaking, no straining Listen, I’ve been eating “this way” for a solid 15 years so I’ve got some tricks up my sleeve. …” 126th AFDO Annual Educational Conference – Association of F...2022-06-2710 minFood Safety TalkFood Safety Talk 264: Live From AFDOCalcium oxalate - WikipediaFood Safety TalkRisky or Not?what time is it right now in phoenix arizona - Google SearchArizona Restaurant Encourages Patrons to Lick Its Himalayan Salt Wall273. Cooking With Himalayan Soup Salter on a Rope — Risky or Not?15: Salt Pigs — Risky or Not?245. Licking an Ice Sculpture — Risky or Not?69. Licking a Chocolate Statue — Risky or Not?Detection of Norovirus in Saliva Samples from Acute Gastroenteritis Cases and Asymptomatic Subjects: Association with Age and Higher Shedding in Stool...2022-06-161h 30Food Safety MattersEp. 119: Live from the Food Safety SummitTo get a taste of the discussions that were happening at the 2022 Food Safety Summit, we spoke face-to-face with Hal King, Managing Partner at Active Food Safety and John Zimmerman, Vice President of Quality Assurance and Food Safety at First Watch Restaurants; Mark Moorman, Director of the Office of Food Safety at the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition (FDA’s CFSAN); Mikael Bengtsson, Industry Principle for Food and Beverage at Infor; Steve Mandernach, Executive Director of the Association of Food and Drug Officials (AFDO); John Spink, Director of the Food Frau...2022-05-241h 16
Conservative CommandoConservative Commandos - 5/18/22Prof. Claudia Cotca, DDS, MPH is an internationally recognized lecturer, USA expert with ADA -SCDP, AAMI, ANSI, ISO, IEC, AFDO, healthcare analyst, dentist and toxicologist, in private and public health, with expertise in innovation of clinical protocols, medical devices, global laser technology clinical applications and oral systemic axes, global health sector intelligence, healthcare policy and expert witness before USA Congress and White House. Washington DC,TOPIC: Is the U.S. Selling out its Sovereignty to the W.H.O?John Byrnes – Director of Education at Concerned Veterans for America TOPIC: CVA URGES CONGRESS NOT TO RUBBER STAMP UKRAINIAN AI...2022-05-182h 00
Conservative Commandos Radio Show#CONSERVATIVE-COMMANDOS #CongressmanPaulBroun #TerrySchilling #JacquiBerlinn #WHO #SCOTUS-Leak #Newsom #ElonMusk #Twitter #JackDo 5-17-22CONSERVATIVE COMMANDOS RADIO SHOW... TODAYS GUESTS AND TOPICS...Prof. Claudia Cotca, DDS, MPH is an internationally recognized lecturer, USA expert with ADA -SCDP, AAMI, ANSI, ISO, IEC, AFDO, healthcare analyst, dentist and toxicologist, in private and public health, with expertise in innovation of clinical protocols, medical devices, global laser technology clinical applications and oral systemic axes, global health sector intelligence, healthcare policy and expert witness before USA Congress and White House. Washington DC,TOPIC: Is the U.S. Selling out its Sovereignty to the W.H.O?John Byrnes – Director of Education at Concerned Veterans for Am...2022-05-182h 00Food Safety MattersEp. 117. Dr. Guangtao Zhang: MARS Drives Research and Technology Innovation in Food SafetyDr. Guangtao Zhang, Ph.D., is the Director of the Mars Global Food Safety Center (GFSC), where he leads an international team of experts who are driving progress in several areas of food safety, including mycotoxin risk management, microbial risk management, and food integrity. Dr. Zhang has contributed to over 40 peer-reviewed publications and five patents that are advancing capabilities in food safety science and application. He has also shared insights at several international conferences in a range of key areas in food safety research. Prior to his time at GFSC, Dr. Zhang held a postdoctoral fellowship at Cornell University...2022-04-261h 08
The AFDO Audio Podcast2022 Healthy People 2030 Summit OverviewWe interviewed Healthy People co-chair Ernest Jullian about the Summit and it's progress.
After a two-year hiatus due to Covid-19, more than 160 people focused on food safety continued to move the needle on actionable steps to decrease foodborne illness. For two and half days last week, meeting both in person and virtually, key subject matter experts and leaders continued the conversation while updating 2020 recommendations and developing new ones.
Encouraging people to think outside of the box when it comes to changes needed to reduce foodborne illness continues to inspire change. Attendees from all facets of fo...2022-01-2412 minFood Safety MattersMilliporeSigma: Mycotoxin MadnessSally Powell Price joined MilliporeSigma in 2020 as a Regulatory Expert for Food Safety Testing for North America. Previously, she served as Director of Lab Operations at a biotech startup in Boston and was a Food Lab Supervisor at the New York City Department of Health - Public Health Laboratory. She has a bachelor’s degree in Biology, a master’s in Microbiology & Immunology, and did continuing coursework in public health and foodborne disease at Harvard TH Chan School of Public Health. She’s a member of the Association of Food and Drug Officials (AFDO), American Public Health Association, Association of Publ...2021-12-0332 min
Food Safety MattersMilliporeSigma: Mycotoxin MadnessSally Powell Price joined MilliporeSigma in 2020 as a Regulatory Expert for Food Safety Testing for North America. Previously, she served as Director of Lab Operations at a biotech startup in Boston and was a Food Lab Supervisor at the New York City Department of Health - Public Health Laboratory. She has a bachelor’s degree in Biology from Hamilton College, a master’s in Microbiology & Immunology from James Cook University in Australia, and did continuing coursework in public health and foodborne disease at Harvard TH Chan School of Public Health. She’s a member of the Association of Food and Dru...2021-11-3032 minFood Safety MattersEp. 108. STOP Foodborne Illness and AFDO: Joining Forces for Recall ModernizationMitzi Baum joined the team at Stop Foodborne Illness as the Chief Executive Officer in May 2019. Prior to beginning her tenure at Stop, Mitzi cultivated a 23-year career at Feeding America beginning as a network services representative rising to the senior level position of managing director of food safety. Mitzi holds a Master of Science in Food Safety and a certificate in Food Law from Michigan State University. She earned her Bachelor of Science degree from Bowling Green State University, Bowling Green, OH. Steve Mandernach is the executive director of the Association of Food and Drug Officials (A...2021-11-231h 05Food Safety MattersEp. 104. Bonnie McClafferty: Food Safety Needs to Be a Business ModelBonnie McClafferty is the Director of Food Safety at GAIN, the Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition, and Chief of Party for USAID’s EatSafe: Evidence and Action Towards Safety Nutritious Food. She has more than twenty years of experience working in agricultural research and development within the institutes that make up the Consultative Group on International Agricultural Research (CGIAR) under the World Bank. Bonnie joined GAIN from HarvestPlus, where for twelve years she headed up their office on Development and Communications. In this episode of Food Safety Matters, we speak to Bonnie [25:18] about: Overview of the EatSaf...2021-09-281h 10Food Safety MattersEp. 92. Chirag Bhatt: A Career along the Supply ChainChirag Bhatt has been involved in food safety for 4 decades. After working with the local regulatory agency in the city of Houston for over 26 years. Chirag joined Bloomin’ Brands as their Global Regulatory Compliance Manager. Then Sysco Corp as Regulatory and Technical Services Director. And most recently with retailer Buc-ee’s, as a Director of Food Safety and QA before starting his own food safety consulting company. He has served as Chair for the National Restaurant Associations Quality Assurance executive study group. And currently serves as an Education Advisory Board member with Food Safety Summit and is an advisory coun...2021-03-2358 minFood Safety MattersEp. 88. Corby, Mandernach, Mettler: New Era Blueprint for Federal and State PartnershipsJoseph Corby is Senior Advisor of Food Safety Regulations for the Association of Food and Drug Officials (AFDO). Joe Corby worked for the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets for 37 years before retiring in 2008 as the director of the Division of Food Safety and Inspection. He currently serves on the Board of Directors for the International Food Protection Training Institute (IFPTI). He is also an instructor for IFPTI, Louisiana State University, the National Environmental Health Association, and the University of Tennessee. He has been an outspoken advocate for the advancement of a nationally integrated food safety system a...2021-01-261h 01Food Safety MattersEp. 87. 10 Years of FSMAAs we embark on 2021, the Food Safety Matters team, along with Larry Keener President and CEO of International Product Safety Consultants, sat down to discuss the impacts of the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) over the last 10 years and how we move forward from here. Also included are comments from, Frank Yiannas, FDA Deputy Commissioner for Food Policy and Response, Stephen Mandernach, Executive Director, Association of Food and Drug Officials (AFDO), Kathy Gombas, Food Safety Consultant at FSMA Implementation Solutions, and Dr. David Acheson, Founder and CEO of The Acheson Group. Questions discussed in this episode: 2021-01-121h 03
Fireside Tattoo PodcastP.A.C.T. Tattooers Get Involved! | Alex Eubank | EP 233We welcome Alex Eubank from PACT, the Professional Association of California Tattooers, to discuss the purpose for the group and their goal that starts with rights and representation for California tattooers but no doubt effects the entire industry. PACTs success will open the doors for more local lobbying and advocacy groups with tattooers and the tattoo industry's best interests in mind. Links for this episode: https://joinpact.org https://linktr.ee/p.a.c.t_official http://www.afdo.org/ Keep up with us at: https://firesidetattoo.com ...2020-12-2840 min
The BoldnessThe Budget From a Disability PerspectivePhin Meere is joined by Ross Joyce, the CEO of Australian Federation of Disability Organisations (AFDO), to discuss the recent federal budget from a disability perspective, including a wish list for 2021. Learn more about the Australian Federation of Disability Organisations by visiting their website here: https://www.afdo.org.au/2020-11-1800 minFood Safety MattersEp. 82. John Spink: The Integrated Supply ChainDr. John W. Spink is an assistant professor in the Department of Supply Chain Management in the Eli Broad Business College at Michigan State University (MSU). Previously, he was an assistant professor in the School of Criminal Justice in the College of Social Science at MSU and in the College of Veterinary Medicine. His leadership positions include product fraud-related activities with ISO 22000, GFSI, and the U.S. Pharmacopeia. Global activities include engagements with the European Commission, INTERPOL, Codex Alimentarius, and WHO/FAO, and he served as an advisor on food fraud to the Chinese National Center for Food Safety R...2020-10-271h 19The AFDO Audio PodcastAFDO President Mark Sestak and AFDO's 20-21PrioritiesThis AFDO podcast is with Mark Sestak, AFDO's 20-21 president. Sestak talks about his journey to the presidency and shares his priorities for AFDO this year.
2020-09-0811 minThe AFDO Audio PodcastTopher Philgreen about Bulking Food Repacking During COVID-19This week's AFDO Podcast addresses the impact of COVID-19 on bulk repackaging events that have become even more critical during the pandemic.We visited virtually with Topher Philgreen with Something to Eat in the Kansas City area, about adjustments that have allowed repackaging events to continue to support at risk families.
In 2019, the Association of Food & Drug Officials (AFDO) pubished the Bulk Repacking of Non-Ready-to-Eat Dry Product for Charitable Distribution guide, providing a simplified set of standard operating practices designed to provide safe packing conditions. This guide is available at www.afdo.org/publications.
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Give an Ovation: The Restaurant Guest Experience Podcast with Zack OatesKeeping Restaurants Safe During COVID-19 with Steven MandernachSend us a text5 tips on sanitation and navigating the new normal with the executive director of the Association of Food and Drug Officials (AFDO).2020-07-2422 minThe AFDO Audio PodcastOregon Program Supports Food Production and Farm Worker SafetyThe AFDO Podcast goes to the West Coast where the Oregon Department of Agriculture has developed COVID-19 response programs that will have a lasting impact. We visited virtually with Isaak Stapleton, Food Safety and Animal Health Program Director for the Oregon Department of Agriculture about Oregon’s Food Security and Farm Worker Safety.
2020-06-2906 minThe AFDO Audio PodcastIFPTI Fellowship Provides Opportunity for Food Protection ProfessionalsA few weeks before the COVID-19 crisis hit, we interviewed Jerry Wojtala, Executive Director of International Food Protection Training Institute for IFPTI to learn more about the Institute in addition to the IFPTI Fellowship program. The Fellowships are a unique, year-long program for food protection professionals who want to make a positive impact on the profession through association membership, advocacy, and applied leadership. This program takes a multifaceted approach incorporating three on-location week-long sessions, periodic webinars, and a mentor-guided research project. This year those poster sessions will be done virtually.
2020-06-2206 minThe AFDO Audio PodcastIFPTI Works Behind the Scenes to Promote Food Protection Thru National Curriculum StandardsDo you know what IFPTI does? A few weeks before the COVID-19 crisis hit, we interviewed Jerry Wojtala, Executive Director of International Food Protection Training Institute or IFPTI. IFPTI builds competency-based solutions for public- and private-sector food protection professionals. This translates to custom-designed learning organized around curriculum frameworks aligned with specific workforce competencies.
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The AFDO Audio PodcastNASDA Podcast: Biofilms - What More do you Need to Know?NASDA 2020 Educators Roundtable Podcast: Biofilms - What More do you Need to Know?
Diane Walker, Research Engineer, Center of Biofilms Engineering, University of Montana, dianew@montana.edu
In this episode, Chris and Michelle talk with Ms. Diane Walker about the mission and research of the Center for Biofilm Engineering. She mentioned why biofilms are important when considering cleaning and sanitation under the produce safety rule. Discusses the research behind biofilms and how these important studies will help understand the reduction of contamination in the future. She also discusses dry biofilms, what they are and more...2020-05-2746 min
The AFDO Audio PodcastNASDA Podcast: Using Hygienic Design Principles to Improve Sanitation Practices on Produce FarmsNASDA 2020 Educators Roundtable Podcast: Using Hygienic Design Principles to Improve Sanitation Practices on Produce Farms
Dr. Betsy Bihn, Cornell PSA Director, Cornell University, Director, Produce Safety Alliance; Executive Director, Institute for Food Safety at Cornell University, eab38@cornell.edu
Chris Callahan, PE, MBA, Extension Associate Professor of Agricultural Engineering, University of Vermont, chris.callahan@uvm.edu
Michelle and Chris talk to Dr. Betsy Bihn and Chris Callahan, PE around challenges and opportunities in the produce industry related to cleaning and sanitizing, good manufacturing practices (GMPs), and hygienic design of equipment. There’s a discuss...2020-05-2743 min
The AFDO Audio PodcastNASDA Podcast: Indicators, Index Organisms, and Generic E. coliNASDA 2020 Educators Roundtable Podcast: Indicators, Index Organisms, and Generic E. coli
Dr. Faith Critzer, Associate Professor and Produce Safety Extension Specialist, Washington State University, faith.critzer@wsu.edu
In this episode, Chris and Michelle talk with Dr. Faith Critzer about the confusion around the produce safety terms of indicators and index organisms. They discuss generic E. coli and what coliforms mean in water testing as opposed to environmental indicators for sanitation. Field sampling and the myth of testing your way to safety is also explored. Faith also points out some new directions research may go...2020-05-2740 min
The AFDO Audio PodcastNASDA Podcast: Hazards, Risks, and Agricultural Water SamplingNASDA 2020 Educators Roundtable Podcast: Hazards, Risks, and Agricultural Water Sampling
Dr. Don Schaffner, Extension Specialist in Food Science and Distinguished Professor.Rutgers University, don.schaffner@rutgers.edu
Chris and Michelle talk to Dr. Don Schaffner about risk assessment and risk management, and its use regarding agricultural water testing for the Produce Safety Rule. Don referred to a slide set that is posted (you might consider looking at it while you listen). Don starts by defining hazards and risks, and what it means for something to be “risk based”. The difference between risk assessors, risk managers, and ri...2020-05-2748 min
The AFDO Audio PodcastNASDA Podcast: Influence of the Environment on Sampling and Water Test ResultsNASDA 2020 Educators Roundtable Podcast: Influence of the Environment on Sampling and Water Test Results
Dr. Channah Rock, Water Quality Extension Specialist and Professor, The University of Arizona, channah@cals.arizona.edu
Chris and Michelle talk to Dr. Channah Rock about agricultural surface water. They touch on site specific assessments, sanitary surveys, interpreting testing results, EPA recreational water quality standards, how to decide where to pull water samples from and recent challenges around infield water treatment. The podcast ends with a discussion around the importance of standardization in methods to directly compare work from different regions...2020-05-2713 minThe AFDO Audio PodcastFood Groups Develop Decision Tool for Manufacturing OperationsWe interviewed Dr. Sanjay Gummalla, Senior Vice President of Scientific Affairs, American Frozen Food Institute about tool mentioned above and how the Food and Beverage Issue Alliance (FBIA) members collaborated to create it. AFFI, Consumer Brands Association, United Fresh Produce Association, American Bakers Association, National Fisheries Institute, International Dairy Foods Association and others worked together to draft a decision tool for manufacturers. The tool can be used by public health officials as well. It is available here.
2020-05-1815 minThe AFDO Audio PodcastPartnership for Food Safety Education Promotes Consumer EmpowermentA few weeks before the COVID-19 crisis hit, we interviewed Shelley Feist, Executive Director of the Partnership for Food Safety Education about the Partnership's role in U.S. food safety. She shares how the Partnership brings together stakeholders to meet consumers where they are in educating them.
2020-05-1111 minThe AFDO Audio PodcastTrade Association Supports Produce Industry, Food SafetyA few weeks before the COVID-19 crisis hit, we interviewed Jennifer McIntire, VP Food Safety & Technology, United Fresh Produce Association about the work of the association and the safety issues facing the produce industry. She shares the work of United Fresh Produce and its 2020 agenda pre-pandemic
2020-04-2708 minThe AFDO Audio PodcastChanging Behaviors in Food SafetyWe have spent the past month working to change behaviors like handwashing and social distancing at a rapid pace in response to the COVID-19 crisis. Jennifer Tabanico, President of Action Research, says the research shows that one approach that has been successful is community-based social marketing. We sat down with her in January 2020 before the COVID-19 crisis but her approaches have application even now.
2020-04-2008 minThe AFDO Audio PodcastAFDO Executive Director Shares AFDO Response to COVID-19It's been a busy few weeks as we all focus on COVID-19. This week's AFDO podcast is with Executive Director Steven Mandernach. Steve talks about the decision to cancel the AFDO Annual Educational Conference as well as AFDO's efforts to provide guidance, information and educational opportunities to members and other stakeholders.
2020-04-1312 minFood Safety MattersEp. 68. Steve Mandernach & Ernie Julian: What Keeps State Regulators Up at Night: Part 2Steven Mandernach is the executive director of the Association of Food and Drug Officials (AFDO), which unites high-level regulatory officials, industry representatives, trade associations, academia, and consumer organizations. Prior to becoming executive director in 2018, Steve was the bureau chief for food and consumer safety at the Iowa Department of Inspections. He is a past president of AFDO and current co-chair of the Association’s Laws and Regulations committee. He has a J.D. from Drake University Law School. Ernest Julian, Ph.D. is chief of the Center for Food Protection for the Rhode Island Department of Health, a position he...2020-03-241h 09Food Safety MattersEp. 67. Steve Mandernach & Ernie Julian: What Keeps State Regulators Up at Night: Part 1Steven Mandernach is the executive director of the Association of Food and Drug Officials (AFDO), which unites high-level regulatory officials, industry representatives, trade associations, academia, and consumer organizations. Prior to becoming executive director in 2018, Steve was the bureau chief for food and consumer safety at the Iowa Department of Inspections. He is a past president of AFDO and current co-chair of the Association’s Laws and Regulations committee. He has a J.D. from Drake University Law School. Ernest Julian, Ph.D. is chief of the Center for Food Protection for the Rhode Island Department of Health, a position he...2020-03-101h 12The AFDO Audio PodcastPartnership Provides Resources for Small and Medium Food ManufacturersPartnership Provides Resources for Small and Medium Food Manufacturers
Created in 1988, the Manufacturing Extension Partnership’s purpose is to provide small and medium sized manufacturers with the help needed to succeed by improving productivity, economic competitiveness and technological capabilities. In this AFDO podcast, we visit with Craig Doan, Chief Food Scientist with Impact Washington and part of the MEP network. Doan shares how the network works and who can benefit from it. For more information, visit https://www.nist.gov/mep .
MEP is a results-based national network of locally-operated and staffed non-profit, university-based, and state-based organ...2020-03-0905 minThe AFDO Audio PodcastKnow Exactly What You Will Invest in Environmental SamplingAre you required to perform environmental monitoring under the Food Safety Modernization Act’s Preventive Controls for Human Food rule? What kind of dollars do you need to budget? Charlie and Michael Kalish have developed a cost estimating tool and we talked with the brothers about it. You can read more after the podcast at
https://www.foodsafetymagazine.com/enewsletter/estimating-the-cost-of-environmental-monitoring/?emailaddress=bbenschoter@afdo.org
2020-02-2113 minThe AFDO Audio PodcastAuthor Deborah Blum Shares Insight Into "The Poison Squad"PBS's The American Experience: The Poison Squad premiere is based on the book by the same name by Deborah Blum. Those of you who attended the 2019 Annual Education Conference had the treat of hearing about Blum's journey of discovery into beginnings of food safety. We sat down with Blum right after her engaging presentation and talked about Harvey Wiley and how his story impacts what AFDO members do every day in 2020. This week's podcast features Blum's view on evidence-based food safety policy as well as how the Poison Squad's place in history can inform work with cannabis.
2020-01-2717 minThe AFDO Audio PodcastUpdate on the Era of Smarter Food Safety Efforts with Frank YiannasDuring the Foodborne Illness Reduction through Healthy People 2030 Summit, Frank Yiannas, Deputy Commissioner for Food Policy and Response with the FDA shared current foodborne illness intervention strategies as well as progress on the Era of Smarter Food Safety that Yiannas rolled out as an initiative in 2019.
We sat down with the Deputy Commissioner Yiannas for an update on the Era of Smarter Food Safety as well as the romaine recall.
2020-01-2114 minThe AFDO Audio PodcastFood Safety At Large Scale EventsWhether you have struck gold with a Super Bowl ticket or are attending your local concert with a few thousands of your friends, large scale events can be successfully managed for food safety. Check out this article in the January 2020 issue of Food Safety Magazine that features the behind-the-scene planning that goes nto the large events. https://www.foodsafetymagazine.com/magazine-archive1/december-2019january-2020/ensuring-food-safety-at-large-scale-events/
This podcast is with with one of the panelists in this article, Venessa Sims, MEP, GA-CEM, director of emergency management, Georgia Department of Agriculture. Sims presented about the her team's work on SuperBowl Food Safety at...2020-01-0609 minThe AFDO Audio PodcastKey to Working With Legislators is Attention!Legislators both national and state are packing up their bags and heading home. A new session of most starts in January. In this AFDO podcast, we look at ways to make your work with legislators more effective in 2020. We sat down with Doug Farquhar, Program Director for Environmental Health for the National Conference of State Legislatures, as he shared tips for helping state representatives as knowledgeable as they can be when they address issues that impact AFDO members.
2019-12-2406 minThe AFDO Audio PodcastAs State Legislatures Wind Down Looking at the Year Preps for the FutureThe pace of legislative activity involving all facets of food and device safety at the state level has increased. We sat down with Doug Farquhar, Program Director for Environmental Health for the National Conference of State Legislatures, and discussed what has happened in 2019 and what state regulators should be looking at for the future.
2019-11-2511 min
The AFDO Audio PodcastHow Yum! Brands Piloted Social Media Use to Aid with Illness Outbreak PredictionDan Tew, Sr. Manager Food Safety and Regulatory Affairs for the Yum! Brands, shares an exciting pilot Yum! Brands has used to help locations stay ahead of illness outbreaks that could impact employee attendance as well as the spread of the illnesses.
2019-11-1806 minThe AFDO Audio PodcastUsing Data in Support of Improved Food Safety at RetailLaura Brown, Safe Food Section Team Lead for the CDC, discusses how CDC data shows what the food safety issues have improved and what still needs to be done. Brown discusses how data can bring focus to outreach for the most impact.
2019-11-1105 minThe AFDO Audio PodcastThe Rapid Road to Cannabis and Hemp Legislation at the State LevelThere has been increased legislative activity at the state level on both cannabis and hemp. We sat down witjh Doug Farquhar, Program Director for Environmental Health for the National Conference of State Legislatures and discussed how legislation is being developed and often passed across the country. Farquhar also shares ideas for working with representatives who make these key decisions.
2019-11-0408 minThe AFDO Audio PodcastKansas Professional Shares Food Safety Successes and His Musical ApproachWe enjoyed visiting with AFDO members around the country during September's Food Safety Education Month so much, we kept on going.This week's podcast is with Adam Inman, Assistant Program Manager, Food Safety and Lodging, Kansas Department of Agriculture. He shares his team's successes with crossing the language barrier in food service, making a point of sharing with colleagues beyond Kansas, and sharing the Kansas approach as often as possible. Inman, pictured above with his guitar, also shared an approach he is about launch that marries music and food safety education.
2019-10-2818 minThe AFDO Audio PodcastAFDO Training Programs Enhances Effectiveness and AccessibilityThese are not your mother's training programs. Learning with AFDO is better than ever. AFDO's Randy Young shares how innovation continues to improve training that serves the more than 40,000 regulators nationwide. Randy is AFDO's Instructional Designer. He has be instrumental in continuing the improvements in ADFO's training partnerships. Randy shares what members should know about AFDO training and its future.
2019-10-1109 minThe AFDO Audio PodcastGot Task Force?We recently sat down with Iowa's Jennifer Pierquet (now a member of the AFDO staff) and Jennifer Bonsky, MFRPS Coordinator and RRT Specialist Food and Dairy Division for the state of Michigan, to talk about the value of task forces. They share their tips for making them most effective before you need them as well the value of getting everyone on board.
2019-10-0910 minThe AFDO Audio PodcastInnovative Thinking (even a robot of sorts) Extends Food Safety Reach in Washington StateWe are wrapping up National Food Safety Education Month with a conversation with Randy Treadwell from Washington State Department of Agriculture. Randy is the Program Manager for the Rapid Response & Emergency Management. He shares how integration and technology support the work he does meeting consumers where they are and the success of the RRT in Washington state.
2019-09-3026 minThe AFDO Audio PodcastProduce Safety Begins On The FarmSeptember is National Food Safety Education Month. Many AFDO members are educating consumers to be their own food safety superheroes. At AFDO, we continue our series of discussions about food safety innovation with Valerie Gamble, Produce Safety Program Manager in the Food and Feed Safety Division at the Minnesota Department of Agriculture. Her team's work has built a program that has given a voice to the produce producers in Minnesota while shaping a paradiagm where responsiveness is key.
2019-09-2020 minThe AFDO Audio PodcastFood Safety is Job One at McDonald'sSeptember is National Food Safety Education Month. Many AFDO members are educating consumers to be their own food safety superheroes. At AFDO, we continue our series of discussions about food safety innovation with Dionne Crawford, Manager of U.S. Food Safety for McDonald's Corporation. Check out our AFDO food safety superheroes podcasts here. Learn more about McDonald's commitment to food safety.
2019-09-1519 minThe AFDO Audio PodcastFood Safety is a Team Job for Georgia ProfessionalSeptember is National Food Safety Education Month. Many AFDO members are educating consumers to be their own food safety superheroes. At AFDO, we will be talking with some of you who are doing exceptional and innovative work in food safety. This week's podcast guest is Natalie Adan, Food Safety Division Director for the Georgia Department of Agriculture.
2019-09-0611 minThe AFDO Audio PodcastIt's Hurricane Season -- Lessons for Regulators No Matter Where They Live Part TwoIn October 2019, Hurricane Michael created more than the usual hurricane aftermath and food instability issues in Florida. At the 2019 AFDO annual conference, panelists looked at the human side of the devastation that resulted in a long-term recovery that continues today.
We sat down with Michael Roberson, Director of Corporate Quality Assurance with Publix Super Markets, to discuss the retail side of recovery months later. He shares more about the human-side of this disaster as well as the lessons learned about relationships before you need them in the midst of a disaster in a podcast.
2019-08-2709 min
The AFDO Audio PodcastHurricanes Have Lessons for Regulators No Matter Where They LiveIn October 2018, Hurricane Michael created more than the usual hurricane aftermath and food instability issues in Florida. At this year's AFDO annual conference, panelists looked at the human side of the devastation that resulted in a long-term recovery that continues today.
We sat down with Tracy Johnstone, a Mcdonald's owner/operator who herself is on the road to recovery. She shares the human-side of this disaster in this podcast.
2019-08-2011 minThe AFDO Audio PodcastSmarter Food Safety with FDA's Frank YiannasDuring the 2019 AFDO Educational Conference, we sat down with Frank Yiannas, Deputy Commissioner for Food Policy and Response at the FDA. He shared more about the March 2019 reorganization that resulted in the formation of the new office he leads. Yiannas said the new office’s focus would continue to be on FSMA and its implementation; collaborating with stakeholders on food safety response; and a new era of “smarter food safety.” Yiannas outlined plans for harnessing technology to support the accelerated change in the food system and the consumer’s demand for those changes.
2019-08-0113 minThe AFDO Audio PodcastNew Repacking Guidance DocumentAs more volunteers hope to lend a hand in fighting food insecurity in the U.S., the need
for a guide for food repacking events has been met through a collaboration of some of the
organizations most impacted. Published by the Association of Food & Drug Officials (AFDO), the Bulk Repacking of Non-Ready-to-Eat Dry Product for Charitable Distribution guide is now
available to provide a simplified set of standard operating practices designed to provide safe
packing conditions. This will ensure that non-ready-to-eat dry products may continue to be
packaged by volunteers and non-profit organizations for distribution within the U.S...2019-07-3109 minThe AFDO Audio Podcast2019-20 Priorities for Your AFDO with President Ernie JulianAFDO President Ernest Julian shares his vision and priorities for the year with food borne illness topping the list.
2019-07-2107 minThe AFDO Audio PodcastMaking a Case for Attending the AFDO Education ConferenceTake a few minutes as AFDO Executive Director Steve Mandernach and Board member Pam Miles share selling points for why attending the annual education conference is a must for professionals. 2019-04-1901 minThe AFDO Audio PodcastGot recognition? Give some with AFDO Awards opportunities due April 1.Krystal Reed, AFDO Association Manager, explains the ease and value of recognizing people through a series of awards given out at the upcoming AFDO annual education conference. Nominations are due April 1.
2019-03-2206 minThe AFDO Audio PodcastAFDO Conference Preview -- Don't miss out on this program.2019-02-2308 minThe AFDO Audio PodcastAFDO Annual Conference -- What is in it for YOU!2019-02-2301 minThe AFDO Audio PodcastConversion with Joe Corby regarding the formation of Partners with a Common PurposeJoe Corby, former AFDO executive director, shares the story of Partners with a Common Purpose, an initiative for creating change through a shared vision with food and medical products industry representatives. This shared vision recognizes a common purpose embraced and supported by government regulators and industry in improving public health and consumer services.
2019-01-1403 minThe AFDO Audio PodcastConversation with Dawn Beck, Associate Director for Public Health, Olmsted County MN regarding risk-based approach to food inspections.Dawn Beck, Associate Director for Public Health, Olmsted County, Rochester, MN shares their success with risk-based approach to food inspections. The method called PTV, uses policy, training and verification as the benchmarks for holding food operators accountable for keep food safe.
2019-01-0207 minThe AFDO Audio PodcastConversion with Katie Lott, Program Manager, Tacoma County, Washington on the expansion of risk factor assessmentsKatie Lott, Program Manager for Food and Community Safety for the Tacoma, Washington County Health Department, discusses how the expansion of their reach for risk factor assessment has been successful. They have used technology to augment the use of translated materials and visual communication when dealing with language barriers as well as reaching areas of their primarily rural state with information.
2019-01-0207 minThe AFDO Audio PodcastConversation with Marla Phillips from Xavier Health Discussing Artificial IntelligenceMarla Phillips the Director of Xavier Health discusses the work Xavier has been coordinating on artificial intelligence (AI) in the medical products arena, both drugs and devices. Marla brings her tremendous industry experience forward to health bring industry and regulatory patterns together to collaborate in new areas such as AI.
Xavier Health sponsors several conferences and seminars annually in the medical products area. For more information go to: https://www.xavierhealth.org.
Come to AFDO 2019 Educational Conference where Marla will be coordinating a new quality initiative being spearheaded by Xavier Health.
2018-10-3103 minThe AFDO Audio PodcastConversations with Joe Corby and Steven Mandernach about AFDO Leadership TransitionAfter years of leading the transformation of the Association of Food and Drug Officials to a key force in food and medical products regulation, Joe Corby is stepping down as executive director of AFDO. Stepping into the position is Steven Mandernach, currently Bureau Chief for Food and Consumer Safety at the Iowa Department of Inspections and Appeals. These changes are effective October 8, 2018. During this episode Corby and Mandernach discuss AFDO.
http://www.afdo.org/resources/Documents/2018Conference/AFDO%20MR%20Leadership%20Change%20FINAL7.18.18.pdf
2018-10-0907 minThe AFDO Audio PodcastSpecial Edition: A Conversation with Summer Williams with the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services about Hurricane ResponseFor additional resources related to hurricanes please go to the following website:
https://www.freshfromflorida.com/Consumer-Resources/Health-and-Safety/Food-Emergencies-and-Disaster-Preparation
2018-10-0106 minThe AFDO Audio PodcastA Conversation with Mitzi Baum with Feeding AmericaThe Food Salvage Guide is available on the the AFDO Mobile app via the Google Play Store or IOS App Store, just search for AFDO.
Further, it can also be downloaded from the AFDO website http://www.afdo.org/resources/Documents/Committee%20Reports%202016-2017/Model%20Sorting%20and%20Salvage%203.28.18.pdf
To learn more about Feeding America go to: http://www.feedingamerica.org
2018-09-1704 minThe AFDO Audio PodcastConversation with Jennifer Pierquet on the AFDO Food Emergency Response Guide
The Food Emergency Response Guide is available on the AFDO Mobile app via the Google Play Store or IOS App Store, just search for AFDO.
Further, it can also be downloaded from the AFDO website: http://www.afdo.org/resources/Documents/Committee%20Reports%202016-2017/Food%20Emergency%20Pocket%20Guide%20-%20Final.pdf
Further, hard copies can be purchased at AFDO.org also.
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