2012 Retail Food Safety Forum
Schedule-at-a-Glance
Download the pre-event attendee checklist
Download the Idea Exchange Session Topics
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Executive / Owner Track |
Food Safety |
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Monday, November 5 |
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2:00 pm – 3:30 pm |
Opening Keynote Session (Rosewood) |
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3:30 pm – 4:00 pm |
Networking Break |
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4:00 pm – 5:30 pm |
Food Safety Solutions Idea Exchange (Rosewood) |
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5:30 pm – 6:30 pm |
Cocktail Reception (Continental Ballroom) |
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Tuesday, November 6 |
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7:30 am – 8:30 am |
Breakfast (Caprice Ballroom) |
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8:30 am – 9:00 am |
Welcome (Rosewood) |
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9:00 am – 10:00 am |
Keynote Presentation (Rosewood) |
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10:00 am – 10:30 am |
Networking Break |
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10:30 am – 12:00 am |
Building an Effective Associate Food Safety Training Program Jean A. Hayden, R.S., Program Specialist, Food Safety Program, Ohio Dept. of Health |
Produce Safety Roundtable
Tom Stenzel, President and CEO of United Fresh Produce Association |
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12:00 pm – 1:00 pm |
Lunch (Continental) |
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1:00 p.m. - 2:15 p.m. |
Listeria Control (Rosewood) |
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2:15 pm – 2:30 pm |
Networking Break |
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2:30 pm – 3:30 pm |
Effective Risk Communication. Whose Risk? Whose Benefit? |
The Changing Landscape of Beef Safety |
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3:30 pm – 3:45 pm |
Networking Break |
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3:45 pm – 5:00 pm |
Keynote Presentation (Rosewood) |
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5:00 pm – 7:00 pm |
"Election Night Reception and SQF "Solutions Showcase" (Hall of Mirrors) Wind down after an intensive day of learning at a cocktail receiption and SQF (Safe Quality Food) "Solutions Showcase" held in conjunction with the SQF International Conference. In celebration of Election Day, there will be drink specials, prizes, live election coverage and a special opportunity to have your picture taken with the candidates in The Oval Office! FREE to all Retail Food Safety Forum attendees. |
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CDC and Food Safety Crises: What Retailers Need to Know
Guest Speaker
Dr. Christopher R. Braden, Director, Div. Foodborne, Waterborne and Environmental Diseases, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
FMI’s Food Safety Programs provide retailers and wholesalers the information and tools they need to ensure they are properly protecting consumers by selling safe and wholesome food and operating within the scope of regulatory requirements and best practices. Achieving this goal calls for a collaborative effort among several stakeholders, including the Centers for Disease Control (CDC). Seize the opportunity to engage in a cooperative exchange of ideas with an esteemed CDC expert in medical epidemiology, infectious diseases surveillance and outbreak investigation, and national programs in food safety. Discover what retailers need to know when dealing with CDC in the event of a food safety crisis and how the food retail industry can more effectively work in partnership with public health officials to protect their customers and brands.
Food Safety Programs at The Retail Level: Expert Advice From The "Dean of Recalls
Presenter
Gale Prince, SAGE Food Safety Consultants LLC.
Gain insight from Gale Prince, known as the “Dean” of food recalls, on the importance of food safety programs at retail and get his expert advice on how retailers can minimize their risk of being at the center of a crisis. Drawing from over 40 years of food industry experience directing food safety programs and coaching CEO’s and executives on effective management of food safety at retail, Gale will reveal how to effectively manage product recalls and communicate internally and externally to expedite the removal of recalled products from shelves. Learn what opportunities and challenges are in store for food safety at retail and identify resources to manage them efficiently and effectively.
Building Effective Associate Food Safety Training Programs
Presenter
David Z. McSwane - Professor & Director of Epidemiology, Indiana University
How can retailers contribute to mitigating the public health and economic impact of foodborne illness through food safety training programs? Join a discussion to identify the food preparation practices and employee behaviors in retail food stores that most commonly contribute to foodborne illness outbreaks and get expert opinion on the extent to which the presence a certified manager impacts the control of the contributing factors to foodborne illness. Get an overview of how regulatory food safety agencies approve courses of study that certify individuals in food protection and learn the steps retail food companies should take to develop in-house training programs or contract for these services from an outside vendor
Effective Risk Communication: Whose Risk? Whose Benefit?
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Marianne Smith Edge - Senior Vice President, Nutrition and Food Safety, International Food Information Council (IFIC) and IFIC Foundation
Mainstream and social media continue to fill the airways with investigative reports about food safety, food processing, and perceived public health risks. Consumer research by the International Food Information Council (IFIC) reveals that consumers have very little knowledge about food and food production and are therefore easily misguided by quirky headlines and subsequent (food safety) articles leaving consumers more concerned than the issue actually warrants. In this multi-platform, multi-media environment, how do we separate the real risks from the perceived risks without increasing unnecessary fear and concern? This ‘hands on’, case study, interactive session will provide insights to develop effective risk communication messages that will improve public understanding while decreasing uncertainty about food and perceived risks associated with food. Participants will have an opportunity to apply guiding principles to craft messages that will improve consumer understanding.
The Changing Landscape of Beef Safety
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Mandy Carr Johnson - Executive Director, Research, National Cattlemen's Beef Association
The past twenty years have seen a significant change in the beef safety landscape in both the fast-casual dining and farm-to retail sector. While consumers continue to grade steaks and roasts with mostly A and B ratings on safety, they now more than ever, expect beef to be safe when it reaches their plate. Join an informative discussion of the current and future food safety challenges that beef now faces beyond E. coli O157:H7 and learn how the beef industry is addressing these challenges. Get the knowledge you need to provide your customers with the information they need and want to know about beef food safety.
Welcome Remarks
Presenter
Dr. Hilary Thesmar, Vice President of Food Safety Programs, Food Marketing Institute
Learn about FMI Food Safety Programs and the initiatives that are addressing the challenges of the retail industry.
The Food Safety Modernization Act: Staying Ahead of the Game
Presenter
Dr. David W.K. Acheson, Partner and Managing Director, Food and Import Safety Practice, leavitt Partners
The FDA Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA), the most sweeping reform of U.S. food safety laws in more than 70 years was signed into law by President Obama on January 4, 2011. Renowned food safety expert, Dr. David Acheson will share a practical approach to dealing with current FSMA rules and guidance documents and discuss pending rules on preventative controls, imports and product tracking for high risk foods. Gain a clear understanding of how FSMA affects your company TODAY and what you need to know and do in the FUTURE to stay ahead of FSMA-related changes in the context of overall food safety.
Tom Stenzel, President and CEO of United Fresh Produce Association, will lead a dynamic session on produce safety by discussing how his organization has addressed produce safety and the importance of collaboration between suppliers and retailers. Attendees will have an opportunity to openly discuss several challenges facing the produce and retail industry and debate novel solutions.
Listeria Control in Retail Deli’s: What We Learned and What You Need to Know
Haley Oliver, Associate Professor
Purdue University
Recent studies have characterized the distribution and prevalence of Listeria monocytogenes (Lm) in retail deli environments. The retail industry, through the FMI Foundation, has invested resources in identifying interventions and practical solutions to reducing and controlling Lm in retail delis. Learn about the research findings and what you really need to know about Lm in retail delis. Also learn about the FMI action plan and industry efforts to reduce and control Lm in all retail delis across the industry.
Bonus Event: Election Night Special and SQF (Safe Quality Food) "Solutions Showcase"
Wind down after an intensive day of learning at a cocktail receiption and SQF (Safe Quality Food) "Solutions Showcase" held in conjunction with the SQF International Conference. Gather with friends and potential business partners to find a wealth of new tools, technologies and solutions to kick start or improve your food safety plan. In celebration of Election Day, there will be drink specials, prizes, live broadcasts of the election results and a special opportunity to have your picture taken with the candidates in The Oval Office! FREE to all Retail Food Safety Forum attendees.
Idea Exchange
Join fellow food safety professionals in a peer-driven informal discussion about today’s top food safety topics. This one-hour session will give you an opportunity to exchange best practice ideas and take home actionable solutions to your toughest food safety challenges. Download the list of topics and discussion questions