FMI Food Safety staff members, Ashley Eisenbeiser and Adam Friedlander, participated alongside local, state and federal regulators in an Association of Food and Drug Officials (AFDO) Environmental Sampling Workshop in Washington, D.C. This workshop helped participants gain a better understanding of how to conduct environmental sampling in retail facilities during foodborne outbreak investigations. 

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Food Safety Staff at AFDO
FMI Food Safety staff participated in AFDO’s Environmental Monitoring Workshop in Washington, D.C. with local, state and federal regulators.

Tips on Foodborne outbreak investigation
Instructors and participants shared important perspectives on how to conduct a foodborne outbreak investigation and protect public health. 

Adam Friedlander (FMI) discussing proper environmental monitoring techniques in a kitchen facility with regulatory officials.
Adam Friedlander (FMI) discussing proper environmental monitoring techniques in a kitchen facility with regulatory officials.