September 05, 2018 The National Association of County and City Health Officials (NACCHO) invites all retail food regulatory programs to submit applications to participate in a mentorship program with their peers to learn, share experiences, and acquire tools and resources related to the Voluntary National Retail Food Regulatory Program Standards (Retail Program Standards). This initiative […]
The Association of Food and Drug Officials (AFDO) is pleased to announce the completion and availability of the document entitled, “Guidelines for Incubator Kitchens.” This document was developed for state and local food safety regulators to provide guidance on the management of food safety issues with incubator kitchens (i.e., shared-use kitchens, shared kitchens). AFDO’s Retail […]
Tons of food are kept from the landfill and used to feed those in the United States that are not foodstable each day. But just as important to feeding those who benefit, is feeding them safely. Guidelines help those who can participate in food recycling programs see the benefits and minimize the risks often believed […]
The Association (“AFDO”) is requesting proposals for reviewing and updating a series of eLearning courses. The full details can be reviewed by downloading the official RFP. All interested parties must submit an application by 5:00 pm Eastern Time on September 15, 2018. Download Official RFP Frequently Asked Question (FAQs) [Revised September 5, 2018] 1.) Is AFDO open to […]
This position provides leadership in the administration of Bureau programs, defining work priorities and goals, maximizing available staff and financial resources to achieve those priorities, and measuring outcomes through activities such as program evaluation, metrics, etc. The position establishes plans to provide education on programs to regulated industry and consumers; maintains liaison with various agencies; administers […]
August 23, 2018 Dear Partners: We want to remind our valued partners of the upcoming Partnership for Food Protection (PFP) 10th Anniversary Webinar that will be held on Tuesday, August 28, 2018, 1:00 – 2:30 pm EDT. We hope that you will be able to participate in this important commemorative event. The PFP is comprised of dedicated professionals from federal, state, and […]
Abstract: Smartphones, tablets, and other personal electronic devices have become ubiquitous in Americans’ daily lives. These devices are used by people throughout the day, including while preparing food. For example, a device may be used to look at recipes and therefore be touched multiple times during food preparation. Previous research has indicated that cell phones […]
Human transmission of norovirus is likely what made dozens, possibly hundreds, of people in Transylvania County, NC, sick in an outbreak among customers of a McDonald’s restaurant. Read more…
APHL, CDC, CSTE, FDA and USDA-FSIS are working together to plan and host a series of three PulseNet/OutbreakNet Regional Meetings to be held between January and April of 2019. Specific dates and locations will be announced as soon as they are available. These regional meetings will bring together federal, state, and local laboratorians, epidemiologists, and […]
CALL FOR ABSTRACTS: 2019 National Food Safety Education ConferenceJuly 19, 2018 The Partnership for Food Safety Education (the Partnership) has issued a call for abstracts for the 7th in a series of national consumer food safety education conferences, From Consumers to Chefs: Food Safety Education Matters, March 6 – 8, 2019 in Orlando, Florida.Comprised of 26 […]