AFDO News

January 27, 2026

January 27, 2026 — AFDO eNews

Registration Open! 2026 AEC Is in Columbus, Ohio, This June This year’s AFDO Annual Educational Conference will be June 5-9, 2026, at the Hyatt Regency in Columbus, Ohio. Get ready

January 21, 2026

January 21, 2026 — AFDO eNews

2026 AFDO AEC Awards: Nominate Someone Today Nominations are open for several awards that will be presented at the 2026 AFDO Annual Education Conference, June 5-9, 2026, in Columbus, Ohio. Credit

January 13, 2026

January 13, 2026 — AFDO eNews

Crumbine Award Applications Now Open Named after renowned health officer Samuel J. Crumbine, MD, this award is the highest honor for local jurisdictions providing exceptional food protection services. For over

January 6, 2026

January 6, 2026 — AFDO eNews

Start Your 2026 Planning Off Right With AFDO’s Handy Checklist Starting fresh with a new year can be intimidating. This AFDO-curated checklist of things to do in January can help.

November 12, 2025

November 12, 2025 – AFDO eNews

Botulism Outbreak in ByHeart Infant Formula Investigation Is Underway The FDA and CDC, in collaboration with the California Department of Public Health (CDPH), Infant Botulism Treatment and Prevention Program (IBTPP),

December 13, 2024

Withdrawal of FDA Funding Halts SAFHER Platform Development

FDA funding decisions have forced AFDO to stop work on the SAFHER (System for Agriculture, Food, Health, E-Inspections, and Registration) platform. Despite its significant potential and the excitement it has

September 16, 2024

Food Organizations Unite to Tackle FSMA Challenges

New collaboration including the International Foodservice Distributors Association seeks enhanced awareness around implementation of the FDA’s Food Traceability Rule. https://www.fleetowner.com/refrigerated-transporter/reefer-operations/article/55139746/food-organizations-unite-to-tackle-fsma-challenges

September 11, 2024

8 Leading Organizations Collaborate to Tackle Food Industry’s FSMA Rule 204 Challenges

https://pr.washingtoncitypaper.com/article/Eight-Leading-Organizations-Form-Collaboration-To-Tackle-Food-Industrys-FSMA-Rule-204-Challenges?storyId=66e0472d692db2d3a76e69d3

August 27, 2024

New Food Labeling Rule in Vermont Concerns Homemade Food Vendors

AFDO Board Member Elizabeth Wirsing says the new disclaimer limits consumer uncertainty.

July 9, 2024

FDA Updates Human Foods Priorities

https://www.food-safety.com/articles/9575-fda-updates-human-foods-priorities-releases-fsma-204-foodservice-employee-health-resources Agency Releases FSMA 204, Foodservice Employee Health Resources

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