AFDO Educational Conference presentations
Saturday, June 22, 2019
Atlanta, Georgia
8:00 A.M. – 12:00 P.M.
Environmental Sampling as a Tool for Solving Outbreaks at the Retail Food Level
Presenters
- Steven Mandernach, Executive Director, Association of Food and Drug Officials
- Beth Wittry, Environmental Health Specialist, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- Adam Kramer, ScD, MPH, RS, Environmental Health Officer, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- Douglas (DJ) Irving, EHS-Net Food Coordinator, Tennessee Department of Health
- Danny Ripley, Environmental Health Specialist, Metro Nashville Public Health Department
- Yvonne Salfinger, Project Manager, Laboratory Accreditation, Association of Food and Drug Officials
8:00 A.M. – 12:00 P.M.
Food Processing Sanitation: Principles and Practices to Reduce Food Safety Risks
Presenters
- Robert Williams, Ph.D., Associate Professor, Extension Food Microbiologist, Department of Food Science and Technology, Virginia Tech
- Joell Eifert, Director Food Innovations Program, Virginia Tech
8:00 A.M. – 12:00 P.M.
Drugs and Biologics: Are you Gambling with your next Inspection? Improving the Odds of a Favorable Outcome
Presenters
- Julie Larsen, Principal, Director of Inspection Readiness, BioTeknica
9:00 A.M. – 12:00 P.M.
Communications Workshop – Tools You Can Use to Inspire and Influence Those Inside and Outside Your Organization
Presenters
- Nancy Singer, President, Compliance-Alliance
- Brenda Morris, Division of Food Safety, Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
- Representatives from the Alumni Committee
12:30 P.M. – 2:00 P.M.
Food Committee
LABORATORY FLEXIBLE FUNDING MODEL: THE FUTURE OF FDA FUNDING FOR FOOD/FEED TESTING LABS
The Laboratory Flexible Funding Model (LFFM) is finalized, but what does that mean to stakeholders? This presentation will cover which grants are involved, pertinent changes and next steps in the funding process.
Presenters
- Erin Woodom-Coleman, Consumer Safety Officer, U.S Food and Drug Administration
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PARTNERSHIP FOR FOOD PROTECTION UPDATE
Presenters
- Barbara Cassens, Director, Office of Partnerships, Office of Regulatory Affairs, U.S. Food and Drug Administration
- Pat Kennelly, Program Director, Association of Food and Drug Officials
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NATIONAL FOOD SAFETY DATA EXCHANGE (NFSDX) UPDATE
Presenters
- Matthew Colson, AFDOSS President and Bureau Chief, Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
12:30 P.M. – 3:00 P.M.
Drug and Device Committee
WELCOME AND COMMITTEE UPDATES
Presenters
- Dennis Baker, Co-Chairperson, Retired, U.S. Food and Drug Administration
DDC PROGRAM AGENDA
Presenters
- Nancy Singer, President, Compliance-Alliance, LLC Opioid Resolution
- Cynthia Culmo, Principal Consultant, CC Consulting
INTRODUCTION OF NEW CHAIRPERSONS AND UPCOMING YEAR’S COMMITTEE CHARGES
Presenters
- Dennis Baker, Co-Chairperson, Retired, U.S. Food and Drug Administration
CANADA’S NEW MEDICAL DEVICE INITIATIVES
2:00 P.M. – 3:15 P.M.
Lab, Science & Technology Committee
COMMITTEE UPDATES BY COMMITTEE CO-CHAIRS
Presenters
- Richelle Richter, Supervisory Microbiologist, Pacific Southwest Food and Feed Lab, U.S. Food and Drug Administration
- Sally Flowers, Laboratory Administrator, Nebraska Department of Agriculture
- Maria Ishida, Director, Food Laboratory, New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets
- Yvonne Salfinger, Project Manager, Laboratory Accreditation, Association of Food and Drug Officials
LABORATORY FLEXIBLE FUNDING MODEL: THE FUTURE OF FDA FUNDING FOR FOOD/FEED TESTING LABS
The Laboratory Flexible Funding Model (LFFM) is finalized, but what does that mean to stakeholders? This presentation will cover which grants are involved, pertinent changes and next steps in the funding process.
Presenters
- Erin Woodom-Coleman, Consumer Safety Officer, U.S Food and Drug Administration
- Download presentation by Erin Woodom-Coleman
NYSDAM MUTUAL RELIANCE PILOT – LAB UPDATE
An update will be given on the New York Department of Agriculture and Markets/FDA Mutual Reliance Project
Presenters
- Maria Ishida, Director, New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets, Food Laboratory Division
2:00P.M. – 3:15 P.M.
Package Labeling Ad Hoc Committee
Presenters
- Chairperson – Dr. Matthew Curran, Director, Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
2:00 P.M. – 3:15 P.M.
Food Protection & Defense Committee
FOOD DEFENSE AT SUPER BOWL
Presenters
- Venessa Sims, Director of Emergency Management, Georgia Department of Agriculture
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UPDATES ON INTENTIONAL ADULTERATION RULE
Presenters
- Colin Barthel, Office of Food Defense, U.S. Food and Drug Administration
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COMMITTEE BUSINESS MEETING
3:30 P.M. – 5:30 P.M.
Retail Food Committee
WELCOME FROM COMMITTEE CHAIRPERSONS
Presenters
- Angela Montalbano, Supervising Food Inspector, New York State Department of Agriculture & Markets
- Elizabeth Nutt, Division Chief, Environmental Public Health, TulsaHealth Department
- Adam Inman, Assistant Program Manager, Kansas Department of Agriculture
BEHAVIOR-BASED FOOD SAFETY TRAINING
Presenters
- Robert Mancini, Environmental Health Officer, Government of Canada
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VNRFPS GRANT FUNDING TODAY AND THE FUTURE
Presenters
- Maribeth G. Niesen, Consumer Safety Officer, Office of Regulatory Affairs, Office of Partnership, U.S. Food and Drug Administration
CONFERENCE FOR FOOD PROTECTION UPDATE
Presenters
- David Lawrence, Environmental Health Specialist III, Fairfax County Health Department, Virginia
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3:30 P.M. – 5:00 P.M.
Cannabis Committee
Presenters
EDIBLE CANNABIS PRODUCTS: AN ANALYSIS OF CURRENT BEST PRACTICES IN THE UNITED STATES
Presenters
- Aurash Jason Soroosh, MSPH, Cannabis Infused Product Safety Analyst, Maryland Medical Cannabis Commission, Maryland Department of Health
UPDATE ON CANNABIS AND HEMP BILL IN 2019
Presenters
- Doug Farquhar, J.D., National Conference for State Legislatures
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ASTM INTERNATIONAL CANNABIS STANDARD
Presenters
- Lezli Engelking, Founder & CEO, FOCUS: The Cannabis Health and Safety Organization
3:30 P.M. – 4:45 P.M.
Seafood Committee
WELCOME BY CHAIRPERSONS
- Courtney Mickiewicz, Regional Manager, Virginia Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services
- Matthew Coleman, Environmental Administrator, Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
AFDO GUIDANCE DOCUMENT – CURED, SALTED, AND SMOKED FISH GUIDELINES
Presenters
- Joseph Corby, Senior Advisor, Association of Food and Drug Officials
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UTILIZING THE HAZARDS GUIDE FOR RETAIL SUSHI INSPECTIONS
Presenters
- Eugene Evans, Food Inspector, New York Department of Agriculture and Markets
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CELLULAR-GROWN SEAFOOD
Presenters
- Jeremiah Fasano, Consumer Safety Officer, U.S. Food and Drug Administration