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.

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PARTNERSHIP FOR FOOD PROTECTION UPDATE
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  • 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
  • Download presentation by Cassens and Kennelly
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.

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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

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UPDATES ON INTENTIONAL ADULTERATION RULE

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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

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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

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3:30 P.M. – 5:00 P.M.

Cannabis Committee

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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

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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

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UTILIZING THE HAZARDS GUIDE FOR RETAIL SUSHI INSPECTIONS

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CELLULAR-GROWN SEAFOOD

Presenters
  • Jeremiah Fasano, Consumer Safety Officer, U.S. Food and Drug Administration