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Ben Chapman
Diane DucharmeFresh Produce Safety Symposium 2010
September 9, 2010 from 9-2:30 PM at the NC State Fair Grounds, Martin Building
Outbreaks of food-borne illness related to contamination of fresh produce by human
pathogens continue to occur. Federal legislation has been proposed that will result
in new rules and regulation for farmers in North Carolina and nationally. There is
considerable debate about the application of these proposed rules. This symposium
is targeted to growers, industry, academics, policy-makers, regulators, extension agents with the primary focus on the professional recommendations for “Good Agricultural Practices (GAPs) and Good Handling Practices (GHP)” for fresh produce safety and protection of public health. Speakers will relay the details of fresh produce food safety initiatives and research in their states, adding both regional and national perspectives.
Speakers include members of the NC Fresh Produce Safety Task Force:
Dr. Keith Baldwin
Dr. Benjamin Chapman
Diane Ducharme
Dr. Chris Gunter
Dr. Trevor Phister
And invited speakers:
Dr. Angie Fraser, Associate Professor/Food Safety Education Specialist, Clemson University
Dr. Kathryn Boyd, Clemson University
Dr. Renee Boyer, Assistant Professor/Extension Specialist, Virginia Tech
Dr. Rob Williams Associate Professor and Department Extension Leader, Virginia Tech
Dr. Michelle Danyluk, Assistant Professor, University of Florida
Dr. Larry Beuchat, Distinguished Research Professor, University of Georgia
Leanne Skelton- On detail from USDA as: Senior Policy Analyst, Produce Safety Staff Office of Food Safety, CFSAN, FDA
$20 Registration Fee Required. Registration deadline is September 6th
To register or for more information, contact:
Lisa Gordon
NCSU Dept. of Food, Bioprocessing and Nutrition Sciences
129 Schaub Hall
(919) 515-2956
Funding from NC A&T State University.
Sponsored by: the NC Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services,
the North Carolina Fresh Produce Safety Task Force, and NC Cooperative Extension
More information can be found at: NC Fresh Produce Safety Symposium
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