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Home » Authors » Christi Calhoun Ph.D.

Christi Calhoun Ph.D.

Christi Calhoun, Ph.D., is the Scientific Communication Resource Officer for the American Meat Science Association (AMSA), where she leads the development and dissemination of science-based resources on meat and food safety. A trained meat scientist, she brings experience in animal health, product development, regulatory affairs, and scientific outreach, with past roles at Zoetis, Wells Enterprises, Sara Lee, and Kellogg’s. Dr. Calhoun earned her Ph.D. and M.S. degree in Meat Science and her B.S. degree in Food Science from the University of Nebraska–Lincoln.


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Advancing Science-Based Approaches to Salmonella Control in Meat

Research and data-driven tools are being applied to reduce Salmonella risk in meat production and processing
Christi Calhoun Ph.D.
February 9, 2026
This article examines shifting USDA regulatory expectations, evolving risk assessment tools, and realistic strategies to manage Salmonella as a true public health risk rather than solely a process control issue.



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Listeria Control: Moving Beyond Best Practices to Implementation

While the industry has well-established best practices for Listeria prevention, the real issue lies in execution
Christi Calhoun Ph.D. Robert Maddock Ph.D.
August 12, 2025

This article examines control of Listeria contamination of meat and poultry products by smaller-scale meat/poultry producers.


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