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  May 9, 2023 01:00 pm CDTRecent Advancements in Sanitation for the Prevention and Control of Food Safety Hazards

  Down time, labor, and chemical and water resources all contribute to the significant cost of an effective sanitation program. In this session, leaders in food manufacturing sanitation will share their experience in how to increase the efficiency and…

  Down time, labor, and chemical and water resources all contribute to the significant cost of an effective sanitation program. In this session, leaders in food manufacturing sanitation will share their experience in how to increase the efficiency and precision of sanitation programs for root-cause analysis of food safety and quality issues. 

  Speakers:

  Eric Moorman, Ph.D.
  Corporate Manager of Food Safety and Scientific Affairs
  Butterball LLC
  
  Michael Wood, Ph.D.
  Manager, Food Safety and Quality
  Kroger
  
  David Clifford
  Director of Food Safety
  Nestle USA
  
  Angela Anandappa, Ph.D.
  CEO
  Alliance for Advanced Sanitation
  
  

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  May 10, 2023 09:30 am CDTKEYNOTE PRESENTATION: Risk Culture: How to Balance Risks for the Safety of Consumers, Team Members, and the Environment

  The keynote session will focus on a conversation with modern, forward-thinking executives on the topic of balancing risks for the safety of consumers, team members, and the environment. Participants will hear how successful food companies manage ris…

  The keynote session will focus on a conversation with modern, forward-thinking executives on the topic of balancing risks for the safety of consumers, team members, and the environment. Participants will hear how successful food companies manage risks that sometimes compete for investments and leadership attention. Learning how to collaborate with your colleagues from human safety, sustainability, and animal welfare is necessary for you and your company to improve food safety performance and deepen your company's food safety culture. The executives will also share specific challenges and wins from their respective organizations, along with the cultural solutions that help them successfully manage risk. 

  Speakers:

  Michael Eckhardt
  Senior Vice President, Chief Legal and Risk Officer, and Secretary
  Wawa Inc.
  
  Randy Huffman, Ph.D.
  Chief Food Safety and Sustainability Officer
  Maple Leaf Foods
  
  David McDonald
  President and Chief Operating Officer
  OSI Group
  
  Lone Jespersen, Ph.D. (Moderator)
  Principal and Founder
  Cultivate
  
  

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  May 11, 2023 09:15 am CDTTown Hall: Q&A with Regulators and Advisory Groups

  The Thursday Town Hall at the 2023 Food Safety Summit will center on a conversation with top regulators and advisory groups about the key issues, updates, and initiatives happening within their organizations. In true town hall fashion, the audience …

  The Thursday Town Hall at the 2023 Food Safety Summit will center on a conversation with top regulators and advisory groups about the key issues, updates, and initiatives happening within their organizations. In true town hall fashion, the audience will be invited to participate in a robust Q&A session—moderated by Gillian Kelleher, CEO of Kelleher Consultants LLC and Chair of the Food Safety Summit Educational Advisory Board—with the panelists. 

  Speakers:

  Donald Prater, D.V.M.
  Acting Director of the Office of Food Policy and Response
  Food and Drug Administration
  
  Sandra Eskin
  Deputy Under Secretary for Food Safety
  U.S. Department of Agriculture
  
  Steven Mandernach
  Executive Director
  Association of Food and Drug Officials (AFDO)
  
  Robert Tauxe, M.D.
  Director, DFWED, NCEZID, DDID
  Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
  
  Gillian Kelleher (Moderator)
  CEO
  Kelleher Consultants LLC
  
  

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  May 11, 2023 04:15 pm CDTCLOSING SESSION: Legal Insights to Sharpen Your Food Safety Focus—and Stay Out of the Courtroom!

  The panel discussion will feature prominent attorneys who work on behalf of consumers and industry—with all advocating on the side of food safety. These internationally recognized, expert lawyers will discuss the common gaps or weaknesses they see i…

  The panel discussion will feature prominent attorneys who work on behalf of consumers and industry—with all advocating on the side of food safety. These internationally recognized, expert lawyers will discuss the common gaps or weaknesses they see in company operations, culture, and regulatory adherence that lead to adverse events, such as foodborne illness outbreaks and recalls. They will also debate the challenges and opportunities for companies to achieve food safety success on a continuous basis, including adherence to FSMA, and highlight the common leadership themes and values present in companies with mature food safety programs and cultures. An audience Q&A will offer attendees the chance to "pick the brains" of the esteemed attorneys. Attendees will gain valuable insight they can use to take action at their own organizations to sharpen focus on food safety—and stay out of the courtroom! 

  Speakers:

  Bill Marler
  Attorney
  Marler Clark
  
  Shawn Stevens
  National Food Industry Lawyer
  Food Industry Council LLC
  
  Sharon Lindan Mayl
  Partner
  DLA Piper
  
  Matthew Lash
  Assistant Director
  Department of Justice, Consumer Protection Branch
  
  Maile Gradison
  Partner
  Hogan Lovells
  
  Adrienne Blume (Moderator)
  Editorial Director
  Food Safety Magazine
  
  

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