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00:20FeaturedCold Plasma as a Foodborne Pathogen Kill Step
Cold Plasma as a Foodborne Pathogen Kill Step with Kevin M. Keener, Ph.D., P.E.Dr. Keener is the Director of the Food Technology Development Laboratory at Purdue University.He received his Bachelors and Masters Degrees from Ohio State University and his Ph.D. degree from Purdue University.His research areas include:Development of non-invasive quality measurement techniques and novel food processing technologies.Specific research projects include the following:Development of NMR and MRI methods
Tags: food processing foodborne pathogens cold plasma food sterilization food pasterization
by Andy Moreno in Education
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Real-time detection of pathogens: Nanoparticles
Real-time detection of pathogens using customized nanoparticle biosensors with Fred Byerlein, MBA & Houng-Yau Mei, Ph.D., MBA
Mr. Beyerlein has over 30 years of extensive experience in early stage enterprise development product and market strategy, financial systems and overall business strategy. Mr. Beyerlein currently serves as the CEO of nanoRETE, Inc.; a biosensor development company focused on pathogen and toxin detection within the food safety and supply markets. Mr. Beyerlein received his MBA in Economics and Finance from Fordham University.
Dr. Mei received his Ph.D. degree from Columbia University followed by a NIH-postdoctoral fellowship at the University of California and an Executive MBA from Michigan State University. He has worked at Pfizer and Parke-Davis Pharmaceuticals, Rubicon Genomics, and Neural Intervention Technologies. Dr. Mei has over 60 patent applications, publications & abstracts..
Agenda: 1. Introduction. 2. What are human pathogens, such as anthrax, E. Coli, salmonella, tuberculosis? 3. What are the traditional methods of detection? 4. Is there a need for in-field, rapid testing results? 5. What is bio-barcode technology? a. Nano particle-presence/absence metal-ion 6. What advantages does multiplex testing offer? 7. What is square wave anodic stripping voltammetry (SWASV)? 8. Why is the reporting of test results within an hour advantageous? 9. What is the price of these new technologies? 10. Conclusion.
Contact: Fred Beyerlein, BS/MBA Chief Executive Officer nanoRETE, Inc. 3815 Technology Blvd. #1050 Lansing, MI 48910 517.336.4680 fbeyerlein@nanorete.com http://www.nanorete.com
Tags: food safety food testing nanoparticle biosensors pathogen detection new testing technologies
by Andy Moreno in Education
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Real-time meat contamination test system-Craig Tuffnell, PhD
Craig graduated with a PhD in Biomedical Engineering from the University of Canterbury in Christchurch, New Zealand. Craig worked as a database designer for Digital Equipment Limited. He worked for 15 years at AuCom Electronics Limited, a company that develops electronic industrial motor control systems. Craig was responsible for Research and Development at AuCom, then the Director of Design..
Craig is the Chief Executive Officer at Veritide Ltd. Veritide has developed a certified Anthrax/spore detection device called Ceeker. 1. Introduction. 2. What is a foodborne pathogen? 3. What types of contaminants can meat products contain? 4. Does contamination include microorganisms, faecal contamination and "other" items? 5. What are meat spoilage bacteria or micro-organisms? 6. Which tests can detect foodborne pathogens in meat products? 7. What are the technical challenges those tests pose? 8. Which new technologies are available to solve these challenges? 9. Which new proprietary testing technology uses fluorescence? 10. Do the Veritide technologies test for total viable organisms with quantification? 11. Can the technologies test surface, airborne and liquid samples? 12. The portable instrumentation can test rapidly, on-site for the detection of bacteria, viruses and other biological agents. 13. The Ceeker™ detects in 3 to 10 minutes (approximately, depending on spore species, spore density and analysis conditions). 14. Veritide is developing cutting-edge technologies which include a hand held "wand" with fibre optics and a full carcass scanner. 15. Conclusion. Craig Tuffnell Cheif Operating Officer Veritide Limited +64 21 945944 c.tuffnell@veritide.com
Tags: food safety food contaminant detection bacteria meat spoilage pathogen detection
by Andy Moreno in Education
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Use of Acidifiers in Controlling Salmonella-Nataliya Roth
The Use of Acidifiers in Controlling Salmonella with Nataliya Roth, Technical Manager, BIOMIN Nataliya was born in Ukraine. She studied technology of meat products at the University of Veterinary Medicine in Lviv, Ukraine. She then moved to Austria to study Food Technology and Biotechnology at the University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences in Vienna. For the past 5 years she has worked as a technical manager for Biomin. She is also working on her PhD thesis about the reduction of antibiotic resistant bacteria with help of feed additives.
Agenda: 1. Introduction 2. What is a foodborne pathogen? 3. What is Salmonella? 4. How can Salmonella be controlled in food? 5. What are acidifiers? 6. How can acidifiers be employed to control Salmonella? 7. What products does BIOMIN Holding GmbH offer? 8. What is the optimum application protocol? 9. Conclusion
Nataliya ROTH DI (MSc) Technical Manager BIOMIN Holding GmbH Industriestrasse 21 3130 Herzogenburg, Austria Tel: +43 2782 803 314 Mobile: +43 664 8254 318 nataliya.roth@biomin.net http://www.biomin.net
Tags: food safety Salmonella food borne pathogens food quality Food protection
by Andy Moreno in Education
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The Use of Pathatrix Technologies in Food Testing
The Use of Pathatrix Technologies in Food Testing with Melanie Patterson. Melanie is the Food Safety Consultant for Life Technologies in Europe. Her role is to understand market requirements and apply her microbiology background to identify what solutions Life Technologies can provide to better meet customer testing needs. She works closely with the commercial teams, product management and R&D. She has worked for Life Technologies for 5 years. She enjoys the frequent customer interaction and attending industry forums and events. Her background includes a BSc in microbiology and 13 years working in the food safety industry. She has worked in a contract laboratory both at the bench and helping customers with troubleshooting. She also has experience working as a support specialist across Europe. Agenda: 1. Introduction. 2. What is the goal of food testing for human pathogens? 3. Which bacterial pathogens cause the most harm? 4. What are some of the methods to detect those pathogens? 5. How does the Pathatrix technology address those challenges? 6. What is re-circulating immuno-magnetic separation (RIMS) technology? 7. How does a high volume wash enable the efficient removal of sample matrices, non-specific microorganisms and PCR inhibitors? 8. What are the advantages of Pathatrix? 9. Are there any alternatives to Pathatrix? 10. Conclusion
Contact:
Melanie Patterson Senior Product Applications Specialist for Food & Safety Life Technologies http://lifetechnologies.com/foodsafety dalessjr@lifetech.com +800-500-6885
Tags: food testing food safety foodborne pathogens Pathatrix System Life Technologies
by Andy Moreno in Education
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Super Bowl Sunday, Foodborne Illnesses and More..Recalls
Super Bowl Sunday is here and many are hosting and gathering to share in on this exciting event. However, do you know of the latest food recalls?
Burger King Whole Foods Sprouters Northwest Hunts and more Join us as we discuss the latest food recalls and tell all of your social network friends to check in as well.
Tags: health wellness Super Bowl Sunday food poisoning recalls
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00:36Featured
Test/Release Programs for Pathogen Detection:Food Production
Test and Release Programs for Pathogen Detection in Food Production with Dr. John Murray. An academic high achiever with broad commercial experience in the rapid microbiology, diagnostics and biotechnology sector. His scientific credibility is recognised as an industry expert in sample preparation and diagnostic microbiological & pathogen detection assays for food safety, clinical and biodefense applications he honed his business and technical skills during 14 years in commercia
Tags: food safety food testing food production food quality PCR
by Andy Moreno in Education
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00:40Featured
Norovirus, a food borne pathogen? with Lee-Ann Jaykus
Norovirus, a food borne pathogen? with Lee-Ann Jaykus, Ph.D., Professor, Food Science, North Carolina State University, Raliegh, North Carolina. B.S. (1979) Purdue University M.S. (1982) Purdue University Ph.D. (1993) University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Our research activities focus on application of molecular biological methods for the detection of pathogenic microorganisms in foods. Current research projects involve the development of nucleic acid amplification technology for the det
Tags: Food safety Norovirus foodborne pathogens food production food quality
by Andy Moreno in Business
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Peanut Executives Indicted in 2009 Salmonella Case
Peanut Executives Indicted in 2009 Salmonella Case with Shawn Stevens, Esq.Shawn is an equity member of the law firm of Gass Weber Mullins. He is one of the only lawyers in America who dedicates his practice entirely to representing the food industry.Mr. Stevens works closely with food companies to identify and manage risk, plan and prepare for possible crises.Mr. Stevens has also defended food industry clients against high-profile foodborne illness outbreak claims in more than 20 states throughout the country.Agenda:1. Introduction.2. 2009 FDA investigation of salmonella outbreak at PCA plant in Blakely, GA.3. CDC reported 714 sickened & 9 deaths in 46 states because of outbreak.4. Largest food recalls in U.S. history, involving thousands of products.5. FDA plant inspection found dirty, unsanitary conditions.6. The company's own testing found salmonella contamination, but it continued to ship its products.7. PCA's scheme to fabricate certificates of analysis accompanying shipments of products.8. Daniel Kilgore signs plea agreement in 2013: mail/wire fraud, the introduction of adulterated and misbranded food into interstate commerce with the intent to defraud or mislead, and conspiracy.9. Charges filed by US Attorney/FBI against 3 other executives.10. Lessons for the food industry.11. Precautions and guidance for food executives with food safety responsibilities.12. Conclusion.Contact:Shawn K. Stevens, Esq.Gass, Weber, Mullins, LLC.309 North Water StreetMilwaukee, WI 53202www.gasswebermullins.comwww.defendingfoodsafety.comDirect: (414) 224-7784Fax: (414) 224-6116stevens@gasswebermullins.com
Tags: food safety food production food borne pathogens food oubreak Food recalls
by Andy Moreno in Education
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00:23Featured
Food Safety Liability in Restaurants with Howard Cannon
Food Safety Liability in Restaurants with Howard CannonHoward Cannon is America's most visible Restaurant Expert Witness. He has authored four books, given hundreds of seminars and speeches, been published in dozens of magazines and newspapers across the country and around the globe; he has been featured and interviewed on Anderson Cooper, The Wall Street Journal, Reader's Digest, Fox News, MSNBC, Canadian Public Radio, and countless others. Since 1987, his firm has been called upon by
Tags: food safety restaurants food liability foodborne pathogens food safety training
by Andy Moreno in Education
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00:36Featured
Detection of Pathogens in Food Production Fields
Detection of Pathogens in Food Production Fields with Laura Strawn, MS., Candidate for a Ph.D. at Cornell University in the Food Science Department with specialties in Microbiology and Epidemiology.Laura Strawn has published four peer reviewed articles, one book chapter, over ten abstracts and organized/chaired three symposia at the annual meeting of the International Association for Food Protection (IAFP). Laura has also been a teaching assistant for multiple classes and received the outstandi
Tags: food safety food production food testing foodborne pathogens food compliance
by Andy Moreno in Education
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00:59Featured
Foodborne Illness Outbreak Litigation Management
Defending the company and the industry: High-Profile Foodborne Illness Outbreak Litigation Management with Shawn K. Stevens, Esq., of Gass, Weber and Mullins, Milwaukee, WI. During the past decade, Mr. Stevens has counseled food industry clients throughout the country (including some of the nation’s largest food producers, national restaurant chains, and several food distributors and grocers) on a wide-range of food safety regulatory and liability issues. Mr. Stevens works closely
Tags: Food safety food litigation outbreak food production law suits
by Andy Moreno in Education
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