Friday, March 8, 2013

Announcing: REHS/RS Exam preparation course in La Grange, IL April 30, May 1-2, 2013


Announcing: REHS/RS Exam preparation course in La Grange, IL April 30, May 1-2, 2013

This will be the 16th year that I have been conducting courses to prepare candidates for the REHS/RS examination. This 2.5 day course will be held at the Robert Coulter American Legion Post in La Grange, IL. 

For more details please see www.RegisteredSanitarian.com

or for the class syllabus :IL 2013 Class Syllabus

or to register for the class visit: Class Registration

Can't make the class? We can bring the class to your state. Just rustle up at least 15 students and find a venue and we will come to you.

Tuesday, March 5, 2013

FDA’s Proposed Regulations for Sprout Production – What You Need To Know

Institute for Food Safety and Health

Wednesday, March 20, 2013 from 12:30 PM to 1:30 PM (CDT)


FDA’s Proposed Regulations for Sprout Production – What You Need To Know

Institute for Food Safety and Health

Wednesday, March 20, 2013 from 12:30 PM to 1:30 PM (CDT)

Event Details

 
Speakers include:
  • Dr. Samir Assar, Director, Produce Safety Staff, FDA CFSAN
  • Ms. Joy Johanson, Consumer Safety Officer, Produce Safety Staff, FDA CFSAN
  • Dr. Stephen Grove, Manager, Industry Projects, Institute for Food Safety and Health, IIT

The webinar will feature an overview of the proposed Produce Rule by Dr. Samir Assar and Joy Johanson, with particular emphasis on the requirements for sprout production. The proposed requirements include the use of validated seed sanitation procedures, testing of sprouts or spent sprout irrigation water for pathogens, and implementation of environmental monitoring plans. Stephen Grove, Coordinator of the Sprout Safety Alliance, will discuss the efforts currently being undertaken by the Sprout Safety Alliance to create a robust training curriculum focusing on best practices for safer production of sprouts. The webinar will conclude with a live Q&A session.