A Webinar Series-Last Tuesday of the month, 12:00 noon - 1:00 pm CT Food Safety
Lunch Hour Hosted by Dr. Byron Chaves

The Nebraska MEP
The Food Processing Center
& Presage Analytics, Inc.
present:
The Food Safety
Lunch Hour
with Dr. Byron Chaves


The Go-to Experts for
Advancing U.S. Manufacturing.

Advancing the Food Industry by applying science, investing in people and building businesses.

Presage Analytics is a suite of software tools to help food, beverage, and chemical manufacturing facilities capture data, ensure quality, and keep up with an ever-changing regulatory environment.
All sessions 12:00 noon - 1:00 p.m. CT
DATE | TOPIC |
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Aug 30, 2022 |
Developing Food Safety Programs: The Hazard Analysis Process The hazard analysis is a fundamental step in designing and implementing effective food safety management systems, including HACCP. This webinar will summarize the basic principles of identifying reasonably likely physical, chemical, and biological hazards from a risk-based perspective. |
Sept 27, 2022 |
Microbiological Sampling: What are you looking for? Understanding how microbes are distributed in foods and the food processing environment is crucial to optimize sampling ad testing approaches. This webinar will present the foundations of statistical sampling for food safety decision-making. View the Recording |
Nov 1 2022 |
Microbiological Testing: Making Informed Decisions Making the right decision regarding the safety of foods and the food processing environment depends on what is tested and how the data are used. This webinar will help the audience choose appropriate tests for a variety of food commodities and product/process combinations. View the Recording |
Dec 20, 2022 |
Salmonella: Is it everywhere? Salmonella is one of the most prevalent pathogens across various food commodities. In this session, the audience will learn about characteristics that allow this microbe to survive and thrive so well in food and food processing environments. View the Recording |
Jan 31, 2023 |
Listeria and the RTE Foods Conundrum Ready-to-eat foods are prone to in-process and post-process contamination, making them a high-risk product. Listeria monocytogenes, in particular, has been associated with many RTE foods. This session will help the audience understand the reasons why Listeria is a problem in RTE foods, the regulatory consequences, and control strategies. View the Recording |
Feb 28, 2023 |
Environmental Monitoring for Dry Food Environments It is not easy to clean and sanitize facilities where dry goods and ingredients are processed. However, Salmonella and other microbes may be relevant to these operations. This webinar will provide the audience with the principles of environmental monitoring for Salmonella in dry environments. View the Recording |
March 28, 2023 |
Environmental Monitoring for the RTE Food Industry In non-dry food environments where RTE foods are produced, Listeria is a pathogen of concern. Environmental monitoring in damp, cold environments looks different than in dry facilities. This webinar will introduce the audience to several considerations needed to establish an environmental monitoring plan for non-dry RTE food operations. |
April 25, 2023 |
Putting Sampling and Testing Together: Microbial Indicators Part 1 Testing for pathogens is often impractical given the low prevalence in many food commodities. However, microbiological indicators can support decision-making for process control and prevent violations or non-compliances. This webinar will describe the main microbiological indicators, their uses and limitations. View the Recording |
May 30, 2023 |
Putting Sampling and Testing Together: Microbial Indicators Part 2 THIS SESSION HAS BEEN CANCELLED. |