DELAWARE: International Fresh Produce Association Listeria Workshop

2320 S. DuPont Highway,Dover DE 19709

18 March, 2022

Description

The Delaware Department of Agriculture is hosting a one day Listeria Workshop lead by the International Fresh Produce Association. The Delaware Department of Agriculture (Produce Safety Program) presents: Listeria Intervention and Control Workshop The Listeria Intervention and Control Workshop is tailored for the fresh produce industry, including growers, packers, and others. This interactive, in-person workshop will be led by Dr. Jennifer McEntire, Chief Food Safety & Regulatory Officer at IFPA and Dr. Bob Whitaker, formally the Chief Science Officer with PMA. The Workshop itself will feature: general sessions on hygienic design, sanitation best practices and environmental monitoring with breakout sessions, panel discussions, produce-specific case studies and much more! Listeria Overview for General Understanding Workshop Information:Date: Friday, March 18, 2022; Registration for this event will close March 9, 2022. Time: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Registration and Breakfast at 7:30 a.m. Location: Delaware Department of Agriculture - 2320 S. Dupont Highway, Dover, DE 19901 Cost: The Delaware Department of Agriculture will cover the cost of attending. Breakfast and Lunch will be provided. Registration: Register here by 5:00pm, March 9, 2022. You may also register by e-mailing Anna Wicks at [email protected]. Class attendance is first come, first serve and limited to 40 participants. If you are registered and unable to make the event, please let Anna know as soon as possible. COVID-19 Policy: All participants MUST abide by the CDC and State of Delaware COVID-guidelines by wearing a mask at all times (except while eating and drinking), regardless of vaccination status.