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NEWS nomination letter in support of 3M Microbiology. “We have worked with 3M Microbiology for almost 20 years, and in this time, we’ve come to view our relationship as a partnership.” 3M Microbiology has been an IAFP Sustaining Member for 22 years and its employees are actively involved in IAFP committees, events and volunteer work. Christine Moe, Ph.D. , Research Advancement; • Sterilox Food Safety Systems, Equipment Design; and • Norm Faiola, Ph.D., Product Development. “NSF International is honored to present the 2008 food safety leadership awards. I was proud to congratulate this year’s winners on their outstanding food safety efforts in March,” said William Fisher, NSF International vice president. This panel included industry notables: Mary Adolf, Stan Bailey, John Farquharson, Ernest Julian, Ellen Laymon, Jim Mann, Donald Schaffner, David M. Theno and Ewen C.D. Todd. • concepts such as Food Safety Objectives that have become recognized internationally through Codex Alimentarius. ICMSF was described as “a guiding light for the microbiological food safety community.” The GMA Food Safety Award honors those individuals or organizations who have demonstrated a longstanding commitment to improving the safety of food. The recipient of this award must possess at least 10 years of service in the food safety arena and have successfully demonstrated sustained contributions in research, education and information transfer. In addition, the recipient must display innovative and effective strategies to promote a safer food supply while solving significant food safety problems. NSF International Announces Recipients of the 2008 Food Safety Leadership Awards N SF International announced the 2008 recipients of its Fifth Annual Food Safety Leadership Awards. NSF’s Food Safety Leadership Awards Program recognizes key individuals and organizations who have demonstrated outstanding leadership in the foodservice industry. The 2008 award recipients were announced at the Food Safety & Security Summit, March 19, 2008, Washington, D.C. After reviewing all nominations, an independent panel of food safety experts recognized the following recipients for their groundbreaking achievements: • Paul A. Lachance, Ph.D., F.A.C.N., C.N.S., Lifetime Achievement in Education & Technology; Daniel L. Engeljohn, Ph.D., Lifetime Achievement in Public Service; National Environmental Health Association, Education and Training; Elizabeth A. Bugden, MS, Education and Training; Jeanne Gleason, Ph.D. , Education and Training; International Commission on Microbiological Specifications for Foods Receives 2008 GMA Food Safety Award obert Brackett, chief science officer of the Grocery Manufacturers Association (GMA) has announced that the International Commission on Microbiological Specifications for Foods (ICMSF) is the 2008 recipient of the GMA Food Safety Award. “On behalf of GMA and its members, I wish to congratulate the Commission on Microbiological Specifications for Foods for being named the recipient of the 2008 GMA Food Safety Award,” said Dr. Brackett. The books prepared by ICMSF are indispensable references for food safety professionals around the world. ICMSF has also made outstanding contributions to microbiological risk assessment and food safety policy, including the development of risk management FDA Posts Revised Questions and Answers on Acrylamide R T • • • • he US Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition (CFSAN) has updated the Qs & As on acrylamide with new information related to acrylamide in foods, including adding consumer information on optional ways to reduce acrylamide levels in certain foods. Acrylamide is a substance that forms in certain foods during some high-temperature cooking practices, such as frying and baking. Acrylamide causes cancer in laboratory animals at high doses, and is therefore a potential human carcinogen. Since the discovery of acrylamide in food in 2002, FDA has initiated a broad range of surveillance and research activities related to acrylamide. In 2003, FDA posted Qs & As on acrylamide on its Web site, including the dietary message “to eat a 488 FOOD PROTECTION TRENDS | JULY 2008

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Food Protection Trends - July 2008 Contents Sustaining Members Lone Star Perspective from Your President Commentary from the Executive Director An Integrated Assay for Rapid Detection of Escherichia coli O157:H7 on Beef Samples Listeria Prevention Practices for Small Cheese Operations New Members News Industry Products Award Winners Committee Meetings Ivan Parkin Lecture John H. Silliker Lecture Preliminary Program Networking Opportunities General Information Registration Form Workshops Exhibitors Special Contributors and Sponsors Coming Events Advertising Index Journal of Food Protection Table of Contents Audiovisual Library Order Form Booklet Order Form Membership Application

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