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that may not follow all elements of the validation guidelines, but are nonetheless effective for their intended purpose. These guidelines have been widely distributed and are available at http://www. gmabrands.com/publications/121894_1. pdf. Broad industry adoption and adherence to the guideline recommendations should help assure the continued safety of this category of convenient food products. REFERENCES 1. American Frozen Food Institute. 2008. Recommended guidelines for the labeling of microwave cooking instructions. Washington, D.C. 2. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. 2007. Investigation of outbreak of human infections caused by Salmonella I 4,[5],12:i:-. Information updated as of October 29, 2007. Available at http://www. cdc.gov/salmonella/4512eyeminus. html. Accessed October 27, 2008. 3. Doyle, M. E., and A. S. Mazzotta. 2000. Review of studies on the thermal resistance of salmonellae. J. Food Prot. 63:779–795. 4. Doyle , M. E., A. S. Mazzotta, T. Wang, D. W. 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Food Protection Trends - February 2009 Contents Sustaining Members Perspectives from Your President Commentary from the Executive Director Assuring the Safety of Not-Ready-to-Eat (NRTE) Products: Industry Guidelines for Validation of Consumer Cooking Instructions Cooking Food Safely with Microwave Ovens: Challenges for the Food Industry Special Interest Series: Newly Developed Workshop Series on “Molecular Methods in Food Microbiology” 2009–2010 Secretary Election Abstracts – IAFP’s Fourth European Symposium on Food Safety Audiovisual Library Audiovisual Library Order Form New Members What’s Happening in Food Safety Industry Products IAFP 2009: Networking Opportunities IAFP 2009: General Information IAFP 2009: Registration Form Coming Events Advertising Index Journal of Food Protection Table of Contents Booklet Order Form Membership Application

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