1. SNA conference June 21, 2012 Food safety – no laughing matter Dr. Ben Chapman and Dr. Audrey Kreske North Carolina State University June 21, 2012

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5. SNA conference June 21, 2012 "It's great to get the support of the community and our customers who realize that accidents sometimes happen"

6. SNA conference June 21, 2012 Smiling Hara Tempeh Salmonella Paratyphi B 64 illnesses 8 hospitalizations Linked to starter culture

7. SNA conference June 21, 2012 “For us it means that we’ve identified the point of entry. It had nothing to do with our sanitation, protocol or Blue Ridge Food Ventures. It did not originate in Asheville and it was unknowingly passed along to us. So it’s a big relief to us. Now we can look at moving forward — it’s up to the FDA to trace this further.” Do they ask for any proof of micro analysis? Do they have compelling labels? Do they know how their product is used?

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10. SNA conference June 21, 2012 Poop in cantaloupes Listeria 30 deaths 123 illnesses Linked to packing facility o Sanitation o Facility design o Post-harvest handling

11. SNA conference June 21, 2012 Kendall Paciorek, born prematurely (3lbs, 11oz) after her mother contracted listeriosis from cantaloupe. “We’re thinking I ate cantaloupe sometime in the first three to four weeks of August. I ate it probably multiple times. You try to eat better because you’re pregnant.” - Michelle Wakely Paciorek http://vitals.msnbc.msn.com/_news/2011/12/21/9502082-tiny-listeria-survivor-comes-home-for-christmas

12. SNA conference June 21, 2012 29 E. coli O103 and O145 illnesses linked to venison kabobs. Deer were hunted, meat processed and cooked in outdoor rec class “If you think about high school males, they’re probably not the best when it comes to food safety practices,” he said. “So you can have cross-contamination.” - Joshua Rounds, MN epidemiologist http://vitals.msnbc.msn.com/_news/2012/01/11/10117160-e-coli-tainted-venison-kabobs-sicken-minn- students#.Tw3ZKAWCpzU.twitter Poop in deer meat

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14. SNA conference June 21, 2012 "Contrary to the opinion stated by some, a personal relationship and warm feelings toward the vendor is not a reliable indicator of cleanliness, nor does it impart anti- bacterial properties.” -Hal Prince, Bangor Daily News, Dec. 2, 2011

15. SNA conference June 21, 2012 Legislation changes that sort of affect schools NC adoption of FDA food code by reference Food Safety Modernization Act Produce Rule Preventative Controls Rule

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17. SNA conference June 21, 2012 http://chapmanfoodsafety.wordpress.com/

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19. SNA conference June 21, 2012 Warehouse training ① Foodborne Illness ② Employee Policies ③ Thermometers ④ Facility and Storage ⑤ Integrated Pest Management ⑥ Receiving ⑦ Shipping ⑧ Power Outage ⑨ Food Defense ⑩ Handling a Food Recall http://chapmanfoodsafety.wordpress.com/

20. SNA conference June 21, 2012 Farm to School Program Sourcing local produce Requires USDA Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) certification

21. SNA conference June 21, 2012 http://www.ams.usda.gov/AMSv1.0/GAPGHPAuditVerificationProgram

22. SNA conference June 21, 2012 The Process USDA GAP certification o Good agricultural practices Parts 1 and 2 o Good handling practices Parts 3 and 4 Grading (80% to pass) o Points 5, 10, 15, no partial points o N/A $92/hour o Conducting the audit, travel time and preparatory time o Unannounced 2 nd visit (separate cost) In operation less than 30 days Submit food safety manual for review with audit request form

23. SNA conference June 21, 2012 12 farms across NC with <30 acres One hour visits – Survey and onsite evaluation Self diaries – Flip cam Providing food safety manual templates and other documents Determining economic impact *Funded by Carolina Farm Stewardship Association*

24. SNA conference June 21, 2012 Barriers identified ① Language of the document ② Misinformation ③ Time ④ Documentation ⑤ Buyer expectations ⑥ Site specific risk recognition/audit requirements

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26. SNA conference June 21, 2012 www.foodsafetytalk.com

27. SNA conference June 21, 2012 Dr. Ben Chapman Dr. Audrey Kreske audrey_kreske@ncsu.edu benjamin_chapman@ncsu.edu Follow me on twitter @benjaminchapman 919 809 3205 www.foodsafetyinfosheets.com www.bites.ksu.edu www.barfblog.com