The American Meat Institute (AMI) announced that it will sponsor five education programs at the 2015 International Production & Processing Expo (IPPE), the world's largest annual feed, meat and poultry industry trade show, scheduled for Jan. 27-29, 2015, in Atlanta, Ga.
The “Recalls 101 Workshop,” scheduled from 1 to 5 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 26, 2015, will provide in-depth instruction to help attendees better understand the issues and challenges involved in recalls and public health investigations for meat and poultry processors. The session, which is $150 for IPPE registrants, features four discussion segments: “Epidemiology 101,” presented by Andrew Milkowski, Ph.D., adjunct professor at the University of Wisconsin; “Investigation Process and Outcomes: FSIS Perspective,” given by Regina Tan, DVM, DACVPM, director of recall management and technical analysis staff at USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS); “Product Recalls: Regulations, Issues and Challenges,” offered by Barbara Masters, DVM, senior policy advisor at Olsson Frank Weeda Terman Matz PC; and “Media and Customer Response,” presented by Eric Mittenthal, AMI’s vice president of public affairs. A brief question and answer period will close the session.