I See a Specialized Process – Now What? A Field Guide to Food Safety and Science at Retail

Wednesday, June 25, 2025

10:30 AM – 12:00 PM CENTRAL TIME

Have you ever been asked to inspect a retail establishment that does one or more specialized processes? This speed dating session will connect you with seasoned experts who will share their tips and tricks for recognizing and navigating these processes.

• Identify when processes and products may require a HACCP plan
• Learn to recognize equipment used in specialized processes
• Build power skills in working with retail operators
• Curing (processes, cure-to-protein ratio, recipes)
• AFDO Retail HACCP Plan review service

Speaker(s)

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Colby Brown
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Dionne Crawford (she/her/hers)

Manager US Restaurant Food Safety and Quality Systems
McDonald's Corporation
Sally Flowers

Scientific Affairs Director
Association of Food and Drug Officials, Kansas, United States
Carrie Pohjola

Food Scientist Advanced
WI DATCP, Wisconsin, United States
Jonathan Wheeler

Special Processes Supervisor
SC Department of Agriculture, South Carolina, United States
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Mary Yavelak