Link to all submitted presentations at the FSIS/FDA Meetings from Dec. 9 & 10, 2009

The direct link to the submitted presentations is: http://www.fsis.usda.gov/News_&_Events/Agenda_&_Presentations_Traceability/index.asp

IF the link doesn't work (it was sporadic) then you can reach the presentations this way:
1. Go to http://www.fsis.usda.gov/
In the center area, the 3rd current heading is "Joint FDA/FSIS Public Meeting....
Click on "Meeting Materials"
2. In the first section there are clickable listings...
Click on "Presentations"
Enjoy the read.....

Jennifer Mc Entire, Ph.D Costing Evaluation of Traceability Programs

Jennifer McEntire, Ph.D. submitted this report regarding the costs associated with produce traceability programs at he FDA/FSIS meetings held in Washington D.C. on December 9 & 10, 2009

Jennifer Mc Entire, Ph.D Ift Costing

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Florida Tomato Growers Exchange submitted this recent Harvard Report

Reggie Brown of the Florida Tomato Growers Exchange discuss their findings regarding efficient methods of achieving traceability with cost effective means.

Reggie Brown Florida Tomato Assoc Gave Harvard Report

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Ian Williams CDC Chief, Outbreak Response And Prevention

Here is the presentation submitted by Dr. Ian Williams, Chief, Outbreak Response and Prevention Branch, CDC, to the joint FDA/FSIS meetings in Washington D.C. on December 9, 2009

Ian Williams CDC Chief, Outbreak Response And Prevention

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Jennifer McEntire Presentation to FDA

Here is the presentation given by Jennifer McEntire, Ph.D., IFT, to the joint FDA FSIS meetings held in Washington D.C. on December 9 & 10, 2009

Jennifer McEntire Presentation to FDA

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What Where and When of SB510 ?

As he portrays himself as a "fresh-faced-recent-law-school-graduate", Mr. Alex Ferguson has written not only an exceptionally fresh view of his reading of SB510 but he also includes a chart that is eye-opening in many respects. This is one of the best summaries of SB510 that we have come across with and it is both interesting and insightful reading. We encourage reading the entire article, but at least take a close look at the chart. The article which includes the chart can be seen at http://foodsafetynews.com/2009/11/s-510-laws-without-effective-timelines/ ... enjoy the read.

FDA/FSIS Agenda for Dec 9 & 10

The following is the announced agenda for the joint meetings in Washington D.C. on Dec. 9 & 10.

Dec 9 Morning Session Topics
Intro - David Goldman, FSIS
Welcome- Jerry Mande, Acting Undersecretary, USDA Office of Food Safety
Mike Taylor, Senior Advisor to the Commissioner, FDA
Framing the Issue - David Goldman, FSIS and Sherri McGarry, FDA
Stage 1 - Epidemiology and Identify the Food
Robert Teclaw, FSIS
Katie Vierk, FDA
Ian Williams, CDC
Other panel members TBD
Stage 2 - Identify the Product, Jurisdiction (Traceback)
Ellen Morrison, FDA
Bill Smith, FSIS
Anna Hooper, Darden Restaurants
Craig Wilson, Costco

Dec 9, Afternoon Session Topics
Morning Wrap-up and Afternoon Logistics
Stage 3 - Identify the Source and Distribution (Traceforward)
Ken Petersen, FSIS
FDA - TBD
Sarah Geisert, General Mills
Mark Schad, Smart Food Safety, Inc.
Consumer Perspectives -
Panel Members TBD
Pre-registered Public Comment - David Goldman, FSIS, Moderator
Day 1 Wrap-up David Goldman FSIS


Dec 10, Morning Session Topics
Welcome Back Steven Sundlof, FDA
Framing the Issue: FDA's Perspective on Product Tracing and Highlights of Federal Register Notice Sherri McGarry - FDA
IFT Summary Jennifer McIntire, IFT
Core Elements in Effective Tracing Systems
Benjamin Miller, Minnesota Dept. of Ag
Donna Garen, Global Food Safety Initiative
Howard M. Magwire, United Egg Producers & Association
Steve Mavity, National Fisheries Institute
Achieving Full Supply Chain Traceability (Emphasizing Linages between Data Elements
Kathy Means, PMA
Other Panel Members TBD
Leveraging and Harnessing Existing Systems and Enabling Technology
Ed Beckman, California Tomato Growers Assn.
Larry Kohl, FMI
Other Panel Members TBD

Dec 10, Afternoon Session Topics
Challenges in Tracing Animal Feed
Chris Melluso, FDA
Randy Gordon, National Grain and Feed Assn.
Richard Sellers, American Feed Industry Assn.
Other Panel Members TBD
Feasibility, Costs and Potential Benefits of Establishing a Tracing System
Doug Bailey, Agricultural Marketing Service
Other Panel Members TBD
FDA and FSIS Next Steps
TBD, Food Safety and Inspection Service
Faye Feldstein, FDA
Pre-registered Public Comment - Steven Sundlof, Moderator
Closing Remarks - Steven Sundlof, FDA