Closing Keynote: Rethinking Food Safety: Changes Needed to Bend the Curve of Foodborne Illness

Frank Yiannas, Prior Deputy Commissioner for Food at U.S. FDA, will share new strategies, approaches and emerging technologies to advance food safety.

3:30 PM - 4:15 PMTue

Grand Ballroom ABC, 1st level

Food Protection Food Safety Culture

Speakers

Frank Yiannas

Former Deputy Commissioner, Food Policy & Response, US FDA and Founder, Smarter FY Solutions

Smarter FY Solutions

Despite the passage of the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA), extensive training, testing, and inspectional approaches, food safety remains a significant public health challenge. The frequency of recalls and foodborne outbreaks highlights the need to rethink our approaches to food safety improvements. It’s time to move beyond reactive measures, embrace new approaches and emerging technology, and advance a forward-thinking mindset that prioritizes prevention and collaboration.