Samantha Bolten is a Food Safety Programs and Investigations Manager at Mérieux Nutrisciences with over 10 years of experience supporting the food industry in developing and implementing practical, science-based food safety and quality solutions. She has supported numerous food companies in developing and strengthening their food safety plans, sanitation standard operating procedures (SSOPs), and environmental monitoring programs for pathogens and indicator organisms. Additionally, Samantha has a Ph.D. in Food Microbiology from Cornell University, and has authored more than 25 peer-reviewed articles focused on understanding and reducing risks of Salmonella, Listeria monocytogenes, and pathogenic E. coli in ready-to-eat food products.