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DESCRIPTION:Join us for the Food Microbiology Workshop at FAPC\, where indu
 stry experts will delve into the intricacies of ensuring food safety throug
 h microbiological analysis. Over two days\, participants will engage in com
 prehensive sessions covering various aspects of food microbiology\, from re
 gulatory compliance to practical laboratory exercises.\n\nDay 1 starts with
  registration and a warm welcome\, followed by participant introductions to
  foster networking and collaboration. The morning sessions focus on foundat
 ional knowledge\, including a comprehensive overview of food microbiology a
 nd discussions on sanitation practices and microbial verification.\n\nAs th
 e day progresses\, participants will dive into the regulatory landscape\, e
 xploring USDA and FDA regulations alongside microbial testing methods endor
 sed by these agencies and AOAC. The afternoon sessions shifts toward practi
 cal skills\, covering microbial sampling techniques\, pathogen testing cons
 iderations\, and hands-on laboratory exercises.\n\nDay 2 delves deeper into
  foodborne pathogens and regulations\, with focused discussions on Salmonel
 la\, L. Monocytogenes\, and STEC E.coli. Attendees will also explore spoila
 ge microorganisms and rapid testing methods\, including immunodiagnostic te
 sts\, magnetic bead enrichment\, and PCR.\n\nJoin us for an immersive and e
 ducational experience designed to enhance your understanding and skills in 
 food microbiology\, ensuring the safety and quality of food products.\n\nAg
 enda:\nDay1\n8:00-8:30 Registration\n8:30-9:00 Welcome/Introductions\n9:00-
 9:45 Food Microbiology Overview\n9:45-10:30 Sanitation & Microbial Verifica
 tion\n10:30-10:45 Break/Refreshments\n10:45-12:00 USDA\, FDA regulations\, 
 microbial testing -FDA\, USDA\, AOAC Methods\n12:00-1:00 Lunch\n1:00- 2:00 
 Microbial Sampling\n2:00- 2:30 Pathogen testing\n2:30- 2:45 Break/Refreshme
 nts\n2:45- 5:00 Laboratory Exercises & Demonstrations\n\nDay 2\n8:30-9:00 F
 oodborne Pathogens & Regulations\n9:00-9:30 Spoilage-Microorganism Testing\
 n9:30-10:15 Rapid Methods Overview\n10:15-10:30 Break/Refreshments\n10:30-1
 1:30 Lab Exercise\n11:30-12:00 Summary Session\n\nCost: $425 per person\n\n
 A $25 fee will be billed to those who fail to cancel or attend. The registr
 ation fees cover lunch\, refreshments\, and workshop material costs.\n\nHot
 el Information:\nBooking Link: www.hilton.com/en/book/reservation/d...de=00
 03295646&flexibleDates=true\nHotel: Home 2 Suites by Hilton Stillwater\nCom
 pany Name: ROBERT M KERR FOOD AND AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS CENTER
DTEND:20251024T050000Z
DTSTAMP:20260315T232328Z
DTSTART:20251023T130000Z
LOCATION:ROBERT M. KERR FOOD & AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS CENTER\, 120 FAPC
SEQUENCE:0
SUMMARY:Canceled: Food Microbiology Workshop
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URL:https://ag-events.okstate.edu/event/food-microbiology-workshop
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