food industry

MICROBIOLOGY “101”: FUNDAMENTALS OF MICROBIOLOGY FOR FOOD INDUSTRY PROFESSIONALS

Antonio Alcaraz · December 6, 2022 ·

Virtual Educational Course

December 6 All day

Understanding the microorganisms that threaten Food Safety and cause food spoilage is fundamental to manufacturing safe and wholesome food products. Microorganisms are everywhere but how can they be controlled in a food production facility?
This course will cover the basics of food safety microbiology and arm you with the information you need to avoid microbial contamination and produce safe food products.
The course features an innovative format, with interactive discussions as well as “virtual lab” demonstrations of microbial detection methods.

Course Topics Include:

• Microbial Ecology: Food safety depends on knowing the conditions that encourage microbial growth and knowing how to keep pathogens out, kill them or keep them from growing.
• Food-borne Pathogens: An understanding of Salmonella, Listeria monocytogenes, Shiga toxin-producing E. coli (STEC) and other pathogens of concern can lead to better strategies for control.
• Indicator organisms: These nonpathogenic organisms are valuable verification tools for hygiene and process controls.
• Spoilage: Yeast and mold are major players in food spoilage. Knowing how to detect, identify and control them can extend shelf life.
• Sampling and Testing: Statistically representative sampling plans and standard methods of analysis are critical to obtaining credible data by which food safety decisions can be made.
• Current Food Safety Issues: Staying informed about foodborne illness outbreaks, recalls and regulations is essential to managing your Food Safety Plan.

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VIRTUAL INDUSTRIAL FOOD SAFETY: SANITATION OPERATOR TRAINING COURSE

Antonio Alcaraz · November 1, 2022 ·

November 1 – November 3

Following a standardized training program developed by the International Food Protection Training Institute (IFPTI).

Assure safe food production and compliancy to FSMA requirements by providing the necessary training on effective cleaning and sanitizing of food processing equipment and facilities to your Food Safety staff.

The Deibel Laboratories/IFPTI Sanitation Operator Training course focuses on the fundamentals of cleaning and sanitizing equipment and facilities. The course was developed by IFPTI based on job task analyses conducted at national and international food manufacturing facilities with input from industry experts. Deibel Laboratories is the exclusive provider of this certificate course.

The course covers such topics as hygienic zoning, cleaning and sanitizing procedures in wet and dry facilities, cleaning for allergens, sanitation as a preventive control, and sanitation chemicals. Upon completion of the course, operators, supervisors and other stake holders will be armed with the knowledge and tools to conduct proper cleaning and sanitation practices in their own facilities.

PROGRAM OVERVIEW

This foundational program is intended for anyone involved in cleaning and sanitizing food manufacturing production lines, equipment, or facilities with a focus on the sanitation operator role. However, it is also an excellent overview or refresher for PCQIs, program managers/supervisors, or those auditing Food Safety Programs for compliance to the FDA Preventive Controls Rule.
The course follows a standardized curriculum developed by IFPTI. Upon completion of the course, and when a passing score on a post-course assessment is obtained, participants will receive certificates that affirm training was completed following the IFPTI standardized curriculum.