Rhode Island Food Safety Task Force
18th Annual Food Safety Conference
Caroline Smith DeWaal
Food Safety Director
Center for Science in the Public Interest
Washington DC
Nationally Renowned Food Safety Advocate
Wednesday October 24th, 2012
8:30 AM – 12:00 PM
Hilton Garden Inn, One Thurber Street, Warwick, RI
How Many Cooks in the Kitchen? The Roles of Consumers and the Government in Making Our Food Safe
Over 48 million Americans get sick from food each year, and 3,000 die. Who bears responsibility for ensuring that the food supply is safe? The federal government, states, industry, and consumers all have vital roles to play. The federal government is on the verge of implementing a host of new food safety rules, including those stemming from the Food Safety Modernization Act, the New Poultry Inspection System, new approaches to curtailing antibiotic use in food production, and more. Now more than ever, consumers have a voice to effect change and want to use that voice to promote effective programs that will protect their health. States also have a number of important programs and opportunities to impact the policies of the federal government.
The Center for Science in the Public Interest (CSPI) is a consumer advocacy organization whose twin missions are to conduct innovative research and advocacy programs in health and nutrition, and to provide consumers with current, useful information about their health and well-being
When: Wednesday October 24th, 2012, 8:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Where: Hilton Garden Inn, One Thurber Street, Warwick, RI
www.providenceairportwarwick.hgi.com
Registration: Seating is limited and will be first come first serve.
Early bird special - $35, must be postmarked by Monday, October 1, 2012
After 10/1/2012 invitation open to general public, fee will be $40, must be received by Friday, October 12, 2012
NO ON-SITE REGISTRATION
Professional Development:
Approved by RI DOH for 2.5 hours of manager re-certification credit. Attendees will receive certificate of attendance.
For additional conference information contact:
Nicole Richard, 401.874.2977, nicolerichard@uri.edu
Lori F. Pivarnik, 401.874.2972, pivarnik@uri.edu
AGENDA
8:30 am Registration and Refreshments
9:00 am Welcome and Introductions, Nicole Richard
Nutrition and Food Sciences Department, University of Rhode Island
9:15 am “State of the Plate,” Ernie Julian, Ph D., Chief
Office of Food Protection, RI Department of Health
9:45 am Break
10:00 am Keynote Address: How many cooks in the Kitchen?
Caroline Smith DeWaal, Food Safety Director
Center for Science in the Public Interest
12:00 pm Wrap-Up/Adjourn
Please bring a donation for the Rhode Island Community Food Bank.
CONFERENCE REGISTRATION FORM
Rhode Island Food Safety Task Force 18th Annual Food Safety Conference
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West Kingston, RI 02892
