Food Industry News Roundup for Week of Nov. 15

QA Virtual Conference on Food Safety Set for Dec. 2
The virtual event will cover how the pandemic and other recent events have changed food safety and food safety communications.

FDA Announces Investigation of E. coli O157:H7 Outbreak Linked to Spinach
According to the CDC, as of Nov. 15, 10 people infected with the outbreak strain of E. coli O157:H7 have been reported from seven states including: Iowa, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, Ohio and South Dakota.

Biden Announces Intent to Nominate Robert Califf to Lead FDA
Califf brings nearly four decades of experience as a doctor, researcher, leader and public servant, including previous service as FDA commissioner from 2016-2017.

Esteban is currently the chief scientist for the USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS), a position he has held since 2018.

We R Food Safety! promotes Molly Linden to Senior FS&Q Consultant
Linden previously served as a tier 1 food safety consultant where she worked with clients on food safety assessments, HACCP plans, deviation reports, food safety system development or regulatory documentation.