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GFPInstitute

  1. The office will be closed Monday in observance of Memorial Day.
  2. Does freezing food kill bacteria that can cause foodborne illness? No, cook food to proper temps and use a thermometer. 1.usa.gov/JzIT3i
  3. Dr. @JuliaBradsher and Dr. Craig Kaml are in Warsaw, Poland for the @IAFPFood meeting. bit.ly/GSjYR4
  4. Joan Bowman is at @WK_Kellogg_Fdn's #fandc12 conference. Pictured: panel on cross-sector partnerships in Detroit, MI. yfrog.com/esav1nvj
  5. The Institute was one of @mattroush's stops on his Tech Tour. Read more about his time in Battle Creek: bit.ly/K510M7
  6. Want the ‘Applications’ course in your state? Have your agency director or training officer e-mail support@ifpti.org. bit.ly/wCy27T
  7. Staff from The Training Institute attended the AFDOSS conference this week in Tampa, FL.
  8. The ‘Applications’ entry-level capstone course starts today in Battle Creek, MI. bit.ly/wCy27T #foodsafety
  9. If you are cooking dinner this Sunday for Mother's Day, make sure you follow the four rules of #foodsafety. yfrog.com/od5lmfwj
  10. Throwback Thursday: In 2010 the Training Institute announced the Fellowship program. It is now being adapted for international delivery.
  11. At the CASA meeting in Pittsburg, PA? Don't miss Jerry Wojtala leading the group in “Applications of Basic Inspections Jeopardy” on Friday.
  12. Two more symposia this year! Allergen Management/Fairfax, VA/Sept. 27 and Food Transportation/Chicago, IL/Oct. 29 bit.ly/w6II2M
  13. Congrats to our Chinese delegates for completing 'The Leadership Seminar in Global Food Protection' this weekend! yfrog.com/h8tlidmrj
  14. The Leadership Seminar in Global Food Protection kicks off today at The Training Institute. We welcome our special delegation from China!
  15. Didn't catch Dr. @JuliaBradsher's LIVE interview on WWMT Newschannel 3 on Tuesday? You can watch it online now! bit.ly/KZJslJ
  16. Read @ericjgreene's article on our inaugural conference. #IFF gfpi.org/news/media/exp…
  17. "If we put our future in things we know just now, we may be walking away from great opportunities." @dancarmody #IFF
  18. We should not focus on a one-size-fits-all system, but on diverse systems that focus on food safety. @dancarmody #IFF
  19. "We are too comfortable with the idea that food just shows up." -@dancarmody #IFF