This presentation explores food safety within the Western region, focusing on the practices and challenges of preventing foodborne illnesses and managing outbreaks. It introduces food safety protocols across the supply chain and categorizes recall types based on risk, from Class I (severe) to Class III (minimal). A recent recall incident is highlighted, where unprocessed juices contaminated with pathogens such as Salmonella, Listeria, and E. coli prompted a voluntary recall. The presentation also delves into E. coli, examining its various strains, transmission pathways, symptoms, complications like Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome, and preventive measures. The role of regulatory agencies such as the FDA and CDC is emphasized, particularly in providing guidelines to manage foodborne outbreaks and enhance the food safety response on Tribal lands, where unique regulatory challenges exist due to jurisdictional complexities.
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Native Agriculture Financial Services |
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NAFS |
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32 |
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Written Material |