The Collaborative

Together, working towards a reduction in foodborne illness.

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FDA is hosting a free virtual SAVA Workshop on Aug 19–22, 2025 for SLTT retail food regulatory agencies!
Covers all 9 Retail Program Standards
Interactive, instructor-led sessions
Space is limited — register by July 18!
Register now: https://t.co/EnwKMC8z9m

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Save the date! The 2025 FDA Seminar is coming to La Crosse, WI, Sept 17–19, alongside the NEHA Region 4 Conference. Join food safety and environmental health pros for 3 days of learning and networking. https://t.co/CTxpqbcRwd

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Resource Alert! The Conference for Food Protection has created new resources that are now available for jurisdictions interested in starting Retail Food Networks! Check them out here: https://t.co/4Tii3Xgt6z

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Got 5 minutes for food safety? Check out this visual summary to learn how experts in the field design and execute effective food handler training programs to keep food safe at retail. https://t.co/YoiNkOS5ZL

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Got 5 minutes for food safety? Check out this visual summary of the Conference for Food Protection’s report on adult learning and how to incorporate winning strategies into your food safety training programs! https://t.co/BobBBWHmNY

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Got 5 minutes for food safety? Check out this visual summary to learn how experts in the field design and execute effective food handler training programs to keep food safe at retail. https://t.co/BkShZXAaLv

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Strong food safety culture means safe practices are part of daily habits even without supervision. New article shares simple ways to build that culture in retail. Read more https://t.co/ydMfs3sAiA

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The 2025 @nehaorg AEC & Exhibition is happening July 14–17 in Phoenix! Early bird rates are available until April 25, 2025. Don’t miss out—register now! Learn more: https://t.co/3N8XTpnWoW

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#Campylobacter and #Salmonella remain the top causes of enteric infections. Discuss best-practices and lessons learned to respond to outbreaks at a 2025 InFORM Regional Meeting near you. Learn more: https://t.co/jMb7GTAvNj

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The 2025 CFP Biennial Meeting is happening March 24–28 in Denver, with pre-Biennial virtual workshops on February 21, 28, and March 7. Issue submissions will be open November 24–December 24. Learn more and get involved: https://t.co/6evWImwIke

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If your job includes responding to foodborne or enteric outbreaks, don’t miss out on the 2025 InFORM Regional Meetings in Florida, Missouri, and California. Come see what you are missing! https://t.co/Zjp9TKEuwL

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Registration is now open for the 2024 InFORM Regional Meetings. Get your spot at the table to plan and strategize with professionals involved with foodborne and enteric disease outbreak response like you. Review the agenda and register: https://t.co/LNoovPp8aV

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Just released: Supplement to the 2022 Food Code! Key updates include new surface disinfection protocols, container reuse guidelines, and enhanced food defense measures. Learn more: https://t.co/YedNG6nFtX

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Are you looking to tackle the Retail Program Standards? The @NEHAorg-@FDAFood Retail Flexible Funding Model Grant Program can help! The grant portal is open until Nov 20. https://t.co/33NT6v1M0a

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The Retail Food Outbreak Investigation Exercise is now available from @afdonews. Test your FBIO response plans, evaluate readiness, improve interagency collaboration, and enhance communication strategies: https://t.co/H74UaGsoUH

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Share this allergen poster with your facilities and use the allergen checklist for your inspections. Both resources were developed by @nehaorg’s Food Safety Program Committee. https://t.co/CBQVMFfQfo

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The grant portal for the @nehaorg-@FDAfood Retail Flexible Funding Model Grant Program is open! Join a Q&A webinar on Oct 29 to answer your questions about the CY2025 application and process. https://t.co/33NT6v1M0a

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@CDCgov’s EATS 101 & 102 are open for registration. Learn and practice concepts, key skills, and steps for environmental assessments of restaurants implicated in an outbreak. CEUs are available. Register today: https://t.co/OW6IUYaQ7S

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This new infographic from @ASTHO is your elevator pitch to explain the Retail Program Standards and their benefits for regulatory retail food programs. Check it out: https://t.co/rv0v7qn3WO

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Applications are now open to join @CDCgov's Environmental Health Specialists Network (EHS-Net). This funded opportunity supports practice-based research into the environmental causes of foodborne illness. Applications close December 2, 2024. Learn more: https://t.co/51Zi2G44us