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Free Webinar – How to Become USDA FSIS Inspected and What That Means – With Mathew Bawden of USDA FSIS

April 6, 2023 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Free

This free webinar will take place on April 6 from 2-3 pm MDT. Matthew Bawden, a Management Analyst at the USDA Food Safety Inspection Service will join Dr. Janna Hamlett to discuss how to become USDA FSIS registered and inspected and what that means for your business.

The USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) ensures that our nation’s meat, poultry, and processed egg supply is wholesome, safe, and properly labeled. Through prevention-based policies and practices, USDA helps companies meet today’s foodborne challenges by using science to craft the best ways forward. FSIS is part of a science-based national system to ensure food safety and food defense. FSIS ensures food safety through the authorities of the Federal Meat Inspection Act, the Poultry Products Inspection Act, and the Egg Products Inspection Act, as well as humane animal handling through the Humane Methods of Slaughter Act.

Webinar Presenters

Dr. Janna Hamlett of TechHelp and the University of Idaho.

Food Processing Specialist Dr. Janna Hamlett of TechHelp, and the University of Idaho will lead this free webinar. Dr. Hamlett has 20 years of experience in the food manufacturing industry. She brings a wealth of qualifications, expertise, and experience as a Food Processing Specialist at TechHelp and Assistant Professor at University of Idaho Extension. Before joining TechHelp and UI Extension, Janna worked at the College of Southern Idaho developing the Food Processing Technology program and the first Technical Bachelors at a Community College in Idaho. Prior to academia, Janna worked in various management positions, including Quality Manager and Production Manager at large-scale cheese and whey processing facilities in the Magic Valley. As an independent Food Safety and Production Consultant, she has helped local companies with their food safety, production capabilities, and troubleshooting challenges to be more successful. She has numerous industry certifications in safety, food safety, and operational efficiencies; including a Black Belt in Six Sigma, she is an OSHA 10 and 30-hour instructor, FSCPA PCQI and IAVA instructor, SQF Approved Training Center, and an approved HACCP curriculum from The International HACCP Alliance.

Matthew Bawden, Management Analyst with the USDA Food Safety Inspection Service

Mattew has been with the FSIS for nearly eight years. He started in the field as a food inspector.  By gaining knowledge and customer support experience, he worked his way into an administrative role. One of his duties includes acting as the Grant Curator for the Denver district. Matthew strives to ensure that the nation’s food supply remains safe and wholesome while also providing the best customer support possible to the establishments he inspects.

When not in the office, Matthew enjoys spending his time outdoors hiking and camping with his girlfriend and two dogs.

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Date:
April 6, 2023
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2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
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Free
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