1、Fostering a Food Safety CultureDr.Allison Miller25 February 20262IntroductionIntroductionIn the fast-paced environment of food manufacturing where production throughput and operational demands become daily priorities,food safety culture can be an afterthought.Food safety culture does not have to be
2、an afterthought but can be an asset with tangible and intangible benefits for food manufacturers.There are challenges when developing and fostering behaviors,practices,and expectations that support a robust food safety culture.But these can be overcome and supported by leadership,resources,commitmen
3、t and recognition programs.Dr.Allison MillerFood Safety&Quality Assurance Director3Griffith,2010“The aggregation of the prevailing,relatively constant,learned,shared attitudes,values and beliefs contributing to the hygiene behaviors used within a particular food handling environment.”FDA,2022“Food S
4、afety Culture focuses on shared attitudes,values,and beliefs about food safety held by both employees and leadership in an organization.”Guevara,2024“Food safety culture refers to the shared values,beliefs,and behaviors within an organization or community that prioritize and promote the importance o
5、f food safety.”Food Safety Culture Food Safety Culture Defined4 Care Empowers Risk Awareness Operational Efficiency Sustainable PerformanceRelevance of a Food Safety CultureRelevance of a Food Safety CultureMain Goal:Preventing food safety incidentsContinuous ImprovementFood Safety Regulations 5Food
6、 Safety Culture Food Safety Culture Industry ImpactIndustry ImpactSource:https:/datadashboard.fda.gov/oii/cd/recalls.htmIntangible BenefitsCustomer SatisfactionReputationTrustTangible BenefitsPrevents Recalls-$5M to$20MStrategic AdvantageReturned CustomerReduced Complaints48M-foodborne illness 3K-de