1、Crisis Management&Risk AssessmentJoe BaumertProfessor,DirectorFood Allergy Research&Resource ProgramUniversity of Nebraska-LincolnScott HegenbartManager,Scientific AffairsConagra BrandsOmaha,NEFARRP Effective Food Allergen Management WorkshopChicago ILOctober 16,2025You have a potential undeclared a
2、llergen situation:What do you do?2026Jump to a recall?Step back and incrementally manage the potential issueRisk Analysis In Food Risk analysis is made up of three equally important parts:-Risk Assessment-Risk Management-Risk Communication No single piece stands alone and all three are part of an in
3、teractive processRisk AnalysisRisk AssessmentRisk ManagementRisk Communication2026Risk Assessment of Unintended Food Allergens Risk assessments should be evidence-based-Scientific data for the hazard characterization-Qualitative and quantitative data collected across the supply chain and manufacturi
4、ng process The outcome of a risk assessment can be used for risk management and risk communication decisions-Risk mitigation strategies(e.g.minimizing cross-contact)-Risk-based decisions on use of advisory/precautionary allergen labelling(PAL)-Recall decisions(crisis management)2026Where to Start Wi
5、th the Risk Assessment?Consider What Controls Are in Place1.Identify Hazards2.Identify established control points or preventive controls3.Review procedures and standards that are in place4.Were the control points or preventive controls monitored?5.Were corrective actions or corrections made?6.Were r
6、ecords in place?7.Were the HACCP/Food Safety Plan and allergen control program steps verified?2026 2026FAO/WHO Expert Consultation Guidance for Risk Assessment(June 2025)Summary Report10%5%1%20%2026Hazard CharacterizationPrevalencePotency SeverityPrimary Risk Assessment Input Parameters:2026 Note:da