A study in the October issue of the Journal of Food Protection evaluated wheat-derived bacteria as surrogates for Salmonella and STEC on low-moisture foods. Selecting the right surrogate is critical for validating food safety interventions. Read here: bit.ly/4iwa0P1

World Food Day, October 16, raises awareness of global hunger and promotes action for food security and sustainable agriculture. Support local farmers and food banks, advocate for sustainable food systems and reduce food waste. Learn more here: bit.ly/3U1EGzi

Only days remain to submit an abstract for IAFP Europe 2027 in Copenhagen, Denmark, 28-30 April. Monday, 19 October, is the deadline to be a part of the European Symposium agenda. Don’t miss this opportunity to share your research! Submit here: bit.ly/4sqc9QR

Connect with the global food safety community by sponsoring at IAFP Europe 2027 in Copenhagen, Denmark, 28-30 April. Increase brand awareness, strengthen industry relationships and showcase your commitment to food safety. View the packages here: bit.ly/4yOm6d7

IAFP’s next webinar, “Building Bridges: Networking Strategies for Students and Professionals in Food Safety,” is Wednesday, October 14 (noon-1 p.m. EST). Free, but advance registration is required. Register here: bit.ly/4ih0uA7

Students in food safety: join the interest list for the AI Benchmarking Student Competition. Organized by Cornell University and Agroknow, it invites undergraduate and graduate students to develop predictive models using real food safety data. Scan the QR code to join.

A study in Food Protection Trends examined the efficacy of the bacteriophage product Phageguard S against Salmonella on raw turkey, both in vitro and in an industrial trial. Findings show it successfully reduced Salmonella in raw ground turkey. Read here: bit.ly/4zkpkVo

Be part of the IAFP Europe 2027 agenda. Submit your abstract by 19 October and share your research during three days of scientific exchange, collaboration and connection in Copenhagen, Denmark, 28-30 April 2027. Submit here: bit.ly/4AMwh3n

There's still time to register for IAFP's October 8 webinar, "From 'Because I Said So' to 'Tell Me Why': The Generational Shift in Food Safety Culture." Free, with advance registration. Register here: bit.ly/4dkxbdk

Today is the final day to nominate a candidate from the industry sector to serve as IAFP Secretary for 2027-2028. Send a letter of nomination and biographical sketch to Lisa Garcia at [email protected]. Self-nominations encouraged.

Allison Discher is the latest member to join the IAFP staff, taking over as Member and Committee Services Coordinator. She serves as IAFP's liaison for 31 PDGs and for JFP, and coordinates the Association's webinars. Welcome to the team, Allison!

IAFP Latino 2026, the Latin American Symposium on Food Safety, was held September 28-29 in Buenos Aires, Argentina. The event is organized every two years by scientific associations and societies from Latin American countries affiliated with IAFP.

IAFP is pleased to announce three upcoming webinars in October, covering ultra-pure chlorine dioxide, the generational shift in food safety culture, and networking strategies for students and professionals. Free, with advance registration. Register here: Bit.ly/4iWpEov

Today, IAFP bids a bittersweet farewell to Dina Siedenburg, who is retiring to spend more time with family. Since 2012, Dina has been a guiding light for our Member and Committee Services, our 31 PDGs, JFP and our webinars. Thank you, Dina. You will be greatly missed!

Only hours remain to submit IAFP 2027 proposals for symposia, roundtables and workshops. Tuesday, September 29, is the deadline. Before you submit, watch advice from past Program Committee members on preparing your submission. Watch here: Bit.ly/4db6p70

What do you get out of an IAFP membership? As much as you put into it. Members can join Professional Development Groups, submit symposia, take part in technical sessions and present posters. Learn more here: Bit.ly/3ToYzjh

Do you know a food safety professional from the industry sector who would make a good IAFP Secretary for 2027-2028? Send a letter of nomination and biographical sketch to Lisa Garcia at [email protected]. Self-nominations encouraged. Deadline: Tuesday, October 6.

An article in Food Protection Trends evaluates non-typhoidal salmonellosis reporting in the U.S. Of 34 participating states, 24 provided the data needed to determine the timeliness of reporting. September-October issue. Read here: Bit.ly/4h5OS2q

September 22 is the first day of autumn. Cooler temps don't mean the end of apple picking, cookouts and tailgating. FoodSafety.gov offers fall food safety tips to avoid FALLing ill with foodborne illness. Read here: Bit.ly/4Ao8hTO

An article in IAFP's Journal of Food Protection presents a framework for controlling postharvest mycotoxin contamination in cereals using microbiome-based strategies. September issue of the Journal of Food Protection. Read here: Bit.ly/4z9OOVJ