Center for Innovative Food Technology to host food safety forum

The Center for Innovative Food Technology (CIFT) will host a seminar on proactive food safety efforts on Feb. 25. The seminar will be held from 5 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. at the Northwest Ohio Cooperative Kitchen (NOCK).

The seminar will feature Dennis DeLong, R.S., food safety specialist, Ohio Department of Agriculture, to discuss information on voluntary and non-voluntary recalls and the importance of traceability of ingredients.

Information about the Reportable Food Registry, established to provide a reliable mechanism to track patterns of adulteration in food, will be discussed. In addition, learn how to report voluntary recalls and draft recall paperwork.

Food-related business owners, aspiring entrepreneurs, and other small-to-medium sized businesses are encouraged to attend, according to a press release.

The cost is $25 per person or $40 for two guests, which includes networking opportunities and light refreshments. Advanced registration is preferred. The NOCK/AIF is located at 13737 Middleton Pike (St. Rt. 582) in Bowling Green, Ohio.

To register and pay online, visit the CIFT website or contact 419-535-6000, ext. 140 or [email protected].