The Center for Produce Safety 2021 Research Symposium

CPS?Research Symposium organizers are pleased to announce the list of research projects that will be presented at the 2021 CPS Research Symposium. Learn directly from CPS-funded scientists about the latest in food safety research for the produce industry. Registration for the Symposium series will be complimentary, thanks to the generosity of the Symposium sponsors. Please mark your calendar for the?following dates, 10:00 AM ? 12:00 PM Pacific:Tuesday, June 22, 2021Tuesday, June 29, 2021Tuesday, July 6, 2021Tuesday, July 13, 2021? DRAFT PROGRAM??Tuesday, June 22, 2021-?Simulation Analysis of In-Field Produce Sampling for Risk-Based Sampling PlanMatthew Stasiewicz, Ph.D., University of Illinois- Significance of sanitizers on induction of viable but non-cultivable (VBNC) foodborne bacteria?and their survival and resuscitation in fresh produceAna Allende, Ph.D., CEBAS-CSIC Spain- Non-Fouling Food Contact Surfaces - Prevention of Biofilm and Surface-Mediated CrossContamination Boce Zhang, Ph.D., University of Massachusetts Tuesday, June 29- Listeria monocytogenes growth potential, kinetics, and factors affecting its persistence on a?broad range of fresh produce Xiangwu Nou, Ph.D., USDA ARS Beltsville- Factors affecting persistence of Listeria monocytogenes need to be identified for?evaluation and prioritization of interventions Martin Wiedmann, Ph.D., Cornell University- Listeria develops reduced sanitizer sensitivity but not resistance at recommended sanitizer use?levels. Martin Wiedmann, Ph.D., Cornell University- Fate of different Listeria monocytogenes strains on different whole apple varieties during?long-term simulated commercial storage Elliot Ryser, Ph.D., Michigan State University Tuesday, July 6- Analysis of the presence of Cyclospora in waters of the Mid-Atlantic States and?evaluation of removal and inactivation by filtration Kalmia Kniel, Ph.D., University of?Delaware- Illuminating the role of whole genome sequencing in produce safety Kerry Cooper, Ph.D.,?University of Arizona- Investigation of potential per-harvest and post-harvest treatments targeting Salmonella spp.?Risk reduction on peach in Australia. Rapid Response. Kim-Yen Phan-Thien, Ph.D., University of?Sydney- Environmental microbial risks associated with vented produce in distribution centersLaurel?Dunn, Ph.D., University of Georgia Tuesday, July 13- Towards a decision-support tool for identifying and mitigating on-farm risks to food safetyDaniel Karp, Ph.D., University of California, Davis- Development of a Model to Predict the Impact of Sediments on Microbial Irrigation?Water Quality Charles Gerba, Ph.D., University of Arizona- Agriculture Water Treatment ? Southwest RegionChannah Rock, Ph.D., University?of Arizona The CPS Symposium also will include a special session on Cyclospora Research. REGISTRATION and updated AGENDA?