Environmental Monitoring for Food Processors: Hands-On Workshop

Environmental Monitoring for Food Processors: Hands-On Workshop

A one-day, hands on workshop that will provide insight into developing and implementing an Environmental Monitoring Program.

By Food, Bioprocessing & Nutrition Sciences

Date and time

Thursday, June 12 · 9am - 4pm EDT

Location

Department of Food, Bioprocessing and Nutrition Sciences

400 Dan Allen Drive Raleigh, NC 27606

Refund Policy

Refunds up to 7 days before event

About this event

  • Event lasts 7 hours

Participants will have the opportunity to practice identifying and sampling from high-risk sampling locations in an operational food processing facility and gain insight into topics such as:


  • Use of hygienic indicators, such as ATP or indicator microorganisms, to verify cleaning and sanitizing procedures
  • Use of pathogen sampling plans, exploring microorganisms like Listeria monocytogenes and Salmonella
  • Learn the necessary components of a written monitoring plan
  • Identify sampling tools and practice sampling techniques
  • Track and interpret sampling results and corrective actions
  • Develop a mock plan using an active processing facility

Frequently asked questions

Who should attend this training?

This educational workshop is beneficial for anyone in the food manufacturing industry who is managing an environmental monitoring program or anyone who has responsibilities within the company's sampling program.

Is there is discount available if I enroll in this AND the Sanitation Control Practitioner workshop?

Yes, NCSU Extension understands these two topics build upon each other and we offer a $50 discount for enrolling in both events. The Sanitation Control Practitioner Program occurs on June 11, 2025 the day before this EMP workshop. Contact Kate Nicholas or Lynette Johnston for your discount code!

Where can I park?

Parking passes will be available to all registered participants. NC State will reach out to registrants approximately 1 week before the course for parking passes at NC State's West Deck location. This parking deck is located near the intersection of Western Blvd and Varsity Dr.

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 Food, Bioprocessing & Nutrition Sciences

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Campus Box 7613

Raleigh, NC 27695-7613

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$200