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Dr. Elis Owens

Dr. Elis Owens

Dr. Elis Owens is the director of technical services at Birko Corp., Henderson, Colo.
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Cyclosporiasis outbreaks and the challenges facing produce processors

Cyclosporiasis outbreaks and the challenges facing produce processors

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Dr. Elis Owens
January 30, 2019
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In 2018, a foodborne pathogen with many unique challenges caused an outbreak of 761 cases of foodborne illness in the United States.


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Environmental Monitoring: Stay Ahead of Food Safety Risks with Continuous Improvements

Environmental monitoring: stay ahead of food safety risks with continuous improvements

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Dr. Elis Owens
December 10, 2018
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Food safety does not end with the creation of a documented plan. It must be an ongoing effort, especially in processing facilities producing ready-to-eat (RTE) products, where product contamination may lead to public health risks, costly recalls and reputation damage.


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Sanitary design in produce processing plants: How to get started

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Dr. Elis Owens
October 18, 2018
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Product recalls appear in headlines almost daily and make food safety a top public concern.


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Why Documentation is Vital to FSMA Compliance

With FDA inspections underway, you’ll want to be sure your plant is following rules and regulations.
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Dr. Elis Owens
May 31, 2018
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Nearly as important as doing the right things is documenting the who, what, when and where of your food safety processes.
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FSMA compliance and the cold food industry: Risks, challenges, solutions

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Dr. Elis Owens
December 6, 2017
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No matter where your organization’s facilities and supply chain stand on FSMA compliance, it is imperative to understand the risks, develop a documented plan and encourage food safety and sanitation buy-in at all levels of the organization.
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