International Association for Food Protection

IAFP was at Food Safety Summit earlier this week, where food safety leaders took part in educational sessions and hands-on workshops. We encouraged attendees to join IAFP and participate in this year's Annual Meeting. You can register for #IAFP2026 here: tr.ee/MLSiocuvg4

The FDA recently announced results from the largest and most rigorous examination ever conducted focused on chemical contaminants in #infantformula available on the U.S. market. Read this article included in May's #IAFPReport. tr.ee/tD3HL4sKqV #babyformula

Congratulations to the 2026 recipients of the IAFP Awards, Travel Awards, and Student Travel Scholarships, who will be recognized at #IAFP2026 in New Orleans, Louisiana, July 26–29. The list of this year’s recipients can be found here: tr.ee/DaCwRNt7wk

IAFP is seeking 20 marketeers for "Hands-On Marketplace on Tools and Resources for Food Safety Modeling and Risk Analysis" at #IAFP2026 To reserve your Marketeer space, contact Leon Gorris at leon@foodsafetyfutures.org by May 31, 2026.

Read "Dynamics of the U.S. 2022 Infant Formula Shortage and Recovery as Measured by In-Stock Rates, Sales, and Household Experiences," in the May issue of IAFP's Journal of Food Protection or find it here: tr.ee/8Hmu8LBVY_

New Orleans Fun Fact: New Orleans is the birthplace of jazz, a fusion of traditional African and Caribbean sounds with American gospel and marching band music. Take time during #IAFP2026 to seek out NOLA's music throughout the city. Not registered? Here: tr.ee/MLSiocuvg4

Dr. Laura Strawn, Professor & Extension Specialist in the Department of Food Science & Technology at Virginia Tech, is our Beyond the Bio feature in the May-June issue of IAFP's Food Protection Trends: tr.ee/gtpYFl323i

IAFP Europe 2027 is coming to Copenhagen! Join us 28–30 April for an insightful symposium in the heart of Denmark. Save the dates and prepare for an unforgettable event!

IAFP currently has 3 webinars scheduled in May with additional sessions in the planning process. All our webinars are sponsored by the IAFP Foundation and free to attend. Advance registration is required. Learn more about each webinar here. tr.ee/38f5DT9g3X

The May/June issue of IAFP's Food Protection Trends is now available online. Start reading here: tr.ee/fhjz_H1iaO #foodprotectiontrends

IAFP's next free webinar, "Clostridium botulinum in Dairy: Risk, Control, and Prevention Strategies–A Live Expert Roundtable," is on Monday, May 4 (12-1 p.m. ET). Learn more and register here: tr.ee/EMJkUFrxeX

Two webinars are happening tomorrow, April 30. "The Critical Role of Hygienic Engineering in Today's Food Production" is 11 a.m.-12 p.m. ET. "Intro to Gen-FS: An Overview of the Genomics for Food and Feed Safety Collaboration" is 2-3:30 p.m. tr.ee/38f5DT9g3X

Expand your food safety knowledge prior to #IAFP2026 This year, IAFP is offering five Pre-Meeting Workshops on July 23, 24, & 25. Select from a variety of topics led by food safety experts. Learn more about each one and register here. tr.ee/AYshWAi9OY

Read "Impact of a Community-Based Extension Boiling-Water-Bath Canning Workshop in Maryland from 2018-2024," in the March-April issue of IAFP's Food Protection Trends: tr.ee/9zMUoJkeup

#WorldVeterinaryDay is celebrated on April 25. The 2026 theme chosen by the @WorldVetAssoc: "Veterinarians: Guardians of Food & Health" highlighting vets critical role in ensuring food safety, animal health & public health. Thanks to members and all who serve this role.

Applications to join 3-A SSI working groups close April 27. This is an opportunity to help shape sanitary standards that impact the entire food safety system. Learn more and apply to volunteer today: tr.ee/V2zP6J4-S2

IAFP has many informative webinars scheduled over the next several weeks. All webinars are FREE and sponsored by the IAFP Foundation. To learn more about each webinar — including dates, times and topics — visit our Webinars page: tr.ee/38f5DT9g3X

The 2026 Earth Day theme is "Our Power, Our Planet," focusing on accelerating clean energy, increasing accountability, and community-level solutions. Switching to eco-friendly products and reducing water use can be simple, impactful actions. Read for more: tr.ee/Xh3F74ixJp

IAFP's next webinar, "Life in the Dry: Food Safety and Risk Management Options Associated with Low-Moisture Foods," is taking place TOMORROW, April 22, from 2-3:30 p.m. ET. Registration is free; advance registration is required. Learn more here: tr.ee/GObKdJWpzO

Read "Differential Attachment to Almond and Peanut Seeds by Wild-Type and Mutant Salmonella enterica Serotypes Tennessee and Enteritidis," a study in the April issue of IAFP's Journal for Food Protection by going here: tr.ee/ChbfOAbSG_