types of food safety surprises we have
seen in recent years.
Jeffrey L. Kornacki, Ph.D., is president
of Kornacki Microbiology Solutions, Inc., a
McFarland (Madison), WI-based company.
Dr. Kornacki has performed in-factory microbiological investigations, risk assessments and food safety-related audits for
20 years in approximately 500 food processing facilities in a variety of capacities
with different organizations. The company
also develops applied microbiology research protocols, offers public and private
short courses and provides expert witness
testimony for their clientele. They can be
found at www.kornackifoodsafety.com.
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