Dr. Guangtao Zhang, Ph.D., is the Director of the Mars Global Food Safety Center (GFSC), where he leads an international team of experts who are driving progress in several areas of food safety, including mycotoxin risk management, microbial risk management, and food integrity. Dr. Zhang has contributed to over 40 peer-reviewed publications and five patents that are advancing capabilities in food safety science and application. He has also shared insights at several international conferences in a range of key areas in food safety research. Prior to his time at GFSC, Dr. Zhang held a postdoctoral fellowship at Cornell University and developed therapeutics for breast cancer as a faculty member at Mount Sinai’s Ichan School of Medicine.
In this episode of Food Safety Matters, we speak with Dr. Zhang [18:10] about:
News and Resources:
E. coli in Lettuce Affected by Season of Harvest, Shelf Life, Storage Temperatures[4:55]
Study Observes Two Decades of E. coli Evolution [8:80]
AFDO Whitepaper Asks FDA to Modernize Recalls [12:40]
AFDO Whitepaper
Ep. 108. STOP Foodborne Illness and AFDO: Joining Forces for Recall Modernization (November 23, 2021)
Sponsored by:
Michigan State University
Michigan State University Online Food Safety Program
Online MS in Food Safety Program
Curriculum: Online MS in Food Safety Program
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Bonus Episode: Live from the 2024 Food Safety Summit—Part 2
Ep. 169. Live from the 2024 Food Safety Summit—Part 1
Elanco: Dr. Alissa Welsher—Using Darkling Beetles as an Indicator for Pre-Harvest Salmonella Loads
Ep. 168. Francine Shaw: Watching the Kitchen to Ensure Food Safety in Foodservice
Ep. 167. James (Jim) Jones: Engaging Stakeholders for a Unified FDA Human Foods Program
Ep. 166. Robert Manning: Real-World Recall Management and Prevention Strategies
MilliporeSigma: Cultivated Seafood—Collaborative Journey to Scale-Up Success
Ep. 165. Dr. Jason Richardson: Refreshing FSQA Culture at The Coca-Cola Company
Ep. 164. Brian Ronholm: Food Safety Current Events From a Consumer Advocate POV
Ep. 163. Natalie Dyenson: IFPA’s Advocacy for Global, Farm-to-Fork Produce Safety
Ep. 162. Brian Sylvester: How the California Food Safety Act is Shaping U.S. Food Additives Regulation
Ep. 161. Sara Mortimore: Managing Food Safety and Supply Chains at Walmart and Beyond
Ep. 160. 2023: A Year of Evolving Food Safety Concerns and Regulations
Ep. 159. Sherry Brice: Balancing Food Safety, Business Leadership, and Teamwork
Path Forward: Ensuring Safety and Efficiency through Equipment Qualification
Ep. 158. Harris and Grantham: How Food Processors are Preparing to Meet FSMA 204 Traceability Requirements
MilliporeSigma: Guarding Your Food—Detecting Cronobacter and Ensuring Food Safety
Ep. 157. Dr. Kathy Knutson: Food Safety Considerations and Regulations for Cannabis-Infused Edibles
Ma and D’lima: How FDA Enforces Allergen Requirements and Recalls to Ensure Food Safety
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