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Members-Only:
Click links below to access all available resources (User name and Password required)
• Technical Hotline
• Technical Research
• Technical E-News
• RFA Listserv
• Technical Web Conference Downloads
• Annual Conference Downloads
• Additional Resources

 
Main Image    The Refrigerated Foods Association maintains a library of specialized technical and other information resources. These resources are available to RFA members at no extra charge. The following is a list of titles from the collection. Please contact the RFA office at 770-452-0660 if you need any of these sent to you. For those available online, follow the link to download.

TECHNICAL RESEARCH AND ARTICLES

  • The Evaluation of “Vegetable Treatments” in Maintaining the Safety of Produce Used in Manufacturing (2008) - The latest study from the Refrigerated Foods Association. Click here for more information.
  • FDA Food Inspection Manual (2004)
  • Comparison of the Efficacy of Various Treatments in Reducing Bacterial Population and Pathogens on Celery (2000) - Members-Only: Click here to go to the download page (NOTE: User name and Password required)
  • 1999 U.S. Cold Temperature Evaluation Case Study - Available in the Members-Only Section - Members-Only: Click here to go to the download page (NOTE: User name and Password required)
    UPDATED: EcoSure, the food safety & quality assurance division of Ecolab, has updated the 1999 Audits International cold temperature data base. The new data is available to download at http://foodrisk.org/exclusives/EcoSure/
  • Control of Listeria Monocytogenes in Fresh Salad Products (University of WI Study) (1993)
  • Use of Effective Cleaning and Sanitizing to Combat Listeria in the Refrigerated Foods Plant (2000)
  • An Investigation into the Microbiological Status of Commercially Prepared Salads (Protein Salads), Parts I & II (1987, 1989)
  • Factors to Be Considered in Establishing Good Manufacturing Practices for the Production of Refrigerated Foods (1988) - Article from Dairy and Food Sanitation, June 1988. Members-Only: Click here to go to the download page (NOTE: User name and Password required)
  • The Study of Cabbage in the Salad Industry with Emphasis on Problem Solving (1985)
  • The Safety of Modified Atmosphere Packaging: A Review (1986)
  • A Vision of Packaging into the Twenty First Century (This is a one-page abstract of a presentation) (1997)
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TECHNICAL HOTLINE AND ADDITIONAL TECHNICAL RESOURCES:

  • Technical Hotline - Now with Email! - Call or email RFA Technical Director Martin Mitchell directly to get answers your technical questions and expert advice on food safety and regulatory issues. Members-Only: Click here for Technical Hotline number and Email address. (NOTE: User name and Password required)
  • Technical E-News - An email newsletter containing the latest food safety and regulatory news affecting the industry. Sent every other Friday. Members-Only: Click here to view current and past issues. (NOTE: User name and Password required)
  • Commodity Update Section - Read the latest updates on commodities, including Plastics, Soybean oil, Tuna fish, Potatoes and other Imported Ingredients, on the new Commodity Update page in the RFA Members-Only Section. Members-Only: Click here to go directly to the Commodity Update.
    • Best Practices for Good Cold Chain Management (November 2008)
    • The Food Safety Side of Hot Processing (September 2008)
    • Hurdle Technologies for Optimizing Food Safety and Quality (May 2008)
    • Lactic Acid Bacteria and their Applications in Foods (February 2008)
    • Surviving Audits and Understanding ISO 22000 (November 2007)
    • Allergen Management (August 2007)
    • The Role of Non-Chemical Microbial Interventions in Food Safety (June 2007)
    • New Chemicals for Cleaning, Sanitation and Sterilization (January 2007)
    • A Summation of Avian Influenza (Bird flu) – What is it and Where is it potentially going (October 2006)
    • Viruses and Food-Borne Illnesses (June 2006) - Audio Recording Available
    • Food Defense: Defending your Refrigerated Foods Business (April 2006) - Audio Recording Available
    • Sustainability (February 2006)
    • Novel Anti-Microbials (February 2005)
    • New Labeling Regulations to Include Trans-Fat Labeling, Low-Carb Labeling and the Impact of the New Allergen Regulations on Labeling; FDA Response to the Obesity Crisis (December 2004)
    • The Prevention and Control of Environmental Pathogens in Food Processing Environments (July 2004)
  • Plant & Occupational Safety Handbook (1990)
  • Refrigerated Foods Association Recall Manual (1997)
  • IFT Report on Food Allergies and Other Food Sensitivities (2001)
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FDA/USDA and OTHER FOOD SAFETY RESOURCES AND LINKS

GENERAL RFA RESOURCES

  • Handouts from past RFA Conference Presentations:
    Members-Only:     Click here to download PowerPoint slides from the following presentations: (NOTE: User name and Password required)
    • Technical & Regulatory Update (2006)
    • RFA Technical Project Presentation (2006)
    • Allergens
    • Bioterrorism Act and Security Guidelines
    • The New and Old FDA: What’s the Same and What’s Changed
    • Member Perspective Panel: Coping with Plant Security
    • Customer Perspective Panel: Current and Future Needs from our Manufacturing Partners
  • RFA Newsletters - Archive of all past issues of the Chilled News Review, containing technical news, marketing tips and industry updates - Members-Only: Click here to view
  • Guerilla Marketing Workbook
  • Motivating Employees Ideabook
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