#FoodSafetyTipFriday It’s a tale as old as time. Whether cooking at home or serving a crowd, time and temperature matter. Staying in the safe zone helps prevent growth of harmful bacteria and keeps food safe. Don’t underestimate the basics—they’re the foundation of food safety!

IAFP has two international meetings coming up in November. The China International Food Safety and Quality (CIFSQ) Conference in Beijing, China, Nov. 5-6. The Dubai International Food Safety Conference (DIFSC) is Nov. 17-19 in Dubai, UAE. Learn more:

IAFP extends sincere thanks to this year's Local Arrangements Committee for #IAFP2025. The Ohio Association for Food Protection proved a small team can get a LOT done with careful planning, organization, energy, and a commitment to make the Annual Meeting memorable.

Food safety should be an essential part of food delivery systems, but little is known about safe food handling practices. Read "An Exploratory Survey of Food Practices for Food Delivery Affiliated with Ohio Foodservice Businesses," in the July/Aug FPT:

The John H. Silliker Lecture on “Of Poultry, Pathogens and People: Perennial Passions” featured Julian Cox. As our closing session, it was an insightful way to end our time together at the Annual Meeting. Did you attend? What was your takeaway? .#IAFP2025

The IAFP Foundation fuels the mission that makes this association one of the best in the food safety space—and helps us take that mission worldwide. Watch, your gift goes further than you think. Give today at the IAFP Foundation booth! #IAFP2025

The #IAFP2025 Business Meeting is today, Tuesday, July 29, at 12:30 p.m. View the meeting packet through our Linktree. Members: Bylaws amendments will be presented for a vote. Review the proposed changes now on our Governance page.

Time’s ticking! The Silent Auction closes tomorrow, Tuesday, at 3:30 p.m. Get your bids in early for a chance to support the IAFP Foundation and take home something special. #IAFP2025 #SilentAuction

Tonight’s lecture from Alejandro Mazzotta, Senior VP at Chobani, on “Less is More: Ditching Distractions and Focusing on Value” was a thought-provoking session. We love the Annual Meeting because it’s always where food safety and leadership intersect. #IAFP2025

Did you know IAFP has affiliate groups around the globe? Affiliates are a great way to expand your food safety network, stay connected locally, and explore region-specific issues. The Affiliate Council met at #IAFP2025and & shared great resources for all of our affiliate members.

Want to get involved with the topics you care about most? Join a Professional Development Group (PDG) or committee meeting tomorrow! It’s your chance to collaborate with peers and contribute to focused areas of food safety. #IAFP2025

#IAFP2025 is happening! We’re excited to kick off a week filled with learning, connection, and innovation in food safety. Be sure to check the app for the program offerings you want to attend and say hello to fellow attendees. We hope you make the most of your time in Cleveland!.

Pre-Meeting Workshops are underway! These sessions are a great way to dive deeper into topics and get more from your Annual Meeting experience. Preregistered attendees are getting a food safety head start by attending these five workshops! #IAFP2025 #FoodSafetyWorkshops

IAFP Staff and volunteers are at the Huntington Convention Center preparing for attendees to start arriving for #IAFP2025. A meeting of this size takes lots of behind-the-scenes work to pull everything together. Thank you, Local Arrangements Committee, for the many hours of help!

The best thing you can do at the Annual Meeting? Network. From hallway conversations to making sure fellow students are going to the mixer — the connections you make at #IAFP2025 are just as valuable as the sessions you attend.

Nonthermal technologies offer solutions to urgent food safety problems. Read "Facilitators and Barriers to the Implementation of Waterless Nonthermal Technologies to Enhance Food Safety in the Produce Industry" in the latest Food Protection Trends:

#IAFP2025 attendees will be glad to know AI-generated Closed Captions are being offered in all sessions, providing attendees the opportunity to fully capture each presentation. Because this is new this year, we welcome your feedback in our post-meeting survey on July 31.

As IAFP Board President, Mark Carter plays a key role in guiding the future of our association—and he’s excited to welcome you to Cleveland for this year’s Annual Meeting! Heading to #IAFP2025? Don’t miss the chance to say hello to Mark and our Executive Board members!

A study in the July issue of IAFP's Journal of Food Protection utilizes a unique set of primary data collected from produce growers who sell to U.S. markets. Read "Motivations and Barriers to Implementing Produce Food Safety Practices" here: #JFParticle

The IAFP Business Meeting at #IAFP2025 is July 29, 12:30 - 1:15 p.m. in Room 4 of the convention center. The Business Meeting packet can be viewed here. As required, we are notifying Members of amendments to the Bylaws will be presented for a vote.