Presenter: Noah Hersey
Friday, June 5, 2026 – 10:00 a.m., via Zoom
Food adulteration, whether economically motivated, intentional, or accidental, poses significant risks to public health and brand integrity. This webinar will provide a thorough overview of different types of adulteration, including dilution, substitution, concealment, and mislabeling. Attendees will learn about key tools for prevention and detection, such as supply chain verification, laboratory testing methods, and vulnerability assessments as part of a Food Fraud Prevention plan. The session will also examine relevant regulations, including the FSMA Mitigation Strategies for Intentional Adulteration (IA) rule, and provide a framework for developing and implementing a proactive adulteration risk management program.
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Gulsun Akdemir Evrendilek, University of Maine Cooperative Extension's Food Safety and Seafood Technology Specialist, hosts the UMaine Extension Food Safety Webinar Series, which is a monthly, expert-led program covering practical topics in food safety, regulatory compliance, and product innovation. Designed for food industry professionals, educators, and regulators, sessions address real-world challenges such as digital record-keeping, chemical safety, seafood hazards, audit readiness, and emerging technologies.
Participants gain actionable tools, case studies, and strategies to navigate evolving regulations, improve safety practices, and support innovation, knowledge they can immediately apply in their work.
For more information, visit the UMaine Extension Food Safety Webinar page.