Jennifer McEntire
Gut Check Food Safety Thinking @Food Safety Strategy
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WORK HISTORY
Gut Check Food Safety Thinking @Food Safety Strategy
I gut-check your food safety thinking, to validate, or challenge it, by1. Holistically reviewing your food safety program, and the rationale behind it2. Bringing expertise and experience to move difficult conversations forward - whether within the organization, with regulators, or with other stakeholders. Analyzing, interpreting and applying relevant scientific research to your situation in light of practical considerations4. Arming you with the knowledge and skills to continue to adapt to the changing food safety landscape
EDUCATION
Rutgers University, Department of Food Science
Doctor of Philosophy, Food Science
University of Delaware
Bachelor of Science with Distinction; Department, Animal and Food Sciences
SKILLS
ABOUT JENNIFER MCENTIRE
You’re never “done” doing food safety. New policies, new requirements, new research…it’s hard to keep up. You\'re too busy playing whack a mole. I WORK WITH FOOD COMPANIES AND ORGANIZATIONS THAT. Grow, manufacture and/or distribute food, or represent those that do Strive to be better than “good enough”, and want to go beyond the audit, beyond compliance, and push themselves- and the industry- forward. Need extra capacity, expertise, and/or connections to move food safety to the next level Value science and strive to take risk-informed approachesIf you want support with tricky food safety issues, message me and we\'ll arrange a 15-min call to see if I can help-When I started out in food safety, it was overwhelming. Despite my education and training, I felt like I couldn’t keep up. That’s when I found the value of the network. I surrounded myself with many of the greatest minds in food safety and saw and soaked up all I could. I listened to their food safety war stories and learned the science- and the unwritten history- behind the foundations of today’s food safety system. Now I bring that insight and experience to my clients. Message me if you want to: Be able to defend your food safety system, whether to customers, regulators, auditors Have a network to lean on when you face new food safety challenges Stay updated on food safety happenings without having to attend every meeting or read every article Sleep soundly knowing you’re doing all you can to protect consumersWHAT OTHERS SAY.“Dr. McEntire and her team bring a unique combination of technical expertise, extensive industry experience, and trusted relationships that foster collaboration and trust among stakeholders. This synergy enables them to deliver high-quality outcomes that are both practical and forward-thinking. Their support has been a boon to the Grower-Shipper Association, providing clarity and confidence in tackling complex food safety challenges.”- Chris Valadez, CEO, Grower-Shipper Assn“Even with the political changes, she has her fingers on the pulse of what is going on from the farm all the way to the FDA.\"- Donna Lynn Browne, Naturipe Farms“What sets them apart is their deep knowledge of foodborne pathogens coupled with a practical risk management mindset. The team\'s amazing ability to collaboratively produce timely and technically rigorous work products have unequivocally supported our members’ needs. Jennifer\'s scientific guidance has been invaluable in navigating complex technical challenges.”-Dr. Sanjay Gummalla, American Frozen Food Institute
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