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WCMA Dairy Food Safety Alliance Meeting (Hybrid)

Thursday, October 23, 2025
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM (CDT)

Event Details

You’re invited to join us for the Dairy Food Safety Alliance meeting on Thursday, October 23 from 10 a.m.- 2:00 p.m. (CT).

The Alliance, a partnership between the Center for Dairy Research (CDR) and Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association (WCMA), will offer two ways to participate: in-person at WCMA's offices in Madison, Wisconsin, or online via Zoom.  

Participation in Dairy Food Safety Alliance meetings is open to all dairy manufacturers, processors, and related suppliers.

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Agenda Overview:

  • Inspector Insights Presentation
    • Survey insights from dairy plant inspectors.

  • Inspector Insights Panel 
    • Guidance and Q&A Session

  • What's New with Allergens: Labeling, Regulations, & Looking Ahead
    • Dr. Joseph Baumert, Director, Food Allergy Research & Resource Program

  • Networking Lunch (In-Person Only)

  • Updates from Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection
    • Tyson Villarreal, Dairy Section Manager, Division of Food and Recreational Safety, WDATCP

  • GMP Template Updates & Resources
    • Jim Mueller, Mueller Consulting

  • Radiological Hazards
    • Alex O'Brien, Food Safety Coordinator, Center for Dairy Research

  • Industry Updates & Resources

For More Information:

Kirsten Strohmenger
Kirsten Strohmenger
Contest Director Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association
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