True food allergies affect a relatively small percentage of people nationwide. Food intolerances as well as consumers’ false associations between food and illness are much more common than actual allergic reactions.

Nevertheless, adverse physical reactions to food are of growing concern to both consumers and to food product manufacturers. Liability and recall issues, as well as recent changes to labeling laws, have had a significant impact on the way food manufacturers develop and process their products.

This short course examines the challenges of sanitation, best practices in both wet and dry cleaning conditions, and detection methods and their role in validation of sanitation programs and SSOPs.

Registration (Closed)

The workshop has been filled.

• To be put on a waiting list please contact:
  
  Pat Gergen, FARRP
  University of Nebraska
  Phone: 402-472-5302
  Fax: 402-472-5307
  E-mail: pgergen2@unl.edu

Hotel Reservations

Sofitel Minneapolis Hotel is offering special room rates of $129 + tax per night single or double occupancy. Hotel reservations should be made directly with the hotel by calling 952.835.1900. To obtain the special room rate, please specify that you are attending the University of Nebraska Food Allergen Conference. Travel agency bookings do not receive the special room rate. Cutoff date for this rate is Tuesday, March 4, 2008. After Tuesday, March 4, 2008, rooms and rates are subject to availability. All reservations must be guaranteed with a major credit card. Fee is refundable if cancellation is received 48 hours before scheduled arrival. There is complimentary airport shuttle service from Minneapolis/St. Paul airport to the Sofitel Minneapolis Hotel.

• Hotel Phone: 952.835.1900
• Reservation Fax: 952.835.2696

Transportation

Sofitel Minneapolis Hotel is 15 minutes from Minneapolis/ St. Paul International Airport. There is a complimentary shuttle service provided by the Sofitel Minneapolis Hotel. The hotel is easily accessible to all major highways.