Officials' Calendar of Meetings
This public calendar is issued by the Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS). It lists meetings held by the Under Secretary and Deputy Under Secretary, Office of Food Safety (OFS) and the Administrator and Deputy Administrator for FSIS with persons outside the Federal Government. This calendar does not include meetings announced to the public (e.g., public meetings, webinars).
2023
|
OFS/FSIS Official and Title |
Date and Site |
FSIS/OFS Participants |
Non-FSIS/OFS Participants |
Subject |
Location |
|
Sandra Eskin, Deputy Under Secretary, OFS |
January 3, 2023 |
- |
Michael Taylor, STOP Foodborne Illness; Craig Wilson, Costco Wholesale |
Salmonella in Poultry |
Virtual |
|
Paul Kiecker, Administrator, FSIS |
January 12, 2023 |
- |
Lindy Froebel, National Turkey Federation |
Meet & Greet |
Washington DC |
|
Paul Kiecker, Administrator, FSIS |
January 18, 2023 |
Terri Nintemann, Deputy Administrator, FSIS; Jeremy Todd Reed, Chief Operating Officer, FSIS; Karen Hunter, Chief of Staff, FSIS; Mark Williams, Deputy Chief of Staff, FSIS; Robert Witte, Deputy Chief of Staff, FSIS; and FSIS Assistant Administrators |
USDA-regulated Establishments and Industry Representatives. |
Agency Updates |
Virtual |
|
Dr. Emilio Esteban, Under Secretary, OFS |
January 19, 2023 |
Sandra Eskin, Deputy Under Secretary, OFS; Atiya Khan, Chief of Staff, OFS; Paul Kiecker, Administrator, FSIS; Jeremy Todd Reed, Chief Operating Officer, FSIS; Karen Hunter, Chief of Staff, FSIS; Robert Witte, Deputy Chief of Staff, FSIS; Dr. Phil Bronstein, OFO Assistant Administrator, FSIS; Dr. Hany Sidrak, OFO Deputy Assistant Administrator, FSIS; Dr. Kis Robertson-Hale, Deputy Assistant Administrator, FSIS, and Dr. Janell Kause, OPHS Scientific Advisor, FSIS |
Ashley Peterson, National Chicken Council; and Brian Eyink, Hogan Lovells |
Salmonella Framework |
Washington DC / Virtual |
|
Dr. Emilio Esteban, Under Secretary, OFS |
January 19, 2023 |
Sandra Eskin, Deputy Under Secretary, OFS, Paul Kiecker, Administrator, FSIS; Terri Nintemann, Deputy Administrator, FSIS; Jeremy Todd Reed, Chief Operating Officer, FSIS; Atiya Khan, Chief of Staff, OFS; Karen Hunter, Chief of Staff, FSIS; Mark Williams, Deputy Chief of Staff, FSIS; Robert Witte, Deputy Chief of Staff¸ FSIS; and FSIS Assistant Administrators |
Names of those scheduled to participate below |
Consumer Stakeholder Meeting |
Virtual |
|
Dr. Emilio Esteban, Under Secretary, OFS |
January 19, 2023 |
Sandra Eskin, Deputy Under Secretary, OFS, Paul Kiecker, Administrator, FSIS; Terri Nintemann, Deputy Administrator, FSIS; Jeremy Todd Reed, Chief Operating Officer, FSIS; Atiya Khan, Chief of Staff, OFS; Karen Hunter, Chief of Staff, FSIS; Mark Williams, Deputy Chief of Staff, FSIS; Robert Witte, Deputy Chief of Staff, FSIS; and FSIS Assistant Administrators. |
Names of those scheduled to participate below |
Industry Stakeholder Meeting |
Virtual |
|
Sandra Eskin, Deputy Under Secretary, OFS |
January 23, 2023 |
Atiya Khan, Chief of Staff, OFS; and Shayla Bailey, OPACE Director, FSIS |
Michael Taylor, STOP Foodborne Illness; Craig Hedberg, University of Minnesota; and Robert O’Connor, Independent Food Safety Consultant. |
Ag Outlook Forum Preparation |
Virtual |
|
Paul Kiecker, Administrator, FSIS |
January 31, 2023 |
- |
Ashley Peterson, National Chicken Council; and Josh Ricken, National Chicken Council |
Meet & Greet |
Washington DC |
|
Dr. Emilio Esteban, Under Secretary, OFS |
January 31, 2023 |
Sandra Eskin, Deputy Under Secretary, OFS; Atiya Khan, Chief of Staff, OFS; and Dr. Kis Robertson Hale, OPHS Deputy Assistant Administrator, FSIS |
Bruce Stewart-Brown, Perdue Farms |
National Poultry Improvement Plan |
Virtual |
Collaborative Representatives (OFS-FSIS)
- Teleconference Attendance
- Jaydee Hanson, Center for Food Safety
- Thomas Gremillion, Consumer Federation of America
- Katie Stolte-Carroll, OSU-Center for Foodborne Illness Research and Prevention
- Patricia Buck, OSU-Center for Foodborne Illness Research and Prevention
- Mitzi Baum, Stop Foodborne Illness
- Vanessa Coffman, STOP Foodborne Illness
- Robert Lopez, United Food and Commercial Workers International Union
- Caren Wilcox, U.S. Hemp Growers Association
- Jim Rogers, Consumer Reports
Industry Representatives (OFS-FSIS)
- Teleconference Attendance
- Alison Griffino, Tyson Foods, Inc.
- Allen Johnson, Allen F. Johnson and Associates, LLC
- Andrew Do, Covington & Burling LLP
- Brian Eyink, Hogan Lovells US LLP
- Camila Brossi, JBS USA Food Company
- Casey Gallimore, North American Meat Institute
- Charlotte Waller, Virginia Poultry Growers Cooperative, LLC
- Hiroko Bray, Smithfield Foods
- Dane Bernard, Bold Bear Food Safety
- Daniel Etzler, Cargill
- Garrett Borkhuis, USA Poultry & Egg Export Council
- John Walt Boatright, American Farm Bureau Federation
- KatieRose McCullough, North American Meat Institute
- Kathy Simmons, National Cattlemen's Beef Association
- Keith Day, Twin Rivers Foods
- Kelly Baker, Maple Leaf Farms
- Kim Rice, Rose Acre Farms
- Kristin Lindahl, Cargill
- Kyla Kaplan, Olsson Frank Weeda Terman Matz PC
- Lindy Froebel, National Turkey Federation
- Lory Reveil, American Frozen Food Institute
- Mark Bowen, National Fisheries Institute
- Nicholas Sevart, National Beef
- Oscar Garrison, United Egg Producers
- Page Parker, U.S. Meat Export Federation
- Pat Mies, National Beef
- Peggy Cook, Neogen
- Randy Green, Watson Green, LLC
- Richard Eaken, CTI Foods
- Roberta Wagner, Consumer Brands Association
- Rose Robertson, Smithfield Foods
- Stephen Sothmann, North American Meat Institute
- Tina Rendon, Pilgrim's Pride Corporation
- Valerie Tapley, Wayne Farms, Golden State Foods
Abbreviations
- DUS—Deputy Under Secretary
- NPIS—New Poultry Inspection System
- OA—Office of the Administrator, FSIS
- OC—Office of Communications, USDA
- ODIFP—Office of Data Integration and Food Protection, FSIS
- OFO—Office of Field Operations, FSIS
- OFS—Office of Food Safety, USDA
- OM—Office of Management, FSIS
- OPACE—Office of Public Affairs and Consumer Education, FSIS
- OIEA—Office of Investigation, Enforcement, and Audit, FSIS
- OPHS—Office of Public Health Science, FSIS
- OPPD—Office of Policy and Program Development, FSIS
- OSEC—Office of the Secretary, USDA
- PHIS—Public Health Information System
- TFAA—Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs, USDA
- CFIA—Canadian Food Inspection Agency
- FMI—Food Marketing Institute
- NAMI—North American Meat Institute
2022
| OFS/FSIS Official and Title | Date and Site | Other FSIS/OFS Participants |
Non-FSIS/OFS Participants |
Subject |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sandra Eskin, Deputy Under Secretary, OFS |
December 1, 2022 |
Terri Nintemann, Deputy Administrator, FSIS; Atiya Khan, Chief of Staff, OFS; Rachel Edelstein, OPPD Assistant Administrator, FSIS; April Regonlinski, OPPD Deputy Assistant Administrator, FSIS; Alexander Domesle, OPHS Senior Advisor for Chemistry, Toxicology, and Related Sciences; Rosalyn Murphy-Jenkins, OPPD Director, FSIS. | Bill Niman, Founder of Niman Ranch and BN Ranch; Laura Rogers, George Washington University; Lance Price, George Washington University; Kevin Lo, Food ID; and Scott Levitan, Food ID. |
Raised Without Antibiotics Label |
| Sandra Eskin, Deputy Under Secretary, OFS | December 1, 2022 | Andrew Green, Senior Advisor, Fair & Competitive Markets, MRP |
Lia Biondo, U.S. Cattlemen’s Association; Jess Peterson, U.S. Cattlemen’s Association; Matt Pierson, Producer Partnership; and Kris Pierson, Producer Partnership. |
US Cattlemen |
| Sandra Eskin, Deputy Under Secretary, OFS | December 8, 2022 |
Terri Nintemann, Deputy Administrator, FSIS; Jeremy Todd Reed, Chief Operating Officer, FSIS; Atiya Khan, Chief of Staff, OFS; Karen Hunter, Chief of Staff, FSIS; Dr. Denise Eblen, OPHS Assistant Administrator, FSIS; Dr. Kis Robertson Hale, OPHS Deputy Assistant Administrator, FSIS; Rachel Edelstein, OPPD Assistant Administrator, FSIS; April Regonlinski, OPPD Deputy Assistant Administrator, FSIS; Dr. Phil Bronstein, OFO Assistant Administrator, FSIS; Dr. Hany Sidrak, OFO Deputy Assistant Administrator, FSIS; and Mary Porretta, OPPD Program Analyst, FSIS. |
Angie Siemens, Cargill; Craig W. Hedberg, University of Minnesota; James Kincheloe, Center for Science in the Public Interest; Sarah Sorscher, Center for Science in the Public Interest; Mitzi Baum Stop Foodborne Illness; Thomas Gremillion, Consumer Federation; Mike Taylor, STOP Foodborne Illness; Barbara Masters, Tyson; Michael Robach, The Robach Group LLC; Dr. Vanessa Coffman, STOP Foodborne Illness; Katie Stolte-Carrol, Ohio State University; and John Glenn Morris, Jr., Emerging Pathogens Institute. | Coalition for Poultry Safety Reform Monthly Meeting |
| Sandra Eskin, Deputy Under Secretary, OFS | December 14, 2022 | Paul Kiecker, Administrator, FSIS; Terri Nintemann, Deputy Administrator, FSIS; Jeremy Todd Reed, Chief Operating Officer, FSIS; Atiya Khan, Chief of Staff, OFS; Karen Hunter, Chief of Staff, FSIS; Rachel Edelstein, OPPD Assistant Administrator, FSIS; Dr. Denise Eblen, OPHS Assistant Administrator, FSIS; Dr. Kis Robertson Hale, OPHS Deputy Assistant Administrator, FSIS; and Dr. Phil Bronstein, OFO Assistant Administrator, FSIS. | Ashley Peterson, National Chicken Council; Brian Eyink, Hogan Lovells | Salmonella in Poultry |
| OFS/FSIS Official and Title | Date and Site | Other FSIS/OFS Participants |
Non-FSIS/OFS Participants |
Subject |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sandra Eskin, Deputy Under Secretary, OFS |
November 3, 2022 |
Paul Kiecker, Administrator, FSIS; Terri Nintemann, Deputy Administrator, FSIS; Jeremy Todd Reed, Chief Operating Officer, FSIS; Atiya Khan, Chief of Staff, OFS; Karen Hunter, Chief of Staff, FSIS; Mark Williams, Deputy Chief of Staff, FSIS; Robert Witte, Deputy Chief of Staff, FSIS; and FSIS Assistant Administrators. | Meeting open to the public. Agenda and Transcript at: Public Meeting on Reducing Salmonella in Poultry |
Reducing Salmonella in Poultry |
| Sandra Eskin, Deputy Under Secretary, OFS | November 4, 2022 Virtual |
Maria Machuca, Public Affairs Specialist, OPACE | Jane Caldwell, Food Technology Magazine | Salmonella/Raw Breaded Stuffed Chicken Products |
| Sandra Eskin, Deputy Under Secretary, OFS | November 7, 2022 Virtual |
Maria Machuca, Public Affairs Specialist, OPACE | Adrienne Blume, Food Safety Magazine | Salmonella Framework |
| Sandra Eskin, Deputy Under Secretary, OFS | November 8, 2022 Washington DC / Virtual |
Atiya Khan, Chief of Staff, OFS; Dr. Denise Eblen, OPHS Assistant Administrator, FSIS; Dr. Emilio Esteban, OPHS Chief Scientist, FSIS; Louis Bluhm, Director for Laboratory Quality Assurance, FSIS. | Carmen Rottenberg, Groundswell Strategy; and Amanda Bosse, Food Safety Net Services | Meet and Greet |
| Sandra Eskin, Deputy Under Secretary, OFS | November 10, 2022 Virtual |
Terri Nintemann, Deputy Administrator, FSIS; Jeremy Todd Reed, Chief Operating Officer, FSIS; Dr. Denise Eblen, OPHS Assistant Administrator, FSIS; Dr. Emilio Esteban, OPHS Chief Scientist, FSIS; Rachel Edelstein, OPPD Assistant Administrator, FSIS; April Regonlinski, OPPD Deputy Assistant Administrator, FSIS; Dr. Hany Sidrak, OFO Deputy Assistant Administrator, FSIS; Janet Stevens, OPARM Assistant Administrator, FSIS; Nathan Greenwell, OPARM Deputy Assistant Administrator, FSIS; Dr. Joanna Zablotsky-Kufel, OPHS Director, FSIS; Iva Bilanovic, OPHS Risk Assessment and Analytics Staff, FSIS; and Mike Williams, OPHS Risk Assessment and Analytics Staff, FSIS. |
Angie Siemens, Cargill; Bruce Stewart, Perdue Farms; Craig W. Hedberg, University of Minnesota; James Kincheloe, Center for Science in the Public Interest; Martin Wiedmann, Cornell University; Steven Mandernach, Association of Food and Drug Officials; Bryan Miller, Wayne Farms; Sarah Sorscher, Center for Science in the Public Interest; Mitzi Baum Stop Foodborne Illness; Thomas Gremillion, Consumer Federation; Brian Ronholm, Consumer Reports; and Dr. Vanessa Coffman, STOP Foodborne Illness. |
Coalition for Poultry Safety Reform Monthly Meeting |
| Sandra Eskin, Deputy Under Secretary, OFS | November 15, 2022 Virtual |
Terri Nintemann, Deputy Administrator, FSIS; Karen Hunter, Chief of Staff, FSIS; Mark Williams, Deputy Chief of Staff, FSIS; Robert Witte, Deputy Chief of Staff, FSIS; John Jarosh, OPHS Deputy Director, FSIS (and NACMCF Designated Federal Officer); Dr. Janell Kause, OPHS Scientific Advisor, FSIS; and FSIS Assistant Administrators. |
Meeting open to the public. Links to Agenda and Transcript and NACMCF Members. |
Enhancing Salmonella Control in Poultry Products report, update on Cyclospora cayetanensis charge and charge on Cronobacter spp. in Powdered Infant Formula |
| Paul Kiecker, Administrator, FSIS | November 16, 2022 Virtual |
Terri Nintemann, Deputy Administrator, FSIS; Jeremy Todd Reed, Chief Operating Officer, FSIS; Karen Hunter, Chief of Staff, FSIS; Mark Williams, Deputy Chief of Staff, FSIS; and FSIS Assistant Administrators. | USDA-regulated Establishments and Industry Representatives. | Agency Updates |
| Terri Nintemann, Deputy Administrator, FSIS | November 17, 2022 Virtual |
Jeremy Todd Reed, Chief Operating Officer, FSIS; Karen Hunter, Chief of Staff, FSIS; Mark Williams, Deputy Chief of Staff, FSIS; and FSIS Assistant Administrators. | See List Below | Consumer Stakeholder Meeting |
| Terri Nintemann, Deputy Administrator, FSIS | November 17, 2022 Virtual |
Jeremy Todd Reed, Chief Operating Officer, FSIS; Karen Hunter, Chief of Staff, FSIS; Mark Williams, Deputy Chief of Staff, FSIS; and FSIS Assistant Administrators. | See List Below | Industry Stakeholder Meeting |
Collaborative Representatives (OFS-FSIS)
- Teleconference Attendance
- Jaydee Hanson, Center for Food Safety
- Thomas Gremillion, Consumer Federation of America
- Michael Hansen, Consumer Reports
- Katie Stolte-Carroll, OSU-Center for Foodborne Illness Research and Prevention
- Patricia Buck, OSU-Center for Foodborne Illness Research and Prevention
- Eliese Ronke, Stop Foodborne Illness
- Kiley Doherty, STOP Foodborne Illness
- Mitzi Baum, Stop Foodborne Illness
- Vanessa Coffman, STOP Foodborne Illness
- Robert Lopez, United Food and Commercial Workers International Union
- Caren Wilcox, U.S. Hemp Growers Association
- Chuck Czuprynski, UW-Madison Food Research Institute
Industry Representatives (OFS-FSIS)
- Teleconference Attendance
- Alison Griffino, Tyson Foods, Inc.
- Allen Johnson, Allen F. Johnson and Associates, LLC
- Ashley Johnson, Allen F. Johnson and Associates, LLC
- Ashley Peterson, National Chicken Council
- Barbara Masters, Tyson Foods, Inc.
- Betsy Booren, Tyson Foods, Inc.
- Brian Eyink, Hogan Lovells US LLP
- Casey Gallimore, North American Meat Institute
- Charles Link, Butterball, LLC
- Christine Mason, Godshall's
- Deepen Gagneja, North American Meat Institute
- Erica Sanko, American Sheep Industry Association
- John Dillard, Olsson Frank Weeda Terman Matz PC
- Katie Hanigan, Smithfield
- KatieRose McCullough, National Beef
- Kathy Simmons, National Cattlemen's Beef Association
- Kelly Baker, Maple Leaf Farms
- Kim Rice, Rose Acre Farms
- Kourtney Gardner, Auburn University
- Kristin Lindahl, Cargill
- Kyla Kaplan, Olsson Frank Weeda Terman Matz PC
- Lia Biondo, United States Cattlemen's Association
- Lindy Froebel, National Turkey Federation
- Lisa Brown, Tyson Foods, Inc.
- Oscar Garrison, United Egg Producers
- Page Parker, U.S. Meat Export Federation
- Pat Mies, National Beef
- Peggy Cook, Neogen
- Raquel Maymir, General Mills
- Riette Van Laack, Hyman, Phelps & McNamara PC
- Roya Galindo, North American Meat Institute
- Rose Robertson, Smithfield Foods
- Susan Backus, North American Meat Institute
- Suzanne Finstad, Tyson Foods, Inc.
- Tina Rendon, Pilgrim's Pride Corporation
Abbreviations
- DUS-Deputy Under Secretary
- NPIS-New Poultry Inspection System
- OA-Office of the Administrator, FSIS
- OC-Office of Communications, USDA
- ODIFP-Office of Data Integration and Food Protection, FSIS
- OFO-Office of Field Operations, FSIS
- OFS-Office of Food Safety, USDA
- OM-Office of Management, FSIS
- OPACE-Office of Public Affairs and Consumer Education, FSIS
- OIEA-Office of Investigation, Enforcement, and Audit, FSIS
- OPHS-Office of Public Health Science, FSIS
- OPPD-Office of Policy and Program Development, FSIS
- OSEC-Office of the Secretary, USDA
- PHIS-Public Health Information System
- TFAA-Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs, USDA
- CFIA-Canadian Food Inspection Agency
- FMI-Food Marketing Institute
- NAMI-North American Meat Institute
| OFS/FSIS Official and Title | Date and Site | Other FSIS/OFS Participants |
Non-FSIS/OFS Participants |
Subject |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sandra Eskin, Deputy Under Secretary, OFS |
October 7, 2022 |
Paul Kiecker, Administrator, FSIS; Atiya Khan, Chief of Staff, OFS; Rachel Edelstein, OPPD Assistant Administrator, FSIS; Dr. Denise Eblen, OPHS Assistant Administrator, FSIS; Dr. Phil Bronstein, OFO Assistant Administrator, FSIS; and Tracy McGowan, OGC, General Counsel. | Carmen Rottenberg, Groundswell Strategy; Michael Bracrella, Bell and Evans; Aaron D. Van Oort, Faegre Drinker; and Kelly Gartner, Bell and Evans. |
Operational Issues |
| Sandra Eskin, Deputy Under Secretary, OFS | October 12, 2022 Washington, DC |
Dr. Denise Eblen, OPHS Assistant Administrator, FSIS; Dr. Emilio Esteban, OPHS Chief Scientist, FSIS; Kis Robertson-Hale, Deputy Assistant Administrator, FSIS | Vik Dutta, bioMerieux; Yasha Mitrotti, bioMerieux; and Carmen Rottenberg, Groundswell Strategy. |
Meet and Greet |
| Sandra Eskin, Deputy Under Secretary, OFS | October 12, 2022 Virtual |
Maria Machuca, OPACE Public Affairs Specialist, FSIS |
David Pitt, Associated Press |
Salmonella Framework |
| Sandra Eskin, Deputy Under Secretary, OFS | October 13, 2022 Virtual |
Atiya Khan, Chief of Staff, USDA |
Ashley Peterson, National Chicken Council |
Salmonella Framework |
| Sandra Eskin, Deputy Under Secretary, OFS | October 13, 2022 Virtual |
Lisa Wallenda Picard, National Turkey Federation |
Salmonella Framework | |
| Sandra Eskin, Deputy Under Secretary, OFS | October 14, 2022 Virtual |
Maria Machuca, OPACE Public Affairs Specialist, FSIS |
Bernard Shire, MeatPoultry.com |
Interview |
| Sandra Eskin, Deputy Under Secretary, OFS | October 14, 2022 Virtual |
Atiya Khan, Chief of Staff, OFS; Rachel Edelstein, OPPD Assistant Administrator, FSIS; April Regonlinski, OPPD Deputy Assistant Administrator, FSIS; Melissa Hammar, OPPD Acting Director, FSIS; Rosalyn Murphy-Jenkins, OPPD Director, FSIS; Jeff Canavan, OPPD Deputy Director, FSIS; Janice Fabina, OPPD Food Technologist, FSIS; Sally Jones, OPPD Senior Tech Advisor, FSIS; Hannah Filloon, OPPD Consumer Safety Officer, FSIS; and Beth McKew, OPPD Veterinary Medical Officer, FSIS. | Emily Broad, Harvard Law School; Jerold Mande, Harvard School of Public Health; and Kevin D. Hall, National Institute of Health. |
Sodium Regulation |
| Sandra Eskin, Deputy Under Secretary, OFS | October 17, 2022 Virtual |
Maria Machuca, OPACE Public Affairs Specialist, FSIS | Jerry Hagstrom, The Hagstrom Report |
Salmonella Framework |
| Sandra Eskin, Deputy Under Secretary, OFS | October 18, 2022 Virtual |
Maria Machuca, OPACE Public Affairs Specialist, FSIS | Amie Simpson, Brownfield Ag News |
Salmonella Framework |
| Sandra Eskin, Deputy Under Secretary, OFS | October 19, 2022 Virtual |
Maria Machuca, OPACE Public Affairs Specialist, FSIS | Jesse Hirsh, Ambrook Research, |
Salmonella Framework |
| Paul Kiecker, Administrator, FSIS | October 19, 2022 Virtual |
Terri Nintemann, Deputy Administrator, FSIS; Jeremy Todd Reed, Chief Operating Officer, FSIS; Karen Hunter, Chief of Staff, FSIS; Mark Williams, Deputy Chief of Staff, FSIS; and FSIS Assistant Administrators. | USDA-regulated Establishments and Industry Representatives. |
Agency Updates |
| Sandra Eskin- Deputy Under Secretary, OFS | October 20, 2022 Virtual |
Terri Nintemann, Deputy Administrator, FSIS; Jeremy Todd Reed, Chief Operating Officer, FSIS; Atiya Khan, Chief of Staff, OFS; Karen Hunter, Chief of Staff, FSIS; Mark Williams, Deputy Chief of Staff, FSIS; and FSIS Assistant Administrators. | See List Below | Consumer Stakeholder Meeting |
| Sandra Eskin- Deputy Under Secretary, OFS | October 20, 2022 Virtual |
Terri Nintemann, Deputy Administrator, FSIS; Jeremy Todd Reed, Chief Operating Officer, FSIS; Atiya Khan, Chief of Staff, OFS; Karen Hunter, Chief of Staff, FSIS; Mark Williams, Deputy Chief of Staff, FSIS; and FSIS Assistant Administrators. | See List Below | Industry Stakeholder Meeting |
| Sandra Eskin, Deputy Under Secretary, OFS |
October 26, 2022 Virtual |
Terri Nintemann, Deputy Administrator, FSIS; Jeremy Todd Reed, Chief Operating Officer, FSIS; Karen Hunter, Chief of Staff, FSIS; Dr. Denise Eblen, OPHS Assistant Administrator, FSIS; Dr. Emilio Esteban, OPHS Chief Scientist, FSIS; Rachel Edelstein, OPPD Assistant Administrator, FSIS; April Regonlinski, OPPD Deputy Assistant Administrator, FSIS; Dr. Hany Sidrak, OFO Deputy Assistant Administrator, FSIS; Janet Stevens, OPARM Assistant Administrator, FSIS; Nathan Greenwell, OPARM Deputy Assistant Administrator, FSIS; Dr. Joanna Zablotsky-Kufel, OPHS Director, FSIS; Iva Bilanovic, OPHS Risk Assessment and Analytics Staff, FSIS; and Mike Williams, OPHS Risk Assessment and Analytics Staff, FSIS. | Angie Siemens, Cargill; Bruce Stewart, Perdue Farms; Craig W. Hedberg, University of Minnesota; James Kincheloe, Center for Science in the Public Interest; Martin Wiedmann, Cornell University; Steven Mandernach, Association of Food and Drug Officials; Bryan Miller, Wayne Farms; Sarah Sorscher, Center for Science in the Public Interest; Mitzi Baum Stop Foodborne Illness; Thomas Gremillion, Consumer Federation; Brian Ronholm, Consumer Reports; and Dr. Vanessa Coffman, STOP Foodborne Illness. |
Coalition for Poultry Safety Reform Monthly Meeting |
Paul Kiecker, Administrator, FSIS |
October 27, 2022 Washington, DC |
Ken Petersen, OSI Group; and Ben Harrison, Amick Farms |
Poultry Inspection |
|
| Sandra Eskin, Deputy Under Secretary, OFS |
October 31, 2022 Virtual |
Mae Wu, Deputy Under Secretary, OSEC | Scott Faber, Environmental Working Group | Labeling products made from Climate Smart Crops |
Collaborative Representatives (OFS-FSIS)
- Teleconference Attendance
- Gina Nicholson-Kramer, OSU-Center for Foodborne Illness Research and Prevention
- James Kincheloe, Center for Science in the Public Interest
- Janet Buffer, OSU-Center for Foodborne Illness Research and Prevention
- Katie Stolte-Carroll, OSU-Center for Foodborne Illness Research and Prevention
- Kiley Doherty, STOP Foodborne Illness
- Michael Hansen, Consumer Reports
- Patricia Buck, OSU-Center for Foodborne Illness Research and Prevention
- Rachel Lyons, United Food and Commercial Workers International Union
- Thomas Gremillion, Consumer Federation of America
Industry Representatives (OFS-FSIS)
- Teleconference Attendance
- Alison Griffino, Tyson Foods, Inc.
- Amanda Rials, Alabama Technology Network
- Andrew Bailey, National Pork Producers Council
- Ashley Eisenbeiser, The Food Industry Association
- Ashley Johnson, Allen F. Johnson and Associates, LLC
- Ashley Peterson, National Chicken Council
- Barbara Masters, Tyson Foods, Inc.
- Betsy Booren, Tyson Foods, Inc.
- Brian Eyink, Hogan Lovells US LLP
- Casey Gallimore, North American Meat Institute
- Charlotte Waller, Virginia Poultry Growers Cooperative, LLC
- Clarissa Moreaux, North American Meat Institute
- Deepen Gagneja, North American Meat Institute
- Hiroko Bray, Smithfield Foods
- Katie Hanigan, Smithfield
- Kathy Simmons, National Cattlemen's Beef Association
- Kelly Baker, Maple Leaf Farms
- Kelly Gartner, Bell & Evans
- Kyla Kaplan, Olsson Frank Weeda Terman Matz PC
- Lisa Brown, Tyson Foods, Inc.
- Lisa Wallenda-Picard, National Turkey Federation
- Lory Reveil, American Frozen Food Institute
- Mark Bowen, National Fisheries Institute
- Michael Roberson, Publix Super Markets, Inc.
- Pat Mies, National Beef
- Peggy Cook, Neogen
- Randy Green, United Egg Producers
- Roberta Wagner, Consumer Brands Association
- Roya Galindo, North American Meat Institute
- Rose Robertson, Smithfield Foods
- Ryan Algino, JBS USA Food Company
- Sharon Beals, CTI Foods
- Suzanne Finstad, Tyson Foods, Inc.
- Tina Rendon, Pilgrim's Pride Corporation
Abbreviations
- DUS-Deputy Under Secretary
- NPIS-New Poultry Inspection System
- OA-Office of the Administrator, FSIS
- OC-Office of Communications, USDA
- ODIFP-Office of Data Integration and Food Protection, FSIS
- OFO-Office of Field Operations, FSIS
- OFS-Office of Food Safety, USDA
- OM-Office of Management, FSIS
- OPACE-Office of Public Affairs and Consumer Education, FSIS
- OIEA-Office of Investigation, Enforcement, and Audit, FSIS
- OPHS-Office of Public Health Science, FSIS
- OPPD-Office of Policy and Program Development, FSIS
- OSEC-Office of the Secretary, USDA
- PHIS-Public Health Information System
- TFAA-Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs, USDA
- CFIA-Canadian Food Inspection Agency
- FMI-Food Marketing Institute
- NAMI-North American Meat Institute
| OFS/FSIS Official and Title | Date and Site | Other FSIS/OFS Participants |
Non-FSIS/OFS Participants |
Subject |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sandra Eskin, Deputy Under Secretary, OFS |
September 8, 2022 |
Terri Nintemann, Deputy Administrator, FSIS; Jeremy Todd Reed, Chief Operating Officer, FSIS; Karen Hunter, Chief of Staff, FSIS; Robert Witte, Deputy Chief of Staff, FSIS; Dr. Denise Eblen, OPHS Assistant Administrator, FSIS; Dr. Emilio Esteban, OPHS Chief Scientist, FSIS; Rachel Edelstein, OPPD Assistant Administrator, FSIS; April Regonlinski, OPPD Deputy Assistant Administrator, FSIS; Dr. Phil Bronstein, OFO Assistant Administrator, FSIS; Dr. Hany Sidrak, OFO Deputy Assistant Administrator, FSIS; Janet Stevens, OPARM Assistant Administrator, FSIS; Nathan Greenwell, OPARM Deputy Assistant Administrator, FSIS; Dr. Joanna Zablotsky-Kufel, OPHS Director, FSIS; Iva Bilanovic, OPHS Risk Assessment and Analytics Staff, FSIS; and Mike Williams, OPHS Risk Assessment and Analytics Staff, FSIS. | Angie Seimens, Cargill; Bruce Stewart, Perdue Farms; Craig W. Hedberg, University of Minnesota; James Kincheloe, Center for Science in the Public Interest; Martin Wiedmann, Cornell University; Steven Mandernach, Association of Food and Drug Officials; Bryan Miller, Wayne Farms; Sarah Sorscher, Center for Science in the Public Interest; Mitzi Baum Stop Foodborne Illness; Thomas Gremillion, Consumer Federation; Brian Ronholm, Consumer Reports; and Dr. Vanessa Coffman, STOP Foodborne Illness. | Salmonella in Poultry |
| Sandra Eskin, Deputy Under Secretary, OFS | September 9, 2022 Virtual |
Roxanne Smith, OPACE Director, FSIS; Sally Ann Iverson, OPACE Deputy Director, FSIS; and Maria Machua, Public Affairs Specialist, FSIS. | Lisa Held, Civil Eats | Salmonella in Poultry |
| Sandra Eskin, Deputy Under Secretary, OFS | September 15, 2022 Washington, DC / Virtual |
Terri Nintemann, Deputy Administrator, FSIS; April Regonlinski, OPPD Deputy Assistant Administrator, FSIS; Paul Wolseley, OFO Executive Associate for Regulatory Operations, FSIS; and Dr. Janell Kause, OPHS Scientific Advisor, FSIS. | Dr. Joe Harris, Southwest Meat Association; Jarrod Miller, USM Manufacturing; Ken Cable, Buckhead Meats; Ed Ruff, Morrilton Packing; Jason Beyer, ABF Packing; Angela Alvarado, Holmes Foods; and Amy Springer, Handtmann Inc. | Meet and Greet |
| Sandra Eskin, Deputy Under Secretary, OFS | September 15, 2022 Virtual |
Terri Nintemann, Deputy Administrator, FSIS; Jeremy Todd Reed, Chief Operating Officer, FSIS; Atiya Khan, Chief of Staff, OFS; Karen Hunter, Chief of Staff, FSIS; Mark Williams, Deputy Chief of Staff, FSIS; and FSIS Assistant Administrators. | See List Below | Consumer Stakeholder Meeting |
| Sandra Eskin, Deputy Under Secretary, OFS | September 15, 2022 Virtual |
Terri Nintemann, Deputy Administrator, FSIS; Jeremy Todd Reed, Chief Operating Officer, FSIS; Atiya Khan, Chief of Staff, OFS; Karen Hunter, Chief of Staff, FSIS; Mark Williams, Deputy Chief of Staff, FSIS; and FSIS Assistant Administrators. | Industry Stakeholder Meeting | |
| Sandra Eskin, Deputy Under Secretary, OFS | September 16, 2022 Virtual |
Atiya Khan, Chief of Staff, OFS |
Grant Leslie, FGS Global; Eric Schulze, Upside Foods; Amy Chen, Upside Foods |
Meet and Greet |
| Paul Kiecker, Administrator, FSIS | September 20, 2022 Washington, DC / Virtual |
Terri Nintemann, Deputy Administrator, FSIS; Jeremy Todd Reed, Chief Operating Officer, FSIS; Karen Hunter, Chief of Staff, FSIS; Robert Witte, Deputy Chief of Staff, FSIS; Rachel Edelstein, OPPD Assistant Administrator, FSIS; April Regonlinski, OPPD Deputy Assistant Administrator, FSIS; Dr. Phil Bronstein, OFO Assistant Administrator, FSIS; Dr. Hany Sidrak, OFO Deputy Assistant Administrator, FSIS; Carol Blake, OPACE Assistant Administrator, FSIS; and Aaron Lavallee, OPACE Deputy Assistant Administrator, FSIS. | Bill Mattos, President of California Poultry Federation; and David Rubenstein and his son (Charlie), Pitman Farms. | Salmonella initiatives, Line Speed, and Food Safety Outreach |
| Sandra Eskin- Deputy Under Secretary, OFS | September 20, 2022 Washington, DC / Virtual |
Paul Kiecker, Administrator, FSIS; Terri Nintemann, Deputy Administrator, FSIS; Karen Hunter, Chief of Staff, FSIS; Robert Witte, Deputy Chief of Staff, FSIS; Rachel Edelstein, OPPD Assistant Administrator, FSIS; April Regonlinski, OPPD Deputy Assistant Administrator, FSIS; Dr. Phil Bronstein, OFO Assistant Administrator, FSIS; and Aaron Lavallee, OPACE Deputy Assistant Administrator, FSIS. | Jim Matheson, National Bison Association; Donnis Baggett, Lucky B Bison; Jim Wells, North American Bison; Ace Ward, Rocky Mountain Natural Meats; Liz Riffle, Riffle Farms; Dick Gehring, Black Kettle Buffalo; and Bob Dineen, Rocky Mountain Natural Meats; and Majel Russel, Elk River Law Office. | Status of bison amenability, small and very small establishment classification, and marketing/distribution of bison products |
| Sandra Eskin- Deputy Under Secretary, OFS | September 21, 2022 Virtual |
Paul Kiecker, Administrator, FSIS; Terri Nintemann, Deputy Administrator, FSIS; Jeremy Todd Reed, Chief Operating Officer, FSIS; Atiya Khan, Chief of Staff, OFS; Karen Hunter, Chief of Staff, FSIS; Dr. Denise Eblen, OPHS Assistant Administrator, FSIS; Dr. Emilio Esteban, Chief Scientist, FSIS; Dr. William Shaw, Executive Associate for Laboratory Operations, FSIS. | Mike Taylor, STOP Foodborne Illness, Craig Wilson, Costco; Mike Robach, The Robach Group; Thomas Gremillion, Consumer Federation of America; Sarah Sorscher, Center for Science in the Public Interest; James Kincheloe, Center for Science in the Public Interest | Testing Technology |
| Sandra Eskin- Deputy Under Secretary, OFS | September 21, 2022 Virtual |
Atiya Khan, Chief of Staff, OFS; William Griffin, District Manager, FSIS | Carmen Rottenberg, Groundswell Strategy; Sheetal Shah, Upside Foods; Eric Schulze, Upside Foods; Steven Bookbinder, Upside Foods; Lauren Zalman,Upside Food | Discuss Deputy Under Secretary Visit to Upside EPIC facility |
| Paul Kiecker, Administrator, FSIS | September 21, 2022 Virtual |
Terri Nintemann, Deputy Administrator, FSIS; Jeremy Todd Reed, Chief Operating Officer, FSIS; Karen Hunter, Chief of Staff, FSIS; Mark Williams, Deputy Chief of Staff, FSIS; Robert Witte, Deputy Chief of Staff, FSIS; and FSIS Assistant Administrators. | USDA-regulated Establishments and Industry Representatives. | Agency Updates |
| Sandra Eskin- Deputy Under Secretary, OFS | September 22, 2022 Virtual |
Ben Williamson, Compassion in World Farming; Allison Molinaro, Compassion in World Farming | Animal-Raising Claims |
Collaborative Representatives (OFS-FSIS)
- Teleconference Attendance
- Jaydee Hanson, Center for Food Safety
- Thomas Gremillion, Consumer Federation of America
- Brian Ronholm, Consumer Reports
- Connor Kippe, National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition
- Gina Nicholson-Kramer, OSU-Center for Foodborne Illness Research and Prevention
- Katie Stolte-Carroll, OSU-Center for Foodborne Illness Research and Prevention
- Patricia Buck, OSU-Center for Foodborne Illness Research and Prevention
- Mitzi Baum, Stop Foodborne Illness
- Rachel Lyons, United Food and Commercial Workers International Union
Industry Representatives (OFS-FSIS)
- Teleconference Attendance
- Lisa Brown, Tyson Foods, Inc.
- Roya Galindo, North American Meat Institute
- Bryan Miller, Wayne Farms, LLC
- Katie Hanigan, Smithfield Foods
- Pat Mies, National Beef
- Lowell Randel, Global Cold Chain Alliance
- Charlotte Waller, Virginia Poultry Growers Cooperative, LLC
- Clarissa Moreaux, North American Meat Institute
- Juan DeVillena, Wayne Farms, LLC
- Randy Green, Watson Green, LLC
- Tina Rendon, Pilgrim's Pride Corporation
- Ken Peterson, OSI Group
- Peggy Cook, Neogen
- Kyla Kaplan, Olsson Frank Weeda Terman Matz PC
- Brenden McCullough, National Beef
- Livia Rezende, JBS USA Food Company
- Betsy Booren, Tyson Foods, Inc.
- Lory Reveil, American Frozen Food Institute
- Casey Gallimore, North American Meat Institute
- KatieRose McCullough, North American Meat Institute
- Kelly Baker, Maple Leaf Farms
- Chase DeCoite, National Cattlemen's Beef Association
- Cheyenne McEndaffer, U.S. Meat Export Federation
- Michael Roberson, Publix Super Markets, Inc.
- Barbara Negron, North American Natural Casings Association
- Brian D. Eyink, Hogan Lovells US LLP
- Hiroko Bray, Smithfield Foods
- Brett Schwemer, Olsson Frank Weeda Terman Matz PC
- Ashley E. Eisenbeiser, The Food Industry Association
- Andrew Do, Covington & Burling LLP
- Rose Robertson, Smithfield Foods
- Allen Johnson, Allen F. Johnson and Associates, LLC
- John Dillard, Olsson Frank Weeda Terman Matz PC
- Kourtney Gardner, Auburn University
- Carmen Rottenberg, Groundswell Strategies
- Oscar Garrison, United Egg Producers
- Riette van Laack, Hyman, Phelps & McNamara PC
- Lisa Weddig, National Fisheries Institute
- Ashley Peterson, National Chicken Council
- Amanda Rials, Alabama Technology Network
- Mark Bowen, National Fisheries Institute
Abbreviations
- DUS-Deputy Under Secretary
- NPIS-New Poultry Inspection System
- OA-Office of the Administrator, FSIS
- OC-Office of Communications, USDA
- ODIFP-Office of Data Integration and Food Protection, FSIS
- OFO-Office of Field Operations, FSIS
- OFS-Office of Food Safety, USDA
- OM-Office of Management, FSIS
- OPACE-Office of Public Affairs and Consumer Education, FSIS
- OIEA-Office of Investigation, Enforcement, and Audit, FSIS
- OPHS-Office of Public Health Science, FSIS
- OPPD-Office of Policy and Program Development, FSIS
- OSEC-Office of the Secretary, USDA
- PHIS-Public Health Information System
- TFAA-Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs, USDA
- CFIA-Canadian Food Inspection Agency
- FMI-Food Marketing Institute
- NAMI-North American Meat Institute
| OFS/FSIS Official and Title | Date and Site | Other FSIS/OFS Participants |
Non-FSIS/OFS Participants |
Subject |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul Kiecker, Administrator, FSIS |
August 8, 2022 |
Terri Nintemann, Deputy Administrator, FSIS; Jeremy Todd Reed, Chief Operating Officer, FSIS; Karen Hunter, Chief of Staff, FSIS; Rachel Edelstein, OPPD Assistant Administrator, FSIS; April Regonlinski, OPPD Deputy Assistant Administrator, FSIS; Dr. Phil Bronstein, OFO Assistant Administrator, FSIS; Dr. Hany Sidrak, OFO Deputy Assistant Administrator, FSIS; Carol Blake, OPACE Assistant Administrator, FSIS; and Aaron Lavallee, OPACE Deputy Assistant Administrator, FSIS. | Andrew Harker, The Russell Group; Scott Webb, Wholestone Farms; Chris J. Venteicher, Wholestone Farms; Bridget R. Frederiksen, Wholestone Farms; and Sean Simpson, Pipestone. |
Time Limited Trials |
| Paul Kiecker, Administrator, FSIS | August 17, 2022 Virtual |
Terri Nintemann, Deputy Administrator, FSIS; Jeremy Todd Reed, Chief Operating Officer, FSIS; Karen Hunter, Chief of Staff, FSIS; Mark Williams, Deputy Chief of Staff, FSIS; and FSIS Assistant Administrators. | USDA-regulated Establishments and Industry Representatives | Agency Updates |
| Paul Kiecker, Administrator, FSIS | August 19, 2022 Virtual |
Terri Nintemann, Deputy Administrator, FSIS; Jeremy Todd Reed, Chief Operating Officer, FSIS; Karen Hunter, Chief of Staff, FSIS; Mark Williams, Deputy Chief of Staff, FSIS; Rachel Edelstein, OPPD Assistant Administrator, FSIS; April Regonlinski, OPPD Deputy Assistant Administrator, FSIS; Melvin Carter, OPPD Director, FSIS; Dr. Stephanie Hertz, OPPD Deputy Director, FSIS; Sterling Brown, OPPD Staff Officer, FSIS. | Ashley Peterson, National Chicken Council; Brian Eyink, Hogan Lovells | Poultry Modified Line Speed Waivers |
Collaborative Representatives (OFS-FSIS)
- Teleconference Attendance
- Patricia Buck, OSU-Center for Foodborne Illness Research and Prevention
- Barbara Kowalcyk, OSU-Center for Foodborne Illness Research and Prevention
- Katie Stolte-Carroll, OSU-Center for Foodborne Illness Research and Prevention
- Jaydee Hanson, Center for Food Safety
- Mitzi Baum, Stop Foodborne Illness
- Michael Hansen, Consumer Reports
- James Kincheloe, Center for Science in the Public Interest
- Thomas Gremillion, Consumer Federation of America
- Hyo Jin Lee, Consumer Federation of America
- Vanessa Coffman, Stop Foodborne Illness
- Brian Ronholm, Consumer Reports
- Rachel Lyons, United Food and Commercial Workers International Union
- Kalmia Kniel, University of Delaware
- Connor Kippe, National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition
- Meilssa Holme
Industry Representatives (OFS-FSIS)
- Teleconference Attendance
- Ryan Algino, JBS USA Food Company
- Alison Griffino, Tyson Foods, Inc.
- Allen Johnson, Allen F. Johnson and Associates, LLC
- Andrew Do, Covington & Burling LLP
- Ashley Peterson, National Chicken Council
- Barbara Negron, North American Natural Casings Association
- Betsy Booren, Tyson Foods, Inc.
- Brenden McCullough, National Beef
- Brian Eyink, Hogan Lovells US LLP
- Chase DeCoite, National Cattlemen's Beef Association
- Clarissa Moreaux, North American Meat Institute
- Dane Bernard, Bold Bear Food Safety
- Hiroko Bray, Smithfield Foods
- KatieRose McCullough, National Beef
- Kathy Simmons, National Cattlemen's Beef Association
- Lisa Brown
- James Wilson
Abbreviations
- DUS-Deputy Under Secretary
- NPIS-New Poultry Inspection System
- OA-Office of the Administrator, FSIS
- OC-Office of Communications, USDA
- ODIFP-Office of Data Integration and Food Protection, FSIS
- OFO-Office of Field Operations, FSIS
- OFS-Office of Food Safety, USDA
- OM-Office of Management, FSIS
- OPACE-Office of Public Affairs and Consumer Education, FSIS
- OIEA-Office of Investigation, Enforcement, and Audit, FSIS
- OPHS-Office of Public Health Science, FSIS
- OPPD-Office of Policy and Program Development, FSIS
- OSEC-Office of the Secretary, USDA
- PHIS-Public Health Information System
- TFAA-Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs, USDA
- CFIA-Canadian Food Inspection Agency
- FMI-Food Marketing Institute
- NAMI-North American Meat Institute
| OFS/FSIS Official and Title | Date and Site | Other FSIS/OFS Participants |
Non-FSIS/OFS Participants |
Subject |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sandra Eskin- Deputy Under Secretary, OFS |
July 13, 2022 |
Paul Kiecker, Administrator, FSIS; and Dr. Phil Bronstein, OFO Assistant Administrator, FSIS | Brendan McCullough, National Beef; Carmen Rottenberg, Groundswell Strategy. | Meet & Greet |
| Paul Kiecker, Administrator, FSIS | July 13, 2022 Washington, DC |
Angie Siemens, Cargill. | Salmonella in Poultry | |
| Sandra Eskin- Deputy Under Secretary, OFS | July 14, 2022 Virtual |
Atiya Khan, Chief of Staff, OFS; Karen Hunter, Chief of Staff, FSIS; Robert Witte, Deputy Chief of Staff, FSIS; Dr. Emilio Esteban, OPHS Chief Scientist, FSIS; Dr. Phil Bronstein, OFO Assistant Administrator, FSIS; Melissa Hammar, OPPD Deputy Director, FSIS; and Eric Ebel, Rish Assessment and Analytics Staff, OPHS. | Alexa Cohn, Cornell University; Amanda Craten, Stop Foodborne Illness; Angie Seimens, Cargill; Bruce Stewart, Perdue Farms; Craig W. Hedberg, University of Minnesota; Hyo Jin Lee (Jinnie), Temple University; James Kincheloe, Center for Science in the Public Interest; Martin Wiedmann, Cornell University; Barbara Masters, Tyson; Mike Taylor, Stop Foodborne Illness; Bryan Miller, Wayne Farms; Glenn Morris, Jr., Emerging Pathogens Institute;Sarah Sorscher, Center for Science in the Public Interest; Matthew Jon Stasiewicz, University of Illinois; Michael Robach, The Robach Group LLC; Mitzi D. Baum Stop Foodborne Illness; Thomas Gremillion, Consumer Federation; and Dr. Vanessa Coffman, STOP Foodborne Illness. | Salmonella in Poultry |
| Paul Kiecker, Administrator, FSIS | July 19, 2022 Washington, DC / Virtual |
Terri Nintemann, Deputy Administrator, FSIS; Jeremy Todd Reed, Chief Operating Officer, FSIS; Karen Hunter, Chief of Staff, FSIS; Mark Williams, Deputy Chief of Staff, FSIS; Robert Witte, Deputy Chief of Staff, FSIS; Dr. Kis Robertson Hale, OPHS Deputy Assistant Administrator, FSIS; Dr. Emilio Esteban, OPHS Chief Scientist, FSIS; and Dr. William Shaw, OPHS Executive Associate for Laboratory Services, FSIS. | Peggy Cook, Neogen; and Chuck Bird, Neogen. | Testing methodologies |
| Paul Kiecker, Administrator, FSIS | July 20, 2022 Washington DC |
Robert Witte, Deputy Chief of Staff, FSIS; April Regonlinski, OPPD Deputy Assistant Administrator, FSIS; and Stephanie Hertz, OPPD Deputy Director, FSIS. |
Carmen Rottenberg, Groundswell Strategy; Michael Bracrella, Bell & Evans; and Kelly Gartner, Bell & Evans. |
Inspection |
| Sandra Eskin- Deputy Under Secretary, OFS | July 20, 2022 Washington DC / Virtual |
Paul Kiecker, Administrator, FSIS; Terri Nintemann, Deputy Administrator, FSIS; Karen Hunter, Chief of Staff, FSIS; Robert Witte, Deputy Chief of Staff, FSIS; April Regonlinski, OPPD Deputy Assistant Administrator, FSIS; Dr. Kis Robertson Hale, OPHS Deputy Assistant Administrator, FSIS; Dr. Emilio Esteban, OPHS Chief Scientist, FSIS; Dr. Phil Bronstein, OFO Assistant Administrator, FSIS; Janet Stevens, OPARM Assistant Administrator, FSIS; and Dr. John Linville, OPPD Director, FSIS. |
Barb Masters, Tyson; Suzanne Hazell, Tyson; Andrew Hutchens, Tyson; and Michael Rybolt, Tyson. |
Salmonella controls |
| Paul Kiecker, Administrator, FSIS | July 20, 2022 Virtual |
Terri Nintemann, Deputy Administrator, FSIS; Jeremy Todd Reed, Chief Operating Officer, FSIS; Karen Hunter, Chief of Staff, FSIS; Mark Williams, Deputy Chief of Staff, FSIS; Robert Witte, Deputy Chief of Staff, FSIS; and FSIS Assistant Administrators. | USDA-regulated Establishments and Industry Representatives. | Agency Updates |
| Sandra Eskin- Deputy Under Secretary, OFS | July 21, 2022 Virtual |
Terri Nintemann, Deputy Administrator, FSIS; Jeremy Todd Reed, Chief Operating Officer, FSIS; Atiya Khan, Chief of Staff, OFS; Lianna Havel, Confidential Assistant, OFS; Karen Hunter, Chief of Staff, FSIS; Mark Williams, Deputy Chief of Staff, FSIS; Robert Witte, Deputy Chief of Staff, FSIS; and FSIS Assistant Administrators. | See List Below | Consumer Stakeholder Meeting |
| Sandra Eskin- Deputy Under Secretary, OFS | July 21, 2022 Virtual |
Terri Nintemann, Deputy Administrator, FSIS; Jeremy Todd Reed, Chief Operating Officer, FSIS; Atiya Khan, Chief of Staff, OFS; Lianna Havel, Confidential Assistant, OFS; Karen Hunter, Chief of Staff, FSIS; Mark Williams, Deputy Chief of Staff, FSIS; Robert Witte, Deputy Chief of Staff, FSIS; and FSIS Assistant Administrators. | See List Below | Industry Stakeholder Meeting |
| Sandra Eskin- Deputy Under Secretary, OFS | July 29, 2022 Washington, DC |
Maria Machuca, OPACE | Gary Crawford, USDA Radio | Salmonella Announcement Embargoed Interview |
| Sandra Eskin- Deputy Under Secretary, OFS | July 29, 2022 Virtual |
Maria Machuca, OPACE | Peter Ricci, Meatingplace | Salmonella Announcement Embargoed Interview |
| Sandra Eskin- Deputy Under Secretary, OFS | July 29, 2022 Virtual |
Maria Machuca, OPACE | David Pitt, Associated Press | Salmonella Announcement Embargoed Interview |
| Sandra Eskin- Deputy Under Secretary, OFS | July 29, 2022 Virtual |
Ademola Oyefeso, United Food and Commercial Workers | Poultry Line Speed Waivers Update | |
| Sandra Eskin- Deputy Under Secretary, OFS | July 29, 2022 Virtual |
Michael Taylor, STOP Foodborne Illness; Brian Ronholm, Consumer Reports; Sarah Sorscher, Center for Science in the Public Interest; Thomas Gremillion, Consumer Federation of America | Salmonella Effort Update | |
| Sandra Eskin- Deputy Under Secretary, OFS | July 29, 2022 Virtual |
Paul Kiecker, Administrator, FSIS; Terri Nintemann, Deputy Administrator, FSIS; Jeremy Todd Reed, Chief Operating Officer, FSIS; Atiya Khan, Chief of Staff, OFS; and Karen Hunter, Chief of Staff, FSIS. | Ashley Peterson, National Chicken Council; Brian Eyink, Hogan Lovells | Updates on Salmonella Effort and Poultry Line Speed Waivers |
| Sandra Eskin- Deputy Under Secretary, OFS | July 29, 2022 Virtual |
Atiya Khan, Chief of Staff, OFS | Lisa Wallenda Picard, National Turkey Federation | Salmonella Effort Update |
| Sandra Eskin- Deputy Under Secretary, OFS | July 29, 2022 Virtual |
Paul Kiecker, Administrator, FSIS; Terri Nintemann, Deputy Administrator, FSIS; Jeremy Todd Reed, Chief Operating Officer, FSIS; Atiya Khan, Chief of Staff, OFS; Karen Hunter, Chief of Staff, FSIS; April Regonlinski, OPPD Deputy Assistant Administrator, FSIS; Stephanie Hertz, OPPD Director, FSIS; Dr. Phil Bronstein, OFO Assistant Administrator, FSIS; Dr. Hany Sidrak, OFO Deputy Assistant Administrator, FSIS; Carol Blake, OPACE Assistant Administrator, FSIS; and Aaron Lavallee, OPACE Deputy Assistant Administrator, FSIS. | Poultry Establishments | Update on Poultry Line Speed Waivers |
| Sandra Eskin- Deputy Under Secretary, OFS | July 29, 2022 Virtual |
Julia Anna Potts, North American Meat Institute | Salmonella Effort Update |
Collaborative Representatives (OFS-FSIS)
- Teleconference Attendance
- Patricia Buck, OSU-Center for Foodborne Illness Research and Prevention
- Barbara Kowalcyk, OSU-Center for Foodborne Illness Research and Prevention
- Katie Stolte-Carroll, OSU-Center for Foodborne Illness Research and Prevention
- Jaydee Hanson, Center for Food Safety
- Mitzi Baum, Stop Foodborne Illness
- Michael Hansen, Consumer Reports
- James Kincheloe, Center for Science in the Public Interest
- Thomas Gremillion, Consumer Federation of America
- Hyo Jin Lee, Consumer Federation of America
- Vanessa Coffman, Stop Foodborne Illness
- Brian Ronholm, Consumer Reports
- Rachel Lyons, United Food and Commercial Workers International Union
- Kalmia Kniel, University of Delaware
- Connor Kippe, National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition
- Meilssa Holme
Industry Representatives (OFS-FSIS)
- Teleconference Attendance
- Ryan Algino, JBS USA Food Company
- Alison Griffino, Tyson Foods, Inc.
- Allen Johnson, Allen F. Johnson and Associates, LLC
- Andrew Do, Covington & Burling LLP
- Ashley Peterson, National Chicken Council
- Barbara Negron, North American Natural Casings Association
- Betsy Booren, Tyson Foods, Inc.
- Brenden McCullough, National Beef
- Brian Eyink, Hogan Lovells US LLP
- Chase DeCoite, National Cattlemen's Beef Association
- Clarissa Moreaux, North American Meat Institute
- Dane Bernard, Bold Bear Food Safety
- Hiroko Bray, Smithfield Foods
- KatieRose McCullough, National Beef
- Kathy Simmons, National Cattlemen's Beef Association
- Lisa Brown
- James Wilson
Abbreviations
- DUS-Deputy Under Secretary
- NPIS-New Poultry Inspection System
- OA-Office of the Administrator, FSIS
- OC-Office of Communications, USDA
- ODIFP-Office of Data Integration and Food Protection, FSIS
- OFO-Office of Field Operations, FSIS
- OFS-Office of Food Safety, USDA
- OM-Office of Management, FSIS
- OPACE-Office of Public Affairs and Consumer Education, FSIS
- OIEA-Office of Investigation, Enforcement, and Audit, FSIS
- OPHS-Office of Public Health Science, FSIS
- OPPD-Office of Policy and Program Development, FSIS
- OSEC-Office of the Secretary, USDA
- PHIS-Public Health Information System
- TFAA-Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs, USDA
- CFIA-Canadian Food Inspection Agency
- FMI-Food Marketing Institute
- NAMI-North American Meat Institute
| OFS/FSIS Official and Title | Date and Site | Other FSIS/OFS Participants |
Non-FSIS/OFS Participants |
Subject |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sandra Eskin, Deputy Under Secretary, OFS | June 1, 2022 | Terri Nintemann, Deputy Administrator, FSIS; Atiya Khan, Chief of Staff, OFS; Lianna Havel, Confidential Assistant, OFS; Robert Witte, Deputy Chief of Staff, FSIS; Dr. Kis Robertson Hale, OPHS Deputy Assistant Administrator, FSIS; Dr. Emilio Esteban, OPHS Chief Scientist, FSIS; Dr. William Shaw, OPHS Executive Associate for Laboratory Services, FSIS; and Dr. Janell Kause, OPHS Scientific Advisor, FSIS. | Miguel Villa, bioMerieux; Stan Bailey, bioMerieux; Vik Dutta, bioMerieux; and Carmen Rottenberg, Groundswell Strategy. | Pathogen Testing Methodologies |
| Sandra Eskin, Deputy Under Secretary, OFS | June 1, 2022 | Ademola Oyefeso, United Food and Commercial Workers | Poultry Line Speed Waiver Review | |
| Sandra Eskin, Deputy Under Secretary, OFS | June 6, 2022 | Terri Nintemann, Deputy Administrator, FSIS; Jeremy Todd Reed, Chief Operating Officer, FSIS; Atiya Khan, Chief of Staff, OFS; Rachel Edelstein, OPPD Assistant Administrator, FSIS; David Grahn, Principle Deputy General Council, USDA; Sheila Novak, Deputy Assistant General Council, USDA; and Anne Knapke, Deputy Chief of Staff, USDA. | Michael Bracrella, Bell & Evans; Kelly Gartner, Bell & Evans; Russell Redding, Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture; and Carmen Rottenberg, Groundswell Strategy. | Operational Issue |
| Sandra Eskin, Deputy Under Secretary, OFS | June 8, 2022 | Carmen Rottenberg, Groundswell Strategy | Bell & Evans | |
| Sandra Eskin, Deputy Under Secretary, OFS | June 13, 2022 | Terri Nintemann, Deputy Administrator, FSIS; Jeremy Todd Reed, Chief Operating Officer, FSIS; Atiya Khan, Chief of Staff, OFS; Mark Williams, Deputy Chief of Staff, FSIS; Robert Witte, Deputy Chief of Staff, FSIS; Rachel Edelstein, OPPD Assistant Administrator, FSIS; April Regonlinski, OPPD Deputy Assistant Administrator, FSIS; Dr. Denise Eblen, OPHS Assistant Administrator, FSIS; Dr. Kis Robertson Hale, OPHS Deputy Assistant Administrator, FSIS; Dr. Emilio Esteban, OPHS Chief Scientist, FSIS; Dr. Phil Bronstein, OFO Assistant Administrator, FSIS; Dr. Hany Sidrak, OFO Deputy Assistant Administrator, FSIS; Carol Blake, OPACE Assistant Administrator, FSIS; Aaron Lavallee, OPACE Deputy Assistant Administrator, FSIS; Dr. William Shaw, OPHS Executive Associate for Laboratory Services, FSIS; Dr. Janell Kause, OPHS Scientific Advisor, FSIS; Roxanne Smith, OPACE Director, FSIS: Dr. Sally Ann Iverson, OPACE Acting Deputy Director, FSIS; Melissa Hammar, OPPD Deputy Director, FSIS; Mary Porretta, OPPD Program Analyst, FSIS; and Maria Machuca, Public Affairs Specialist, FSIS. | Brian Ronholm, Consumer Reports; James Rogers, Consumer Reports; Jen Shecter, Consumer Reports; and Michael Hansen, Consumer Reports. | Salmonella Sampling |
| Paul Kiecker, Administrator, FSIS | June 15, 2022 | Terri Nintemann, Deputy Administrator, FSIS; Jeremy Todd Reed, Chief Operating Officer, FSIS; Karen Hunter, Chief of Staff, FSIS; Mark Williams, Deputy Chief of Staff, FSIS; Robert Witte, Deputy Chief of Staff, FSIS; and FSIS Assistant Administrators. | USDA-regulated Establishments and Industry Representatives. | Agency Updates |
| Sandra Eskin- Deputy Under Secretary, OFS | June 16, 2022 | Paul Kiecker, Administrator, FSIS; Terri Nintemann, Deputy Administrator, FSIS; Jeremy Todd Reed, Chief Operating Officer, FSIS; Atiya Khan, Chief of Staff, OFS; Lianna Havel, Confidential Assistant, OFS; Karen Hunter, Chief of Staff, FSIS; Robert Witte, Deputy Chief of Staff, FSIS; and FSIS Assistant Administrators. | See List Below | Consumer Stakeholder Meeting |
| Sandra Eskin- Deputy Under Secretary, OFS | June 16, 2022 | Paul Kiecker, Administrator, FSIS; Terri Nintemann, Deputy Administrator, FSIS; Jeremy Todd Reed, Chief Operating Officer, FSIS; Atiya Khan, Chief of Staff, OFS; Lianna Havel, Confidential Assistant, OFS; Karen Hunter, Chief of Staff, FSIS; Robert Witte, Deputy Chief of Staff, FSIS; and FSIS Assistant Administrators. | See List Below | Industry Stakeholder Meeting |
| Paul Kiecker, Administrator, FSIS | June 21, 2022 | Karen Hunter, Chief of Staff, FSIS; Mark Williams, Deputy Chief of Staff, FSIS; Robert Witte, Deputy Chief of Staff, FSIS; Rachel Edelstein, OPPD Assistant Administrator, FSIS; April Regonlinski, OPPD Deputy Assistant Administrator, FSIS; Dr. Phil Bronstein, OFO Assistant Administrator, FSIS; Dr. Michelle Catlin, OIC International Coordination Executive, FSIS; and Margaret Burns Rath, OIC Deputy Assistant Administrator, FSIS. | Lowell Randel, Global Cold Chain Alliance; Dr. Neel Stephen, Lineage Logistics; and Jason King, Lineage Logistics. | Import and Export Updates |
| Paul Kiecker, Administrator, FSIS | June 24, 2022 | Terri Nintemann, Deputy Administrator, FSIS; Jeremy Todd Reed, Chief Operating Officer, FSIS; Karen Hunter, Chief of Staff, FSIS; Robert Witte, Deputy Chief of Staff, FSIS; April Regonlinski, OPPD Deputy Assistant Administrator, FSIS; Dr. Hany Sidrak, OFO Deputy Assistant Administrator, FSIS; Robert Bane, OIEA Assistant Administrator, FSIS; Carlynne Cockrum, OIEA Assistant Administrator, FSIS; Carol Blake, OPACE Assistant Administrator, FSIS; Roxanne Smith, OPACE Director, FSIS; Dr. Evelyne Mbandi, OPHS Director, FSIS; Melissa Hammar, OPPD Deputy Director, FSIS; Dr. Isabel Walls, OPHS Senior Public Health Advisor, FSIS; | Dr. Ben Chapman, North Carolina State University; Dr. William Hallman, Rutgers University; Elise Binder, The Hershey Company; Suchart Chaven, PepsiCo; Courtney Bidney, General Mills; Craig Wilson, Costco Wholesale Corp; Hilary Thesmar, Food Marketing Institute; Jennifer Pierquest, Association of Food and Drug Officials; Nidhi Joshi, STOP Foodborne Illness; Maureen English-Carroll, Post Holdings; Dr. Vanessa Coffman, STOP Foodborne Illness; Roberta Wagner, Consumer Brands; Afua Darkwa, Oatly; Gillian Kelleher, Kelleher Consultants; Syed Hassan, PepsiCo; Stacy Papadopoulos, Consumers Brands; Rebecca Goulter, North Carolina State University; and Sean Leighton, Cargill. | Recall Modernization |
| Sandra Eskin, Deputy Under Secretary, OFS | June 27, 2022 | Paul Kiecker, Administrator, FSIS; Terri Nintemann, Deputy Administrator, FSIS; Jeremy Todd Reed, Chief Operating Officer, FSIS; Lianna Havel, Confidential Assistant, OFS; Karen Hunter, Chief of Staff, FSIS; and Robert Witte, Deputy Chief of Staff, FSIS. | Alexa Cohn, Cornell University; Amanda Craten, Stop Foodborne Illness; Hyo Jin Lee (Jinnie), Temple University; Craig W. Hedberg, University of Minnesota; James Kincheloe, Center for Science in the Public Interest; Jerold Mande, Harvard University; Martin Wiedmann, Cornell University; Barbara Masters, Tyson; Mike Taylor, Stop Foodborne Illness; Bryan Miller, Wayne Farms; Sarah Sorscher, Center for Science in the Public Interest; Matthew Jon Stasiewicz, University of Illinois; Steven Mandernach, Association of Food and Drug Officials; Thomas Gremillion, Consumer Federation; and Dr. Vanessa Coffman, STOP Foodborne Illness. | Salmonella in Poultry |
| Sandra Eskin- Deputy Under Secretary, OFS | June 29, 2022 | Caroline Blair, Spectrum News 1 (Raleigh, NC) | July 4th Food Safety Interview | |
| Sandra Eskin- Deputy Under Secretary, OFS | June 29, 2022 | Good Morning Arizona | July 4th Food Safety Interview | |
| Sandra Eskin- Deputy Under Secretary, OFS | June 29, 2022 | Steve Chenevey, WTTG (Washington, DC) | July 4th Food Safety Interview | |
| Sandra Eskin- Deputy Under Secretary, OFS | June 29, 2022 | Farron Hipp, WFLA Bloom TV (Tampa, FL) | July 4th Food Safety Interview |
Collaborative Representatives (OFS-FSIS)
- Teleconference Attendance
- Thomas Gremillion, Consumer Federation of America
- Michael Hansen, Consumer Reports
- Katie Stolte-Carroll, OSU-Center for Foodborne Illness Research and Prevention
- Patricia Buck, OSU-Center for Foodborne Illness Research and Prevention
- James Kincheloe, Center for Science in the Public Interest
- Vanessa Coffman, Stop Foodborne Illness
- Rachel Lyons, United Food and Commercial Workers International Union
- Melissa Holmes
Industry Representatives (OFS-FSIS)
- Teleconference Attendance
- Ryan Algino, JBS USA Food Company
- Alison Griffino, Tyson Foods, Inc.
- Andrew Bailey, National Pork Producers Council
- Andrew Do, Covington & Burling LLP
- Ashley Peterson, National Chicken Council
- Betsy Booren, Tyson Foods, Inc.
- Brenden McCullough, National Beef
- Charles M. Link, Butterball, LLC
- Charlotte Waller, Virginia Poultry Growers Cooperative, LLC
- Chase DeCoite, National Cattlemen's Beef Association
- Christine Forgues, Hogan Lovells US LLP
- Clarissa Moreaux, North American Meat Institute
- Conner M. Potter, Holland & Knight LLP
- Daniel Etzler, Cargill
- Hiroko Bray, Smithfield Foods
- John Dillard, Olsson Frank Weeda Terman Matz PC
- Kathy Simmons, National Cattlemen's Beef Association
- Keith Day, Twin Rivers Foods
- Kelly Baker, Maple Leaf Farms
- Kristin Lindahl, Cargill
- Kyla Kaplan, Olsson Frank Weeda Terman Matz PC
- Lindy Froebel, National Turkey Federation
- Michael Roberson, Publix Super Markets, Inc.
- Oscar Garrison, United Egg Producers
- Pat Mies, National Beef
- Peggy Cook, Neogen
- Rose Robertson, Smithfield Foods
- Stephen Sothmann, Meat Importers Council of America
- Tina Rendon, Pilgrim's Pride Corporation
- James Wilson
- Molly Berg Mulligan
- Matthew Allen
- Sandra Johnson
Abbreviations
- DUS-Deputy Under Secretary
- NPIS-New Poultry Inspection System
- OA-Office of the Administrator, FSIS
- OC-Office of Communications, USDA
- ODIFP-Office of Data Integration and Food Protection, FSIS
- OFO-Office of Field Operations, FSIS
- OFS-Office of Food Safety, USDA
- OM-Office of Management, FSIS
- OPACE-Office of Public Affairs and Consumer Education, FSIS
- OIEA-Office of Investigation, Enforcement, and Audit, FSIS
- OPHS-Office of Public Health Science, FSIS
- OPPD-Office of Policy and Program Development, FSIS
- OSEC-Office of the Secretary, USDA
- PHIS-Public Health Information System
- TFAA-Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs, USDA
- CFIA-Canadian Food Inspection Agency
- FMI-Food Marketing Institute
- NAMI-North American Meat Institute
| OFS/FSIS Official and Title | Date and Site | Other FSIS/OFS Participants |
Non-FSIS/OFS Participants |
Subject |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sandra Eskin, Deputy Under Secretary, OFS | May 16, 2022 | Terri Nintemann, Deputy Administrator, FSIS; Atiya Khan, Chief of Staff, OFS; Lianna Havel, Confidential Assistant, OFS; Dr. Alexander Domesle, OPHS Senior Advisor for Chemistry, Toxicology, and Related Sciences, FSIS; Rosalyn Murphy-Jenkins, OPPD Director, FSIS; and Jeff Canavan, OPPD Deputy Director, FSIS; | Laura Rogers, George Washington University (GWU), Lance Price, GWU; Heather Morgan, GWU; Kathy Lawrence, Antibiotic Resistance Action Center | Animal Raising Claims |
| Sandra Eskin, Deputy Under Secretary, OFS | May 16, 2022 | Jerry Mande, Harvard University | Sodium | |
| Paul Kiecker, Administrator, FSIS | May 18, 2022 | Terri Nintemann, Deputy Administrator, FSIS; Jeremy Todd Reed, Chief Operating Officer, FSIS; Karen Hunter, Chief of Staff, FSIS; Mark Williams, Deputy Chief of Staff, FSIS; Robert Witte, Deputy Chief of Staff, FSIS; and FSIS Assistant Administrators. | USDA-regulated Establishments and Industry Representatives. | Agency Updates |
| Sandra Eskin, Deputy Under Secretary, OFS | May 19, 2022 | Terri Nintemann, Deputy Administrator, FSIS; Jeremy Todd Reed, Chief Operating Officer, FSIS; Atiya Khan, Chief of Staff, OFS; Lianna Havel, Confidential Assistant, OFS; Karen Hunter, Chief of Staff, FSIS; Robert Witte, Deputy Chief of Staff, FSIS; and FSIS Assistant Administrators. | See List Below | Consumer Stakeholder Meeting |
| Sandra Eskin, Deputy Under Secretary, OFS | May 19, 2022 | Terri Nintemann, Deputy Administrator, FSIS; Jeremy Todd Reed, Chief Operating Officer, FSIS; Atiya Khan, Chief of Staff, OFS; Lianna Havel, Confidential Assistant, OFS; Karen Hunter, Chief of Staff, FSIS; Robert Witte, Deputy Chief of Staff, FSIS; and FSIS Assistant Administrators. | See List Below | Industry Stakeholder Meeting |
| Sandra Eskin, Deputy Under Secretary, OFS | May 26, 2022 | Gayle Guyardo, WFLA Tampa | Interview | |
| Sandra Eskin, Deputy Under Secretary, OFS | May 27, 2022 | NBC NewsChannel | Interview | |
| Sandra Eskin, Deputy Under Secretary, OFS | May 27, 2022 | Robert Harrison, University of California San Francisco (UCSF); David Rempel, UCSF; Carisa Harris-Adamson, UCSF; and Kathy Fagan, former OSHA staffer | Worker Safety |
Collaborative Representatives (OFS-FSIS)
- Teleconference Attendance
- Patricia Buck, Center for Foodborne Illness Research and Prevention, The Ohio State University
- Rachel Lyons, United Food and Commercial Workers International Union
- Michael Hansen, Consumer Reports
- Erin Sutherland, Animal Welfare Institute
- James Kincheloe, Center for Science in the Public Interest
- Jaydee Hanson, Center for Food Safety
- Roy McAllister, United Food and Commercial Workers International Union
- Shrinidhi Joshi, Stop Foodborne Illness
Industry Representatives (OFS-FSIS)
- Teleconference Attendance
- Andrew Bailey, National Pork Producers Council
- Keith Day, Twin Rivers Foods
- Bryan Miller, Wayne Farms
- Kathy Simmons, National Cattlemen's Beef Association
- Randy Green, United Egg Producers
- Tina Rendon, Pilgrim's Pride Corporation
- Rose Robertson, Smithfield Foods
- Suzanne Finstad, Tyson Foods, Inc.
- Ryan Algino, JBS USA Food Company
- Richard Eaken, CTI Foods
- Sherri Trujillo, JBS USA Food Company
- Katie Hanigan, Smithfield Foods
- Brian Eyink, Hogan Lovells US LLP
- Kourtney Gardner, Auburn University
- Chase DeCoite, National Cattlemen's Beef Association
- Jolyda O. Swaim, Olsson Frank Weeda Terman Matz PC
- Juan DeVillena, Wayne Farms
- Ken Peterson, OSI Group
- Hiroko Bray, Smithfield Foods
- KatieRose McCullough, North American Meat Institute
- Matthew Allan, North American Meat Institute
- Clarissa Moreaux, North American Meat Institute
- Mark Bowen, National Fisheries Institute
- Roya Galindo, North American Meat Institute
- Charlotte Waller, Virginia Poultry Growers Cooperative, LLC
- Ashley Peterson, National Chicken Council
- Kristin Lindahl, Cargill
- Christine Forgues, Hogan Lovells US LLP
- Travis Arp, U.S. Meat Export Federation
- Stephen Sothmann, Meat Importers Council of America
- Lia Biondo, United States Cattlemen's Association
- Allen Johnson, Allen F. Johnson and Associates, LLC
- Peggy Cook, Neogen
Abbreviations
- DUS-Deputy Under Secretary
- NPIS-New Poultry Inspection System
- OA-Office of the Administrator, FSIS
- OC-Office of Communications, USDA
- ODIFP-Office of Data Integration and Food Protection, FSIS
- OFO-Office of Field Operations, FSIS
- OFS-Office of Food Safety, USDA
- OM-Office of Management, FSIS
- OPACE-Office of Public Affairs and Consumer Education, FSIS
- OIEA-Office of Investigation, Enforcement, and Audit, FSIS
- OPHS-Office of Public Health Science, FSIS
- OPPD-Office of Policy and Program Development, FSIS
- OSEC-Office of the Secretary, USDA
- PHIS-Public Health Information System
- TFAA-Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs, USDA
- CFIA-Canadian Food Inspection Agency
- FMI-Food Marketing Institute
- NAMI-North American Meat Institute
| OFS/FSIS Official and Title | Date and Site | Other FSIS/OFS Participants |
Non-FSIS/OFS Participants |
Subject |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sandra Eskin- Deputy Under Secretary, OFS |
April 4, 2022 |
Caroline Stocks, Reporter, Poultry Health Today | Interview | |
| Sandra Eskin- Deputy Under Secretary, OFS | April 4, 2022 Virtual |
Terri Nintemann, Deputy Administrator, FSIS; Atiya Khan, Chief of Staff, OFS; Lianna Havel, Confidential Assistant, OFS; Robert Witte, Deputy Chief of Staff, FSIS; Dr. Denise Eblen, OPHS Assistant Administrator, FSIS; Mary Porretta, OPPD Program Analyst, FSIS; Nelson Clinch, OPARM Statistician, FSIS; Dr. Janell Kause, OPHS Scientific Advisor, FSIS; Dr. Kis Robertson Hale, OPHS Deputy Assistant Administrator, FSIS; Dr. Emilio Esteban, OPHS Chief Scientist, FSIS; Dr. Phil Bronstein, OFO Assistant Administrator, FSIS; Dr. Hany Sidrak, OFO Deputy Assistant Administrator, FSIS; Janet Stevens, OPARM Assistant Administrator, FSIS; Nathan Greenwell, OPARM Deputy Assistant Administrator, FSIS; Carol Blake, OPACE Assistant Administrator, FSIS; Aaron Lavallee, OPACE Deputy Assistant Administrator, FSIS; Mark Williams, Deputy Chief of Staff, FSIS; Rachel Edelstein, OPPD Assistant Administrator, FSIS; April Regonlinski, OPPD Deputy Assistant Administrator, FSIS; Dr. Joanna Zablotsky-Kufel, OPHS Director, FSIS; Dr. Sally Ann Iverson, OPACE Acting Deputy Director, FSIS Kristal Southern; OPHS Microbiologist, FSIS; Peter Evans, Consumer Safety Officer, FSIS; Merry Pritchett, OPHS Chemist, FSIS; Lesley Good, Microbiologist, FSIS; Wayne Schlosser, Senior Risk Analyst, FSIS; Paul Kiecker, Administrator, FSIS; Isabel Walls, Senior Public Health Advisor, FSIS; Glenn Tillman, OPHS Laboratory Branch Chief, FSIS. | Charles Hofacre, American Association of Avian Pathologists | Salmonella in Poultry |
| Sandra Eskin- Deputy Under Secretary, OFS | April 4, 2022 Virtual |
Atiya Khan, Chief of Staff, OFS; Lianna Havel, Confidential Assistant, OFS; Robert Witte, Deputy Chief of Staff, FSIS; Carol Blake, OPACE Assistant Administrator, FSIS; Rosalyn Murphy-Jenkins, OPPD Director, FSIS; Jeff Canavan, OPPD Deputy Director, FSIS; Aaron Lavallee, OPACE Deputy Assistant Administrator, FSIS; Wendy Mihm, OPACE Director, FSIS; | Sanjay Gummala, American Frozen Food Institute; Donna Garren, American Frozen Food Institute | Safe Handling Instructions |
| Sandra Eskin- Deputy Under Secretary, OFS | April 5, 2022 Virtual |
Lianna Havel, Confidential Assistant, OFS | Mike Lavender, Union of Concerned Scientists; Sarah Reinhardt, Union of Concerned Scientists; Ricardo Salvador, Union of Concerned Scientists | Collaboration Opportunities |
| Sandra Eskin- Deputy Under Secretary, OFS | April 5, 2022 Washington, DC |
Jeremy Todd Reed, Chief Operating Officer, FSIS; Lianna Havel, Confidential Assistant, OFS |
Ademola Oyefeso, United Food and Commercial Workers International Union (UFCW); Rachel Lyons, UFCW; and Debbie Berkowitz, Georgetown University |
Poultry Line Speed |
| Sandra Eskin- Deputy Under Secretary, OFS | April 6, 2022 Virtual |
Jeremy Todd Reed, Chief Operating Officer, FSIS |
Ashley Peterson, National Chicken Council; and Lisa Picard, National Turkey Federation |
Poultry Line Speed |
| Sandra Eskin- Deputy Under Secretary, OFS | April 8, 2022 Virtual |
Atiya Khan, Chief of Staff, OFS; and Jeremy Todd Reed, Chief Operating Officer, FSIS | Ashley Peterson, National Chicken Council; Casey Gallimore, North American Meat Institute (NAMI); KatieRose McCullough, NAMI; Lisa Picard, National Turkey Federation (NTF); and Lindy Froebel, NTF. | Salmonella in Poultry |
| Sandra Eskin- Deputy Under Secretary, OFS | April 13, 2022 Virtual |
Paul Kiecker, Administrator, FSIS; Terri Nintemann, Deputy Administrator, FSIS; Atiya Khan, Chief of Staff, OFS; Lianna Havel, Confidential Assistant, OFS; Dr. Phil Bronstein, OFO Assistant Administrator, FSIS; and Dr. Hany Sidrak, OFO Deputy Assistant Administrator, FSIS. | Lauren DiMenna, Kraft-Heinz; Samuel Hadden, Kraft-Heinz; Kerri BolingMcGee, Kraft-Heinz; Kelli Kirchner, Kraft-Heinz; William Behrens, Kraft-Heinz; Holly Anderson, Kraft-Heinz; Chelsee Woodey, Kraft-Heinz; Andrew Harker, Russell Group | Food Safety Efforts |
| Sandra Eskin- Deputy Under Secretary, OFS | April 15, 2022 Virtual |
William Marler, Marler Clark | Petition | |
| Paul Kiecker, Administrator, FSIS | April 18, 2022 Washington, DC & Virtual |
Terri Nintemann, Deputy Administrator, FSIS; Jeremy Todd Reed, Chief Operating Officer, FSIS; Karen Hunter, Chief of Staff, FSIS; Mark Williams, Deputy Chief of Staff, FSIS; Robert Witte, Deputy Chief of Staff, FSIS; Rachel Edelstein, OPPD Assistant Administrator, FSIS; Dr. Hany Sidrak, OFO Deputy Assistant Administrator, FSIS; Margaret Burns Rath, OIC Deputy Assistant Administrator, FSIS; and Bob Koshy, OPPD Director, FSIS. | Ashley Peterson, National Chicken Council; James Sumner, USA Poultry and Egg Export Council (USAPEEC); and Dr. John Clifford, USAPEEC. | Export Library Updates |
| Terri Nintemann, Deputy Administrator, FSIS; | April 20, 2022 Telephonic |
Jeremy Todd Reed, Chief Operating Officer, FSIS; Karen Hunter, Chief of Staff, FSIS; Mark Williams, Deputy Chief of Staff, FSIS; Robert Witte, Deputy Chief of Staff, FSIS; Dr. John Linville, OPPD Director, FSIS; and FSIS Assistant Administrators. | USDA-regulated Establishments and Industry Representatives. | Agency Updates |
| Sandra Eskin- Deputy Under Secretary, OFS | April 21, 2022 Virtual |
Terri Nintemann, Deputy Administrator, FSIS; Jeremy Todd Reed, Chief Operating Officer, FSIS; Atiya Khan, Chief of Staff, OFS; Lianna Havel, Confidential Assistant, OFS; Karen Hunter, Chief of Staff, FSIS; Robert Witte, Deputy Chief of Staff, FSIS; Dr. John Linville, OPPD Director, FSIS; Melissa Hammar, OPPD Deputy Director, FSIS; and FSIS Assistant Administrators. | See List Below | Consumer Stakeholder Meeting |
| Sandra Eskin- Deputy Under Secretary, OFS | April 21, 2022 Virtual |
Terri Nintemann, Deputy Administrator, FSIS; Jeremy Todd Reed, Chief Operating Officer, FSIS; Atiya Khan, Chief of Staff, OFS; Lianna Havel, Confidential Assistant, OFS; Karen Hunter, Chief of Staff, FSIS; Robert Witte, Deputy Chief of Staff, FSIS; Dr. John Linville, OPPD Director, FSIS; Melissa Hammar, OPPD Deputy Director, FSIS; and FSIS Assistant Administrators. | See List Below | Industry Stakeholder Meeting |
| Sandra Eskin- Deputy Under Secretary, OFS | April 21, 2022 Washington, DC & Virtual |
Terri Nintemann, Deputy Administrator, FSIS; Atiya Khan, Chief of Staff, OFS; Lianna Havel, Confidential Assistant, OFS; Robert Witte, Deputy Chief of Staff, FSIS; Dr. Denise Eblen, OPHS Assistant Administrator, FSIS; Dr. Alexander Domesle, OPHS Senior Advisor for Chemistry, Toxicology, and Related Sciences, FSIS; Rosalyn Murphy-Jenkins, OPPD Director, FSIS; Dr. John Linville, OPPD Director, FSIS; Melissa Hammar, OPPD Deputy Director, Jeff Canavan, OPPD Deputy Director, FSIS; Mary Porretta, OPPD Program Analyst, FSIS; | Lance Price, George Washington University (GWU); Laura Rogers, GWU; and Kathy Lawrence GWU. | Raised Without Antibiotic Label Study |
| Sandra Eskin- Deputy Under Secretary, OFS | April 21, 2022 Virtual |
Terri Nintemann, Deputy Administrator, FSIS; Jeremy Todd Reed, Chief Operating Officer, FSIS; Karen Hunter, Chief of Staff, FSIS; Robert Witte, Deputy Chief of Staff, FSIS; Atiya Khan, Chief of Staff, OFS; Lianna Havel, Confidential Assistant, OFS; | James Kincheloe, Center for Science in the Public Interest; Sarah Sorscher, Center for Science in the Public Interest; Amanda Craten, Stop Foodborne Illness; Glenn Morris, Jr., Emerging Pathogens Institute; Martin Wiedmann, Cornell University; Bryan Miller, Wayne Farms LLC; Michael Robach, The Robach Group LLC; Steven Mandernach, Association of Food and Drug Officials; Alexa Cohn, Cornell University; Crain Wilson, Costco Wholesale; Barbara Masters, Tyson Foods; Angie Siemens, Cargill. | Salmonella in Poultry |
| Sandra Eskin- Deputy Under Secretary, OFS | April 22, 2022 Virtual |
Ademola Oyefeso, United Food and Commercial Workers International Union (UFCW) | Poultry Line Speed | |
| Sandra Eskin- Deputy Under Secretary, OFS | April 27, 2022 Washington, DC & Virtual |
Dr. Emilio Esteban, OPHS Chief Scientist, FSIS; Atiya Khan, Chief of Staff, OFS | Mike Taylor, Former Deputy Commissioner for Foods at FDA; Mike Robach, Robach Group | Science Updates |
Collaborative Representatives (OFS-FSIS)
- Teleconference Attendance
- Jaydee Hanson, Center for Food Safety
- Nidhi Joshi, Stop Foodborne Illness
- Thomas Gremillion, Consumer Federation of America
- Caren Wilcox, U.S. Hemp Growers Associationÿ
- Rachel Lyons, United Food and Commercial Workers International Union
- Zach Corrigan , Food & Water Watch
- Michael Hansen, Consumer Reports
- James Kincheloe, Center for Science in the Public Interest
- Erin Sutherland, Animal Welfare Institute
- Katie Stolte-Carroll, OSU-Center for Foodborne Illness Research and Prevention
- Sarah Sorscher, Center for Science in the Public Interest
- Janet Buffer, OSU-Center for Foodborne Illness Research and Prevention
- Gina Nicholson Kramer, OSU-Center for Foodborne Illness Research and Prevention
- Vanessa Coffman, Stop Foodborne Illness
- Kyle Kinner, The Pew Charitable Trusts
- Tanya Roberts
Industry Representatives (OFS-FSIS)
- Teleconference Attendance
- Kelly Baker, Maple Leaf Farms
- Pat Mies, National Beef
- Roya Galindo, North American Meat Institute
- Rose Robertson, Smithfield Foods
- Andrew Do, Covington & Burling LLP
- Sharon Birkett, OSI Group
- David Guilhaus, Publix Super Markets, Inc.
- Charles M. Link, Butterball, LLC
- Barbara Masters, Tyson Foods, Inc.
- Tyler Stephens, Hygiena
- Tina Rendon, Pilgrim's Pride Corporation
- Kyla Kaplan, Olsson Frank Weeda, PC
- Chase DeCoite, National Cattlemen's Beef Association
- Casey Gallimore, North American Meat Institute
- Kourtney Gardner, Auburn University
- Suzanne Finstad , Tyson Foods, Inc.
- Clarissa Moreaux, North American Meat Institute
- Hiroko Bray, Smithfield Foods
- Ashley Peterson, National Chicken Council
- Katie Hanigan, Smithfield Foods
- Stephen Sothmann, North American Meat Institute
- Matthew Allan, North American Meat Institute
- Christine Forgues, Hogan Lovells US LLP
- Susan Backus, North American Meat Institute
- KatieRose McCullough, North American Meat Institute
- Ryan Algino, JBS USA Food Company
- Lisa Weddig, National Fisheries Institute
- Norm Robertson, North American Meat Institute
- Lindy Froebel, National Turkey Federation
- Michael Roberson, Publix Super Markets, Inc.
- Lia Biondo, United States Cattlemen's Association
- Andrew Bailey, National Pork Producers Council
- Kathy Simmons, National Cattlemen's Beef Association
- Peggy Cook, Neogen
- Chris Young, American Association of Meat Processors
- Lory Reveil, American Frozen Food Institute
- Juan DeVillena , Wayne Farms
- Alison Griffino, Tyson Foods, Inc.
- Allen Johnson, Allen F. Johnson and Associates, LLC
Abbreviations
- DUS-Deputy Under Secretary
- NPIS-New Poultry Inspection System
- OA-Office of the Administrator, FSIS
- OC-Office of Communications, USDA
- ODIFP-Office of Data Integration and Food Protection, FSIS
- OFO-Office of Field Operations, FSIS
- OFS-Office of Food Safety, USDA
- OM-Office of Management, FSIS
- OPACE-Office of Public Affairs and Consumer Education, FSIS
- OIEA-Office of Investigation, Enforcement, and Audit, FSIS
- OPHS-Office of Public Health Science, FSIS
- OPPD-Office of Policy and Program Development, FSIS
- OSEC-Office of the Secretary, USDA
- PHIS-Public Health Information System
- TFAA-Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs, USDA
- CFIA-Canadian Food Inspection Agency
- FMI-Food Marketing Institute
- NAMI-North American Meat Institute
| OFS/FSIS Official and Title | Date and Site | Other FSIS/OFS Participants |
Non-FSIS/OFS Participants |
Subject |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sandra Eskin- Deputy Under Secretary, OFS |
March 1, 2022 |
Terri Nintemann, Deputy Administrator, FSIS; Jeremy Todd Reed, Chief Operating Officer, FSIS; Atiya Khan, Chief of Staff, OFS; Lianna Havel, Confidential Assistant, OFS; Karen Hunter, Chief of Staff, FSIS; Mark Williams, Deputy Chief of Staff, FSIS; Dr. Denise Eblen, OPHS Assistant Administrator, FSIS; and Dr. Emilio Esteban, OPHS Chief Scientist, FSIS. | Katie Stolte-Carroll, Ohio State University (OSU); Barbara Kowalcyk, OSU; Janet Buffer, OSU; Gina Nicholson Kramer, OSU; Kara Morgan, OSU; Patricia Buck, Center for Foodborne Illness Research and Prevention (CFI); Teresa Schwartz, CFI; Tanya Roberts, CFI and Caren Wilcox, Caren Wilcox & Associates. | Meat and Poultry Products Safety |
| Sandra Eskin- Deputy Under Secretary, OFS | March 2, 2022 Virtual |
Mike Taylor, Stop Foodborne Illness. | Salmonella in Poultry | |
| Sandra Eskin- Deputy Under Secretary, OFS | March 2, 2022 Virtual |
Terri Nintemann, Deputy Administrator, FSIS; Jeremy Todd Reed, Chief Operating Officer, FSIS; Atiya Khan, Chief of Staff, OFS; Lianna Havel, Confidential Assistant, OFS; Karen Hunter, Chief of Staff, FSIS; Mark Williams, Deputy Chief of Staff, FSIS; Dr. Denise Eblen, OPHS Assistant Administrator, FSIS; Dr. Kis Robertson Hale, OPHS Deputy Assistant Administrator, FSIS; Dr. Emilio Esteban, OPHS Chief Scientist, FSIS; Dr. Janell Kause, OPHS Scientific Advisor, FSIS; Rachel Edelstein, OPPD Assistant Administrator, FSIS; April Regonlinski, OPPD Deputy Assistant Administrator, FSIS; Dr. Phil Bronstein, OFO Assistant Administrator, FSIS; and Dr. Hany Sidrak, OFO Deputy Assistant Administrator, FSIS. | Ashley Peterson, National Chicken Council. | Salmonella Pilot Projects |
| Paul Kiecker, Administrator, FSIS | March 10, 2022 Virtual |
Terri Nintemann, Deputy Administrator, FSIS; Jeremy Todd Reed, Chief Operating Officer, FSIS; Karen Hunter, Chief of Staff, FSIS; Robert Witte, Deputy Chief of Staff, FSIS; Carol Blake, OPACE Assistant Administrator, FSIS; Aaron Lavellee, OPACE Deputy Assistant Administrator, FSIS; Dexter Johnson, OPACE Director; Dr. Phil Bronstein, OFO Assistant Administrator, FSIS; Geraldine French, OFO Executive Associate for Regulatory Operations, FSIS;Janet Stevens, OPARM Assistant Administrator, FSIS; and Nathan Greenwell, OPARM Deputy Assistant Administrator, FSIS; | Casey Gallimore, North American Meat Institute (NAMI); Mark Dopp, NAMI; Norm Robertson, NAMI; Ashley Peterson, National Chicken Council; Chris Young, American Association of Meat Processors; Emily Solis, Animal Agriculture Alliance; Hannah Thompson-Weeman, Animal Agriculture Alliance; Joe Harris, Southwest Meat Association; and Lindy Froebel, National Turkey Federation. | Public Posting of PHIS Data |
| Sandra Eskin- Deputy Under Secretary, OFS | March 16, 2022 San Francisco, CA |
Robert Harrison, University of California San Francisco; David Rempel, University of California San Francisco; Carisa Harris-Adamson, University of California San Francisco; Kathy Fagan, former OSHA staffer |
Worker Safety | |
| Paul Kiecker, Administrator, FSIS | March 16, 2022 Telephonic |
Terri Nintemann, Deputy Administrator, FSIS; Jeremy Todd Reed, Chief Operating Officer, FSIS; Karen Hunter, Chief of Staff, FSIS; Robert Witte, Deputy Chief of Staff, FSIS; Mark Williams, Deputy Chief of Staff, FSIS; and FSIS Assistant Administrators. |
FSIS-regulated Establishments and Industry Representatives. |
Agency Updates |
| Sandra Eskin- Deputy Under Secretary, OFS | March 17, 2022 Virtual |
Paul Kiecker, Administrator, FSIS; Terri Nintemann, Deputy Administrator, FSIS; Jeremy Todd Reed, Chief Operating Officer, FSIS; Atiya Khan, Chief of Staff, OFS; Lianna Havel, Confidential Assistant, OFS; Karen Hunter, Chief of Staff, FSIS; Robert Witte, Deputy Chief of Staff, FSIS; Mark Williams, Deputy Chief of Staff, FSIS; and FSIS Assistant Administrators. | Names of those scheduled to participate are below | Consumer Stakeholder Meeting |
| Sandra Eskin- Deputy Under Secretary, OFS | March 17, 2022 Virtual |
Paul Kiecker, Administrator, FSIS; Terri Nintemann, Deputy Administrator, FSIS; Jeremy Todd Reed, Chief Operating Officer, FSIS; Atiya Khan, Chief of Staff, OFS; Lianna Havel, Confidential Assistant, OFS; Karen Hunter, Chief of Staff, FSIS; Robert Witte, Deputy Chief of Staff, FSIS; Mark Williams, Deputy Chief of Staff, FSIS; and FSIS Assistant Administrators. | Names of those scheduled to participate are below | Industry Stakeholder Meeting |
| Sandra Eskin- Deputy Under Secretary, OFS | March 21, 2022 Virtual |
Atiya Khan, Chief of Staff, OFS; Lianna Havel, Confidential Assistant, OFS. | Marie March, Virginia House of Delegates; Caleb Cruey, Virginia House of Delegates; Mike Watson, Carroll County Administrator; Larry Edwards, Carroll County EDA Chairman; Moir Beamer, VA Produce; Kevin Semones, Southwest Virginia Farmer Market; Danny Boyer, Blue Ridge Plateau |
Blue Ridge Plateau Initiative |
| Sandra Eskin- Deputy Under Secretary, OFS | March 24, 2022 Virtual |
Angie Siemens, Cargill. | Salmonella | |
| Sandra Eskin- Deputy Under Secretary, OFS | March 25, 2022 Virtual |
Dr. Denise Eblen, OPHS Assistant Administrator, FSIS. | Mike Taylor, Stop Foodborne Illness; Mike Robach, Cargill. | Risk Assessment |
| Sandra Eskin- Deputy Under Secretary, OFS | March 28, 2022 Virtual |
Robert Harrison, University of California San Francisco. | Worker Safety | |
| Sandra Eskin- Deputy Under Secretary, OFS | March 29, 2022 Virtual |
Terri Nintemann, Deputy Administrator, FSIS; Atiya Khan, Chief of Staff, OFS; Lianna Havel, Confidential Assistant, OFS; Aaron Lavellee, OPACE Deputy Assistant Administrator, FSIS; Rosalyn Murphy-Jenkins, OPPD Director, FSIS; Jeff Canavan, OPPD Deputy Director, FSIS. | Patricia Buck, The Ohio State University; Thomas Gremillion, Consumer Federation. | Safe Handling Instructions |
| Sandra Eskin- Deputy Under Secretary, OFS | March 30, 2022 Washington, DC |
Campfire Studios | Food Safety |
Collaborative Representatives (OFS-FSIS)
- Teleconference Attendance
- James Kincheloe, Center for Science in the Public Interest
- Katie Stolte-Carroll, OSU-Center for Foodborne Illness Research and Prevention
- Tanya Roberts, OSU-Center for Foodborne Illness Research and Prevention
- Thomas Gremillion, Consumer Federation
- Zachary Corrigan, Food and Water Watch
- Patricia Buck, Center for Foodborne Illness Research and Prevention, The Ohio State University
- Rachel Lyons, United Food and Commercial Workers International Union
- Nidhi Joshi, STOP Foodborne Illness
- Mitzi Baum, STOP Foodborne Illness
- Awbrey Moffett, STOP Foodborne Illness
- Jeffrey J. Sindelar, University of Wisconsin
- Erin Sutherland, Animal Welfare Institute
Industry Representatives (OFS-FSIS)
- Teleconference Attendance
- Griffino, Alison, Tyson Foods
- Ashley Peterson, National Chicken Council
- Andrew Bailey, National Pork Producers
- Barbara Masters, Tyson Foods
- Casey Gallimore, North American Meat Institute
- Hiroko Bray, Smithfield
- Kyla Kaplan, Olsson Frank Weeda Terman Matz PC
- KatieRose McCullough, North American Meat Institute
- Kathy Simmons, National Cattlemen's Beef Association
- Mark Bowen, National Fisheries Institute
- Peggy Cook, Neogen
- Pat Mies, National Beef
- Roya Galindo, North American Meat Institute
- Riette van Laack, Hyman, Phelps & McNamara PC
- Stephen Sothmann, North American Meat Institute
- Suzanne Finstad, Tyson Foods
- Alling Yancy, Mountaire Farms
- Keith Day, Twin Rivers Foods
- Allen Johnson, Allen F. Johnson and Associates, LLC
- John Dillard, Olsson Frank Weeda Terman Matz PC
- Kristin Lindahl, Cargill
- Kim Rice, Rose Acre Farms
- Clarissa Moreaux, North American Meat Institute
- Norm Robertson, North American Meat Institute
- Charlotte Waller, Virginia Poultry Growers Cooperative, LLC
- Ryan Algino, JBS USA Food Company
- Brenden McCullough, National Beef
- Zachary Cameron, Tyson Foods
- Chase DeCoite, National Cattlemen's Beef Association
- Tina Rendon, Pilgrim's Pride
- Christine Alvarado, Church and Dwight Company
- Andrea Perkins, Superior Farms
- Ashley E. Eisenbeiser, The Food Industry Association
- Betsy Booren, Tyson Foods
- Andrew Do, Covington & Burling LLP
- Juan DeVillena, Wayne Farms LLC
- Donna Green, American Frozen Food Institute
- Brian D. Eyink, Hogan Lovells US LLP
- Tim Goodman, JBS USA Food Company
- Lindy Froebel, National Turkey Federation
- Michael Roberson, Publix Super Markets, Inc.
- Bryan Miller, Wayne Farms LLC
- Rose Robertson, Smithfield Foods
- Michael Rybolt, Tyson Foods
- Sandra Johnson
- Larry Blalock
- Camila Brossi
Abbreviations
- DUS—Deputy Under Secretary
- NPIS—New Poultry Inspection System
- OA—Office of the Administrator, FSIS
- OC—Office of Communications, USDA
- ODIFP—Office of Data Integration and Food Protection, FSIS
- OFO—Office of Field Operations, FSIS
- OFS—Office of Food Safety, USDA
- OM—Office of Management, FSIS
- OPACE—Office of Public Affairs and Consumer Education, FSIS
- OIEA—Office of Investigation, Enforcement, and Audit, FSIS
- OPHS—Office of Public Health Science, FSIS
- OPPD—Office of Policy and Program Development, FSIS
- OSEC—Office of the Secretary, USDA
- PHIS—Public Health Information System
- TFAA—Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs, USDA
- CFIA—Canadian Food Inspection Agency
- FMI—Food Marketing Institute
- NAMI—North American Meat Institute
| OFS/FSIS Official and Title | Date and Site | Other FSIS/OFS Participants |
Non-FSIS/OFS Participants |
Subject |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sandra Eskin- Deputy Under Secretary, OFS |
February 4, 2022 |
Robert Harrison, University of California San Francisco. | Worker Safety | |
| Sandra Eskin- Deputy Under Secretary, OFS | February 7, 2022 Virtual |
Terri Nintemann, Deputy Administrator, FSIS; Jeremy Todd Reed, Chief Operating Officer, FSIS; Atiya Khan, Chief of Staff, OFS; Lianna Havel, Confidential Assistant, OFS; Karen Hunter, Chief of Staff, FSIS; Mark Williams, Deputy Chief of Staff, FSIS; Rachel Edelstein, OPPD Assistant Administrator, FSIS; April Regonlinski, OPPD Deputy Assistant Administrator, FSIS; Rosalyn Murphy-Jenkins, OPPD Director, FSIS; Jeff Canavan, OPPD Deputy Director, FSIS; Melissa Hammar, OPPD Deputy Director, FSIS; and Andrew Green, Policy Advisor, OSEC. | Dena Jones, Animal Welfare Institute; and Erin Sutherland, Animal Welfare Institute. | Animal Raising Label Claims |
| Sandra Eskin- Deputy Under Secretary, OFS | February 7, 2022 Virtual |
Atiya Khan, Chief of Staff, OFS; Lianna Havel, Confidential Assistant, OFS | Don Ritter, Poultry Business Solutions. | Salmonella control |
| Paul Kiecker, Administrator, FSIS | February 9, 2022 Virtual |
Terri Nintemann, Deputy Administrator, FSIS; Jeremy Todd Reed, Chief Operating Officer, FSIS; Karen Hunter, Chief of Staff, FSIS; Mark Williams, Deputy Chief of Staff, FSIS; Robert Witte, Deputy Chief of Staff, FSIS; Rachel Edelstein, OPPD Assistant Administrator, FSIS; April Regonlinski, OPPD Deputy Assistant Administrator, FSIS; Dr. Denise Eblen, OPHS Assistant Administrator, FSIS; Dr. Kis Robertson Hale, OPHS Deputy Assistant Administrator, FSIS; Dr. Emilio Esteban, OPHS Chief Scientist, FSIS; Dr. Janell Kause, OPHS Scientific Advisor, FSIS; Dr. Phil Bronstein, OFO Assistant Administrator, FSIS; Dr. Hany Sidrak, OFO Deputy Assistant Administrator, FSIS; | Alice Johnson, Butterball; Lindy Froebel, National Turkey Federation (NTF); Lisa Picard, NTF; Eric Moorman, Butterball; Molly Parker, Butterball; Jeffrey Niedermeyer, Butterball | Salmonella control |
| Sandra Eskin- Deputy Under Secretary, OFS | February 10, 2022 Virtual |
Robert Harrison, University of California San Francisco. |
Worker Safety | |
| Sandra Eskin- Deputy Under Secretary, OFS | February 10, 2022 Virtual |
Terri Nintemann, Deputy Administrator, FSIS; Jeremy Todd Reed, Chief Operating Officer, FSIS; Atiya Khan, Chief of Staff, OFS; Lianna Havel, Confidential Assistant, OFS; Karen Hunter, Chief of Staff, FSIS; Mark Williams, Deputy Chief of Staff, FSIS; and FSIS Assistant Administrators; |
Names of those scheduled to participate below |
Consumer Briefing: Safe Handling Instructions Report |
| Sandra Eskin- Deputy Under Secretary, OFS | February 10, 2022 Virtual |
Terri Nintemann, Deputy Administrator, FSIS; Jeremy Todd Reed, Chief Operating Officer, FSIS; Atiya Khan, Chief of Staff, OFS; Lianna Havel, Confidential Assistant, OFS; Karen Hunter, Chief of Staff, FSIS; Mark Williams, Deputy Chief of Staff, FSIS; and FSIS Assistant Administrators. | Names of those scheduled to participate below | Industry Briefing: Safe Handling Instructions Report |
| Sandra Eskin- Deputy Under Secretary, OFS | February 11, 2022 Virtual |
Terri Nintemann, Deputy Administrator, FSIS; Jeremy Todd Reed, Chief Operating Officer, FSIS; Atiya Khan, Chief of Staff, OFS; Lianna Havel, Confidential Assistant, OFS; Karen Hunter, Chief of Staff, FSIS; Rachel Edelstein, OPPD Assistant Administrator, FSIS; Dr. Emilio Esteban, OPHS Chief Scientist, FSIS; Dr. Phil Bronstein, OFO Assistant Administrator, FSIS; Dr. Janell Kause, OPHS Scientific Advisor, FSIS; Dr. Emilio Esteban, OPHS Chief Scientist, FSIS; Dr. Phil Bronstein, OFO Assistant Administrator, FSIS; Dr. Hany Sidrak, OFO Deputy Assistant Administrator, FSISDr. Kis Robertson Hale, OPHS Deputy Assistant Administrator, FSIS; ; Dr. Janell Kause, OFS. | Alice Johnson, Butterball; Amanda Craten, Mother of Salmonella Illness Survivor; Angie Siemens, Cargill Protein North America; Scott Brooks, Tyson Foods; Bruce Stewart-Brown, Perdue Farms; Craig W. Hedberg, University of Minnesota; James Kincheloe, Science in the Public Interest; Jerold R. Mande, Nourish Science; Martin Wiedmann, Cornell University; Michael Robach, The Robach Group LLC; Michael R. Taylor, Stop Foodborne Illness; and Mitzi D. Baum Stop Foodborne Illness. | Salmonella and Poultry |
| Sandra Eskin- Deputy Under Secretary, OFS | February 11, 2022 Virtual |
Terri Nintemann, Deputy Administrator, FSIS; Jeremy Todd Reed, Chief Operating Officer, FSIS; Atiya Khan, Chief of Staff, OFS; Lianna Havel, Confidential Assistant, OFS; Karen Hunter, Chief of Staff, FSIS; Mark Williams, Deputy Chief of Staff, FSIS; April Regonlinski, OPPD Deputy Assistant Administrator, FSIS; Dr. Kis Robertson Hale, OPHS Deputy Assistant Administrator, FSIS; Dr. Emilio Esteban, OPHS Chief Scientist, FSIS; Dr. Janell Kause, OPHS Scientific Advisor, FSIS; Dr. Phil Bronstein, OFO Assistant Administrator, FSIS; Dr. Hany Sidrak, OFO Deputy Assistant Administrator, FSIS; Janet Stevens, OPARM Assistant Administrator, FSIS; and Nathan Greenwell, OPARM Deputy Assistant Administrator, FSIS. | Angie Siemens, Cargill; Brigitte Scherkus, Cargill; Daniel Etzler, Cargill; Kristen Lindahl, Cargill; and Ted Brown, Cargill. | Salmonella Pilot and Data Sharing |
| Sandra Eskin- Deputy Under Secretary, OFS | February 15, 2022 Virtual |
Terri Nintemann, Deputy Administrator, FSIS; Jeremy Todd Reed, Chief Operating Officer, FSIS; Atiya Khan, Chief of Staff, OFS; Lianna Havel, Confidential Assistant, OFS; Karen Hunter, Chief of Staff, FSIS; Mark Williams, Deputy Chief of Staff, FSIS; FSIS Assistant Administrators and Staff. | See Link for Presenters and Details. | Salmonella in Poultry: Research and Science Roundtable |
| Paul Kiecker- Administrator, FSIS | February 15, 2022 Telephonic |
Terri Nintemann, Deputy Administrator, FSIS; Jeremy Todd Reed, Chief Operating Officer, FSIS; Karen Hunter, Chief of Staff, FSIS; Mark Williams, Deputy Chief of Staff, FSIS; Robert Witte, Deputy Chief of Staff, FSIS; and FSIS Assistant Administrators. | FSIS-regulated Establishments and Industry Representatives. | Agency Updates |
| Sandra Eskin- Deputy Under Secretary, OFS | February 16, 2022 Virtual |
Robert Harrison, University of California San Francisco | Worker Safety | |
| Sandra Eskin- Deputy Under Secretary, OFS | February 17, 2022 Virtual |
Paul Kiecker- Administrator, FSIS; Terri Nintemann, Deputy Administrator, FSIS; Jeremy Todd Reed, Chief Operating Officer, FSIS; Atiya Khan, Chief of Staff, OFS; Karen Hunter, Chief of Staff, FSIS; Mark Williams, Deputy Chief of Staff, FSIS; Robert Witte, Deputy Chief of Staff, FSIS; and FSIS Assistant Administrators. | Names of those scheduled to participate below | Consumer Stakeholder Meeting |
| Sandra Eskin- Deputy Under Secretary, OFS | February 17, 2022 Virtual |
Terri Nintemann, Deputy Administrator, FSIS; Jeremy Todd Reed, Chief Operating Officer, FSIS; Atiya Khan, Chief of Staff, OFS; Lianna Havel, Confidential Assistant, OFS; Karen Hunter, Chief of Staff, FSIS; Mark Williams, Deputy Chief of Staff, FSIS; and FSIS Assistant Administrators. | Names of those scheduled to participate below | Industry Stakeholder Meeting |
| Paul Kiecker, Administrator, FSIS | February 25, 2022 Virtual |
Terri Nintemann, Deputy Administrator, FSIS; Jeremy Todd Reed, Chief Operating Officer, FSIS; Karen Hunter, Chief of Staff, FSIS; Mark Williams, Deputy Chief of Staff, FSIS; Dr. Denise Eblen, OPHS Assistant Administrator, FSIS; Dr. Kis Robertson Hale, OPHS Deputy Assistant Administrator, FSIS; Dr. Emilio Esteban, OPHS Chief Scientist, FSIS; Dr. Janell Kause, OPHS Scientific Advisor, FSIS; Rachel Edelstein, OPPD Assistant Administrator, FSIS; April Regonlinski, OPPD Deputy Assistant Administrator, FSIS; Dr. Phil Bronstein, OFO Assistant Administrator, FSIS; Dr. Hany Sidrak, OFO Deputy Assistant Administrator, FSIS; Janet Stevens, OPARM Assistant Administrator, FSIS; and Nathan Greenwell, OPARM Deputy Assistant Administrator, FSIS | Tina Conklin, Michigan Turkey Producers; Caitlin Green, Michigan Turkey Producers; and Rick Fulmer Michigan Turkey Producers | Salmonella Pilot Projects |
Collaborative Representatives (OFS-FSIS)
- Teleconference Attendance
- Jaydee Hanson, Center for Food Safety
- Suprasanna Aryal, Center for Food Safety
- Jonathan Turner, Animal Welfare Institute
- James Kincheloe, Center for Science in the Public Interest
- Michael Hansen, Consumer Reports
- Chloe McGovern, OSU-Center for Foodborne Illness Research and Prevention
- Tanya Roberts, OSU-Center for Foodborne Illness Research and Prevention
- Thomas Gremillion, Consumer Federation
- Zachary Corrigan, Food and Water Watch
- Patricia Buck, Center for Foodborne Illness Research and Prevention, The Ohio State University
Industry Representatives (OFS-FSIS)
- Teleconference Attendance
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Griffino, Alison, Tysons
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Ashley Peterson, National Chicken Council
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Andrew Bailey, National Pork Producers
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Barbara Masters, Tysons
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Casey Gallimore, North American Meat Institute
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Cheyenne McEndaffer, U.S. Meat Export Federation
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Connie M. Potter, Holland & Knight LLP
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Dane Bernard, Fulton Market Group
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Daniel Etzler, Cargill
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Hiroko Bray, Smithfield
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Kelly Baker, Maple Leaf Farms
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Kyla Kaplan, Olsson Frank Weeda Terman Matz PC
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KatieRose McCullough, North American Meat Institute
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Kathy Simmons, National Cattlemen's Beef Association
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Lacey Bowersox, Russell Group
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Lauren Weeks Rozell, JBS USA Food Company
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Matthew Allan, North American Meat Institute
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Mark Bowen, National Fisheries Institute
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Peggy Cook, Neogen
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Pat Mies, National Beef
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Roya Galindo, North American Meat Institute
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Randy Green, Watson Green, LLC
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Riette van Laack, Hyman, Phelps & McNamara PC
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Stephen Sothmann, North American Meat Institute
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Finstad, Suzanne, Tysons
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Ken Peterson, OSI Group
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Alling Yancy, Mountaire Farms
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Kim Rice, Rose Acre Farms
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Keith Day, Twin Rivers Foods
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Allen Johnson, Allen F. Johnson and Associates, LLC
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Ben Bunting
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Abbreviations
- DUS—Deputy Under Secretary
- NPIS—New Poultry Inspection System
- OA—Office of the Administrator, FSIS
- OC—Office of Communications, USDA
- ODIFP—Office of Data Integration and Food Protection, FSIS
- OFO—Office of Field Operations, FSIS
- OFS—Office of Food Safety, USDA
- OM—Office of Management, FSIS
- OPACE—Office of Public Affairs and Consumer Education, FSIS
- OIEA—Office of Investigation, Enforcement, and Audit, FSIS
- OPHS—Office of Public Health Science, FSIS
- OPPD—Office of Policy and Program Development, FSIS
- OSEC—Office of the Secretary, USDA
- PHIS—Public Health Information System
- TFAA—Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs, USDA
- CFIA—Canadian Food Inspection Agency
- FMI—Food Marketing Institute
- NAMI—North American Meat Institute
| OFS/FSIS Official and Title | Date and Site | Other FSIS/OFS Participants |
Non-FSIS/OFS Participants |
Subject |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sandra Eskin- Deputy Under Secretary, OFS |
January 3, 2022 |
Terri Nintemann, Deputy Administrator, FSIS; Karen Hunter, Chief of Staff, FSIS; Robert Witte, Deputy Chief of Staff, FSIS; Mark Williams, Deputy Chief of Staff, FSIS; Rachel Edelstein, OPPD Assistant Administrator, FSIS; Dr. Phil Bronstein, OFO Assistant Administrator, FSIS; Dr. Hany Sidrak, OFO Deputy Assistant Administrator, FSIS; Geraldine French, OFO Executive Associate for Field Operations, FSIS; Stephanie Hertz, OPPD Director, FSIS; Selena Kremer-Caldwell, OPPD Deputy Director, FSIS; and Melissa Hammar, OPPD Deputy Director, FSIS | Ann Rosenthal, OSHA; Emily Hargrove, OSHA; Michael Hodgson, OSHA; Gary Orr, OSHA; Haroon Khan, OSHA; Kim Stille, OSHA; Lee Anne Jillings, OSHA; Jacob Ewers, OSHA; and Nate Jensen, Quality Pork Producers. | Time-Limited Trial |
| Sandra Eskin- Deputy Under Secretary, OFS | January 3, 2022 Telephonic |
Mike Taylor, STOP Foodborne Illness. | Salmonella in Poultry | |
| Terri Nintemann, Deputy Administrator, FSIS | January 11, 2022 Telephonic |
Robert Witte, Deputy Chief of Staff, FSIS; April Regonlinski, OPPD Deputy Assistant Administrator, FSIS; Geraldine French, OFO Executive Associate for Field Operations, FSIS; and Stephanie Hertz, OPPD Director, FSIS | Ann Rosenthal, OSHA; Emily Hargrove, OSHA; Michael Hodgson, OSHA; Gary Orr, OSHA; Chris Meffe, Clemens Food Group; Herman Jagush, Clemens Food Group; Jim Lee, Clemens Food Group; Linda Hamman, Clemens Food Group; and Soraida Munoz, Clemens Food Group. | Time-Limited Trial |
| Paul Kiecker, Administrator, FSIS | January 13, 2022 Telephonic |
Terri Nintemann, Deputy Administrator, FSIS; Robert Witte, Deputy Chief of Staff, FSIS; Mark Williams, Deputy Chief of Staff, FSIS; Rachel Edelstein, OPPD Assistant Administrator, FSIS; April Regonlinski, OPPD Deputy Assistant Administrator, FSIS; Dr. Phil Bronstein, OFO Assistant Administrator, FSIS; Dr. Hany Sidrak, OFO Deputy Assistant Administrator, FSIS; Geraldine French, OFO Executive Associate for Field Operations, FSIS; Stephanie Hertz, OPPD Director, FSIS; Selena Kremer-Caldwell, OPPD Deputy Director, FSIS; and Melissa Hammar, OPPD Deputy Director, FSIS | Ann Rosenthal, OSHA; Emily Hargrove, OSHA; Michael Hodgson, OSHA; Gary Orr, OSHA; Jacob Ewer, OSHA; Lee Anne Jillings, OSHA; Kim Stille, OSHA; Bridget Fredricksen, Wholestone Farms; Matt List, Wholestone Farms; and Ryan Fitzgerald, Wholestone Farms. | Time-Limited Trial |
| Sandra Eskin- Deputy Under Secretary, OFS | January 18, 2022 Telephonic |
Brian Ronholm, Consumer Reports. |
Consumer Reports | |
| Sandra Eskin- Deputy Under Secretary, OFS | January 18, 2022 Telephonic |
Paul Kiecker, Administrator, FSIS; Atiya Khan, Chief of Staff, OFS; Lianna Havel, Confidential Assistant, OFS; Robert Witte, Deputy Chief of Staff, FSIS; Rachel Edelstein, OPPD Assistant Administrator, FSIS; and April Regonlinski, OPPD Deputy Assistant Administrator, FSIS; Rosalyn Murphy-Jenkins, OPPD Director, FSIS; and Jeff Canavan, OPPD Deputy Director, FSIS. |
Carrie Balkcom, American Grassfed Association; Chloe Waterman, Friends of Earth; Ingrid Seggerman; American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA); Kara Shannon, ASPCA; and Sarah Carden, Farm Action. |
Animal Raising Claims |
| Paul Kiecker, Administrator, FSIS | January 19, 2022 Telephonic |
Terri Nintemann, Deputy Administrator, FSIS; Jeremy Todd Reed, Chief Operating Officer, FSIS; Karen Hunter, Chief of Staff, FSIS; Robert Witte, Deputy Chief of Staff, FSIS; Mark Williams, Deputy Chief of Staff, FSIS; and FSIS Assistant Administrators. | USDA-regulated Establishments and Industry Representatives. | Agency Updates |
| Sandra Eskin- Deputy Under Secretary, OFS | January 20, 2022 Telephonic |
Paul Kiecker, Administrator, FSIS; Terri Nintemann, Deputy Administrator, FSIS; Atiya Khan, Chief of Staff, OFS; Robert Witte, Deputy Chief of Staff, FSIS; Mark Williams, Deputy Chief of Staff, FSIS; and FSIS Assistant Administrators. | Names of those scheduled to participate below | Consumer Stakeholder Meeting regarding Salmonella |
| Sandra Eskin- Deputy Under Secretary, OFS | January 20, 2022 Telephonic |
Paul Kiecker, Administrator, FSIS; Terri Nintemann, Deputy Administrator, FSIS; Jeremy Todd Reed, Chief Operating Officer, FSIS; Atiya Khan, Chief of Staff, OFS; Robert Witte, Deputy Chief of Staff, FSIS; Mark Williams, Deputy Chief of Staff, FSIS; and FSIS Assistant Administrators. | Names of those scheduled to participate below | Industry Stakeholder Meeting regarding Salmonella |
| Sandra Eskin- Deputy Under Secretary, OFS | January 21, 2022 Telephonic |
Michael Roberson, Publix. | Partnership for Food Safety Education | |
| Sandra Eskin- Deputy Under Secretary, OFS |
January 25, 2022 Telephonic |
Terri Nintemann, Deputy Administrator, FSIS; Jeremy Todd Reed, Chief Operating Officer; Atiya Khan, Chief of Staff, OFS; Lianna Havel, Confidential Assistant, OFS; Karen Hunter, Chief of Staff, FSIS; Mark Williams, Deputy Chief of Staff, FSIS; Carol Blake, OPACE Assistant Administrator, FSIS; Aaron Lavellee, OPACE Deputy Assistant Administrator, FSIS; and Wendy Mihm, OPACE Director, FSIS. | Britanny Saunier, Partnership for Food Safety Education; Stephanie Darilus, Partnership for Food Safety Education; Michael Roberson, Publix; and Harold Chase, National Science Foundation. | Food Safety Education Priorities |
Collaborative Representatives (OFS-FSIS)
- Teleconference Attendance
- Brian Ronholm, Consumer Reports
- Roy McAllister, United Food and Commercial
- Workers International Union
- Vanessa Coffman, Stop Foodborne Illness
- James Kincheloe, Center for Science in the Public Interest
- Erin Sutherland, Animal Welfare Institute
- Michael Hansen, Consumer Reports
- Katie Stolte-Carroll, OSU-Center for
- Foodborne Illness Research and Prevention
- Tanya Roberts, OSU-Center for Foodborne Illness Research and Prevention
- Thomas Gremillion, Consumer Federation
- Zachary Corrigan, Food and Water Watch
- Patricia Buck, Center for Foodborne Illness Research and Prevention, The Ohio State University
- Rachel Lyons, United Food and Commercial Workers International Union
Industry Representatives (OFS-FSIS)
- Teleconference Attendance
- Andrew Bailey, National Pork Producers Council
- Amanda Rials, Alabama Technology Network
- Clarissa Moreaux, North American Meat Institute
- Charlotte Waller, Virginia Poultry Growers Cooperative, LLC
- Chase Adams, American Sheep Industry Association
- Irving Young, Butterball, LLC
- Randy Green, United Egg Producers
- Brianne Froelich, Renaissance Food Group
- Allen Johnson, Allen F. Johnson and Associates, LLC
- Hiroko Bray, Smithfield Foods
- Travis Arp, U.S. Meat Export Federation
- Ashley Peterson, National Chicken Council
- Alice Johnson, Butterball, LLC
- Zachary Cameron, Tyson Foods, Inc.
- Juan DeVillena, Wayne Farms LLC
- Cheyenne McEndaffer, U.S. Meat Export Federation
- Jean Murphy, USA Poultry & Egg Export Council
- Brenden McCullough, National Beef
- Pat Mies, National Beef
- Barbara Negron, North American Natural Casing Association
- Dane Bernard, Bold Bear Food Safety
- Stephen Sothmann, Meat Import Council of America
- Casey Gallimore, North American Meat Institute
- Chase DeCoite, National Cattlemen's Beef Association
- Tina Rendon, Pilgrim's Pride
- Ryan Algino, JBS USA Food Company
- John Dillard, Olsson Frank Weeda Terman Matz PC
- Andrew Do, Covington & Burling LLP
- Marie Bucko, National Pork Producers Council
- Kyla Kaplan, Olsson Frank Weeda Terman Matz PC
- Kim Rice, Rose Acre Farms
- Allison Griffino, Tyson Foods
- Barbara Masters, Tyson Foods, Inc.
- Kristin Lindahl, Cargill
- Peggy Cook, Neogen
- Norm Robertson, North American Meat Institute
- David Guilhaus, Publix Super Markets
- Anna Osterlind, Groundswell Strategy
- James Wilson
- Alexandra Thurman Legend
- Connie Potter
Abbreviations
- DUS—Deputy Under Secretary
- NPIS—New Poultry Inspection System
- OA—Office of the Administrator, FSIS
- OC—Office of Communications, USDA
- ODIFP—Office of Data Integration and Food Protection, FSIS
- OFO—Office of Field Operations, FSIS
- OFS—Office of Food Safety, USDA
- OM—Office of Management, FSIS
- OPACE—Office of Public Affairs and Consumer Education, FSIS
- OIEA—Office of Investigation, Enforcement, and Audit, FSIS
- OPHS—Office of Public Health Science, FSIS
- OPPD—Office of Policy and Program Development, FSIS
- OSEC—Office of the Secretary, USDA
- PHIS—Public Health Information System
- TFAA—Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs, USDA
- CFIA—Canadian Food Inspection Agency
- FMI—Food Marketing Institute
- NAMI—North American Meat Institute
2021
This public calendar is issued by the Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS). It lists meetings held by the Under Secretary and Deputy Under Secretary, Office of Food Safety (OFS), and the Administrator and Deputy Administrator for FSIS with persons outside the Federal Government.
| OFS/FSIS Official and Title | Date and Site | Other FSIS/OFS Participants |
Non-FSIS/OFS Participants |
Subject |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sandra Eskin- Deputy Under Secretary, OFS |
December 2, 2021 |
Terri Nintemann, Deputy Administrator, FSIS; Atiya Khan, Chief of Staff, OFS; Lianna Havel, Confidential Assistant, OFS; Robert Witte, Deputy Chief of Staff, FSIS; Rachel Edelstein, OPPD Assistant Administrator, FSIS; April Regonlinski, OPPD Deputy Assistant Administrator, FSIS; Robert Bane, OIEA Assistant Administrator, FSIS; Carlynne Cockrum, OIEA Assistant Administrator, FSIS; and Kristin Chen, OPPD Program Analyst, FSIS | Bill Bullard, R-CALF USA; Johnathan Hladik, Center for Rural Affairs; Jordan Treakle, National Family Farm Coalition; Judith McGeary, Farm and Ranch Freedom Alliance; and Antonio Tovar, National Family Farm Coalition. | Custom Processing |
| Sandra Eskin- Deputy Under Secretary, OFS | December 2, 2021 Telephonic |
Terri Nintemann, Deputy Administrator, FSIS; Atiya Khan, Chief of Staff, OFS; Lianna Havel, Confidential Assistant, OFS; Robert Witte, Deputy Chief of Staff, FSIS; Rachel Edelstein, OPPD Assistant Administrator, FSIS; Rosalyn Murphy-Jenkins, Director, FSIS; and Lisa Powell, OPPD Staff Officer, FSIS. | Elisabeth Myers, Halal Expo & Summit USA; and Marwan Ahmad, American Halal Council. | Halal Labeling on Inspected Products |
| Sandra Eskin- Deputy Under Secretary, OFS | December 6, 2021 Telephonic |
Terri Nintemann, Deputy Administrator, FSIS; Jeremy Todd Reed, Chief Operating Officer, FSIS; and Atiya Khan, Chief of Staff, OFS. | Lia Biondo, U.S. Cattlemen’s Association (USCA); Dwight Keller, USCA; Patrick Robinette, USCA; Larry Kendig, USCA; Mark Silverstein, USCA; Lorenzo Lancaster, USCA. |
Mask Guidance |
| Paul Kiecker, Administrator, FSIS | December 6, 2021 Telephonic |
Ashley Peterson, National Chicken Council. | Stuffed Chicken | |
| Sandra Eskin- Deputy Under Secretary, OFS | December 13, 2021 Telephonic |
Terri Nintemann, Deputy Administrator, FSIS; Atiya Khan, Chief of Staff, OFS; Lianna Havel, Confidential Assistant, OFS; Rachel Edelstein, OPPD Assistant Administrator, FSIS; April Regonlinski, OPPD Deputy Assistant Administrator, FSIS; Dr. Denise Eblen, OPHS Assistant Administrator, FSIS; Dr. Emilio Esteban, OPHS Chief Scientist, FSIS; Dr. Phil Bronstein, OFO Assistant Administrator, FSIS; and Dr. Hany Sidrak, OFO Deputy Assistant Administrator, FSIS. |
Ashley Peterson, National Chicken Council; and Brian Eyink, Hogan Lovells. |
Salmonella Reduction Initiative |
| Sandra Eskin- Deputy Under Secretary, OFS | December 14, 2021 Telephonic |
Terri Nintemann, Deputy Administrator, FSIS; Jeremy Todd Reed, Chief Operating Officer, FSIS; Atiya Khan, Chief of Staff, OFS; Lianna Havel, Confidential Assistant, OFS; Karen Hunter, Chief of Staff, FSIS; Robert Witte, Deputy Chief of Staff, FSIS; Rachel Edelstein, OPPD Assistant Administrator, FSIS; and April Regonlinski, OPPD Deputy Assistant Administrator, FSIS. |
Alicia Prygoski, Animal Legal Defense Fund; Cristina Stella, Animal Legal Defense Fund; Darcy Tromanhauser, Nebraska Appleseed; Delcianna Winders, Vermont Law School; Frances Chrzan, Mercy for Animals; Gillian Lyons, Humane Society Legislative Fund; Kelsey Eberly, Animal Legal Defense Fund; Sarah Hanneken, Animal Equality; Thomas Gremillion, Consumer Federation of America; Zach Corrigan, Food & Water Watch. |
Time Limited Trials, Food Safety, Worker Safety and Animal Safety |
| Sandra Eskin- Deputy Under Secretary, OFS | December 14, 2021 Telephonic |
Ashley Peterson, National Chicken Council. | Poultry Issues | |
| Sandra Eskin- Deputy Under Secretary, OFS | December 14, 2021 Telephonic | Terri Nintemann, Deputy Administrator, FSIS; Jeremy Todd Reed, Chief Operating Officer, FSIS; Atiya Khan, Chief of Staff, OFS; Lianna Havel, Confidential Assistant, OFS; Karen Hunter, Chief of Staff, FSIS; Mark Williams, Deputy Chief of Staff, FSIS; Rachel Edelstein, OPPD Assistant Administrator, FSIS; Dr. Denise Eblen, OPHS Assistant Administrator, FSIS; Dr. Emilio Esteban, OPHS Chief Scientist, FSIS; and Dr. Hany Sidrak, OFO Deputy Assistant Administrator, FSIS; | Lisa Picard, National Turkey Federation; and Lindy Froebel, National Turkey Federation. | Salmonella Controls |
| Paul Kiecker, Administrator, FSIS | December 15, 2021 Telephonic |
Terri Nintemann, Deputy Administrator, FSIS; Jeremy Todd Reed, Chief Operating Officer, FSIS; Karen Hunter, Chief of Staff, FSIS; Robert Witte, Deputy Chief of Staff, FSIS; Mark Williams, Deputy Chief of Staff, FSIS; and FSIS Assistant Administrators. | USDA-regulated Establishments and Industry Representatives. | Agency Updates |
| Sandra Eskin- Deputy Under Secretary, OFS | December 16, 2021 Telephonic |
Carmen Rottenberg, Groundswell Strategies | Operational Issues | |
| Sandra Eskin- Deputy Under Secretary, OFS | December 16, 2021 Telephonic |
Terri Nintemann, Deputy Administrator, FSIS; Jeremy Todd Reed, Chief Operating Officer, FSIS; Atiya Khan, Chief of Staff, OFS; Karen Hunter, Chief of Staff, FSIS; Robert Witte, Deputy Chief of Staff, FSIS; Mark Williams, Deputy Chief of Staff, FSIS; and FSIS Assistant Administrators | Names of those scheduled to participate below | Consumer Stakeholder Meeting regarding Salmonella |
| Sandra Eskin- Deputy Under Secretary, OFS | December 16, 2021 Telephonic |
Terri Nintemann, Deputy Administrator, FSIS; Jeremy Todd Reed, Chief Operating Officer, FSIS; Atiya Khan, Chief of Staff, OFS; Karen Hunter, Chief of Staff, FSIS; Robert Witte, Deputy Chief of Staff, FSIS; Mark Williams, Deputy Chief of Staff, FSIS; and FSIS Assistant Administrators | Names of those scheduled to participate below | Industry Stakeholder Meeting regarding Salmonella |
| Sandra Eskin- Deputy Under Secretary, OFS |
December 17, 2021 Telephonic |
Ben Chapman, North Carolina State University. | Safe Handling Instructions | |
| Sandra Eskin- Deputy Under Secretary, OFS |
December 21, 2021 Telephonic |
Paul Kiecker, Administrator, FSIS; Lianna Havel, Confidential Assistant, OFS; Robert Witte, Deputy Chief of Staff, FSIS; Rachel Edelstein, OPPD Assistant Administrator, FSIS; and April Regonlinski, OPPD Deputy Assistant Administrator, FSIS | Jaydee Hanson, Center For Food Safety; Celeste Monforton, George Washington University; Hannah Connor, Center for Biological Diversity; Debbie Berkowitz, National Employment Law Project; and Zach Corrigan, Food & Water Watch. | Time Limited Trials, Food Safety, Worker Safety and Animal Safety |
Collaborative Representatives (OFS-FSIS)
- Teleconference Attendance
- Dena Jones, Animal Welfare Institute
- Erin Sutherland, Animal Welfare Institute
- Michael Hansen, Consumer Reports
- Thomas Gremillion, Consumer Federation of America
- Zach Corrigan, Food & Water Watch
- Tanya Roberts, OSU-Center for Foodborne Illness Research and Prevention
- Katie Stolte-Carroll, OSU-Center for Foodborne Illness Research and Prevention
- Chloe McGovern, OSU-Center for Foodborne Illness Research and Prevention
- Patricia Buck, OSU-Center for Foodborne Illness Research and Prevention
- Barbara Kowalcyk, OSU-Center for Foodborne Illness Research and Prevention
- Charles Czuprynski, UW-Madison Food Research Institute
- Jeffrey Sindelar, University of Wisconsin
- Dennis Olson
Industry Representatives (OFS-FSIS)
- Teleconference Attendance
- Barbara Negron, North American Natural Casing Association
- Roberta Wagner, Consumer Brands Association
- Dane Bernard, Bold Bear Food Safety
Stephen Sothmann, Meat Import Council of America - Casey Gallimore, North American Meat Institute
- Chase DeCoite, National Cattlemen's Beef Association
- Tina Rendon, Pilgrim's Pride
- Art Rogers, JBS USA Food Company
- Ryan Algino, JBS USA Food Company
- Sherri Trujillo, JBS USA Food Company
- Lisa Wallenda Picard, National Chicken Council
- KatieRose McCullough, North American Meat Institute
- John Dillard, Olsson Frank Weeda Terman Matz PC
- Andrew Do, Covington & Burling LLP
- Bryan Miller, Wayne Farms
- Marie Bucko, National Pork Producers Council
- Ken Peterson, OSI Group
- Brian Eyink, Hogan Lovells US LLP
- Kyla Kaplan, Olsson Frank Weeda Terman Matz PC
- Laurie Bryant, Meat Importers Council of America
- Kim Rice, Rose Acre Farms
- Rose Robertson, Smithfield Foods
- Tyler Stephens, Hygiena
- Allison Griffino, Tyson Foods
- Barbara Masters, Tyson Foods, Inc.
- Suzanne Finstad, Tyson Foods, Inc.
- Samantha Shinbaum, Tyson Foods, Inc
- Kristin Lindahl, Cargill
- Andrew Cotton, AFJ & Associates
- Kathy Simmons, National Cattlemen's Beef Association
- Peggy Cook, Neogen
- Keith Day, Twin Rivers Foods
- Hilary Thesmar, Food Marketing Institute
- Roya Galindo, North American Meat Institute
- Michael Robertson, North American Meat Institute
- Norm Robertson, North American Meat Institute
- Ashley E. Eisenbeiser, The Food Industry Association
- Riette van Laack, Hyman, Phelps & McNamara PC
- Christine Mason, Godshell’s
- Lisa Weddig, National Fisheries Institute
- Kevin Atkins, Perdue Foods
- Carmen Rottenburg, Groundswell Strategies
- Kelly Baker, Maple Leaf Farms
- Lacey Boxersox, The Russell Group
- Michael Michel
- Benjamin Roman
Abbreviations
- DUS—Deputy Under Secretary
- NPIS—New Poultry Inspection System
- OA—Office of the Administrator, FSIS
- OC—Office of Communications, USDA
- ODIFP—Office of Data Integration and Food Protection, FSIS
- OFO—Office of Field Operations, FSIS
- OFS—Office of Food Safety, USDA
- OM—Office of Management, FSIS
- OPACE—Office of Public Affairs and Consumer Education, FSIS
- OIEA—Office of Investigation, Enforcement, and Audit, FSIS
- OPHS—Office of Public Health Science, FSIS
- OPPD—Office of Policy and Program Development, FSIS
- OSEC—Office of the Secretary, USDA
- PHIS—Public Health Information System
- TFAA—Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs, USDA
- CFIA—Canadian Food Inspection Agency
- FMI—Food Marketing Institute
- NAMI—North American Meat Institute
This public calendar is issued by the Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS). It lists meetings held by the Under Secretary and Deputy Under Secretary, Office of Food Safety (OFS), and the Administrator and Deputy Administrator for FSIS with persons outside the Federal Government.
| OFS/FSIS Official and Title | Date and Site | Other FSIS/OFS Participants |
Non-FSIS/OFS Participants |
Subject |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sandra Eskin- Deputy Under Secretary, OFS |
November 1, 2021 |
Bernie Shire, Meat+Poultry. | Meat and Poultry | |
| Sandra Eskin- Deputy Under Secretary, OFS | November 3, 2021 Telephonic |
Terri Nintemann, Deputy Administrator, FSIS; Jeremy Todd Reed, Chief Operating Officer, FSIS; Atiya Khan, Chief of Staff, OFS; Karen Hunter, Chief of Staff, FSIS; Robert Witte, Deputy Chief of Staff, FSIS; Mark Williams, Deputy Chief of Staff, FSIS; and FSIS Assistant Administrators. | Industry Stakeholder Meeting regarding Salmonella | |
| Sandra Eskin- Deputy Under Secretary, OFS | November 3, 2021 Telephonic |
Terri Nintemann, Deputy Administrator, FSIS; Jeremy Todd Reed, Chief Operating Officer, FSIS; Atiya Khan, Chief of Staff, OFS; Karen Hunter, Chief of Staff, FSIS; Robert Witte, Deputy Chief of Staff, FSIS; Mark Williams, Deputy Chief of Staff, FSIS; and FSIS Assistant Administrators. | Consumer Stakeholder Meeting regarding Salmonella | |
| Sandra Eskin- Deputy Under Secretary, OFS | November 5, 2021 Telephonic |
Terri Nintemann, Deputy Administrator, FSIS; Atiya Khan, Chief of Staff, OFS; Lianna Havel, Confidential Assistant, OFS; Karen Hunter, Chief of Staff, FSIS; Rachel Edelstein, OPPD Assistant Administrator, FSIS; April Regonlinski, OPPD Deputy Assistant Administrator, FSIS; Rosalyn Murphy-Jenkins, OPPD Director, FSIS; Matthew Michael, OPPD Director, FSIS; Jeff Canavan, OPPD Deputy Director, FSIS; Joshua Ayers, OPPD Program Analyst, FSIS; and Janice Watkins, OPPD Food Technologist, FSIS. | Dr. William Hallman, Rutgers University. | Cell-cultured labeling |
| Sandra Eskin- Deputy Under Secretary, OFS | November 8, 2021 Telephonic |
Terri Nintemann, Deputy Administrator, FSIS; Atiya Khan, Chief of Staff, OFS; Lianna Havel, Confidential Assistant, OFS; Karen Hunter, Chief of Staff, FSIS; Rachel Edelstein, OPPD Assistant Administrator, FSIS; and Robert Bane OIEA OPPD Assistant Administrator, FSIS. |
Rachel Lyons, United Food and Commercial Workers; and Ben Timmins, United Food and Commercial Workers. |
Food Delivery |
| Sandra Eskin- Deputy Under Secretary, OFS | November 10, 2021 Telephonic |
Paul Kiecker, Administrator, FSIS; and Atiya Khan, Chief of Staff, OFS. |
Julie Anna Potts, North American Meat Institute. |
New Swine Inspection System |
| Sandra Eskin- Deputy Under Secretary, OFS | November 10, 2021 Telephonic |
Paul Kiecker, Administrator, FSIS; and Atiya Khan, Chief of Staff, OFS. | Nick Giordano, National Pork Producers Council; and Andrew Bailey, National Pork Producers Council. | New Swine Inspection System |
| Sandra Eskin- Deputy Under Secretary, OFS | November 10, 2021 Telephonic |
Paul Kiecker, Administrator, FSIS; and Atiya Khan, Chief of Staff, OFS. | Zippy Duvall, American Farm Bureau Federation; Scott Bennett, American Farm Bureau Federation; Ryan Yates, American Farm Bureau Federation ; and Roger Cryan, American Farm Bureau Federation. | New Swine Inspection System |
| Sandra Eskin- Deputy Under Secretary, OFS | November 10, 2021 Telephonic |
Paul Kiecker, Administrator, FSIS; Terri Nintemann, Deputy Administrator, FSIS; and Atiya Khan, Chief of Staff, OFS. | Robert Elder, Seaboard Triumph Foods; Nate Jansen, Quality Pork Processors; Steven Weers, Wholestone Farms; Scott Webb, Wholestone Farms; Bridget Frederiksen, Wholestone Farms; Wade Fluckey, Clemens Food Group; Tim Goodmann, JBS USA; Sheila Tuftee, JBS USA; Wendy Baker, JBS USA; Katie Hanigan, Smithfield Foods; Jennifer Williams, Tyson; Mark Coffey, Hormel; Casey Gallimore, North American Meat Institute; James Frederick, Department of Labor; Kim Stille, Department of Labor; Emily Hargrove, Department of Labor; and Ann Rosenthal, Department of Labor. | New Swine Inspection System |
| Sandra Eskin- Deputy Under Secretary, OFS | November 10, 2021 Telephonic |
Paul Kiecker, Administrator, FSIS; Terri Nintemann, Deputy Administrator, FSIS; Jeremy Todd Reed, Chief Operating Officer, FSIS; Atiya Khan, Chief of Staff, OFS; Lianna Havel, Confidential Assistant, OFS; Karen Hunter, Chief of Staff, FSIS; Robert Witte, Deputy Chief of Staff, FSIS; Mark Williams, Deputy Chief of Staff, FSIS; and FSIS Assistant Administrators. | Industry Stakeholder Meeting regarding Salmonella | |
| Paul Kiecker- Administrator, FSIS | November 10, 2021 Telephonic |
Terri Nintemann, Deputy Administrator, FSIS; Jeremy Todd Reed, Chief Operating Officer, FSIS; Karen Hunter, Chief of Staff, FSIS; Robert Witte, Deputy Chief of Staff, FSIS; Mark Williams, Deputy Chief of Staff, FSIS; Rachel Edelstein, OPPD Assistant Administrator, FSIS; April Regonlinski, OPPD Deputy Assistant Administrator, FSIS; Dr. Phil Bronstein, OFO Assistant Administrator, FSIS; Dr. Hany Sidrak, OFO Deputy Assistant Administrator, FSIS; Dr. Michelle Catlin, OIC International Coordination Executive, FSIS; and Margaret Burns Rath, OIC Deputy Assistant Administrator, FSIS. | Allen Johnson, Allen F. Johnson & Associates; Matt Fass, Maritime Products International; Richard Benavides, Coast Beacon; and Sang Phan, Coast Beacon. | Port Congestion |
| Sandra Eskin- Deputy Under Secretary, OFS | November 10, 2021 Telephonic |
Paul Kiecker, Administrator, FSIS; Terri Nintemann, Deputy Administrator, FSIS; Jeremy Todd Reed, Chief Operating Officer, FSIS; Atiya Khan, Chief of Staff, OFS; Lianna Havel, Confidential Assistant, OFS; Karen Hunter, Chief of Staff, FSIS; Robert Witte, Deputy Chief of Staff, FSIS; and Dr. Phil Bronstein, OFO Assistant Administrator, FSIS. | Betsy Booren, Consumer Brands Association; and Roberta Wagner, Consumer Brands Association. | FSIS Notice 34-21 |
| Paul Kiecker- Administrator, FSIS | November 12, 2021 Telephonic |
Paul Kiecker, Administrator, FSIS; Dr. Phil Bronstein, OFO Assistant Administrator, FSIS; and Dr. Hany Sidrak, OFO Deputy Assistant Administrator, FSIS. | Bridget Frederiksen, Wholestone Farms. | Pilots |
| Sandra Eskin- Deputy Under Secretary, OFS | November 12, 2021 Telephonic |
Paul Kiecker, Administrator, FSIS; Terri Nintemann, Deputy Administrator, FSIS; Jeremy Todd Reed, Chief Operating Officer, FSIS; Atiya Khan, Chief of Staff, OFS; Lianna Havel, Confidential Assistant, OFS; Karen Hunter, Chief of Staff, FSIS; Robert Witte, Deputy Chief of Staff, FSIS; Mark Williams, Deputy Chief of Staff, FSIS; and Dr. Phil Bronstein, OFO Assistant Administrator, FSIS. | Wade Fluckey, Clemens Food Group. | NRs, Salmonella Initiatives, and New Swine Inspection System. |
| Sandra Eskin- Deputy Under Secretary, OFS | November 15, 2021 Telephonic |
Paul Kiecker, Administrator, FSIS; Terri Nintemann, Deputy Administrator, FSIS; Jeremy Todd Reed, Chief Operating Officer, FSIS; Atiya Khan, Chief of Staff, OFS; Lianna Havel, Confidential Assistant, OFS; Karen Hunter, Chief of Staff, FSIS; Robert Witte, Deputy Chief of Staff, FSIS; Mark Williams, Deputy Chief of Staff, FSIS; and FSIS Assistant Administrators. | Dr. Clare Thorp, Creme Global; and Cronan McNamara, Creme Global. | Reducing Salmonella illnesses and pre-harvest controls. |
| Paul Kiecker- Administrator, FSIS | November 17, 2021 Telephonic |
Terri Nintemann, Deputy Administrator, FSIS; Jeremy Todd Reed, Chief Operating Officer, FSIS; Karen Hunter, Chief of Staff, FSIS; Robert Witte, Deputy Chief of Staff, FSIS; Mark Williams, Deputy Chief of Staff, FSIS; and FSIS Assistant Administrators. | USDA-regulated Establishments and Industry Representatives. | Agency Updates |
| Sandra Eskin- Deputy Under Secretary, OFS | November 17-19, 2021 Telephonic |
Paul Kiecker, Administrator, FSIS; Terri Nintemann, Deputy Administrator, FSIS; Jeremy Todd Reed, Chief Operating Officer, FSIS; Atiya Khan, Chief of Staff, OFS; Lianna Havel, Confidential Assistant, OFS; Karen Hunter, Chief of Staff, FSIS; Rachel Edelstein, OPPD Assistant Administrator, FSIS; April Regonlinski, OPPD Deputy Assistant Administrator, FSIS; Dr. Denise Eblen, OPHS Assistant Administrator, FSIS; Dr. Emilio Esteban, OPHS Chief Scientist, FSIS; Dr. Joanna Zablotsky-Kufel, OPHS Director, FSIS; and Dr. Janell Kause, OPHS Scientific Advisor, FSIS; | National Advisory Committee on Microbiological Criteria for Foods (NACMCF) Meeting (NACMCF website) |
Enhancing Salmonella Control in Poultry |
| Sandra Eskin- Deputy Under Secretary, OFS | November 18, 2021 Telephonic |
Paul Kiecker, Administrator, FSIS; April Regonlinski, OPPD Deputy Assistant Administrator, FSIS; Dr. Phil Bronstein, OFO Assistant Administrator, FSIS; Dr. Denise Eblen, OPHS Assistant Administrator, FSIS; and Matthew Michael, OPPD Director, FSIS. | Doug Farquhar, National Environmental Health (NEHA); Doug Farquhar, NEHA; Laura Wildey, NEHA; and David Dyjack, NEHA. | Food Safety |
| Sandra Eskin- Deputy Under Secretary, OFS | November 18, 2021 Telephonic |
Paul Kiecker, Administrator, FSIS; Terri Nintemann, Deputy Administrator, FSIS; Atiya Khan, Chief of Staff, OFS; Lianna Havel, Confidential Assistant, OFS; Karen Hunter, Chief of Staff, FSIS; Rachel Edelstein, OPPD Assistant Administrator, FSIS; April Regonlinski, OPPD Deputy Assistant Administrator, FSIS; Rosalyn Murphy-Jenkins, OPPD Director, FSIS; and Jeff Canavan, OPPD Deputy Director. | Mike Jacobson, Center for Science in the Public Interest. | Sodium levels in meat and poultry |
| Sandra Eskin- Deputy Under Secretary, OFS | November 18, 2021 Telephonic |
Terri Nintemann, Deputy Administrator, FSIS; Jeremy Todd Reed, Chief Operating Officer, FSIS; Atiya Khan, Chief of Staff, OFS; Karen Hunter, Chief of Staff, FSIS; Rachel Edelstein, OPPD Assistant Administrator, FSIS; April Regonlinski, OPPD Deputy Assistant Administrator, FSIS; Dr. Phil Bronstein, OFO Assistant Administrator, FSIS; Dr. Hany Sidrak, OFO Deputy Assistant Administrator, FSIS; Dr. Denise Eblen, OPHS Assistant Administrator, FSIS; Dr. Kis Robertson Hale, OPHS Deputy Assistant Administrator, FSIS; Dr. Emilio Esteban, OPHS Chief Scientist, FSIS; Dr. Janell Kause, OPHS Scientific Advisor, FSIS; Janet Stevens, OPARM Assistant Administrator, FSIS; Nathan Greenwell, OPARM Deputy Assistant Administrator, FSIS; and Dr. Sally Ann Iverson, OPACE Speechwriter, FSIS. | James Kincheloe, Center for Science in the Public Interest; Sarah Sorscher, Center for Science in the Public Interest; Thomas Gremillion, Consumer Federation of America; Brian Ronholm, Consumer Reports; Scott Faber, Environmental Working Group; Mitzi Baum, Stop Foodborne Illness; Vanessa Coffman, Stop Foodborne Illness; Nidhi Joshi, Stop Foodborne Illness; Dr. Craig Hedberg, University of Minnesota; John Glenn Morris, University of Florida; Martin Wiedmann, Cornell University; Dr. Alexa Cohn, Cornell University; Dr. Alice Johnson, Butterball; Bruce Stewart-Brown, Perdue Foods; Scott Brooks, Tyson; Bryan Miller, Wayne Farms; Steven Mandernach, Association of Food and Drug Officials; Jerold Mande, Harvard; Michael Taylor, Global Food Safety Partnership; Amanda Craten, Board Member, Stop Foodborne Illness; Michael Robach, Chief Executive Officer, The Robach Group LLC. | Salmonella: Risk Assessments, Pilots and Next Steps |
| Sandra Eskin- Deputy Under Secretary, OFS | November 23, 2021 Telephonic |
KIEM-TV | Interview | |
| Sandra Eskin- Deputy Under Secretary, OFS | November 23, 2021 Telephonic |
Paul Kiecker, Administrator, FSIS; Terri Nintemann, Deputy Administrator, FSIS; Jeremy Todd Reed, Chief Operating Officer, FSIS; Atiya Khan, Chief of Staff, OFS; Lianna Havel, Confidential Assistant, OFS; Karen Hunter, Chief of Staff, FSIS; Rachel Edelstein, OPPD Assistant Administrator, FSIS; April Regonlinski, OPPD Deputy Assistant Administrator, FSIS; Dr. Phil Bronstein, OFO Assistant Administrator, FSIS; and Dr. Hany Sidrak, OFO Deputy Assistant Administrator, FSIS. | Robert Elder, Seaboard Triumph Foods; Rick Sappington, Seaboard Foods; Chad Groves, Seaboard Foods; Sidney Cunningham, Seaboard Triumph Foods; James Hubler, Seaboard Foods; Nate Jansen, Quality Pork Processors; Steven Weers, Wholestone Farms; Marcey Darmento, Wholestone Farms; Scott Webb, Wholestone Farms; Bridget Frederiksen, Wholestone Farms; Wade Fluckey, Clemens Food Group; Timothy Strittmatter, Clemens Food Group; Linda Hamman, Clemens Food Group; Thomas Webber, Clemens Food Group; Christopher Meffe, Clemens Food Group; Katie Hanigan, Smithfield Foods; Tim Goodmann, JBS USA; Matthew Lovell, JBS USA; Donald Lunsford, JBS USA; Heidi Mayer, JBS USA; Lyndsey Jones, JBS USA; Alex Meyer, JBS USA; Jonathan Hopkins, JBS USA; Sheila Tuftee, JBS USA; Wendy Baker, JBS USA; Katie Hanigan, Smithfield Foods; Jim Monroe, Smithfield Foods; Jennifer Williams, Tyson; Jane Duke, Tyson; Mark Coffey, Hormel; Casey Gallimore, North American Meat Institute; Mark Dopp, North American Meat Institute; Frank Hearl, CDC/NIOSH; James Frederick, Department of Labor (DOL); Emily Hargrove, DOL; Lee Anne Jillings, DOL; Doug Kalinowski, DOL; Douglas Parker, DOL; and Ann Rosenthal, DOL. | New Swine Inspection System (NSIS) with the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) |
| Paul Kiecker- Administrator, FSIS | November 29, 2021 Telephonic |
Terri Nintemann, Deputy Administrator, FSIS; Jeremy Todd Reed, Chief Operating Officer, FSIS; Karen Hunter, Chief of Staff, FSIS; Robert Witte, Deputy Chief of Staff, FSIS; Mark Williams, Deputy Chief of Staff, FSIS; Dr. Hany Sidrak, OFO Deputy Assistant Administrator; and April Regonlinski, OPPD Deputy Assistant Administrator. | Dr. Angie Siemens, Cargill; and Daniel Etzler, Cargill. | FSIS Inspection at Cargill Beef Establishments |
| Sandra Eskin- Deputy Under Secretary, OFS | November 30, 2021 Telephonic |
Randy Russell, Russell Group | Time-Limited Trials | |
| Sandra Eskin- Deputy Under Secretary, OFS | November 30, 2021 | Terri Nintemann, Deputy Administrator, FSIS; Jeremy Todd Reed, Chief Operating Officer, FSIS; Atiya Khan, Chief of Staff, OFS; Lianna Havel, Confidential Assistant, OFS; and Karen Hunter, Chief of Staff, FSIS. | Bob Ehart, National Association of State Departments of Agriculture (NASDA); and Joe Reardon, NASDA. |
Abbreviations
- DUS—Deputy Under Secretary
- NPIS—New Poultry Inspection System
- OA—Office of the Administrator, FSIS
- OC—Office of Communications, USDA
- ODIFP—Office of Data Integration and Food Protection, FSIS
- OFO—Office of Field Operations, FSIS
- OFS—Office of Food Safety, USDA
- OM—Office of Management, FSIS
- OPACE—Office of Public Affairs and Consumer Education, FSIS
- OIEA—Office of Investigation, Enforcement, and Audit, FSIS
- OPHS—Office of Public Health Science, FSIS
- OPPD—Office of Policy and Program Development, FSIS
- OSEC—Office of the Secretary, USDA
- PHIS—Public Health Information System
- TFAA—Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs, USDA
- CFIA—Canadian Food Inspection Agency
- FMI—Food Marketing Institute
- NAMI—North American Meat Institute
This public calendar is issued by the Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS). It lists meetings held by the Under Secretary and Deputy Under Secretary, Office of Food Safety (OFS), and the Administrator and Deputy Administrator for FSIS with persons outside the Federal Government.
| OFS/FSIS Official and Title | Date and Site | Other FSIS/OFS Participants |
Non-FSIS/OFS Participants |
Subject |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul Kiecker- Administrator, FSIS |
October 5, 2021 |
Terri Nintemann, Deputy Administrator, FSIS; Jeremy Todd Reed, Chief Operating Officer, FSIS; Mark Williams, Deputy Chief of Staff, FSIS; Rachel Edelstein, OPPD Assistant Administrator, FSIS; Dr. Michelle Catlin, OIC International Coordination Executive, FSIS; and Margaret Burns Rath, OIC Deputy Assistant Administrator, FSIS. | Barbara Negron, North American Natural Casing Association; and Eric Svendsen, International Casings Group. | Inspection, Exports and International Policy |
| Sandra Eskin- Deputy Under Secretary, OFS | October 6, 2021 Telephonic |
Terri Nintemann, Deputy Administrator, FSIS; Jeremy Todd Reed, Chief Operating Officer, FSIS; Atiya Khan, Chief of Staff, OFS; Lianna Havel, Confidential Assistant, OFS; Karen Hunter, Chief of Staff, FSIS; Rachel Edelstein, OPPD Assistant Administrator, FSIS; Dr. Denise Eblen, OPHS Assistant Administrator, FSIS; Dr. Emilio Esteban, OPHS Chief Scientist, FSIS; Dr. Phil Bronstein, OFO Assistant Administrator, FSIS; Dr. Alexander Domesle, OPHS Senior Advisor for Chemistry, Toxicology, and Related Sciences, FSIS; and Dr. William Shaw, OPHS Executive Associate for Laboratory Services, FSIS. | Daniella Landau, Hannegan, Landau, Poersch, & Rosenbaum; Bill Niman, FoodID; Matthew Yale, Tusk Strategies; Kevin Lo, FoodID, and Scott Robbin, FoodID. | Rapid Residue Testing |
| Paul Kiecker- Administrator, FSIS | October 13, 2021 Telephonic |
Deanna Brown, National Association of Federal Veterinarians. | Veterinarian Initiatives | |
| Sandra Eskin- Deputy Under Secretary, OFS | October 19, 2021 Telephonic |
Dana Carullo, CBS News. | Salmonella | |
| Terri Nintemann, Deputy Administrator, FSIS; | October 19, 2021 Telephonic |
Jeremy Todd Reed, Chief Operating Officer, FSIS; Karen Hunter, Chief of Staff, FSIS; Mark Williams, Deputy Chief of Staff, FSIS; Robert Witte, Deputy Chief of Staff, FSIS; Rachel Edelstein, OPPD Assistant Administrator, FSIS; April Regonlinski, OPPD Deputy Assistant Administrator, FSIS; Dr. Phil Bronstein, OFO Assistant Administrator, FSIS; Dr. Hany Sidrak, OFO Deputy Assistant Administrator, FSIS; Dr. Michelle Catlin, OIC International Coordination Executive, FSIS; and Margaret Burns Rath, OIC Deputy Assistant Administrator, FSIS. |
Travis Arp, U.S. Meat Export Federation; Garrett Borkhuis, USA Poultry and Egg Export Council; Jean Murphy, USA Poultry and Egg Export Council; Dan Halstrom, U.S. Meat Export Federation; Cheyenne McEndaffer, U.S. Meat Export Federation; Michael Schumpp, North American Meat Institute; and Jim Sumner, Poultry Export Group. |
Export Certificates |
| Sandra Eskin- Deputy Under Secretary, OFS | October 20, 2021 Telephonic |
Terri Nintemann, Deputy Administrator, FSIS; Jeremy Todd Reed, Chief Operating Officer, FSIS; Atiya Khan, Chief of Staff, OFS; Karen Hunter, Chief of Staff, FSIS; Dr. Denise Eblen, OPHS Assistant Administrator, FSIS; Dr. Kis Robertson Hale, OPHS Deputy Assistant Administrator, FSIS; Dr. Joanna Zablotsky-Kufel, OPHS Director, FSIS; Dr. Janell Kause, OPHS Scientific Advisor, FSIS; Dr. Kristina Barlow, OPHS Senior Microbiologist, FSIS; |
Sanjay Gummala, American Frozen Food Institute (AFFI), Lory Reveil, AFFI; Donna Garren, AFFI; Elizabeth Fawell, Hogan Lovells; Martin Wiedmann, Cornell University; Craig Hedberg, University of Minnesota; and Jeffrey Farber, University of Guelph. |
Listeria monocytogenes |
| Sandra Eskin- Deputy Under Secretary, OFS | October 20, 2021 Telephonic |
Terri Nintemann, Deputy Administrator, FSIS; Lianna Havel, Confidential Assistant, OFS; Karen Hunter, Chief of Staff, FSIS; Mark Williams, Deputy Chief of Staff, FSIS; Robert Witte, Deputy Chief of Staff, FSIS; and Dr. Phil Bronstein, OFO Assistant Administrator. | Julie Anna Potts, North American Meat Institute (NAMI); and Norm Robertson, NAMI. | Inspection Workforce |
| Terri Nintemann, Deputy Administrator, FSIS; | October 20, 2021 Telephonic |
Terri Nintemann, Deputy Administrator, FSIS; Jeremy Todd Reed, Chief Operating Officer, FSIS; Karen Hunter, Chief of Staff, FSIS; Robert Witte, Deputy Chief of Staff, FSIS; Mark Williams, Deputy Chief of Staff, FSIS; and FSIS Assistant Administrators. | USDA-Regulated Establishments and Industry Representatives. | Agency Updates |
| Sandra Eskin- Deputy Under Secretary, OFS | October 21, 2021 Telephonic |
Terri Nintemann, Deputy Administrator, FSIS; Jeremy Todd Reed, Chief Operating Officer, FSIS; Atiya Khan, Chief of Staff, OFS; Karen Hunter, Chief of Staff, FSIS; Robert Witte, Deputy Chief of Staff, FSIS; Mark Williams, Deputy Chief of Staff, FSIS; and FSIS Assistant Administrators. | Names of those scheduled to participate below |
Consumer Stakeholder Meeting |
| Sandra Eskin- Deputy Under Secretary, OFS | October 21, 2021 Telephonic |
Terri Nintemann, Deputy Administrator, FSIS; Jeremy Todd Reed, Chief Operating Officer, FSIS; Atiya Khan, Chief of Staff, OFS; Karen Hunter, Chief of Staff, FSIS; Robert Witte, Deputy Chief of Staff, FSIS; Mark Williams, Deputy Chief of Staff; FSIS; and FSIS Assistant Administrators. | Names of those scheduled to participate below |
Industry Stakeholder Meeting |
| Sandra Eskin- Deputy Under Secretary, OFS |
October 21, 2021 Telephonic |
Terri Nintemann, Deputy Administrator, FSIS; Jeremy Todd Reed, Chief Operating Officer, FSIS; Atiya Khan, Chief of Staff, OFS; Lianna Havel, Confidential Assistant, OFS; Karen Hunter, Chief of Staff, FSIS; Robert Witte, Deputy Chief of Staff, FSIS; Mark Williams, Deputy Chief of Staff; FSIS; Andrew Green, Policy Advisor, AMS; Rachel Edelstein, OPPD Assistant Administrator; Rosalyn Murphy-Jenkins, OPPD Director, FSIS; Jeff Canavan, OPPD Deputy Director, FSIS; and Matthew Michael, OPPD Director, FSIS. | Erin Sutherland, Animal Welfare Institute; and Dena Jones, Animal Welfare Institute. | Animal Raising Claims |
| Sandra Eskin- Deputy Under Secretary, OFS |
October 25, 2021 Telephonic |
Bernice Yeung, ProPublica | Salmonella | |
| Sandra Eskin- Deputy Under Secretary, OFS |
October 25, 2021 Telephonic |
Paul Kiecker, Administrator, FSIS; Terri Nintemann, Deputy Administrator, FSIS; Atiya Khan, Chief of Staff, OFS; Lianna Havel, Confidential Assistant, OFS; Karen Hunter, Chief of Staff, FSIS; Mark Williams, Deputy Chief of Staff, FSIS; Robert Witte, Deputy Chief of Staff, FSIS; Rachel Edelstein, OPPD Assistant Administrator, FSIS; April Regonlinski, OPPD Deputy Assistant Administrator, FSIS; Dr. Kis Robertson Hale, OPHS Deputy Assistant Administrator, FSIS; and Dr. Emilio Esteban, OPHS Chief Scientist, FSIS. | Harrison Collins, Michael Best Strategies; Denise A Bode, Michael Best Strategies; Bryan Hitchcock, Michael Best Strategies; Patrick Firth, Michael Best Strategies; and John Ruff, Michael Best Strategies. | Institute of Food Technologists: Key food science, safety, and technology recommendations. |
| Sandra Eskin- Deputy Under Secretary, OFS |
October 25, 2021 Telephonic |
Paul Kiecker, Administrator; Terri Nintemann, Deputy Administrator, FSIS; Atiya Khan, Chief of Staff, OFS; Lianna Havel, Confidential Assistant, OFS; Karen Hunter, Chief of Staff, FSIS; Mark Williams, Deputy Chief of Staff, FSIS; Robert Witte, Deputy Chief of Staff, FSIS; Rachel Edelstein, OPPD Assistant Administrator, FSIS; April Regonlinski, OPPD Deputy Assistant Administrator, FSIS; Dr. Denise Eblen, OPHS Assistant Administrator, FSIS; Dr. Kis Robertson Hale, OPHS Deputy Assistant Administrator, FSIS; and Dr. Emilio Esteban, OPHS Chief Scientist, FSIS. | Dr. Clare Narrod, University of Maryland; Wendelyn Jones, Institute for the Advancement of Food and Nutrition Sciences; Andrea Stumpf; Rishi Banerjee, Amazon; and Dr. Joe Scimeca, International Dairy Foods Association. | Public-Private Partnership for Data Sharing |
| Sandra Eskin- Deputy Under Secretary, OFS |
October 28, 2021 Telephonic |
Mike Taylor, STOP Foodborne Illness. | Salmonella | |
| Sandra Eskin- Deputy Under Secretary, OFS |
October 28, 2021 Telephonic |
Terri Nintemann, Deputy Administrator, FSIS; Jeremy Todd Reed, Chief Operating Officer, FSIS; Atiya Khan, Chief of Staff, OFS; Lianna Havel, Confidential Assistant, OFS; Karen Hunter, Chief of Staff, FSIS; and Mark Williams, Deputy Chief of Staff, FSIS: | Rainey Sewell, Russel Group; Rainey Sewell, Russell Group; Mark Coffey, Hormel; Nate Jansen, Quality Pork Processors Inc.; Lori Marco, Hormel; and Jeffrey Grev, Hormel; Andrew Harker, Russell Group | New Swine Inspection System |
| Sandra Eskin- Deputy Under Secretary, OFS | October 29, 2021 Telephonic |
Terri Nintemann, Deputy Administrator, FSIS; Jeremy Todd Reed, Chief Operating Officer, FSIS; Atiya Khan, Chief of Staff, OFS; Lianna Havel, Confidential Assistant, OFS; Karen Hunter, Chief of Staff, FSIS; Rachel Edelstein, OPPD Assistant Administrator, FSIS; April Regonlinski, OPPD Deputy Assistant Administrator, FSIS; Dr. Denise Eblen, OPHS Assistant Administrator, FSIS; Dr. Kis Robertson Hale, OPHS Deputy Assistant Administrator, FSIS; Dr. Emilio Esteban, OPHS Chief Scientist, FSIS; Dr. Phil Bronstein, OFO Assistant Administrator, FSIS; and Dr. Hany Sidrak, OFO Deputy Assistant Administrator, FSIS. | Lisa Picard, National Turkey Federation (NTF); Joel Brandenberger, NTF; Dr. Lindy Froebel, NTF. | Turkey Pathogen Reduction |
Collaborative Representatives (OFS-FSIS)
- Teleconference Attendance
- Jaydee Hanson, Center for Food Safety
- James Kincheloe, Center for Science in the Public Interest
- Sarah Sorscher, Center for Science in the Public Interest
- Thomas Gremillion, Consumer Federation
- Michael Hansen, Consumer Reports
- James Rogers, Consumers Union
- Zachary Corrigan, Food and Water Watch
- Patricia Buck, OSU-Center for Foodborne Illness Research and Prevention
- Kara Morgan, OSU-Center for Foodborne Illness Research and Prevention
- Vanessa Coffman, Stop Foodborne Illness
- Rachel Lyons, United Food and Commercial Workers International Union
- Charles Czuprynski, UW-Madison Food Research Institute
Industry Representatives (OFS-FSIS)
- Teleconference Attendance
- Chase DeCoite, National Cattlemen's Beef Association
- Tina Rendon, Pilgrim's Pride
- Art Rogers, JBS USA Food Company
- Betsy Booren, Consumer Brands Association
- Ashley Peterson, National Chicken Council
- Lisa Wallenda Picard, National Chicken Council
- KatieRose McCullough, North American Meat Institute
- John Dillard, Olsson Frank Weeda Terman Matz PC
- Andrew Do, Covington & Burling LLP
- Bryan Miller, Wayne Farms
- Marie Bucko, National Pork Producers Council
- Ken Peterson, OSI Group
- Brian Eyink, Hogan Lovells US LLP
- Oscar Garrison, United Egg Producers
- Andrew Bailey, National Pork Producers Council
- Chase Adams, American Sheep Industry Association
- Charles Link, Butterball, LLC
- Christine Forgues, Hogan Lovells US LLP
- Alice Craft-McLaughlin, Pilgrim's Pride Corporation
- Kyla Kaplan, Olsson Frank Weeda Terman Matz PC
- Laurie Bryant, Meat Importers Council of America
- Richard Eaken, CTI Foods
- Pat Mies, National Beef
- Brenden McCullough, National Beef
- Kim Rice, Rose Acre Farms
- Rose Robertson, Smithfield Foods
- Tyler Stephens, Hygiena
- Barbara Masters, Tyson Foods, Inc.
- Randy Green, United Egg Producers
- Lory Reveil, American Frozen Food Institute
- Eric Moorman, Pillsbury
- Lia Biondo, United States Cattlemen's Association
- Suzanne Finstad, Tyson Foods, Inc.
- Camila Brossi, JBS USA Food Company
- Justina Graff, The Russell Group
- Lindy Froebel, National Turkey Federation
- Norm Robertson, North American Meat Institute
- Zachery Cameron, Tyson Foods, Inc.
- Kelly Nuckolls, National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition
- Alice Johnson, Butterball, LLC
- Andrea Perkins, Superior Farms
- Ruth Bradley
- Scott Leach
Abbreviations
- DUS—Deputy Under Secretary
- NPIS—New Poultry Inspection System
- OA—Office of the Administrator, FSIS
- OC—Office of Communications, USDA
- ODIFP—Office of Data Integration and Food Protection, FSIS
- OFO—Office of Field Operations, FSIS
- OFS—Office of Food Safety, USDA
- OM—Office of Management, FSIS
- OPACE—Office of Public Affairs and Consumer Education, FSIS
- OIEA—Office of Investigation, Enforcement, and Audit, FSIS
- OPHS—Office of Public Health Science, FSIS
- OPPD—Office of Policy and Program Development, FSIS
- OSEC—Office of the Secretary, USDA
- PHIS—Public Health Information System
- TFAA—Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs, USDA
- CFIA—Canadian Food Inspection Agency
- FMI—Food Marketing Institute
- NAMI—North American Meat Institute
This public calendar is issued by the Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS). It lists meetings held by the Under Secretary and Deputy Under Secretary, Office of Food Safety (OFS), and the Administrator and Deputy Administrator for FSIS with persons outside the Federal Government.
| OFS/FSIS Official and Title | Date and Site | Other FSIS/OFS Participants |
Non-FSIS/OFS Participants |
Subject |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sandra Eskin- Deputy Under Secretary, OFS |
September 9th, 2021 |
Paul Kiecker, Administrator, FSIS; Terri Nintemann, Deputy Administrator, FSIS; Atiya Khan, Chief of Staff, OFS; Lianna Havel, Confidential Assistant, OFS; Robert Witte, Deputy Chief of Staff, FSIS; Mark Williams, Deputy Chief of Staff, FSIS; Philip Bronstein, Assistant Administrator, OFO, FSIS; Maria Esteras, Veterinary Recruiting and Outreach Coordinator, OFO, FSIS | Deanna Brown, President, National Association of Federal Veterinarians; Joseph Annelli, Executive Vice President, National Association of Federal Veterinarians; Mariana Barros-Titus, National Association of Federal Veterinarians Government Relations, Cargill | Veterinarian Feedback |
| Sandra Eskin- Deputy Under Secretary, OFS | September 10th, 2021 Telephonic |
Paul Kiecker, Administrator, FSIS; Anne Knapke, Deputy Assistant Secretary, Congressional Relations; David Grahn, Principal Deputy General Counsel, OGC; David Sindall, Management Analyst, USDA; Sheila Novak, Deputy Assistant General Counsel, OGC; Janie Hipp, General Counsel, USDA; Atiya Khan, Chief of Staff, OFS; Lianna Havel, Confidential Assistant, OFS; | Mike Deskiewicz, CEO, Bell and Evans; Mike Bracrella, COO, Bell and Evans; Carmen Rottenberg, Managing Director, Groundswell Strategies; Kelly Gartner, VP of Food Safety and Quality, Bell and Evans | Operational Update |
| Sandra Eskin- Deputy Under Secretary, OFS | September 10th, 2021 Telephonic |
Paul Kiecker, Administrator, FSIS; Terri Nintemann, Deputy Administrator, FSIS; Jeremy Todd Reed, Chief Operating Officer, FSIS; Atiya Khan, Chief of Staff, OFS; Lianna Havel, Confidential Assistant, OFS; Karen Hunter, Chief of Staff, FSIS; Philip Bronstein, Assistant Administrator, OFO, FSIS; | Amy Robinette, Micro Summit Processors; Robert Long, Golden City Meats; Brooke Miller, President, US Cattlemen's Association; Jess Peterson, US Cattlemen's Association; Lia Biondo, Associate, Western Skies Strategies | FSIS Mask Requirement |
| Terri Nintemann, Deputy Administrator, FSIS | September 15th, 2021 Telephonic |
Jeremy Todd Reed, Chief Operating Officer, FSIS; Karen Hunter, Chief of Staff, FSIS; Robert Witte, Deputy Chief of Staff, FSIS; Mark Williams, Deputy Chief of Staff, FSIS; and FSIS Assistant Administrators | USDA-regulated Establishments and Industry Representatives | Agency Updates |
| Sandra Eskin- Deputy Under Secretary, OFS | September 16th, 2021 Telephonic |
Terri Nintemann, Deputy Administrator, FSIS; Jeremy Todd Reed, Chief Operating Officer, FSIS; Karen Hunter, Chief of Staff, FSIS; Robert Witte, Deputy Chief of Staff, FSIS; Mark Williams, Deputy Chief of Staff, FSIS; and FSIS Assistant Administrators |
National Association of State Departments of Agriculture (NASDA) and the National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition (NSAC) |
Cooperative Interstate Shipment (CIS) Program Improvement |
| Sandra Eskin- Deputy Under Secretary, OFS | September 20th, 2021 Telephonic |
Atiya Khan, Chief of Staff, OFS; Karen Hunter, Chief of Staff, FSIS; Rachel Edelstein, Assistant Administrator, OPPD; Carol Blake, Assistant Administrator, FSIS; Aaron Lavallee, Deputy Assistant Administrator, OPACE; Matthew Michael, Director of Regulations and Development, Office of Policy and Program Development; |
Gillian Lyons, Senior Regulatory Specialist, Humane Society Legislative Fund; Keith Dane, Senior Advisor of Equine Protection, Humane Society |
Horse Slaughter |
| Sandra Eskin- Deputy Under Secretary, OFS | September 27th, 2021 Telephonic |
Paul Kiecker, Administrator, FSIS; Terri Nintemann, Deputy Administrator, FSIS; Jeremy Todd Reed, Chief Operating Officer, FSIS; Atiya Khan, Chief of Staff, OFS; Karen Hunter, Chief of Staff, FSIS; Robert Witte, Deputy Chief of Staff, FSIS; Mark Williams, Deputy Chief of Staff, FSIS; and FSIS Assistant Administrators | Julie Anna Potts, President and CEO, North American Meat Institute; Casey Gallimore, Director of Regulatory and Scientific Affairs, North American Meat Institute; KatieRose McCullough, Director of Regulatory and Scientific Affairs, North American Meat Institute | Protein PACT |
| Paul Kiecker- Administrator, FSIS | September 27th, 2021 Washington, D.C. and Telephonic |
Terri Nintemann, Deputy Administrator, FSIS; Jeremy Todd Reed, Chief Operating Officer, FSIS; Karen Hunter, Chief of Staff, FSIS; Robert Witte, Deputy Chief of Staff, FSIS; Mark Williams, Deputy Chief of Staff, FSIS; Rachel Edelstein, OPPD Assistant Administrator, FSIS; April Regonlinski, OPPD Deputy Assistant Administrator, FSIS; Michelle Catlin, International Coordination Executive, OIC, FSIS; and Rosalyn Murphy-Jenkins, Director, FSIS. | Dave Carter, National Bison Association Executive Director; Donnis Baggett, National Bison Association President; Dr. Kristi Cammack, Director, Center of Excellence for Bison Studies, South Dakota; Kristopher Kelley, Manager, Kentucky Bison Co. and Memphis Meat Processing, Kentucky; and Jason Baldes, Tribal Partnerships, Tribal Bison Coordinator. |
Inspection fees, training resources, product labeling and exports |
| Paul Kiecker- Administrator, FSIS | September 28th, 2021 Telephonic |
Terri Nintemann, Deputy Administrator, FSIS; Jeremy Todd Reed, Chief Operating Officer, FSIS; Karen Hunter, Chief of Staff, FSIS; Robert Witte, Deputy Chief of Staff, FSIS; Mark Williams, Deputy Chief of Staff, FSIS; Michelle Catlin, International Coordination Executive, OIC, FSIS; Rachel Edelstein, OPPD Assistant Administrator, FSIS; and April Regonlinski, OPPD Deputy Assistant Administrator, FSIS. | Bill Mattos (California Poultry Federation); Tom Bower (Foster Farms); Dalton Rasmussen (Squab Producers of California); and David Rubenstein (Pitman Family Farms). | International Trade, line speeds, taxes and labeling. |
| Paul Kiecker- Administrator, FSIS | September 30th, 2021 Telephonic |
Terri Nintemann, Deputy Administrator, FSIS; Jeremy Todd Reed, Chief Operating Officer, FSIS; Karen Hunter, Chief of Staff, FSIS; Robert Witte, Deputy Chief of Staff, FSIS; Mark Williams, Deputy Chief of Staff, FSIS; and FSIS Assistant Administrators. | Leonard Lang | Port Congestion |
| Sandra Eskin- Deputy Under Secretary, OFS |
September 29th, 2021 Telephonic |
Mark Dopp, Chief Operating Officer, North American Meat Institute | Vaccine Mandate for Federal Employees | |
| Sandra Eskin- Deputy Under Secretary, OFS |
September 29th, 2021 Telephonic |
Mike Taylor, Board Member, STOP Foodborne Illness | Salmonella | |
| Sandra Eskin- Deputy Under Secretary, OFS |
September 29th, 2021 Telephonic |
Atiya Khan, Chief of Staff, OFS; Matthew Michael, Director of Regulations and Development, OPPD | Lia Biondo, Associate, Western Skies Strategies; U.S. Cattlemen Association's Members | Product of USA |
| Sandra Eskin- Deputy Under Secretary, OFS |
September 30th, 2021 Telephonic |
Paul Kiecker, Administrator, FSIS; Terri Nintemann, Deputy Administrator, FSIS; Jeremy Todd Reed, Chief Operating Officer, FSIS; Atiya Khan, Chief of Staff, OFS; Karen Hunter, Chief of Staff, FSIS; Robert Witte, Deputy Chief of Staff, FSIS; Mark Williams, Deputy Chief of Staff, FSIS; and FSIS Assistant Administrators. | Names of those scheduled to participate below |
Consumer Stakeholder Meeting |
| Sandra Eskin- Deputy Under Secretary, OFS |
September 30th, 2021 Telephonic |
Paul Kiecker, Administrator, FSIS; Terri Nintemann, Deputy Administrator, FSIS; Jeremy Todd Reed, Chief Operating Officer, FSIS; Atiya Khan, Chief of Staff, OFS; Karen Hunter, Chief of Staff, FSIS; Robert Witte, Deputy Chief of Staff, FSIS; Mark Williams, Deputy Chief of Staff; FSIS; and FSIS Assistant Administrators. | Names of those scheduled to participate below |
Industry Stakeholder Meeting |
| Sandra Eskin- Deputy Under Secretary, OFS |
September 30th, 2021 Telephonic |
Atiya Khan, Chief of Staff, OFS; Denise Eblen, Assistant Administrator, OPHS; William Shaw, Executive Associate for Laboratory Operations, OPHS | Stan Bailey, Senior Director of Scientific Affairs, bioMérieux; Vikrant Dutta, Senior Director of Scientific Affairs, bioMérieux; Carmen Rottenberg, Groundswell Strategy | Meet and Greet |
Collaborative Representatives (OFS-FSIS)
- Teleconference Attendance
- James Rogers, Consumers Union
- Thomas Gremillion, Consumer Federation
- Zachary Corrigan, Food and Water Watch
- Sarah Sorscher, Center for Science in the Public Interest
- James Kincheloe, Center for Science in the Public Interest
- Mitzi Baum, Stop Foodborne Illness
- Shrinidhi Joshi, Stop Foodborne Illness
- Vanessa Coffman, Stop Foodborne Illness
- Julia Ranney, Center for Food Safety
- Jaydee Hanson, Center for Food Safety
- Katie Stolte-Carroll, OSU-Center for Foodborne Illness Research and Prevention
- Tanya Roberts, OSU-Center for Foodborne Illness Research and Prevention
- Barbara Kowalcyk, OSU-Center for Foodborne Illness Research and Prevention
- Rachel Lyons, United Food and Commercial Workers International Union
Industry Representatives (OFS-FSIS)
- Teleconference Attendance
- Chase DeCoite, National Cattlemen's Beef Association
- Tina Rendon, Pilgrim's Pride
- Andrew Cotton, AFJ & Associates
- Mark Bowen, National Fisheries Institute
- Art Rogers, JBS USA Food Company
- Charlotte Waller, VPGC, LLC
- Roberta Wagner, Consumer Brands Association
- Betsy Booren, Consumer Brands Association
- Katie Hanigan, Smithfield Foods
- Stephen Sothmann, Meat Import Council of America
- Ashley Peterson, National Chicken Council
- Lisa Wallenda Picard, National Chicken Council
- Roya Galindo, North American Meat Institute
- Casey Gallimore, North American Meat Institute
- KatieRose McCullough, North American Meat Institute
- John Dillard, Olsson Frank Weeda Terman Matz PC
- Andrew Do, Covington & Burling LLP
- Bryan Miller, Wayne Farms
- Marie Bucko, National Pork Producers Council
- Ken Peterson, OSI Group
- Brian Eyink, Hogan Lovells US LLP
- Robert Post, Foodtrition Solutions, LLC/National Seasoning Manufacturers Association, Inc.
- Kathy Simmons, National Cattlemen's Beef Association
- Alex Noffsinger, The Russell Group
- Ryan Algino, JBS USA Food Company
- Oscar Garrison, United Egg Producers
- Carmen Rottenberg, Groundswell Strategies
- Ashley E. Eisenbeiser, The Food Industry Association
- Dan Etzler, Cargill
- Andrew Bailey, National Pork Producers Council
- Chase Adams, American Sheep Industry Association
- Cheyenne McEndaffer, U.S. Meat Export Federation
- Charles Link, Butterball, LLC
- Hilary Thesmar, The Food Industry Association
- Christine Forgues, Hogan Lovells US LLP
- Amanda Rials, Alabama Technology Network
- Alice Craft-McLaughlin, Pilgrim's Pride Corporation
- Cathrine Linder, Tyson Foods, Inc.
- Brianne Froelich, Renaissance Food Group
- Dane Bernard, Bold Bear Food Safety
- Donna Garren, American Frozen Food Institute
- Sarah Anderson, Minnesota Turkey Growers Association
- Travis Arp, U.S. Meat Export Federation
- David Haller, Holland & Knight
- Buffy Montgomery, Conagra Branda
- Kyla Kaplan, Olsson Frank Weeda Terman Matz PC
- Sherri Trujillo, JBS USA Food Company
- Michael Formica
- Bob Lane
Abbreviations
- DUS—Deputy Under Secretary
- NPIS—New Poultry Inspection System
- OA—Office of the Administrator, FSIS
- OC—Office of Communications, USDA
- ODIFP—Office of Data Integration and Food Protection, FSIS
- OFO—Office of Field Operations, FSIS
- OFS—Office of Food Safety, USDA
- OM—Office of Management, FSIS
- OPACE—Office of Public Affairs and Consumer Education, FSIS
- OIEA—Office of Investigation, Enforcement, and Audit, FSIS
- OPHS—Office of Public Health Science, FSIS
- OPPD—Office of Policy and Program Development, FSIS
- OSEC—Office of the Secretary, USDA
- PHIS—Public Health Information System
- TFAA—Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs, USDA
- CFIA—Canadian Food Inspection Agency
- FMI—Food Marketing Institute
- NAMI—North American Meat Institute
This public calendar is issued by the Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS). It lists meetings held by the Under Secretary and Deputy Under Secretary, Office of Food Safety (OFS), and the Administrator and Deputy Administrator for FSIS with persons outside the Federal Government.
| OFS/FSIS Official and Title | Date and Site | Other FSIS/OFS Participants |
Non-FSIS/OFS Participants |
Subject |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sandra Eskin- Deputy Under Secretary, OFS |
August 9, 2021 |
Paul Kiecker, Administrator, FSIS; Jeremy Todd Reed, Chief Operating Officer; Karen Hunter, Chief of Staff, FSIS; | Randy Russell, The Russel Group; Kathryn Unger, Vice President, North America Government Relations, Cargill |
Industry Transaction |
| Sandra Eskin- Deputy Under Secretary, OFS | August 10, 2021 Telephonic |
Lianna Havel, Confidential Assistant, OFS | Jake Kuhns, Director of Federal Government Relations, Cargill; Angie Siemens, Vice President, Cargill | Meet and Greet |
| Sandra Eskin- Deputy Under Secretary, OFS | August 11th, 2021 Telephonic |
Paul Kiecker, Administrator, FSIS; Terri Nintemann, Deputy Administrator, FSIS; Lianna Havel, Confidential Assistant, OFS | Grant Leslie, Managing Director, Glover Park Group; Julie Marcell, Upside Foods, Uma Valeti, Founder, Upside Foods; Eric Schulze, VP of Product and Regulation, Upside Foods | Meet and Greet |
| Sandra Eskin- Deputy Under Secretary, OFS | August 18th, 2021 Telephonic |
Paul Kiecker, Administrator, FSIS; Terri Nintemann, Deputy Administrator, FSIS; Jeremy Todd Reed, Chief Operating Officer; Atiya Khan, Chief of Staff, OFS; Lianna Havel, Confidential Assistant, OFS; Karen Hunter, Chief of Staff, FSIS; | Kelly Nuckolls, Senior Policy Specialist, National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition; Michele Pfannenstiel, CEO, Dirigo Food Safety | Cooperative Interstate Shipment (CIS) Study |
| Paul Kiecker- Administrator, FSIS | August 18th, 2021 Telephonic |
Terri Nintemann, Deputy Administrator, FSIS; Jeremy Todd Reed, Chief Operating Officer, FSIS; Karen Hunter, Chief of Staff, FSIS; Robert Witte, Acting Deputy Chief of Staff, FSIS; Mark Williams, Acting Deputy Chief of Staff, FSIS; and FSIS Assistant Administrators |
USDA-regulated Establishments and Industry Representatives |
Agency Updates |
| Sandra Eskin- Deputy Under Secretary, OFS | August 25th, 2021 Telephonic |
Paul Kiecker, Administrator, FSIS; Terri Nintemann, Deputy Administrator, FSIS; Jeremy Todd Reed, Chief Operating Officer, FSIS; Atiya Khan, Chief of Staff, OFS; Karen Hunter, Chief of Staff, FSIS; Robert Witte, Acting Deputy Chief of Staff, FSIS; Mark Williams, Acting Deputy Chief of Staff, FSIS; and FSIS Assistant Administrators |
Small and Very Small Establishments in Wisconsin |
Roundtable |
| Sandra Eskin- Deputy Under Secretary, OFS | August 26th, 2021 Telephonic |
Terri Nintemann, Deputy Administrator, FSIS; Jeremy Todd Reed, Chief Operating Officer, FSIS; Atiya Khan, Chief of Staff, OFS; Karen Hunter, Chief of Staff, FSIS; Robert Witte, Acting Deputy Chief of Staff, FSIS; and FSIS Assistant Administrators | Consumer Salmonella Key Performance Indicator (KPI) Input | |
| Sandra Eskin- Deputy Under Secretary, OFS | August 27th, 2021 Telephonic |
Terri Nintemann, Deputy Administrator, FSIS; Jeremy Todd Reed, Chief Operating Officer, FSIS; Atiya Khan, Chief of Staff, OFS; Karen Hunter, Chief of Staff, FSIS; Robert Witte, Acting Deputy Chief of Staff, FSIS; Mark Williams, Acting Deputy Chief of Staff, FSIS; and FSIS Assistant Administrators | Industry Salmonella Key Performance Indicator (KPI) Input | |
| Sandra Eskin- Deputy Under Secretary, OFS |
August 27th, 2021 Telephonic |
Paul Kiecker, Administrator, FSIS; Jeremy Todd Reed, Chief Operating Officer, FSIS; Atiya Khan, Chief of Staff, OFS; Karen Hunter, Chief of Staff, FSIS; Robert Witte, Acting Deputy Chief of Staff, FSIS; Mark Williams, Acting Deputy Chief of Staff, FSIS; FSIS Assistant Administrators | Rebecca Barnett, Public Policy Manager, NASDA; Elizabeth Rowland, Chief Human Resource & Program Officer, NASDA; Blayne Arthur, Secretary, NASDA; Charles Hatcher, Commissioner, Tennessee Department of Agriculture | Cooperative Interstate Shipment (CIS) Study |
Abbreviations
- DUS—Deputy Under Secretary
- NPIS—New Poultry Inspection System
- OA—Office of the Administrator, FSIS
- OC—Office of Communications, USDA
- ODIFP—Office of Data Integration and Food Protection, FSIS
- OFO—Office of Field Operations, FSIS
- OFS—Office of Food Safety, USDA
- OM—Office of Management, FSIS
- OPACE—Office of Public Affairs and Consumer Education, FSIS
- OIEA—Office of Investigation, Enforcement, and Audit, FSIS
- OPHS—Office of Public Health Science, FSIS
- OPPD—Office of Policy and Program Development, FSIS
- OSEC—Office of the Secretary, USDA
- PHIS—Public Health Information System
- TFAA—Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs, USDA
- CFIA—Canadian Food Inspection Agency
- FMI—Food Marketing Institute
- NAMI—North American Meat Institute
This public calendar is issued by the Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS). It lists meetings held by the Under Secretary and Deputy Under Secretary, Office of Food Safety (OFS), and the Administrator and Deputy Administrator for FSIS with persons outside the Federal Government.
| OFS/FSIS Official and Title | Date and Site | Other FSIS/OFS Participants |
Non-FSIS/OFS Participants |
Subject |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul Kiecker- Administrator, FSIS |
July 8th, 2021 |
Terri Nintemann, Deputy Administrator, FSIS; Karen Hunter, Chief of Staff; Jeremy Todd Reed, Chief Operating Officer, FSIS; Robert Witte, Acting Deputy Chief of Staff, FSIS; Mark Williams, Acting Deputy Chief of Staff, FSIS; FSIS Assistant Administrators | Small Plants in North Carolina | Agency Updates |
| Sandra Eskin- Deputy Under Secretary, OFS | July 15th, 2021 Telephonic |
Atiya Khan, Chief of Staff, OFS; Paul Kiecker, Administrator, FSIS; Terri Nintemann, Deputy Administrator, FSIS; Karen Hunter, Chief of Staff, FSIS; Jeremy Todd Reed, Chief Operating Officer, FSIS; Robert Witte, Acting Deputy CHief of Staff, FSIS; Mark Williams, Acting Deputy Chief of Staff, FSIS; FSIS Assistant Administrators |
Names of those scheduled to participate below |
Consumer Stakeholder Meeting |
| Sandra Eskin- Deputy Under Secretary, OFS | July 15th, 2021 Telephonic |
Atiya Khan, Chief of Staff, OFS; Paul Kiecker, Administrator, FSIS; Terri Nintemann, Deputy Administrator, FSIS; Karen Hunter, Chief of Staff, FSIS; Jeremy Todd Reed, Chief Operating Officer, FSIS; Robert Witte, Acting Deputy Chief of Staff, FSIS; Mark Williams, Acting Deputy Chief of Staff, FSIS; FSIS Assistant Administrators |
Names of those scheduled to participate below |
Industry Stakeholder Meeting |
| Paul Kiecker- Administrator, FSIS | July 21st, 2021 Telephonic |
Terri Nintemann, Deputy Administrator, FSIS; Karen Hunter, Chief of Staff; Jeremy Todd Reed, Chief Operating Officer, FSIS; Robert Witte, Acting Deputy Chief of Staff, FSIS; Mark Williams, Acting Deputy Chief of Staff, FSIS; FSIS Assistant Administrators | USDA-regulated Establishments and Industry Representatives | Agency Updates |
Collaborative Representatives (OFS-FSIS)
- Teleconference Attendance
- Tanya Roberts, OSU-Center for Foodborne Illness Research and Prevention
- Zachary Corrigan, Food and Water Watch
- Patricia Buck, Center for Foodborne Illness Research and Prevention, The Ohio State University
- Jamie Ragos, Stop Foodborne Illness
- Anokhi Dhamsania, George Mason University
- Rachel Lyons, United Food and Commercial Workers International Union
- Julia Ranney, Center for Food Safety
- Kelly Nuckolls, National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition
- Michael Hansen, Consumer Reports
- James Kincheloe, Center for Science in the Public Interest
- Charles Czuprynski, UW-Madison Food Research Institute
- Kara Morgan, Center for Foodborne Illness Research & Prevention, The Ohio State University
Industry Representatives (OFS-FSIS)
- Teleconference Attendance
- Jeffrey Niedermeyer, Butterball
- Barbara Negron, North American Natural Casing Association
- Chase DeCoite, National Cattlemen's Beef Association
- Mandy Carr, National Cattlemen's Beef Association
- Tina Rendon, Pilgrim's Pride
- Andrew Cotton, AFJ & Associates
- Mark Bowen, National Fisheries Institute
- Kristin Lindahl, Cargill
- Art Rogers, JBS USA Food Company
- Charlotte Waller, VPGC, LLC
- Roberta Wagner, Consumer Brands Association
- Betsy Booren, Consumer Brands Association
- Lindy Froebel, National Turkey Federation
- Katie Hanigan, Smithfield Foods
- Hiroko Bray, Smithfield Foods
- Rose Robertson, Smithfield Foods
- Laurie Bryant, Meat Import Council of America
- Stephen Sothmann, Meat Import Council of America
- Suzanne Finstad, Tyson Foods
- Peggy Cook, Neogen
- Ashley Peterson, National Chicken Council
- Lisa Wallenda Picard, National Chicken Council
- Randy Green, United Egg Producers
- Clarissa Moreaux, North American Meat Institute
- Roya Galindo, North American Meat Institute
- Norman Robertson, North American Meat Institute
- Casey Gallimore, North American Meat Institute
- KatieRose McCullough, North American Meat Institute
- Michael Roberson, Publix Super Markets, Inc.
- John Dillard, Olsson Frank Weeda Terman Matz PC
- Andrew Do, Covington & Burling LLP
- Justina Graff, The Russell Group
- Bryan Miller, Wayne Farms
- Billy Erp, Wayne Farms
- Marie Bucko, National Pork Producers Council
- Tyler Stephens, Hygiena
- Samantha Shinbaum, Tyson Foods
- Ken Peterson, OSI Group
- Brenden McCullough, National Beef
- Pat Mies, National Beef
- Brian Eyink, Hogan Lovells US LLP
- Sharon Beals, CTI Foods
- Paul Griffino, U.S. Meat Export Federation
- John Edwards, Koch Foods
- Keith Day, Twin Rivers Foods
- Kelly Nuckolls, National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition
- Robert Post, Foodtrition Solutions, LLC/National Seasoning Manufacturers Association, Inc.
- Scott Leach
Abbreviations
- DUS—Deputy Under Secretary
- NPIS—New Poultry Inspection System
- OA—Office of the Administrator, FSIS
- OC—Office of Communications, USDA
- ODIFP—Office of Data Integration and Food Protection, FSIS
- OFO—Office of Field Operations, FSIS
- OFS—Office of Food Safety, USDA
- OM—Office of Management, FSIS
- OPACE—Office of Public Affairs and Consumer Education, FSIS
- OIEA—Office of Investigation, Enforcement, and Audit, FSIS
- OPHS—Office of Public Health Science, FSIS
- OPPD—Office of Policy and Program Development, FSIS
- OSEC—Office of the Secretary, USDA
- PHIS—Public Health Information System
- TFAA—Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs, USDA
- CFIA—Canadian Food Inspection Agency
- FMI—Food Marketing Institute
- NAMI—North American Meat Institute
This public calendar is issued by the Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS). It lists meetings held by the Under Secretary and Deputy Under Secretary, Office of Food Safety (OFS), and the Administrator and Deputy Administrator for FSIS with persons outside the Federal Government.
| OFS/FSIS Official and Title | Date and Site | Other FSIS/OFS Participants |
Non-FSIS/OFS Participants |
Subject |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sandra Eskin- Deputy Under Secretary, OFS |
June 3rd, 2021 |
Atiya Khan, Chief of Staff, OFS; Paul Kiecker, Administrator, FSIS; Terri Nintemann, Deputy Administrator, FSIS; Karen Hunter, Chief of Staff, FSIS; Robert Witte, Deputy Chief of Staff, FSIS | Bridget Frederiksen, Scott E. Webb, Sean Simpson, Steven J. Weers | New Swine Inspection System |
| Sandra Eskin- Deputy Under Secretary, OFS | June 3rd, 2021 Telephonic |
Atiya Khan, Chief of Staff, OFS; Paul Kiecker, Administrator, FSIS; Terri Nintemann, Deputy Administrator, FSIS; Karen Hunter, Chief of Staff, FSIS; Robert Witte, Deputy Chief of Staff, FSIS |
Wade Fluckey, Vice President of Technical and Regulatory Affairs, Clemens Food Group; Joe Hughes, Production Supervisor, Clemens Food Group; Timothy Strittmatter, Clemens Food Group |
New Swine Inspection System |
| Sandra Eskin- Deputy Under Secretary, OFS | June 4th, 2021 Telephonic |
Atiya Khan, Chief of Staff, OFS |
Dan Turton, Senior Vice President of Global Governmental Affairs, Tyson; Barbara Masters, VP Regulatory Policy, Food and Agriculture, Tyson |
Cybersecurity |
| Sandra Eskin- Deputy Under Secretary, OFS | June 4th, 2021 Telephonic |
Atiya Khan, Chief of Staff, OFS; Sheila Novak, Deputy Assistant General Counsel, OGC; Matthew Michael, Director of Regulations Development Staff, FSIS; Jeremy Todd Reed, Chief Operating Officer, FSIS | Stuart Pape, Senior Partner, Polsinelli | Cell Cultured Technology |
| Sandra Eskin- Deputy Under Secretary, OFS | June 9th, 2021 Telephonic |
Atiya Khan, Chief of Staff, OFS; Paul Kiecker, Administrator, FSIS; Terri Nintemann, Deputy Administrator, FSIS; Jeremy Todd Reed, Chief Operating Officer, FSIS; Karen Hunter, Chief of Staff, FSIS; Robert Witte, Deputy Chief of Staff, FSIS; Mark Williams, Deputy Chief of Staff, FSIS; Denise Eblen, Assistant Administrator, OPHS; Kis Robertson-Hale, Deputy Assistant Administrator, OPHS; Emilio Esteban, Chief Scientist, FSIS; Rachel Edelstein, Assistant Administrator, OPPD; April Regonlinski, Deputy Assistant Administrator, OPPD; Matthew Michael, Director of Regulations Development Staff, FSIS; Melissa Hammar, Deputy Director of Regulations Development Staff, FSIS; Janell Kause, Scientific Advisor, OPHS; Mary Porretta, Regulations Development Staff, FSIS; | James Kincheloe (Center for Science in the Public Interest) Sarah Sorscher (Center for Science in the Public Interest) Connor Eichenwald (Center for Science in the Public Interest) Michael Taylor, Stop Foodborne Illness; Mitzi Baum, Stop Foodborne Illness; Thomas Gremillion, Consumer Federation of America; Brian Ronholm, Consumer Reports; Scott Faber, Environmental Working Group; Craig Hedberg, University of Minnesota; J. Glenn Morris, University of Florida; Martin Wiedmann, Cornell University. |
Poultry Food Safety |
| Sandra Eskin- Deputy Under Secretary, OFS | June 11th, 2021 Telephonic |
Atiya Khan, Chief of Staff, OFS | Dennis Nuxoll, Vice President of Federal Government Affairs, Western Growers | Leafy Green Testing |
| Sandra Eskin- Deputy Under Secretary, OFS | June 16th, 2021 Telephonic |
Atiya Khan, Chief of Staff, OFS; Paul Kiecker, Administrator, FSIS; Terri Nintemann, Deputy Administrator, FSIS; Karen Hunter, Chief of Staff, FSIS; Jeremy Todd Reed, Chief Operating Officer, FSIS | Eric Deeble, Policy Director, National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition (NSAC); Kelly Nuckolls, Senior Policy Specialist, NSAC; Michele Pfannenstiel, CEO Dirigo Food Safety | Small and Very Small Plant Issues |
| Sandra Eskin- Deputy Under Secretary, OFS | June 17th, 2021 Telephonic |
Atiya Khan, Chief of Staff, OFS; Paul Kiecker, Administrator, FSIS; Terri Nintemann, Deputy Administrator, FSIS; Karen Hunter, Chief of Staff, FSIS; Jeremy Todd Reed, Chief Operating Officer, FSIS; FSIS Assistant Administrators | Names of those scheduled to participate below | Consumer Stakeholder Meeting |
| Sandra Eskin- Deputy Under Secretary, OFS | June 17th, 2021 Telephonic |
Atiya Khan, Chief of Staff, OFS; Paul Kiecker, Administrator, FSIS; Terri Nintemann, Deputy Administrator, FSIS; Karen Hunter, Chief of Staff, FSIS; Jeremy Todd Reed, Chief Operating Officer, FSIS; FSIS Assistant Administrators | Names of those scheduled to participate below | Industry Stakeholder Meeting |
| Sandra Eskin- Deputy Under Secretary, OFS | June 24th, 2021 Telephonic |
Atiya Khan, Chief of Staff, OFS; Paul Kiecker, Administrator, FSIS; Terri Nintemann, Deputy Administrator, FSIS; Karen Hunter, Chief of Staff, FSIS; Denise Eblen, Assistant Administrator, OPHS; Kis Robertson Hale, Deputy Assistant Administrator, OPHS; Emilio Esteban, Chief Scientist, FSIS; Janell Kause, Scientific Advisor, OPHS |
Eric Steiner, Senior Director of Government Affairs, Elanco Animal Health; Sandy Aehle, Associate Advisor, Technical Consulting, Elanco Animal Health; Shrinivas Mane, Principal Research Scientist and Head of Geonomics, Elanco Animal Health; Lisa Wallenda Picard, Senior Vice President for Policy, Trade and Regulatory Affairs, National Turkey Federation; Ashley Peterson, Vice President of Science and Technology, National Chicken Council | Vaccines |
| Sandra Eskin- Deputy Under Secretary, OFS | June 25th, 2021 Telephonic |
Aaron Lavallee, Deputy Assistant Administrator, OPACE | Sarah Dallof, Reporter, NBC News | Summer Grilling Interview |
| Sandra Eskin- Deputy Under Secretary, OFS | June 25th, 2021 Telephonic |
Atiya Khan, Chief of Staff, OFS; Paul Kiecker, Administrator, FSIS; Phil Bronstein, Assistant Administrator, OFO |
Wade Fluckey, Vice President of Technical and Regulatory Affairs, Clemens Food Group; Joe Hughes, Production Supervisor, Clemens Food Group; Timothy Strittmatter, Clemens Food Group | New Swine Inspection System |
| Sandra Eskin- Deputy Under Secretary, OFS | June 28th, 2021 Telephonic |
Aaron Lavallee, Deputy Assistant Administrator, OPACE | Dana Carullo, Reporter, CBS Newspath | Summer Grilling Interview |
| Sandra Eskin- Deputy Under Secretary, OFS | June 28th, 2021 Telephonic |
Wade Fluckey, Vice President of Technical and Regulatory Affairs, Clemens Food Group | New Swine Inspection System | |
| Sandra Eskin- Deputy Under Secretary, OFS | June 29th, 2021 Telephonic |
Atiya Khan, Chief of Staff, OFS; Paul Kiecker, Administrator, FSIS; Terri Nintemann, Deputy Administrator, FSIS; Karen Hunter, Chief of Staff, FSIS; Jeremy Todd Reed, Chief Operating Officer, FSIS; Robert Witte, Acting Deputy Chief of Staff, FSIS; Mark Williams, Acting Deputy Chief of Staff, FSIS; Sally Ann Iverson, Speechwriter, FSIS; Denise Eblen, Assistant Administrator, OPHS; Kis Robertson-Hale, Deputy Assistant Administrator, OPHS; Emilio Esteban, Chief Scientist, FSIS; Rachel Edelstein, Assistant Administrator, OPPD; April Regonlinski, Deputy Assistant Administrator, OPPD | Mitzi Baum, CEO, STOP Foodborne Illness; Sean Leighton, Global VP of Food Safety, Quality & Regulation Affairs, Cargill; Patty Griffin, Chief of the Enteric Diseases Epidemiology Branch, CDC; Steven Hermansky, Vice President Scientific and Reg Affairs, Conagra Brands; Lawrence Ball, Customer Facing Quality Manager, Congra Brands; Shawn Fear, Director of Quality, Conagra Brands; Sherry Williamson, Vice President of Global Quality and Food Safety, Kellogg; Craig Letch, President, Empirical Foods; Sherry Williamson, Vice President of Global Quality and Food Safety, Kellogg; Tim York, Board Chairman, California LGMA; Randall Huffman, Chief Food Safety and Sustainability Officer, Maple Leaf Foods; Spir Marinakis, Vice President of Food Safety and Quality Assurance, Maple Leaf Foods; Bethany Wolf, Global External Partnerships Program Manager, Mars; Gregory Pritchard, Vice President Quality Management, US Nestle; David Clifford, Director Food Safety, US Nestle; Sally Klinect, Site Quality Manager for Research & Development, US Nestle; Michael Taylor, General Manager, Verizon; Robert Swenson, Board Treasurer, STOP Foodborne Illness; Benjamin Chapman, Professor of Food Safety, North Carolina State University; Jorge Hernandez, Quality Assurance VP, Wendy’s; Jaime Ragos, Dave Theno Fellow for STOP Foodborne Illness, STOP Foodborne Illness; Sara Mortimore, Vice President of Global Food Safety, Walmart; Craig Wilson, Vice President of QA & Food Safety, Costco Wholesale; Dan Fone, Senior Director Food Safety, Walmart; Gillian Kelleher, President and CEO, Kelleher Consultants LLC; Carletta Ooton, Vice President of Product Assurance, Risk and Security, Amazon; Adam Edwardson, Board of Directors of the Foundation for Meat, Poultry & Research Education, Empirical Foods; Kathleen Ensley Allison, Sr. Director, Taco Bell; Sadri Jazayeri, Quality Assurance, Food Safety Manager, Taco Bell Company; Leslie Birchard, Administrative Assistant, Conagra Brands; Vanessa Coffman, Postdoctoral Researcher, University of Chicago; Megan Kenjora, Senior Manager of Food Safety Culture, The Hershey Company | Stop Foodborne Illness (STOP) and the Alliance to Stop Foodborne Illness |
| Sandra Eskin- Deputy Under Secretary, OFS | June 30th, 2021 Telephonic |
Aaron Lavallee, Deputy Assistant Administrator, OPACE; Laura Scott, Public Affairs Specialist, OPACE | Fox 32 Chicago | Summer Grilling Media Tour |
| Sandra Eskin- Deputy Under Secretary, OFS | June 30th, 2021 Telephonic |
Aaron Lavallee, Deputy Assistant Administrator, OPACE; Laura Scott, Public Affairs Specialist, OPACE | Gordon Deal, This Morning with Gordon Deal | Summer Grilling Media Tour |
| Sandra Eskin- Deputy Under Secretary, OFS | June 30th, 2021 Telephonic |
Randy Russell, President, Russell Group | New Swine Inspection System |
Collaborative Representatives (OFS-FSIS)
- Teleconference Attendance
- Tanya Roberts, OSU-Center for Foodborne Illness Research and Prevention
- Jaydee Hanson, Center for Food Safety
- Thomas Gremillion, Consumer Federation
- Zachary Corrigan, Food and Water Watch
- Patricia Buck, Center for Foodborne Illness Research and Prevention, The Ohio State University
- Barbara Kowalcyk, The Ohio State University
- Jamie Ragos, Stop Foodborne Illness
- Anokhi Dhamsania, George Mason University
- James Rogers, Consumers Union
- Rachel Lyons, United Food and Commercial Workers International Union
- Mitzi Baum, Stop Foodborne Illness
- Marienne Anandappa, Alliance for Advanced Sanitation & Northeastern University
- Julia Ranney, Center for Food Safety
- Sally Lee
Industry Representatives (OFS-FSIS)
- Teleconference Attendance
- Barbara Negron, North American Natural Casing Association
- Chase DeCoite, National Cattlemen's Beef Association
- Mandy Carr, National Cattlemen's Beef Association
- Allison Rivera, National Cattlemen's Beef Association
- Kathy Simmons, National Cattlemen's Beef Association
- Tiffany Beaver, Pilgrim's Pride
- Tina Rendon, Pilgrim's Pride
- Andrew Cotton, AFJ & Associates
- Kim Rice, Rose Acre Farms
- Mark Bowen, National Fisheries Institute
- Andrea Perkins, Superior Farms
- Dan Etzler, Cargill
- Kristin Lindahl, Cargill
- Art Rogers, JBS USA Food Company
- Ryan Algino, JBS USA Food Company
- Brian Mcfarlane, JBS USA Food Company
- Charlotte Waller, VPGC, LLC
- Roberta Wagner, Consumer Brands Association
- Betsy Booren, Consumer Brands Association
- Lindy Froebel, National Turkey Federation
- Katie Hanigan, Smithfield Foods
- Hiroko Bray, Smithfield Foods
- Rose Robertson, Smithfield Foods
- Dane Bernard, Bold Bear Food Safety
- Laurie Bryant, Meat Import Council of America
- Stephen Sothmann, Meat Import Council of America
- Barbara Masters, Tyson Foods
- Suzanne Finstad, Tyson Foods
- Allison Griffino, Tyson Foods
- Peggy Cook, Neogen
- Ashley Peterson, National Chicken Council
- Susan Holmes, Koch Foods
- Hilary Thesmar, Food Marketing Institute
- Randy Green, United Egg Producers
- Oscar Garrison, United Egg Producers
- Andrew Harker, The Russell Group
- Justina Graff, The Russell Group
- Ashley E. Eisenbeiser, The Food Industry Association
- Clarissa Moreaux, North American Meat Institute
- Norman Robertson, North American Meat Institute
- Casey Gallimore, North American Meat Institute
- Michael Robertson, North American Meat Institute
- John Dillard, Olsson Frank Weeda Terman Matz PC
- Keith Day, Twin Rivers Foods
- Andrew Do, Covington & Burling LLP
- Andrew Bailey, National Pork Producers Council
- Marie Bucko, National Pork Producers Council
- Tyler Stephens, Hygiena
- Lowell Randel, Global Cold Chain Alliance
- Kelly Nuckolls, National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition
- Brian Eyink, Hogan Lovells US LLP
- Sharon Beals, CTI Foods
- Robert Post, Foodtrition Solutions, LLC/National Seasoning Manufacturers Association, Inc.
- Scott Leach
Abbreviations
- DUS—Deputy Under Secretary
- NPIS—New Poultry Inspection System
- OA—Office of the Administrator, FSIS
- OC—Office of Communications, USDA
- ODIFP—Office of Data Integration and Food Protection, FSIS
- OFO—Office of Field Operations, FSIS
- OFS—Office of Food Safety, USDA
- OM—Office of Management, FSIS
- OPACE—Office of Public Affairs and Consumer Education, FSIS
- OIEA—Office of Investigation, Enforcement, and Audit, FSIS
- OPHS—Office of Public Health Science, FSIS
- OPPD—Office of Policy and Program Development, FSIS
- OSEC—Office of the Secretary, USDA
- PHIS—Public Health Information System
- TFAA—Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs, USDA
- CFIA—Canadian Food Inspection Agency
- FMI—Food Marketing Institute
- NAMI—North American Meat Institute
This public calendar is issued by the Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS). It lists meetings held by the Under Secretary and Deputy Under Secretary, Office of Food Safety (OFS), and the Administrator and Deputy Administrator for FSIS with persons outside the Federal Government.
| OFS/FSIS Official and Title | Date and Site | Other FSIS/OFS Participants |
Non-FSIS/OFS Participants |
Subject |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sandra Eskin- Deputy Under Secretary, OFS |
May 5th, 2021 |
Atiya Khan, Chief of Staff, OFS; Paul Kiecker, Administrator, FSIS; Terri Nintemann, Deputy Administrator, FSIS; Jeremy Todd Reed, Chief Operating Officer, FSIS; Spencer Pretecrum, Acting Deputy Chief of Staff, FSIS; Carol Blake, Assistant Administrator, OPACE; Aaron Lavallee, Deputy Assistant Administrator, OPACE; Laura Scott, Team Lead, OPACE | Shelley Feist, Executive Director, Partnership for Food Safety Education (PFSE); Michael Roberson, Director of Corporate Quality Assurance, Publix Super Makerts; Harold Chase, Legislative Director, NSF International; Ashley Eisenbeiser, Senior Director of Food and Product Safety Programs, Food Marketing Institute; Barbara Masters, Vice President of Regulatory Programs, Tyson Foods; Carmen Rottenberg, Managing Partner, Groundswell Strategy; Dan Fone, Senior Director of Food Safety, Walmart; Shauna Henley, Faculty, University of Maryland Extension; Steven Mandernach, Executive Director, Association of Food and Drug Officials | Food Safety Education |
| Sandra Eskin- Deputy Under Secretary, OFS | May 6th, 2021 Telephonic |
Atiya Khan, Chief of Staff, OFS; Paul Kiecker, Administrator, FSIS; Terri Nintemann, Deputy Administrator, FSIS; Karen Hunter, Chief of Staff; FSIS; Jeremy Todd Reed, Chief Operating Officer, FSIS; FSIS Assistant Administrators |
Small and Very Small Establishments in Georgia |
Agency Updates |
| Paul Kiecker- Administrator, FSIS | May 19th, 2021 Telephonic |
Terri Nintemann, Deputy Administrator, FSIS; Karen Hunter, Chief of Staff; Jeremy Todd Reed, Chief Operating Officer, FSIS; FSIS Assistant Administrators |
USDA-regulated Establishments and Industry Representatives |
Agency Updates |
| Sandra Eskin- Deputy Under Secretary, OFS | May 13th, 2021 Telephonic |
Eric Deeble, Policy Director, National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition (NSAC); Kelly Nuckolls, Senior Policy Specialist, NSAC; Michele Pfannenstiel, CEO Dirigo Food Safety | Meet and Greet | |
| Sandra Eskin- Deputy Under Secretary, OFS | May 20th, 2021 Telephonic |
Atiya Khan, Chief of Staff, OFS | Carmen Rottenberg, Managing Director, Groundswell Strategy | Operational Update |
| Sandra Eskin- Deputy Under Secretary, OFS | May 20th, 2021 Telephonic |
Atiya Khan, Chief of Staff, OFS; Paul Kiecker, Administrator, FSIS; Terri Nintemann, Deputy Administrator, FSIS; Karen Hunter, Chief of Staff, FSIS; Jeremy Todd Reed, Chief Operating Officer, FSIS; FSIS Assistant Administrators | Names of those scheduled to participate below | Consumer Stakeholder Meeting |
| Sandra Eskin- Deputy Under Secretary, OFS | May 20th, 2021 Telephonic |
Atiya Khan, Chief of Staff, OFS; Paul Kiecker, Administrator, FSIS; Terri Nintemann, Deputy Administrator, FSIS; Karen Hunter, Chief of Staff, FSIS; Jeremy Todd Reed, Chief Operating Officer, FSIS; FSIS Assistant Administrators | Names of those scheduled to participate below | Industry Stakeholder Meeting |
| Sandra Eskin- Deputy Under Secretary, OFS | May 27th, 2021 Telephonic |
Atiya Khan, Chief of Staff, OFS; Paul Kiecker, Administrator, FSIS | Wake Fluckey, Vice President of Technical and Regulatory Affairs, Clemens Food Group | New Swine Inspection System |
Collaborative Representatives (OFS-FSIS)
- Teleconference Attendance
- Aaron Beczkiewicz, OSU-Center for Foodborne Illness Research and Prevention
- Zachary Corrigan, Food and Water Watch
- Mitzi Baum, Stop Foodborne Illness
- Michael Hansen, Consumer Reports
- Marienne Anandappa, Alliance for Advanced Sanitation & Northeastern University
- Thomas Gremillion, Consumer Federation
- Patricia Buck, Center for Foodborne Illness Research & Prevention
- Anokhi Dhamsania, George Mason University
- Jamie Ragos, Stop Foodborne Illness
- Kara Morgan, Center for Foodborne Illness Research & Prevention, The Ohio State University
- Rachel Lyons, United Food and Commercial Workers International Union
- Julia Ranney, Center for Food Safety
- Kelly Nuckolls, National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition
- Robin Robbins, United Food and Commercial Workers International Union
- Jeffrey Sindelar, University of Wisconsin
- Brian Covington, Food and Water Watch
Industry Representatives (OFS-FSIS)
- Teleconference Attendance
- Kim Rice, Rose Acre Farms
- Charlotte Waller, Virginia Poultry Growers Cooperative, LLC
- Kristin Lindahl, Cargill
- Tina Rendon, Pilgrim's Pride
- Amanda Rials, Alabama Technology Network
- Andrea Perkins, Superior Farms
- Bryan Miller, Wayne Farms LLC
- Tyler Stephens, Hygiena
- Keith Day, Twin Rivers Foods
- Travis Arp, U.S. Meat Export Federation
- Alice Johnson, Butterball
- Mark Bowen, National Fisheries Institute
- Clarissa Moreaux, North American Meat Institute
- Peggy Cook, Neogen
- Kelly Nuckolls, National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition
- Danielle Beck, National Cattlemen's Beef Association
- Ken Petersen, OSI Group, LLC
- Andrew Do, Covington & Burling LLP
- Jolyda Swaim, Olsson Frank Weeda Terman Matz PC
- Rafael Rivera, U.S. Poultry and Egg Association
- Lowell Randel, Global Cold Chain Alliance
- Barbara Masters, Tyson Foods
- Ashley Peterson, National Chicken Council
- Suzanne Finstad, Tyson Foods
- Andrew Cotton, AFJ & Associates
- KatieRose McCullough, North American Meat Institute
- Stephen Sothmann, Meat Import Council of America
- Laurie Bryant, Meat Import Council of America
- Lia Biondo, United States Cattlemen's Association
- Barbara Negron, North American Natural Casing Association
- Ashley E. Eisenbeiser, The Food Industry Association
- Andrew Bailey, National Pork Producers Council
- Laura Garner, Auburn University
- Brian D. Eyink, Hogan Lovells US LLP
- Justina Graff, The Russell Group
- Norm Robertson, North American Meat Institute
Abbreviations
- DUS—Deputy Under Secretary
- NPIS—New Poultry Inspection System
- OA—Office of the Administrator, FSIS
- OC—Office of Communications, USDA
- ODIFP—Office of Data Integration and Food Protection, FSIS
- OFO—Office of Field Operations, FSIS
- OFS—Office of Food Safety, USDA
- OM—Office of Management, FSIS
- OPACE—Office of Public Affairs and Consumer Education, FSIS
- OIEA—Office of Investigation, Enforcement, and Audit, FSIS
- OPHS—Office of Public Health Science, FSIS
- OPPD—Office of Policy and Program Development, FSIS
- OSEC—Office of the Secretary, USDA
- PHIS—Public Health Information System
- TFAA—Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs, USDA
- CFIA—Canadian Food Inspection Agency
- FMI—Food Marketing Institute
- NAMI—North American Meat Institute
This public calendar is issued by the Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS). It lists meetings held by the Under Secretary and Deputy Under Secretary, Office of Food Safety (OFS), and the Administrator and Deputy Administrator for FSIS with persons outside the Federal Government.
| OFS/FSIS Official and Title | Date and Site | Other FSIS/OFS Participants |
Non-FSIS/OFS Participants |
Subject |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sandra Eskin- Deputy Under Secretary, OFS |
April 8th, 2021 |
Atiya Khan, Acting Chief of Staff, OFS | Joel Bradenberger, President of National Turkey Federation (NTF); Lisa Wallenda Picard , Senior Vice President of Policy, Trade and Regulatory Affairs, NTF; Dr. Lindy Froebel, Chief Scientist, NTF | Meet and Greet |
| Paul Kiecker- Administrator, FSIS | April 12th, 2021 Telephonic |
Philip Bronstein, Assistant Administrator, OFO; Hany Sidrak, Deputy Assistant Administrator, OFO |
Julie Anna Potts, President/CEO of North American Meat Institute; Mark Dopp, Senior Vice President, Regulatory Affairs and Scientific Affairs, NAMI; Katie McCullough, Director of Regulatory and Scientific Affairs, NAMI; Pete Thomson- Senior Vice President of Public and Legislative Affairs, NAMI |
New Swine Inspection System |
| Sandra Eskin- Deputy Under Secretary, OFS | April 14th, 2021 Telephonic |
Atiya Khan, Acting Chief of Staff, OFS |
Nate Jansen, President/CEO of Quality Pork Processors, Inc; Lori Marco, Senior Vice President of External Affairs and General Counsel of Hormel Foods; Randy Russell, President, Russell Group |
New Swine Inspection System |
| Sandra Eskin- Deputy Under Secretary, OFS | April 15th, 2021 Telephonic |
Paul Kiecker, Administrator, FSIS; Terri Nintemann, Deputy Administrator, FSIS; Atiya Khan, Acting Chief of Staff, OFS; Jeremy Todd Reed, Chief Operating Officer, FSIS; Spencer Pretecrum, Acting Deputy Chief of Staff, FSIS; FSIS Assistant Administrators | Names of those scheduled to participate below | Consumer Stakeholder Meeting |
| Sandra Eskin- Deputy Under Secretary, OFS | April 15th, 2021 Telephonic |
Paul Kiecker, Administrator, FSIS; Terri Nintemann, Deputy Administrator, FSIS; Atiya Khan, Acting Chief of Staff, OFS; Jeremy Todd Reed, Chief Operating Officer, FSIS; Spencer Pretecrum, Acting Deputy Chief of Staff, FSIS; FSIS Assistant Administrators | Names of those scheduled to participate below | Industry Stakeholder Meeting |
| Sandra Eskin- Deputy Under Secretary, OFS | April 20th, 2021 Telephonic |
Paul Kiecker, Administrator, FSIS; Terri Nintemann, Deputy Administrator, FSIS; Atiya Khan, Acting Chief of Staff, OFS; Jeremy Todd Reed, Chief Operating Officer, FSIS; Spencer Pretecrum, Acting Deputy Chief of Staff, FSIS | Carmen M. Rottenberg, Managing Director, Groundswell Strategy; Kelly Gartner, Vice President of Food Safety and Quality, Bell & Evans; Mike Bracrella, Chief Operating Officer, Bell & Evans | Operational Update |
| Paul Kiecker- Administrator, FSIS | April 22nd, 2021 Telephonic |
Philip Bronstein, Assistant Administrator, OFO | Rob Elder, Sr. Director FSQA/Regulatory Compliance, Seaboard Triumph Foods |
New Swine Inspection System |
| Sandra Eskin- Deputy Under Secretary, OFS | April 26th, 2021 Telephonic |
Paul Kiecker, Administrator, FSIS; Terri Nintemann, Deputy Administrator, FSIS; Atiya Khan, Acting Chief of Staff, OFS; Jeremy Todd Reed, Chief Operating Officer, FSIS; Philip Bronstein, Assistant Administrator, OFO; Rachel Edelstein, Assistant Administrator, FSIS; Sheila Novak, Assistant General Counsel, OGC | Scott Webb, CEO, Wholestone Farms; Sean Simpson, General Counsel, Pipestone; Bridget Frederiksen, Quality Control Manager, Wholestone Farms | New Swine Inspection System |
| Sandra Eskin- Deputy Under Secretary, OFS |
April 26th, 2021 |
Paul Kiecker, Administrator, FSIS; Terri Nintemann, Deputy Administrator, FSIS; Atiya Khan, Acting Chief of Staff, OFS; Jeremy Todd Reed, Chief Operating Officer, FSIS; Philip Bronstein, Assistant Administrator, OFO; Rachel Edelstein, Assistant Administrator, FSIS; Sheila Novak, Assistant General Counsel, OGC | Bradford Clemens, President of Clemens Food Group; Wade Fluckey, Vice President of Technical and Regulatory Affairs, Clemens Food Group; Tim Strittmatter, Vice President of Food Safety and Quality Assurance, Clemens Food Group; James Lee, Associate General Counsel, Clemens Food Group | New Swine Inspection System |
| Sandra Eskin- Deputy Under Secretary, OFS | April 27th, 2021 Telephonic |
Paul Kiecker, Administrator, FSIS; Terri Nintemann, Deputy Administrator, FSIS; Atiya Khan, Acting Chief of Staff, OFS; Jeremy Todd Reed, Chief Operating Officer, FSIS; Philip Bronstein, Assistant Administrator, OFO; Rachel Edelstein, Assistant Administrator, FSIS; Sheila Novak, Assistant General Counsel, OGC | Julie Anna Potts, President/CEO of North American Meat Institute; Mark Dopp, Senior Vice President, Regulatory Affairs and Scientific Affairs, NAMI; Casey Gallimore, Director of Regulatory & Scientific Affairs, NAMI; Pete Thomson- Senior Vice President of Public and Legislative Affairs, NAMI; Scott Webb, CEO, Wholestone Farms; Bradford Clemens, President, Clemens Food Group; Jennifer Williams, Vice President of Food Safety and Quality Assurance, Tyson; Nate Jansen, President/CEO, Quality Pork Processors, Inc. | New Swine Inspection System |
| Sandra Eskin- Deputy Under Secretary, OFS | April 29th, 2021 Telephonic |
Representatives from Meat Processing Companies | Marketing and Regulatory Programs - Meat Industry Stakeholder Meeting | |
| Sandra Eskin- Deputy Under Secretary, OFS | April 30th, 2021 Telephonic |
Paul Kiecker, Administrator, FSIS; Terri Nintemann, Deputy Administrator, FSIS; Atiya Khan, Acting Chief of Staff, OFS; Rachel Edelstein, Assistant Administrator, FSIS; Sheila Novak, Assistant General Counsel, OGC | Nick Giordano, Vice President and Counsel, National Pork Producer Council, Anne MacMillan, Principal, Invariant GR | New Swine Inspection System |
| Sandra Eskin- Deputy Under Secretary, OFS | April 30th, 2021 Telephonic |
Atiya Khan, Acting Chief of Staff, OFS | Zach Corrigan, Senior Staff Attorney, Food and Water Watch | New Swine Inspection System |
Collaborative Representatives (OFS-FSIS)
- Teleconference Attendance
- Jaydee Hanson, Center for Food Safety
- Aaron Beczkiewicz, OSU-Center for Foodborne Illness Research and Prevention
- Tanya Roberts, OSU-Center for Foodborne Illness Research and Prevention
- James Rogers, Consumer Union
- Zachary Corrigan, Food and Water Watch
- Nancy Glick, National Consumers League
- Mitzi Baum, Stop Foodborne Illness
- Fred Hoefner, National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition
- James Kincheloe, Center for Science in the Public Interest
- Amanda Starbuck
- Mike Hansen, Consumer Reports
- Marienne Anandappa, Alliance for Advanced Sanitation & Northeastern University
- Thomas Gremillion, Consumer Federation
- Nailah John, The National Consumers League
- Debbie Berkowitz, National Employment Law Project
- Patricia Buck, Center for Foodborne Illness Research & Prevention
- Anokhi Dhamsania, George Mason University
- Sally Greenberg, The National Consumers League
Industry Representatives (OFS-FSIS)
- Teleconference Attendance
- Tina Rendon, Pilgrim's Pride
- Laurie Bryant, Meat Importers Council of America (MICA)
- Brian Eyink, Hogan Lovells US LLP
- Clarissa Moreaux, North American Meat Institute
- Oscar Garrison, United Egg Producers
- Danielle Beck, National Cattlemen’s Beef Association
- Kristin Lindahl, Cargill
- Casey Gallimore, North American Meat Institute
- Christine Forgues, Hogan Lovells US LLP
- John Dillard, Olsson, Frank, Weeda Law
- Tyler Stephens, Hygiena
- KatieRose McCullough, North American Meat Institute
- Charlotte Waller, Virginia Poultry Growers Cooperative, LLC
- Barbara Masters, Tyson Foods, Inc.
- Tiffany Lee, North American Meat Institute
- Mark Bowen, National Fisheries Institute
- Andrew Do, Covington & Burling LLP
- Norm Robertson, North American Meat Institute
- Kelly Nuckolls, National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition
- Ashley Peterson, National Chicken Council
- Roya Galindo, North American Meat Institute
- Randy Green, United Egg Association
- Allison Rivera, National Cattlemen's Beef Association
- Bryan Miller, Wayne Farms LLC
- Lisa Wallenda Picard, National Turkey Federation
- Lindy Froebel, National Turkey Federation
- Barbara Negron, North American Natural Casings Association
- Keith Day, Twin Rivers Foods
- Suzanne Finstead, Tyson Foods
- Roberta Wagner, Consumer Brands Association
- Lowell Randel, Global Cold Chain Alliance
- Jolyda Swaim, Olsson Frank Weeda Terman Matz PC
- Hilary Thesmar, The Food Industry Association (formerly FMI)
- Charles Link, Butterball, LLC
- Ashley Eisenbeiser, The Food Industry Association (formerly FMI)
- Joe Harmon, Tyson Foods
- Lenora Howard, Conagra Brands
- Ken Peterson, OSI Group
- Amanda Rials, Alabama Technology Network
- Tim Goodman, JBS USA Food Company
- Andrew Cotton, U.S. Seafood Distributors Association
- Peggy Cook, Neogen
- Hiroko Bray, Smithfield Foods
- Pam Abney
- David Guilhaus
Abbreviations
- DUS—Deputy Under Secretary
- NPIS—New Poultry Inspection System
- OA—Office of the Administrator, FSIS
- OC—Office of Communications, USDA
- ODIFP—Office of Data Integration and Food Protection, FSIS
- OFO—Office of Field Operations, FSIS
- OFS—Office of Food Safety, USDA
- OM—Office of Management, FSIS
- OPACE—Office of Public Affairs and Consumer Education, FSIS
- OIEA—Office of Investigation, Enforcement, and Audit, FSIS
- OPHS—Office of Public Health Science, FSIS
- OPPD—Office of Policy and Program Development, FSIS
- OSEC—Office of the Secretary, USDA
- PHIS—Public Health Information System
- TFAA—Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs, USDA
- CFIA—Canadian Food Inspection Agency
- FMI—Food Marketing Institute
- NAMI—North American Meat Institute
This public calendar is issued by the Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS). It lists meetings held by the Under Secretary and Deputy Under Secretary, Office of Food Safety (OFS), and the Administrator and Deputy Administrator for FSIS with persons outside the Federal Government.
| OFS/FSIS Official and Title | Date and Site | Other FSIS/OFS Participants |
Non-FSIS/OFS Participants |
Subject |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul Kiecker- Acting Under Secretary, OFS |
March 4th, 2021 |
Terri Nintemann, Acting Administrator, FSIS; Atiya Khan, Acting Chief of Staff; Jeremy Todd Reed, Chief Operating Officer, Spencer Pretecrum, Acting Deputy Chief of Staff, FSIS; Carol Blake, Assistant Administrator, OPACE; Aaron Lavallee, Deputy Assistant Administrator, OPACE; Roxanne Smith, Director, OPACE; Laura Scott, Team Lead, OPACE | Shelley Feist- Executive Director, Partnership for Food Safety Education | Food Safety Education |
| Paul Kiecker- Acting Under Secretary, OFS | March 17th, 2021 Telephonic |
Terri Nintemann, Acting Administrator, FSIS; Atiya Khan, Acting Chief of Staff; Jeremy Todd Reed, Chief Operating Officer, FSIS; FSIS Assistant Administrators |
USDA-regulated Establishments and Industry Representatives |
Agency Updates |
| Paul Kiecker- Acting Under Secretary, OFS | March 18th, 2021 Telephonic |
Terri Nintemann, Acting Administrator, FSIS; Atiya Khan, Acting Chief of Staff, OFS; Jeremy Todd Reed, Chief Operating Officer, FSIS; Spencer Pretecrum, Acting Deputy Chief of Staff, FSIS; FSIS Assistant Administrators |
Names of those scheduled to participate below |
Consumer Stakeholder Meeting |
| Paul Kiecker- Acting Under Secretary, OFS | March 18th, 2021 Telephonic |
Terri Nintemann, Acting Administrator, FSIS; Atiya Khan, Acting Chief of Staff, OFS; Jeremy Todd Reed, Chief Operating Officer, FSIS; Spencer Pretecrum, Acting Deputy Chief of Staff, FSIS; FSIS Assistant Administrators | Names of those scheduled to participate below | Industry Stakeholder Meeting |
Collaborative Representatives (OFS-FSIS)
- Teleconference Attendance
- Aaron Beczkiewicz, Center for Foodborne Illness Research and Prevention, The Ohio State University
- Amanda Starbuck
- Jaime Ragos, Stop Foodborne Illness
- James Rogers, Consumer Union
- Julia Ranney, Center for Food Safety
- Kelly Nuckolls, National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition
- Mitzi Baum, Stop Foodborne Illness
- Nailah John, National Consumers League
- Nancy Glick, National Consumers League
- Patricia Buck, Center for Foodborne Illness Research & Prevention
- Rachel Lyons, United Food & Commercial Workers International Union
- Tanya Roberts, OSU-Center for Foodborne Illness Research & Prevention
- Thomas Gremillion, Consumer Federation
- Zachary Corrigan, Food and Water Watch
Industry Representatives (OFS-FSIS)
- Teleconference Attendance
- Amanda Rials, Alabama Technology Network
- Art Rogers, JBS USA Food Company
- Tina Rendon, Pilgrim's Pride
- Katie Hanigan, Smithfield Foods
- Andrew Do, Covington & Burling LLP
- Laurie Bryant, MICA
- Brian Eyink, Hogan Lovells US LLP
- Kim Rice, Rose Acre Farms
- Clarissa Moreaux, North American Meat Institute
- Oscar Garrison, United Egg Producers
- Danielle Beck, National Cattlemen’s Beef Association
- Chase Adams, American Sheep Industry
- Kristin Lindahl, Cargill
- Casey Gallimore, North American Meat Institute
- Christine Forgues, Hogan Lovells US LLP
- John Dillard, Olsson, Frank, Weeda Law
- Tyler Stephens, Hygiena
- KatieRose McCullough, North American Meat Institute
- Mary Jo Foley, USCA
- Barbara Masters, Tyson Foods, Inc.
- Tiffany Lee, North American Meat Institute
- Andrea Perkins, Superior Farms
- Mark Bowen, National Fisheries Institute
- Norm Robertson, North American Meat Institute
- Rose Robertson, Smithfield Foods
- Kelly Nuckolls, National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition
- Ashley Peterson, National Chicken Council
- Roya Galindo, North American Meat Institute
- Randy Green, United Egg Association
- Pam Abney, Mountaire Farms
- Ryan Algino, JBS
- Sarah Anderson, Minnesota Turkey Growers Association
- Michael Robertson, Publix Super Markets, Inc.
- Juan DeVillena, Wayne Farms LLC
- Buffy Montgomery, Conagra Brands
- Bryan Miller, Wayne Farms LLC
- Lindy Froebel, National Turkey Federation
- Stephen Sothmann, Meat Importers Council of America (MICA)
- Sherri Trujillo
- Scott Leach
Abbreviations
- DUS—Deputy Under Secretary
- NPIS—New Poultry Inspection System
- OA—Office of the Administrator, FSIS
- OC—Office of Communications, USDA
- ODIFP—Office of Data Integration and Food Protection, FSIS
- OFO—Office of Field Operations, FSIS
- OFS—Office of Food Safety, USDA
- OM—Office of Management, FSIS
- OPACE—Office of Public Affairs and Consumer Education, FSIS
- OIEA—Office of Investigation, Enforcement, and Audit, FSIS
- OPHS—Office of Public Health Science, FSIS
- OPPD—Office of Policy and Program Development, FSIS
- OSEC—Office of the Secretary, USDA
- PHIS—Public Health Information System
- TFAA—Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs, USDA
- CFIA—Canadian Food Inspection Agency
- FMI—Food Marketing Institute
- NAMI—North American Meat Institute
This public calendar is issued by the Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS). It lists meetings held by the Under Secretary and Deputy Under Secretary, Office of Food Safety (OFS), and the Administrator and Deputy Administrator for FSIS with persons outside the Federal Government.
| OFS/FSIS Official and Title | Date and Site | Other FSIS/OFS Participants |
Non-FSIS/OFS Participants |
Subject |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul Kiecker- Acting Under Secretary, OFS |
February 10th, 2021 |
Terri Nintemann, Acting Deputy Administrator, FSIS; Atiya Khan, Acting Chief of Staff; Jeremy Todd Reed, Chief Operating Officer, FSIS; FSIS Assistant Administrators | USDA-regulated Establishments and Industry Representatives | Agency Updates |
| Paul Kiecker- Acting Under Secretary, OFS | February 24th, 2021 Telephonic |
Terri Nintemann, Acting Administrator, FSIS; Atiya Khan, Acting Chief of Staff; Spencer Pretecrum, Acting Deputy Chief of Staff, FSIS; Jeremy Todd Reed, Chief Operating Officer, FSIS; FSIS Assistant Administrators |
Small and Very Small Establishments in Northern California |
Agency Updates |
| Paul Kiecker- Acting Under Secretary, OFS | February 25th, 2021 Telephonic |
Terri Nintemann, Acting Administrator, FSIS; Atiya Khan, Acting Chief of Staff; Spencer Pretecrum, Acting Deputy Chief of Staff, FSIS; Jeremy Todd Reed, Chief Operating Officer, FSIS; FSIS Assistant Administrators |
Names of those scheduled to participate below |
Consumer Stakeholder Meeting |
| Paul Kiecker- Acting Under Secretary, OFS | February 25th, 2021 Telephonic |
Terri Nintemann, Acting Administrator, FSIS; Atiya Khan, Acting Chief of Staff; Spencer Pretecrum, Acting Deputy Chief of Staff, FSIS; Jeremy Todd Reed, Chief Operating Officer, FSIS; FSIS Assistant Administrators | Names of those scheduled to participate below | Industry Stakeholder Meeting |
Collaborative Representatives (OFS-FSIS)
- Teleconference Attendance
- Aaron Beczkiewicz, Center for Foodborne Illness Research and Prevention, The Ohio State University
- Barbara Kowalcyk, The Ohio State University
- George W. Hackett, III
- Jaime Ragos, Stop Foodborne Illness
- Jaydee Hansen, Center for Food Safety
- Julia Ranney, Center for Food Safety
- Kathleen Glass, University of Wisconsin-Madison
- Kelly Nuckolls , National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition
- Kristin Marie Schill, University of Wisconsin-Madison
- Marienne Anandappa, Northeastern University
- Michael Hansen, Consumer Reports
- Mitzi Baum, Stop Foodborne Illness
- Patricia Buck, Center for Foodborne Illness Research & Prevention
- Rachel Lyons, United Food & Commercial Workers International Union
- Robert Gravani , Cornell University
- Sarah Sorscher, Center for Science in the Public Interest
- Shelley Feist, Partnership for Food Safety Education
- Tanya Roberts, OSU-Center for Foodborne Illness Research & Prevention
- Thomas Gremillion, Consumer Federation
- Zachary Corrigan, Food and Water Watch
Industry Representatives (OFS-FSIS)
- Teleconference Attendance
- Andrew Bailey, National Pork Producers Council
- Anneke Altieri, Hogan Lovells
- Brian Eyink, Hogan Lovells US LLP
- Casey Gallimore, North American Meat Institute
- John Dillard, Olsson, Frank, Weeda Law
- Jolyda Swaim, Olsson, Frank, Weeda Law
- Kathy Simmons, National Cattlemen's Beef Association
- Lindy Froebel, National Turkey Federation
- Lisa Picard, National Turkey Federation
- Roberta Wagner, Consumer Brands Association
Abbreviations
- DUS—Deputy Under Secretary
- NPIS—New Poultry Inspection System
- OA—Office of the Administrator, FSIS
- OC—Office of Communications, USDA
- ODIFP—Office of Data Integration and Food Protection, FSIS
- OFO—Office of Field Operations, FSIS
- OFS—Office of Food Safety, USDA
- OM—Office of Management, FSIS
- OPACE—Office of Public Affairs and Consumer Education, FSIS
- OIEA—Office of Investigation, Enforcement, and Audit, FSIS
- OPHS—Office of Public Health Science, FSIS
- OPPD—Office of Policy and Program Development, FSIS
- OSEC—Office of the Secretary, USDA
- PHIS—Public Health Information System
- TFAA—Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs, USDA
- CFIA—Canadian Food Inspection Agency
- FMI—Food Marketing Institute
- NAMI—North American Meat Institute
This public calendar is issued by the Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS). It lists meetings held by the Under Secretary and Deputy Under Secretary, Office of Food Safety (OFS), and the Administrator and Deputy Administrator for FSIS with persons outside the Federal Government.
| OFS/FSIS Official and Title | Date and Site | Other FSIS/OFS Participants |
Non-FSIS/OFS Participants |
Subject |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Terri Nintemann - Deputy Administrator, FSIS |
January 7th, 2021 |
Atiya Khan, Acting Chief of Staff, FSIS; Rachel Edelstein, Assistant Administrator, OPPD; Philip Bronstein, Assistant Administrator, OFO | (Bell & Evans) Kelly Gartner-VP Food Safety & Quality Scott “Buddy” Sechler, Jr.- Executive Vice President Mike Deskiewicz – CEO Mike Bracrella – COO Jose “Poli” Rivera – Sr. VP Operations Earnie Meily – Sr. VP Organizational Development |
Operational Update |
| Paul Kiecker- Administrator, FSIS | January 13th, 2021 Telephonic |
Terri Nintemann, Deputy Administrator, FSIS; Atiya Khan, Acting Chief of Staff; Jeremy Todd Reed, Chief Operating Officer, FSIS; FSIS Assistant Administrators |
USDA-regulated Establishments and Industry Representatives |
COVID-19 |
| Mindy Brashears - Under Secretary, OFS | January 14th, 2021 Telephonic |
Paul Kiecker- Administrator, FSIS; Terri Nintemann, Deputy Administrator, FSIS; Atiya Khan, Acting Chief of Staff; Jeremy Todd Reed, Chief Operating Officer, FSIS; FSIS Assistant Administrators |
Names of those scheduled to participate below |
Consumer Stakeholder Meeting |
| Mindy Brashears - Under Secretary, OFS | January 14th, 2021 Telephonic |
Paul Kiecker- Administrator, FSIS; Terri Nintemann, Deputy Administrator, FSIS; Atiya Khan, Acting Chief of Staff; Jeremy Todd Reed, Chief Operating Officer, FSIS; FSIS Assistant Administrators | Names of those scheduled to participate below | Industry Stakeholder Meeting |
Collaborative Representatives (OFS-FSIS)
- Teleconference Attendance
- Angela Anandappa, Alliance for Advanced Sanitation
- Mitzi Baum, Stop Foodborne Illness
- Aaron Beczkiewicz, Center for Foodborne Illness Research and Prevention
- Patricia Buck, Center for Foodborne Illness Research and Prevention
- Zach Corrigan, Food & Water Watch
- Chuck Czuprynski, UW-Madison Food Research Institute
- Thomas Gremillion, Consumer Federation of America
- Michael Hansen, Consumer Reports
- Jaydee Hanson, Center for Food Safety
- James Kincheloe, Center for Science in the Public Interest
- Rachel Lyons, UFCW
- Jaime Ragos, Stop Foodborne Illness
- Julia Ranney, Center for Food Safety
- Kali Kniel, University of Delaware
- Bob Gravani, Cornell University
- Barbara Chamberlin, New Mexico State University
- Jeffrey Sindelar, Univesity of Wisconsin
- Tanya Roberts, OSU-Center for Foodborne Illness Research & Prevention
- Kelly Nuckolls, NSAC
- Barbara Kowalcyk, CFI
Industry Representatives (OFS-FSIS)
- Teleconference Attendance
- Andrew Bailey, National Pork Producers Council
- Sarah Brandmeier, Consumer Brands Association
- John Dillard, OFW Law
- Brian Eyink, Hogan Lovells US LLP
- Lindy Froebel, National Turkey Federation
- Casey Gallimore, North American Meat Institute
- Oscar Garrison, United Egg Producers
- Rebecca, MAckey, NTF
- KatieRose McCullough, North American Meat Institute
- Ashley Peterson, NCC
- Lisa Picard, National Turkey Federation
- Brett Schwemer, OFW
- Kathryn Simmons, National Cattlemen's Beef Association
- Jolyda Swaim, Olsson Frank
- Weeda Terman, Matz PC
- Betsy Booren, Consumer Brands Association
- Cheyenne McEndaffer, US Meat Export Federation
- Allison Rivera, NCBA
Abbreviations
- DUS—Deputy Under Secretary
- NPIS—New Poultry Inspection System
- OA—Office of the Administrator, FSIS
- OC—Office of Communications, USDA
- ODIFP—Office of Data Integration and Food Protection, FSIS
- OFO—Office of Field Operations, FSIS
- OFS—Office of Food Safety, USDA
- OM—Office of Management, FSIS
- OPACE—Office of Public Affairs and Consumer Education, FSIS
- OIEA—Office of Investigation, Enforcement, and Audit, FSIS
- OPHS—Office of Public Health Science, FSIS
- OPPD—Office of Policy and Program Development, FSIS
- OSEC—Office of the Secretary, USDA
- PHIS—Public Health Information System
- TFAA—Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs, USDA
- CFIA—Canadian Food Inspection Agency
- FMI—Food Marketing Institute
- NAMI—North American Meat Institute
2020
This public calendar is issued by the Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS). It lists meetings held by the Under Secretary and Deputy Under Secretary, Office of Food Safety (OFS), and the Administrator and Deputy Administrator for FSIS with persons outside the Federal Government.
| OFS/FSIS Official and Title | Date and Site | Other FSIS/OFS Participants |
Non-FSIS/OFS Participants |
Subject |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mindy Brashears - Under Secretary, OFS |
December 4th, 2020 |
Shawna Newsome, Chief of Staff, OFS; Paul Kiecker, Administrator, FSIS; Carol Blake, Assistant Administrator, OPACE; Aaron Lavelle, Deputy Assistant Administrator, OPACE | Greg Hale, Vice President and Chief Safety Officer, Disney; Juli Shaw, Manager, Disney; Nathalie Hawkins, Manager, Disney; Frank Yiannas Deputy Commissioner, FDA; Nina Zimdahl, Policy Analyst, FDA; Larry Morris, Policy Analyst, FDA | Consumer Education |
| Mindy Brashears - Under Secretary, OFS | December 10th, 2020 Telephonic |
Shawna Newsome, Chief of Staff, OFS; Paul Kiecker, Administrator, FSIS; Terri Nintemann, Deputy Administrator, FSIS; Karen Hunter, Acting Chief Operating Officer, FSIS; Atiya Khan, Acting Chief of Staff, FSIS; FSIS Assistant Administrators | Names of those scheduled to participate below | Consumer Stakeholder Meeting |
| Mindy Brashears - Under Secretary, OFS | December 10th, 2020 Telephonic |
Shawna Newsome, Chief of Staff, OFS; Carol Blake, Assistant Administrator, OPACE; Aaron Lavallee, Deputy Assistant Administrator, OPACE | Shelley Feist, Executive Director, Partnership for Food Safety Education | Consumer Education |
| Mindy Brashears - Under Secretary, OFS | December 10th, 2020 Telephonic |
Shawna Newsome, Chief of Staff, OFS; Paul Kiecker, Administrator, FSIS; Terri Nintemann, Deputy Administrator, FSIS; Karen Hunter, Acting Chief Operating Officer, FSIS; Atiya Khan, Acting Chief of Staff, FSIS; FSIS Assistant Administrators | Names of those scheduled to participate below | Industry Stakeholder Meeting |
| Paul Kiecker- Administrator, FSIS | December 16th, 2020 Telephonic |
Terri Nintemann, Deputy Administrator, FSIS; Karen Hunter, Acting Chief Operating Officer, FSIS; Atiya Khan, Acting Chief of Staff; FSIS Assistant Administrators | USDA-regulated Establishments and Industry Representatives | COVID-19 |
| Terri Nintemann- Deputy Administrator, FSIS | December 22nd, 2020 Telephonic |
Atiya Khan, Acting Chief of Staff, FSIS; Rachel Edelstein, Assistant Administrator, OPPD; Philip Bronstein, Assistant Administrator, OFO; Scott Seebohm, Deputy Director, OPPD; Victoria Levine, Program Analyst, OPPD | Oscar Garrison- Senior Vice President of Food Safety, United Egg Producers; Randy Green- Principal, Watson Green LLC | Egg Rule Implementation |
Collaborative Representatives (OFS-FSIS)
- Teleconference Attendance
- Angela Anandappa, Alliance for Advanced Sanitation & Northeastern University
- Mitzi Baum, Stop Foodborne Illness
- Barbara Chamberlin, New Mexico State University
- Zach Corrigan, Food & Water Watch
- Chuck Czuprynski, UW-Madison Food Research Institute
- Thomas Gremillion, Consumer Federation of America
- Michael Hansen, Consumer Reports
- James Kincheloe, Center for Science in the Public Interest
- Rachel Lyons, UFCW
- Jaime Ragos, Stop Foodborne Illness
- Robyn Robbins, UFCW
- Jeff Sindelar, Univesity of Wisconsin
Industry Representatives (OFS-FSIS)
- Teleconference Attendance
- Chris Young, American Association of Meat Processors
- Amanda Wilder, Boar's Head
- Irving Young, Butterball, LLC
- Charles Link, Butterball, LLC
- Katie Volkenant, Cargill
- Tony Pavel, Cargill
- Buffy Montgomery, Conagra Brands
- Andrew Do, Covington & Burling LLP
- Ashley Eisenbeiser, FMI
- Hilary Thesmar, FMI
- Lowell Randel, Global Cold Chain Alliance
- Chris Forgues, Hogan Lovells US LLP
- Tyler Stephens, Hygiena
- Sherri Williams, JBS USA Food Company
- Laurie Bryant, MICA
- Pamela Abney, Mountaire Farms
- Casey Gallimore, NAMI
- Clarissa Moreaux, NAMI
- Kathy Simmons, National Cattlemen's Beef Association
- Andrew Bailey, National Pork Producers Council
- Lisa Picard, National Turkey Federation
- Lindy Froebel, National Turkey Federation
- Allison Rivera, NCBA
- Ashley Peterson, NCC
- Peggy Cook, Neogen
- Tiffany Lee, North American Meat Institute
- Kelly Nuckolls, NSAC
- John Dillard, OFW Law
- Tina Rendon, Pilgrim's Pride Corporation
- Kim Rice, Rose Acre Farms
- Hiroko Bray, Smithfield Foods
- Katie Hanigan, Smithfield Foods
- Andrea Perkins, Superior Farms
- Alex Noffsinger, The Russell Group
- Alison Griffino, Tyson Foods
- Barbara Masters, Tyson Foods
- Samantha Shinbaum, Tyson Foods
- Joe Harmon, Tyson Foods
- Cathrine Linder, Tyson Foods
- Rafael Rivera, U.S. Poultry and Egg Association
- Oscar Garrison, United Egg Producers
- Cheyenne McEndaffer, US Meat Export Federation
- Morgan Henriott, US Meat Export Federation (USMEF)
- Andrew Cotton, US Seafood Distributors Association
- Travis Arp, USMEF
- Charlotte Waller, VPGCV, LLC
- Randy Green, Watson Green LLC
- Bryan Miller, Wayne Farms LLC
- Juanfra DeVillena, Wayne Farms LLC
Abbreviations
- DUS—Deputy Under Secretary
- NPIS—New Poultry Inspection System
- OA—Office of the Administrator, FSIS
- OC—Office of Communications, USDA
- ODIFP—Office of Data Integration and Food Protection, FSIS
- OFO—Office of Field Operations, FSIS
- OFS—Office of Food Safety, USDA
- OM—Office of Management, FSIS
- OPACE—Office of Public Affairs and Consumer Education, FSIS
- OIEA—Office of Investigation, Enforcement, and Audit, FSIS
- OPHS—Office of Public Health Science, FSIS
- OPPD—Office of Policy and Program Development, FSIS
- OSEC—Office of the Secretary, USDA
- PHIS—Public Health Information System
- TFAA—Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs, USDA
- CFIA—Canadian Food Inspection Agency
- FMI—Food Marketing Institute
- NAMI—North American Meat Institute
This public calendar is issued by the Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS). It lists meetings held by the Under Secretary and Deputy Under Secretary, Office of Food Safety (OFS), and the Administrator and Deputy Administrator for FSIS with persons outside the Federal Government.
| OFS/FSIS Official and Title | Date and Site | Other FSIS/OFS Participants |
Non-FSIS/OFS Participants |
Subject |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mindy Brashears - Under Secretary, OFS | November 2nd, 2020 Telephonic |
Shawna Newsome, Chief of Staff, OFS | Greg Hale, Vice President and Chief Safety Officer, Disney; Juli Shaw, Manager, Disney; Nathalie Hawkins, Manager, Disney; Frank Yiannas Deputy Commissioner, FDA; Nina Zimdahl, Policy Analyst, FDA; Larry Morris, Policy Analyst, FDA | Consumer Education |
| Mindy Brashears - Under Secretary, OFS | November 3rd, 2020 Telephonic |
Shawna Newsome, Chief of Staff, OFS; Paul Kiecker, Administrator, FSIS; Terri Nintemann, Deputy Administrator, FSIS; Karen Hunter, Acting Chief Operating Officer, Chief of Staff, FSIS; Atiya Khan, Deputy Chief of Staff, FSIS; Janell Kause, Scientific Advisor for Risk Assessment, OPHS; Eric Ebel, Senior Veterinary Medical Officer, OPHS; Mike Williams, Mathematical Statistician, OPHS | Barbara Kowalcyk, Director, Center for Foodborne Illness Research and Prevention, The Ohio State University | Data Collection and Analysis |
| Mindy Brashears - Under Secretary, OFS | November 10th, 2020 Telephonic |
Shawna Newsome, Chief of Staff, OFS; Paul Kiecker, Administrator, FSIS; Terri Nintemann, Deputy Administrator, FSIS; Carol Blake, Assistant Administrator, OPACE; Aaron Lavallee, Deputy Assistant Adminsitrator, OPACE; Roxanne Smith, Director, OPACE | Frank Yiannas Deputy Commissioner, FDA; Nina Zimdahl, Policy Analyst, FDA; Larry Morris, Policy Analyst, FDA; Shelley Feist, Executive Director, Partnership for Food Safety Education (PFSE) | Consumer Education |
| Mindy Brashears - Under Secretary, OFS | November 10th, 2020 Telephonic |
Carol Blake, Assistant Administrator, OPACE; Aaron Lavallee, Deputy Assistant Administrator, OPACE | Bree Douglas, NBC News Channel | Proper Food Handling |
| Mindy Brashears - Under Secretary, OFS | November 13th, 2020 Telephonic |
Carol Blake, Assistant Administrator, OPACE; Aaron Lavallee, Deputy Assistant Administrator, OPACE | Brianna Kelley, Subject Matter; Dana Carullo, CBS Newspath | Proper Food Handling |
| Paul Kiecker- Administrator, FSIS | November 18th, 2020 Telephonic |
Terri Nintemann, Deputy Administrator, FSIS; Karen Hunter, Acting Chief Operating Officer, FSIS; Atiya Khan, Acting Chief of Staff; FSIS Assistant Administrators | USDA-regulated Establishments and Industry Representatives | COVID-19 |
| Paul Kiecker- Administrator, FSIS | November 18th, 2020 Telephonic |
Shawna Newsome, Chief of Staff, OFS; Terri Nintemann, Deputy Administrator, FSIS; Karen Hunter, Acting Chief Operating Officer, FSIS; Atiya Khan, Acting Chief of Staff, FSIS; Philip Bronstein, Assistant Administrator, OFO; Robert Bane, Assistant Administrator, OIEA; Carlynne Cockrum, Deputy Assistant Administrator, OIEA; Aaron Lavallee, Deputy Assistant Administrator, OPACE | NASDA Members | State Inspection |
| Mindy Brashears - Under Secretary, OFS | November 20th, 2020 Telephonic |
Carol Blake, Assistant Administrator, OPACE; Aaron Lavallee, Deputy Assistant Administrator, OPACE | Shoshana Bedrosian, News 12 The Bronx; Leslie Gaydos, WBTS NBC; John Peterson, KVIA ABC | Proper Food Handling |
| Mindy Brashears - Under Secretary, OFS | November 23rd, 2020 Telephonic |
Thomas Coon, Dean, Oklahoma State University | Data Collection and Research |
Abbreviations
- DUS—Deputy Under Secretary
- NPIS—New Poultry Inspection System
- OA—Office of the Administrator, FSIS
- OC—Office of Communications, USDA
- ODIFP—Office of Data Integration and Food Protection, FSIS
- OFO—Office of Field Operations, FSIS
- OFS—Office of Food Safety, USDA
- OM—Office of Management, FSIS
- OPACE—Office of Public Affairs and Consumer Education, FSIS
- OIEA—Office of Investigation, Enforcement, and Audit, FSIS
- OPHS—Office of Public Health Science, FSIS
- OPPD—Office of Policy and Program Development, FSIS
- OSEC—Office of the Secretary, USDA
- PHIS—Public Health Information System
- TFAA—Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs, USDA
- CFIA—Canadian Food Inspection Agency
- FMI—Food Marketing Institute
- NAMI—North American Meat Institute
This public calendar is issued by the Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS). It lists meetings held by the Under Secretary and Deputy Under Secretary, Office of Food Safety (OFS), and the Administrator and Deputy Administrator for FSIS with persons outside the Federal Government.
| OFS/FSIS Official and Title | Date and Site | Other FSIS/OFS Participants |
Non-FSIS/OFS Participants |
Subject |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mindy Brashears - Under Secretary, OFS | October 1st, 2020 Telephonic |
Paul Kiecker- Administrator, FSIS; Terri Nintemann- Deputy Administrator, FSIS; Karen Hunter- Acting Chief Operating Officer, FSIS; Atiya Khan- Deputy Chief of Staff, FSIS; Rachel Edelstein, Assistant Administrator, OPPD; April Regonlinski, Acting Deputy Assistant Adminstrator, OPPD; Melvin Carter, Director, OPPD; Melanie Abley, Deputy Director, OPPD; Stephanie Hretz, Senior Staff Officer, OPPD; Jennifer Green, Senior Staff Officer, OPPD | Bob Ogren, Vice President General Manager, Birko; Dave Premo, Vice President Sales, Birko | New Technology in the Protein Sector |
| Paul Kiecker - Administrator, FSIS | October 13th, 2020 Telephonic |
Terri Nintemann- Deputy Administrator, FSIS; Karen Hunter- Acting Chief Operating Officer, FSIS; Atiya Khan- Deputy Chief of Staff, FSIS | Barbara Masters-Vice President of Regulatory Policy, Food and Agriculture, Tyson Foods; Jennifer Williams- Vice President of Food Safety and Quality Assurance, Tyson Foods; Daniel Mallin- Senior Director of Food Safety and Quality Assurance, Tyson Foods; Zachary Cameron- Senior Food Safety and Quality Assurance Manager, Tyson Foods | Operational Updates |
| Paul Kiecker - Administrator, FSIS | October 20th, 2020 Telephonic |
Terri Nintemann- Deputy Administrator, FSIS; Mark Davidson, Associate Administrator, APHIS; Karen Hunter- Acting Chief Operating Officer, FSIS; Atiya Khan, Deputy Chief of Staff, FSIS; Rachel Edelstein, Assistant Administrator, OPPD; Sheila Novak, Deputy Assistant General Counsel, OGC | Chris DeLacy, Partner; Charles Borden, Partner; Joel Roberson, Partner; Sara Klock, Associate, Holland & Knight | Informational Meeting on CA Proposition 12 |
| Paul Kiecker - Administrator, FSIS | October 21st, 2020 Telephonic |
Terri Nintemann- Deputy Administrator; FSIS; Karen Hunter- Acting Chief Operating Officer, FSIS; FSIS Assistant Administrators | USDA-regulated Establishments and Industry Representatives | COVID-19 |
| Mindy Brashears - Under Secretary, OFS | October 22nd, 2020 Telephonic |
Shawna Newsome- Chief of Staff, OFS; Paul Kiecker- Administrator, FSIS; Terri Nintemann- Deputy Administrator, FSIS; Karen Hunter- Acting Chief Operating Officer, FSIS; Atiya Khan- Deputy Chief of Staff, FSIS; FSIS Assistant Administrators | Names of those scheduled to participate | OFS-FSIS Food Safety Collaborative Stakeholder Meeting |
| Mindy Brashears - Under Secretary, OFS | October 22nd, 2020 Telephonic |
Shawna Newsome- Chief of Staff, OFS; Paul Kiecker- Administrator, FSIS; Terri Nintemann- Deputy Administrator, FSIS; Karen Hunter- Acting Chief Operating Officer, FSIS; Atiya Khan- Deputy Chief of Staff, FSIS; FSIS Assistant Administrators | Names of those scheduled to participate | Industry Stakeholder Meeting |
| Mindy Brashears - Under Secretary, OFS | October 23rd, 2020 Telephonic |
Aaron Lavallee-Deputy Assistant Administrator, FSIS; Roxanne Smith-Director, FSIS, Maria Machura-Public Affairs Specialist, FSIS | Margarita Raycheva-IEG Policy | Poultry Science Journal Article |
| Mindy Brashears - Under Secretary, OFS | October 23rd, 2020 Telephonic |
Aaron Lavallee-Deputy Assistant Administrator, FSIS; Roxanne Smith-Director, FSIS, Maria Machura-Public Affairs Specialist, FSIS | Julie Bricher-Meatingplace | Poultry Science Journal Article |
| Mindy Brashears - Under Secretary, OFS | October 26th, 2020 Telephonic |
Aaron Lavallee-Deputy Assistant Administrator, FSIS; Roxanne Smith-Director, FSIS, Maria Machura-Public Affairs Specialist, FSIS | Dan Flynn-Food Safety News | Poultry Science Journal Article |
Collaborative Representatives (OFS-FSIS)
- Teleconference Attendance
-
Brian Ronholm, Consumer Reports
-
Patricia Buck, Center For Foodborne Illness Research and Prevention
-
Chuck Czuprynski, UW-Madison Food Research Institute
-
Jaydee Hanson, Center for Food Safety
-
Jaime Ragos, Stop Foodborne Illness
-
Kristin Schill, UW Food Research Institute
-
Michael Alderson, Stop Foodborne Illness
-
Mitzi Baum, Stop Foodborne Illness
-
Robert Gravani, Cornell University
-
Rachel Lyons, UFCW
-
Thomas Gremillion, Consumer Federation of America
-
Sarah Sorscher, CSPI
-
Shelley Feist, PFSE
-
Zach Corrigan, Food & Water Watch
-
Industry Representatives (OFS-FSIS)
- Teleconference Attendance
-
Andrew Cotton, AFJ and Associates
-
Ashley Eisenbeiser, FMI
-
Alison Griffino, Tyson Foods
-
Andrea Perkins, Superior Farms
-
Ashley Peterson, NCC
-
Laura Garner, Auburn University
-
Brian Eyink, Hogan Lovells US LLP
-
Brianne Froelich, Renaissance Food Group
-
Bryan Miller, Wayne Farms LLC
-
Brett Schwemer, OFW Law
-
Cathrine Linder, Tyson Foods, Inc.
-
Casey Gallimore, North American Meat Institute
-
Clarissa Moreaux, NAMI
-
Dane Bernard, Bold Bear Food Safety
-
Danielle Beck, NCBA
-
Donna Garren, American Frozen Food Institute
-
Hilary Thesmar, FMI
-
Janet Helms, Inter IKEA Group
-
Julie Anna Potts, North American Meat Institute
-
John Dillard, OFW Law
-
Joe Harris, Southwest Meat Association
-
KatieRose McCullough, North American Meat Institute
-
Kelly Nuckolls, NSAC
-
Kim Rice, Rose Acre Farms
-
Mandy Carr, National Cattlemen's Beef Association
-
Morgan Henriott, US Meat Export Federation (USMEF)
-
Norm Robertson, NAMI
-
Pam Abney, Mountaire Farms
-
Peggy Cook, Neogen
-
Raquel Maymir, General Mills
-
Richard Eaken, CTI Foods
-
Randy Green, United Egg Association
-
Rafael Rivera, U.S. Poultry and Egg Association
-
Samuel Hadden, Tyson Foods, Inc.
-
Samantha Shinbaum, Tyson Foods
-
Suzanne Finstad, Tyson Foods, Inc.
-
Timothy Goodmann, JBS
-
Tina Rendon, Pilgrim's Pride Corporation
-
Tiffany Lee, North American Meat Institute
-
Tony Pavel, Cargill
-
Tyler Stephens, Hygiena
-
Lisa Picard, National Turkey Federation
-
Lindy Froebel, National Turkey Federation
-
Juanfra DeVillena, Wayne Farms LLC
-
Charles Link, Butterball, LLC
-
Alex Noffsinger, The Russell Group
-
Zach Cameron, Tyson
-
Allison Rivera, NCBA
-
Barbara Masters, Tyson Foods
-
Troie Burch, Double B Foods
-
Lia Biondo, United States Cattlemen's Association
-
Kristin Lindahl, Cargill
-
Laurie Bryant, MICA
-
Chase Adams, American Sheep Industry Assn
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Katie Hanigan, Smithfield
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Christine Alvarado, Arm and Hammer
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Abbreviations
- DUS—Deputy Under Secretary
- NPIS—New Poultry Inspection System
- OA—Office of the Administrator, FSIS
- OC—Office of Communications, USDA
- ODIFP—Office of Data Integration and Food Protection, FSIS
- OFO—Office of Field Operations, FSIS
- OFS—Office of Food Safety, USDA
- OM—Office of Management, FSIS
- OPACE—Office of Public Affairs and Consumer Education, FSIS
- OIEA—Office of Investigation, Enforcement, and Audit, FSIS
- OPHS—Office of Public Health Science, FSIS
- OPPD—Office of Policy and Program Development, FSIS
- OSEC—Office of the Secretary, USDA
- PHIS—Public Health Information System
- TFAA—Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs, USDA
- CFIA—Canadian Food Inspection Agency
- FMI—Food Marketing Institute
- NAMI—North American Meat Institute
This public calendar is issued by the Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS). It lists meetings held by the Under Secretary and Deputy Under Secretary, Office of Food Safety (OFS), and the Administrator and Deputy Administrator for FSIS with persons outside the Federal Government.
| OFS/FSIS Official and Title | Date and Site | Other FSIS/OFS Participants |
Non-FSIS/OFS Participants |
Subject |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul Kiecker - Administrator, FSIS | September 8th, 2020 Telephonic |
Roxanne Smith, Director, OPACE | Stephanie Ho, USDA Radio | Egg Products Inspection Regulations |
| Paul Kiecker - Administrator, FSIS | September 8th, 2020 Telephonic |
Roxanne Smith, Director, OPACE | Tom Polansek, Reuters | Egg Products Inspection Regulations |
| Mindy Brashears - Under Secretary, OFS | September 9th, 2020 Telephonic |
Shawna Newsome, Chief of Staff; OFS | Mike Skahill, Government Liaison, Smithfield; Keira Lombardo, Smithfield; Joel Roberson, Partner, Holland & Knight; Chis DeLacy, Partner, Holland & Knight | COVID-19 |
| Mindy Brashears - Under Secretary, OFS | September 10th, 2020 Telephonic |
Shawna Newsome, Chief of Staff; OFS | Julie Anna Potts, President and CEO, North American Meat Institute | COVID-19 |
| Paul Kiecker - Administrator, FSIS | September 16th, 2020 Telephonic |
Terri Nintemann, Deputy Administrator, FSIS; Jeremy Todd Reed, Chief Operating Officer, FSIS; Karen Hunter, Chief of Staff; FSIS; Atiya Khan, Deputy Chief of Staff; FSIS Administrators | USDA-regulated Establishments and Industry Representatives | COVID-19 |
| Mindy Brashears - Under Secretary, OFS | September 17th, 2020 Telephonic |
Shawna Newsome, Chief of Staff, OFS; Paul Kiecker, Administrator, FSIS; Terri Nintemann, Deputy Administrator, FSIS; Jeremy Todd Reed, Chief Operating Officer, FSIS; Karen Hunter, Chief of Staff, FSIS; Atiya Khan, Deputy Chief of Staff, FSIS; FSIS Assistant Administrators | Names of those scheduled to participate | Consumer Stakeholder Meeting |
| Mindy Brashears - Under Secretary, OFS | September 17th, 2020 Telephonic |
Paul Kiecker, Administrator, FSIS; Terri Nintemann- Deputy Administrator, FSIS; Jeremy Todd Reed, Chief Operating Officer; Karen Hunter, Chief of Staff, FSIS; Atiya Khan, Deputy Chief of Staff, FSIS; FSIS Assistant Administrators | Names of those scheduled to participate | Industry Stakeholder Meeting |
| Paul Kiecker - Administrator, FSIS | September 29th, 2020 Telephonic |
Roxanne Smith, Director, OPACE; Maria Machuca, Public Affairs Specialist, OPACE | Rachel Wagoner, Farm and Dairy Newspaper | Small and Very Small Establishments |
Consumer Representatives (OFS-FSIS)
- Teleconference Attendance
- Angela Anandappa, Northeastern University/ Alliance for Advanced Sanitation
-
Mitzi Baum, Stop Foodborne Illness
-
Aaron Beczkiewicz, Center for Foodborne Illness Research and Prevention
-
Zach Corrigan, Food & Water Watch
-
Chuck Czuprynski, UW-Madison Food Research Institute
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Robert Gravani, Cornell University
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Thomas Gremillion, CFA
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Barbara Kowalcyk, CFI
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Rachel Lyons, UFCW
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Kelly Nuckolls, NSAC
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Jaime Ragos, Stop Foodborne Illness
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Julia Ranney, Center for Food Safety
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Jeff Sindelar, Univesity of Wisconsin
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Sarah Sorscher, Center for Science in the Public Interest
Industry Representatives (OFS-FSIS)
- Teleconference Attendance
- Pam Abney, Mountaire
-
Sandy Adams, JBS USA
-
Kevin Atkins, Perdue Foods LLC
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Sharon Beals, CTI Foods
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Lia Biondo, United States Cattlemen's Association
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Garrett Borkhuis, USAPEEC
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Mark Bowen, National Fisheries Institute
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Sarah Brandmeier, Consumer Brands Association
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Laurie Bryant, MICA
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Thomas Casey, Seaboard Corporation
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Peggy Cook, Neogen
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Andrew Cotton, AFJ and Associates
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Juanfra DeVillena, Wayne Farms LLC
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John Dillard, OFW
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Suzanne Finstad, Tyson Foods, Inc.
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Chris Forgues, Hogan Lovells US LLP
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Lindy Froebel, National Turkey Federation
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Casey Gallimore, North American Meat Institute
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Laura Garner, Auburn University
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Donna Garren, American Frozen Food Institute
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Alison Griffino, Tyson Foods
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Bob Hibbert, Morgan Lewis
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Lenora Howard, Conagra Brands
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Savanah Jost, Lone Star Beef Processors
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Kristin Lindahl, Cargill
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Cathrine Linder, Tyson Foods, Inc.
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Charles Link, Butterball, LLC
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Jane Mattias, Johnsonville. LLC
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Bryan Miller, Wayne Farms
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Buffy Montgomery, Conagra Brands
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Clarissa Moreaux, NAMI
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Barbara Negron, North American Natural Casing Association
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Alex Noffsinger, The Russell Group
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Kelly Nuckolls, NSAC
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Ashley Peterson, NCC
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Lowell Randel, Global Cold Chain Alliance
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Jamiea Ratcliff, Tyson Foods, Inc.
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Tina Rendon, Pilgrim's
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Amanda Rials, Alabama Technology Network (ATN)
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Art Rogers, JBS USA Food Company
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Jillian Schrier, NCBA
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Samantha Shinbaum, Tyson Foods
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Kathy Simmons, National Cattlemen's Beef Association
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Stephen Sothmann, Meat Import Council of America
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Tyler Stephens, Hygiena
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Brian Sylvester, Covington & Burling LLP
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Hilary Thesmar, FMI
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Charlotte Waller, VPGC, LLC
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Christopher Young, American Association of Meat Processors
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Hiroko Bray, Smithfield
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Riette van Laack, Hyman, Phelps & McNamara
Abbreviations
- DUS—Deputy Under Secretary
- NPIS—New Poultry Inspection System
- OA—Office of the Administrator, FSIS
- OC—Office of Communications, USDA
- ODIFP—Office of Data Integration and Food Protection, FSIS
- OFO—Office of Field Operations, FSIS
- OFS—Office of Food Safety, USDA
- OM—Office of Management, FSIS
- OPACE—Office of Public Affairs and Consumer Education, FSIS
- OIEA—Office of Investigation, Enforcement, and Audit, FSIS
- OPHS—Office of Public Health Science, FSIS
- OPPD—Office of Policy and Program Development, FSIS
- OSEC—Office of the Secretary, USDA
- PHIS—Public Health Information System
- TFAA—Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs, USDA
- CFIA—Canadian Food Inspection Agency
- FMI—Food Marketing Institute
- NAMI—North American Meat Institute
This public calendar is issued by the Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS). It lists meetings held by the Under Secretary and Deputy Under Secretary, Office of Food Safety (OFS), and the Administrator and Deputy Administrator for FSIS with persons outside the Federal Government.
| OFS/FSIS Official and Title | Date and Site | Other FSIS/OFS Participants |
Non-FSIS/OFS Participants |
Subject |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul Kiecker- Administrator, FSIS | August 6th, 2020 Telephonic |
Maria Machuca- Public Affairs Specialist, OPACE; FSIS | Bernie Shire, Meat and Poultry | Interview |
| Terri Nintemann - Deputy Administrator, FSIS | August 6th, 2020 Telephonic |
Jeremy Todd Reed, Chief Operating Officer, FSIS; Karen Hunter, Chief of Staff, FSIS; Atiya Khan, Deputy Chief of Staff, FSIS; Philip Bronstein, Assistant Administrator, OFO; Hany Sidrak, Deputy Assistant Administrator, OFO; Rachel Edelstein, Assistant Administrator, OPPD; April Regonlinski, Acting Deputy Assistant Administrator, OPPD; Carol Blake, Assistant Administrator, OPACE; Aaron Lavallee, Deputy Assistant Administrator, OPACE; Matthew Michael, Director, OPPD; Mary Porretta, Program Analyst, OPPD | Kendra Waldbusser, Senior Vice President of Food Safety and Quality Assurance, Pilgrim's Pride | Operational Update |
| Mindy Brashears- Under Secretary, OFS | August 19th, 2020 Telephonic |
Shawna Newsome, Chief of Staff, OFS; Paul Kiecker, Administrator, FSIS; Terri Nintemann, Deputy Administrator, FSIS; Karen Hunter, Chief of Staff, FSIS; Atiya Khan, Deputy Chief of Staff, FSIS; Denise Eblen, Assistant Administrator, OPHS; Emilio Esteban, Chief Scientist, OPHS; Kis Robertson Hale, Deputy Assistant Administrator, OPHS | Ashley Peterson, Senior Vice President of Scientific and Regulatory Affairs, National Chicken Council | Risk Assesment and Policy Updates |
| Paul Kiecker- Administrator, FSIS | August 19th, 2020 Telephonic |
Terri Nintemann- Deputy Administrator, FSIS; Jeremy Todd Reed, Chief Operating Officer, FSIS; FSIS Assistant Administrators | USDA-regulated Establishments and Industry Representatives | COVID-19 |
| Paul Kiecker- Administrator, FSIS | August 27th, 2020 Telephonic |
Terri Nintemann- Deputy Administrator, FSIS; Mark Davidson, Associate Administrator, APHIS; Jeremy Todd Reed, Chief Operating Officer, FSIS; Karen Hunter, Chief of Staff, FSIS; Atiya Khan, Deputy Chief of Staff, FSIS; Rachel Edelstein, Assistant Administrator, OPPD; Sheila Novak, Deputy Assistant General Counsel, OGC | Chris DeLacy, Partner; Charles Borden, Partner; Joel Roberson, Partner; Sara Klock, Associate, Holland & Knight | Informational Meeting on CA Proposition 12 |
| Paul Kiecker- Administrator, FSIS | August 31st, 2020 Telephonic |
Karen Hunter- Chief of Staff, FSIS | Michael Skahill, Vice President of Global Affairs, Katie Hanigan, Vice President of Food Safety and Regulatory Affairs, Smithfield Foods | Operational Update |
Consumer Representatives (OFS-FSIS)
- Teleconference Attendance
- Angela Anandappa, Northeastern University/ Alliance for Advanced Sanitation
- Mitzi Baum, Stop Foodborne Illness
- Aaron Beczkiewicz, Center for Foodborne Illness Research and Prevention
- Zach Corrigan, Food & Water Watch
- Chuck Czuprynski, UW-Madison Food Research Institute
- Robert Gravani, Cornell University
- Thomas Gremillion, CFA
- Barbara Kowalcyk, CFI
- Rachel Lyons, UFCW
- Kelly Nuckolls, NSAC
- Jaime Ragos, Stop Foodborne Illness
- Julia Ranney, Center for Food Safety
- Jeff Sindelar, Univesity of Wisconsin
- Sarah Sorscher, Center for Science in the Public Interest
Industry Representatives (OFS-FSIS)
- Teleconference Attendance
- Pam Abney, Mountaire
- Sandy Adams, JBS USA
- Kevin Atkins, Perdue Foods LLC
- Sharon Beals, CTI Foods
- Lia Biondo, United States Cattlemen's Association
- Garrett Borkhuis, USAPEEC
- Mark Bowen, National Fisheries Institute
- Sarah Brandmeier, Consumer Brands Association
- Laurie Bryant, MICA
- Thomas Casey, Seaboard Corporation
- Peggy Cook, Neogen
- Andrew Cotton, AFJ and Associates
- Juanfra DeVillena, Wayne Farms LLC
- John Dillard, OFW
- Suzanne Finstad, Tyson Foods, Inc.
- Chris Forgues, Hogan Lovells US LLP
- Lindy Froebel, National Turkey Federation
- Casey Gallimore, North American Meat Institute
- Laura Garner, Auburn University
- Donna Garren, American Frozen Food Institute
- Alison Griffino, Tyson Foods
- Bob Hibbert, Morgan Lewis
- Lenora Howard, Conagra Brands
- Savanah Jost, Lone Star Beef Processors
- Kristin Lindahl, Cargill
- Cathrine Linder, Tyson Foods, Inc.
- Charles Link, Butterball, LLC
- Jane Mattias, Johnsonville. LLC
- Bryan Miller, Wayne Farms
- Buffy Montgomery, Conagra Brands
- Clarissa Moreaux, NAMI
- Barbara Negron, North American Natural Casing Association
- Alex Noffsinger, The Russell Group
- Kelly Nuckolls, NSAC
- Ashley Peterson, NCC
- Lowell Randel, Global Cold Chain Alliance
- Jamiea Ratcliff, Tyson Foods, Inc.
- Tina Rendon, Pilgrim's
- Amanda Rials, Alabama Technology Network (ATN)
- Art Rogers, JBS USA Food Company
- Jillian Schrier, NCBA
- Samantha Shinbaum, Tyson Foods
- Kathy Simmons, National Cattlemen's Beef Association
- Stephen Sothmann, Meat Import Council of America
- Tyler Stephens, Hygiena
- Brian Sylvester, Covington & Burling LLP
- Hilary Thesmar, FMI
- Charlotte Waller, VPGC, LLC
- Christopher Young, American Association of Meat Processors
- Hiroko Bray, SMITHFIELD
- Riette Van Laack, Hyman, Phelps & McNamara
Abbreviations
- DUS—Deputy Under Secretary
- NPIS—New Poultry Inspection System
- OA—Office of the Administrator, FSIS
- OC—Office of Communications, USDA
- ODIFP—Office of Data Integration and Food Protection, FSIS
- OFO—Office of Field Operations, FSIS
- OFS—Office of Food Safety, USDA
- OM—Office of Management, FSIS
- OPACE—Office of Public Affairs and Consumer Education, FSIS
- OIEA—Office of Investigation, Enforcement, and Audit, FSIS
- OPHS—Office of Public Health Science, FSIS
- OPPD—Office of Policy and Program Development, FSIS
- OSEC—Office of the Secretary, USDA
- PHIS—Public Health Information System
- TFAA—Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs, USDA
- CFIA—Canadian Food Inspection Agency
- FMI—Food Marketing Institute
- NAMI—North American Meat Institute
This public calendar is issued by the Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS). It lists meetings held by the Under Secretary and Deputy Under Secretary, Office of Food Safety (OFS), and the Administrator and Deputy Administrator for FSIS with persons outside the Federal Government.
| OFS/FSIS Official and Title | Date and Site | Other FSIS/OFS Participants |
Non-FSIS/OFS Participants |
Subject |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul Kiecker, Administrator, FSIS | Wednesday, July 8th, 2020 Telephonic |
Terri Nintemann, Deputy Administrator; FSIS; Jeremy Todd Reed, Chief Operating Officer, FSIS; FSIS Assistant Administrators | USDA-regulated Establishments and Industry Representatives | COVID-19 |
| Paul Kiecker, Administrator, FSIS | Thursday, July 9th, 2020 Telephonic |
Terri Nintemann, Deputy Administrator; FSIS; Jeremy Todd Reed; Chief Operating Officer, FSIS; Philip Bronstein; Assistant Administrator, OFO; Elamin Osman, Deputy Assistant Chief Information Officer; OCIO, Karen Hunter, Chief of Staff, FSIS; Atiya Khan, Deputy Chief of Staff | Dan Etzler, Director of Food Safety, Quality and Regulatory Affairs, Cargill | Connectivity |
| Mindy Brashears, Under Secretary, OFS | Thursday, July 9th, 2020 Telephonic |
Shawna Newsome, Chief of Staff, OFS; Paul Kiecker, Administrator, FSIS; Terri Nintemann- Deputy Administrator; FSIS; Jeremy Todd Reed, Chief Operating Officer, FSIS; Karen Hunter, Chief of Staff, FSIS; Atiya Khan, Deputy Chief of Staff, FSIS; Rachel Edelstein, Assistant Administrator, OPPD; Philip Bronstein, Assistant Administrator, OFO; Hany Sidrak, Deputy Assistant Administrator, OFO; Bryan Trout, Senior VMO, OPPD; Melvin Carter, Director, OPPD; Melanie Abley, Deputy Director, OPPD; Stephanie Hretz, Senior Staff Officer, OPPD | Brian McFarlane, Head of Technical Services, JBS | Data Collection |
| Mindy Brashears, Under Secretary, OFS | Friday, July 10th, 2020 Telephonic |
Shawna Newsome, Chief of Staff, OFS; Paul Kiecker, Administrator, FSIS; Terri Nintemann, Deputy Administrator, FSIS; Karen Hunter, Chief of Staff; FSIS; Atiya Khan, Deputy Chief of Staff, FSIS | Mitzi Baum, Chief Executive Officer (CEO), STOP Foodborne Illness; Mike Taylor, Board Chair, STOP Foodborne Illness; Sarah Sorscher, Deputy Director of Regulatory Affairs, Center for Science in the Public Interest (CSPI) | Changes in Poultry Safety Regulatory Framework |
| Mindy Brashears, Under Secretary, OFS | Thursday, July 23rd, 2020 Telephonic |
Shawna Newsome, Chief of Staff, OFS; Paul Kiecker, Administrator, FSIS; Terri Nintemann- Deputy Administrator; FSIS; Jeremy Todd Reed, Chief Operating Officer, FSIS; FSIS Assistant Administrators | Names of those scheduled to participate | Consumer Stakeholder Meeting |
| Mindy Brashears, Under Secretary, OFS | Thursday, July 23rd, 2020 Telephonic |
Shawna Newsome, Chief of Staff, OFS; Paul Kiecker, Administrator, FSIS; Terri Nintemann, Deputy Administrator; FSIS; Jeremy Todd Reed, Chief Operating Officer, FSIS; FSIS Assistant Administrators | Names of those scheduled to participate | Industry Stakeholder Meeting |
| Mindy Brashears, Under Secretary, OFS | Friday, July 24th, 2020 Telephonic |
Shawna Newsome, Chief of Staff, OFS; Paul Kiecker, Administrator, FSIS; Terri Nintemann, Deputy Administrator, FSIS; Jeremy Todd Reed, Chief Operating Officer; FSIS, Karen Hunter, Chief of Staff; FSIS; Atiya Khan, Deputy Chief of Staff, FSIS | Julie Anna Potts, President and CEO of North American Meat Institute; Mark Dopp, Senior Vice President, Regulatory Affairs and Scientific Affairs, NAMI; Katie McCullough, Director of Regulatory and Scientific Affairs, NAMI; Pete Thomson- Senior Vice President of Public and Legislative Affairs, NAMI | COVID-19 |
| Mindy Brashears, Under Secretary, OFS | Tuesday, July 28th, 2020 Telephonic |
Bette Brand, Deputy Under Secretary, RD; Mark Brodziski, Deputy Administrator, RBCS/RD; Andy Jermolowicz, Director, RBCS/RD; Paul Kiecker, Administrator, FSIS; Terri Nintemann- Deputy Administrator, FSIS; Philip Bronstein, Assistant Administrator, OFO; Carlynne Cockrum, Acting Assistant Administrator, OIEA | Small Scale Processors | Assistance for Small Meat and Poultry Processors |
| Paul Kiecker, Administrator, FSIS | Wednesday, July 29th, 2020 Telephonic |
Terri Nintemann, Deputy Administrator; FSIS; Jeremy Todd Reed, Chief Operating Officer, FSIS; Karen Hunter, Chief of Staff; FSIS, Atiya Khan, Deputy Chief of Staff; FSIS; Philip Bronstein, Assistant Administrator, OFO; Hany Sidrak, Deputy Assistant Administrator; OFO; Robert Bane, Executive Associate for Regulatory Operations, OFO; Michael Watts, Executive Associate for Regulatory Operations, OFO | Lee Beckmann- Manager of Governmental Affairs; Georgia Ports Authority | Export Certificates |
Consumer Representatives (OFS-FSIS)
- Teleconference Attendance
-
Barbara Chamberlin, New Mexico State University
-
Brian Ronholm, Consumer Reports
-
Jaime Ragos, Stop Foodborne Illness
-
Jaydee Hanson, Center for Food Safety
-
Jeffrey Sindelar, University of Wisconsin-Madison
-
Jessica Griswold, Center for Science in the Public Interest
-
Nailah John, National Consumers League
-
Kara Morgan, Center for Foodborne Illness Research & Prevention
-
Marienne Anandappa, Northeastern University
-
Patricia Buck, Center for Foodborne Illness Research & Prevention
-
Rachel Lyons, United Food & Commercial Workers International Union
-
Sarah Sorscher, Center for Science in the Public Interest
-
Thomas Gremillion, Consumer Federation
-
Tony Corbo, Food and Water Watch
-
Industry Representatives (OFS-FSIS)
- Teleconference Attendance
-
Alex Noffsinger, The Russell Group
-
Alice McLaughlin, Pilgram’s Pride
-
Allison Rivera, National Cattlemen’s Beef Association
-
Amanda Rials, ATN – Alabama Technology Network
-
Amanda Wilder, Boar's Head
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Andrew Bailey, National Pork Producers Council
-
Art Rogers, JBS USA Food Company
-
Ashley Lembke, American Foods Group, LLC
-
Ashley Peterson, National Chicken Council
-
Audrey Kreske, Restaurant Brands International
-
Barbara Masters, Tyson Foods
-
Barbara Negron, North American Natural Casing Association
-
Barry Carpenter, Food Safety Net Services
-
Betsy Booren, Consumer Brands Association
-
Billy Erp, Wayne Farms
-
Bob Lane, Rose Acre Farms
-
Brett Schwemer, Olsson Frank Weeda Law
-
Brian Eyink, Hogan Lovells US LLP
-
Brian McFarlane, JBS USA Food Company
-
Brian Sylvester, Foley & Lardner LLP
-
Bryan Miller, Wayne Farms
-
Buffy Montgomery, Conagra Brands
-
Casey Gallimore, North American Meat Institute
-
Charlotte Waller, VPGC, LLC
-
Chase Adams, American Sheep Industry
-
Chris Forgues, Hogan Lovells US LLP
-
Chris Young, American Association of Meat Processors
-
Clarissa Moreaux, North American Meat Institute
-
Dan Etzler, Cargill
-
Daniel Kovich, National Pork Producers Council
-
Denise Heard, US Poultry
-
Donna Garren, American Frozen Food Institute
-
Ellery Marks, General Mills
-
Hiroko Bray, Smithfield Foods
-
Irving Young, Butterball, LLC
-
Jamiea Ratcliff, Tyson Foods, Inc.
-
Janet Helms, Inter IKEA Group
-
John Dillard, Olsson Frank Weeda Law
-
Juanfra DeVillena, Wayne Farms
-
Julie Anna Potts, North American Meat Institute
-
Kara Schoonover, Foley & Lardner LLP
-
Kathy Simmons, National Cattlemen's Beef Association
-
Katie Hanigan, Smithfield Foods
-
Katie Hunt, American Foods Group
-
KatieRose McCullough, North American Meat Institute
-
Keith Day, Twin Rivers Foods
-
Kendra Waldbusser, Pilgram’s Pride
-
Kevin Atkins, Perdue Foods LLC
-
Kristin Lindahl, Cargill
-
Laurie Bryant, MICA
-
Lenoard Lang, IEA
-
Lenora Howard, Conagra Brands
-
Lisa Picard, National Turkey Federation
-
Lisa Weddig, National Turkey Federation
-
Mandy Carr, National Cattlemen's Beef Association
-
Mark Bowen, National Fisheries Institute
-
Morgan Henriott, U.S. Meat Export Federation
-
Nathan Ganfield, Johnsonville
-
Norm Robertson, North American Meat Institute
-
Oscar Garrison, United Egg Producers
-
Pamela Abney, Mountaire Farms
-
Patrick Mies, National Cattlemen’s Beef Association
-
Peggy Cook, Neogen
-
Peter Matz, Food Marketing Institute
-
Rafael Rivera, U.S. Poultry and Egg Association
-
Ralph Moss, Seaboard Corporation
-
Randy Green, United Egg Association
-
Riëtte van Laack Hyman, Phelps & McNamara
-
Roya Galindo, North American Meat Institute
-
Samantha Shinbaum, Tyson Foods
-
Sarah Anderson, MN Turkey Growers Association
-
Sarah Brandmeier, Consumer Brands Association
-
Savannah Jost, Lone Star Beef
-
Sharon Beals, CTI Foods
-
Sherri Williams, JBS USA Food Company
-
Sherry Layton, Vetanco/BV Science
-
Suzanne Finstad, Tyson Foods
-
Thomas Casey, Seaboard Corporation
-
Tiffany Lee, North American Meat Institute
-
Tim Goodmann, JBS USA Food Company
-
Tina Rendon, Pilgrim’s Pride
-
Tony Banegas, Bonduelle Fresh Americas
-
Tony Pavel, Cargill
-
Tyler Stephens, Hygiena
-
Wendy White, Georgia Tech GA Manufacturing Extension Partnership
-
Zach Cameron, Tyson Foods
-
Abbreviations
- DUS—Deputy Under Secretary
- NPIS—New Poultry Inspection System
- OA—Office of the Administrator, FSIS
- OC—Office of Communications, USDA
- ODIFP—Office of Data Integration and Food Protection, FSIS
- OFO—Office of Field Operations, FSIS
- OFS—Office of Food Safety, USDA
- OM—Office of Management, FSIS
- OPACE—Office of Public Affairs and Consumer Education, FSIS
- OIEA—Office of Investigation, Enforcement, and Audit, FSIS
- OPHS—Office of Public Health Science, FSIS
- OPPD—Office of Policy and Program Development, FSIS
- OSEC—Office of the Secretary, USDA
- PHIS—Public Health Information System
- TFAA—Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs, USDA
- CFIA—Canadian Food Inspection Agency
- FMI—Food Marketing Institute
- NAMI—North American Meat Institute
This public calendar is issued by the Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS). It lists meetings held by the Under Secretary and Deputy Under Secretary, Office of Food Safety (OFS), and the Administrator and Deputy Administrator for FSIS with persons outside the Federal Government.
| OFS/FSIS Official and Title | Date and Site | Other FSIS/OFS Participants |
Non-FSIS/OFS Participants |
Subject |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul Kiecker, Administrator, FSIS | Wednesday, June 3rd, 2020 Telephonic |
Terri Nintemann - Deputy Administrator, FSIS; Jeremy Todd Reed - Chief Operating Officer; FSIS; Karen Hunter- Chief of Staff, FSIS; Atiya Khan- Deputy Chief of Staff, FSIS | Brian Ronholm- Director of Food Policy, Consumer Reports | Small and Very Small Plant Issues |
| Paul Kiecker, Administrator, FSIS | Wednesday, June 10th, 2020 Telephonic |
Terri Nintemann- Deputy Administrator; FSIS; Jeremy Todd Reed, Chief Operating Officer, FSIS; FSIS Assistant Administrators | USDA-regulated Establishments and Industry Representatives | COVID-19 |
| Mindy Brashears, Under Secretary, OFS | Monday, June 15th, 2020 Telephonic |
Brian Barker-CEO InnovaZones, Zack Suther-Board Member InnovaZones, Chris Rodgers-Board Member InnovaZones | Introductory Meeting | |
| Paul Kiecker, Administrator, FSIS | Monday, June 15th, 2020 Telephonic |
Terri Nintemann - Deputy Administrator, FSIS; Karen Hunter, Chief of Staff, FSIS; Atiya Khan - Deputy Chief of Staff, FSIS | Brian McFarlane - Head of Technical Services, JBS | Ante-Mortem Inspection |
| Mindy Brashears, Under Secretary, OFS | Thursday, June 18th, 2020 Telephonic |
Shawna Newsome - Chief of Staff, OFS; Paul Kiecker - Administrator, FSIS; Terri Nintemann- Deputy Administrator; FSIS; Jeremy Todd Reed, Chief Operating Officer, FSIS; FSIS Assistant Administrators | Names of those scheduled to participate | Consumer Stakeholder Meeting |
| Mindy Brashears, Under Secretary, OFS | Thursday, June 18th, 2020 Telephonic |
Shawna Newsome - Chief of Staff, OFS; Paul Kiecker - Administrator, FSIS; Terri Nintemann - Deputy Administrator; FSIS; Jeremy Todd Reed, Chief Operating Officer, FSIS; FSIS Assistant Administrators | Names of those scheduled to participate | Industry Stakeholder Meeting |
| Mindy Brashears, Under Secretary, OFS | Tuesday, June 23rd, 2020 Telephonic |
Shawna Newsome - Chief of Staff, OFS; Paul Kiecker- Administrator, FSIS; Terri Nintemann-Deputy Administrator, FSIS; Karen Hunter- Chief of Staff; FSIS; Atiya Khan - Deputy Chief of Staff, FSIS | Oscar Garrison - Senior Vice President of Food Safety, United Egg Producers; Randy Green - Principal, Watson Green LLC | Hatchery Eggs |
| Paul Kiecker, Administrator, FSIS | Wednesday, June 24th, 2020 Telephonic |
Terri Nintemann- Deputy Administrator; FSIS; Jeremy Todd Reed, Chief Operating Officer, FSIS; FSIS Assistant Administrators | USDA-regulated Establishments and Industry Representatives | COVID-19 |
| Paul Kiecker, Administrator, FSIS | Wednesday, June 24th, 2020 Telephonic |
Shawna Newsome-Chief of Staff; Terri Nintemann-Deputy Administrator, FSIS; Jeremy Todd Reed -Chief Operating Officer, FSIS; Philip Bronstein- Assistant Administrator; OFO, Rachel Edelstein-Assistant Administrator; OPPD, Carlynne Cockrum- Deputy Assistant Administrator; OIEA | NASDA Members | State Inspection |
Consumer Representatives (OFS-FSIS)
- Teleconference Attendance
-
Aaron Beczkiewicz, Ohio State University
-
Barb Kowalcyk, Ohio State University
-
Brian Ronholm, Consumer Reports
-
Charles J Czuprynski, University of Wisconsin-Madison
-
Hilary Kordecki, Ohio State University
-
Jaime Ragos, Stop Foodborne Illness
-
James Rogers, Consumer Reports
-
Jaydee Hanson, Center for Food Safety
-
Jeanne Gleason, New Mexico State University
-
Jessica Griswold, Center for Science in the Public Interest
-
Kara Morgan, Center for Foodborne Illness Research & Prevention
-
Kathleen Glass, University of Wisconsin-Madison
-
Kelly Nuckolls, National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition
-
Marienne Anandappa, Northeastern University
-
Michael Hansen, Consumer Reports
-
Patricia Buck, Center for Foodborne Illness Research & Prevention
-
Rachel Lyons, United Food & Commercial Workers International Union
-
Sarah Sorscher, Center for Science in the Public Interest
-
Shelley Feist, Partnership for Food Safety Education
-
Thomas Gremillion, Consumer Federation
-
Tony Corbo, Food and Water Watch
-
Industry Representatives (OFS-FSIS)
- Teleconference Attendance
-
Alex Noffsinger, The Russell Group
-
Allison Rivera, National Cattlemen’s Beef Association
-
Amanda Wilder, Boar's Head
-
Andrew Bailey, National Pork Producers Council
-
Andrew Cotton, U.S. Seafood Distributors Association
-
Art Rogers, JBS USA Food Company
-
Ashley Lembke, American Foods Group, LLC
-
Ashley Peterson, National Chicken Council
-
Barbara Masters, Tyson Foods
-
Barbara Negron, North American Natural Casing Association
-
Brian Covington, Lopez Foods
-
Brian Eyink, Hogan Lovells US LLP
-
Brian McFarlane, JBS USA Food Company
-
Brian Sylvester, Foley & Lardner LLP
-
Bryan Miller, Wayne Farms
-
Casey Gallimore, North American Meat Institute
-
Charlotte Waller, VPGC, LLC
-
Chase Adams, American Sheep Industry
-
Chris Forgues, Hogan Lovells US LLP
-
Chris Young, American Association of Meat Processors
-
Christine Alvarado, Arm and Hammer
-
Clarissa Moreaux, North American Meat Institute
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Dan Etzler, Cargill
-
Donna Green, American Frozen Food Institute
-
Ellery Marks, General Mills
-
Hiroko Bray, Smithfield Foods
-
Irving Young, Butterball, LLC
-
Janet Helms, Inter IKEA Group
-
John Dillard, Olsson Frank Weeda Law
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Jolyda Swaim, Olsson Frank Weeda Law
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Juanfra DeVillena, Wayne Farms
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Julie Anna, Potts North American Meat Institute
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Kara Schoonover, Foley & Lardner LLP
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Kathy Simmons, National Cattlemen's Beef Association
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Katie Hanigan, Smithfield Foods
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KatieRose McCullough, North American Meat Institute
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Keith Da,y Twin Rivers Foods
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Kelly Nuckolls, National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition
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Kendra Waldbusser, Pilgram’s Pride
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Kevin Atkins, Perdue Foods LLC
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Kim Rice, Rose Acre Farms
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Kristin Lindahl, Cargill
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Kyle Donnelly, Empirical Foods, Inc.
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Laurie Bryant, MICA
-
Lenoard Lang, IEA
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Lia Biondo, United States Cattlemen's Association and American Dairy Coalition
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Mandy Carr, National Cattlemen's Beef Association
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Mark Bowen, National Fisheries Institute
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Michael Roberson, Publix Super Markets, Inc.
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Morgan Henriott, U.S. Meat Export Federation
-
Norm Robertson, North American Meat Institute
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Patrick Mies, National Cattlemen’s Beef Association
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Peggy Cook, Neogen
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Peter Matz, Food Marketing Institute
-
Randy Green, United Egg Association
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Roya Galindo, North American Meat Institute
-
Samantha Shinbaum, Tyson Foods
-
Sarah Brandmeier, Consumer Brands Association
-
Sharon Beals, CTI Foods
-
Sherri Williams, JBS USA Food Company
-
Stephen Sothmann, Meat Import Council of America
-
Suzanne Finstad, Tyson Foods
-
Tiffany Lee, North American Meat Institute
-
Tina Rendon, Pilgrim’s Pride
-
Tony Banegas, Bonduelle Fresh Americas
-
Travis Arp, U.S. Meat Export Federation
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Troie Burch, Double B Foods
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Tyler Stephens, Hygiena
-
Wendy White, Georgia Tech GA Manufacturing Extension Partnership
-
Zach Cameron, Tyson Foods
-
Abbreviations
- DUS—Deputy Under Secretary
- NPIS—New Poultry Inspection System
- OA—Office of the Administrator, FSIS
- OC—Office of Communications, USDA
- ODIFP—Office of Data Integration and Food Protection, FSIS
- OFO—Office of Field Operations, FSIS
- OFS—Office of Food Safety, USDA
- OM—Office of Management, FSIS
- OPACE—Office of Public Affairs and Consumer Education, FSIS
- OIEA—Office of Investigation, Enforcement, and Audit, FSIS
- OPHS—Office of Public Health Science, FSIS
- OPPD—Office of Policy and Program Development, FSIS
- OSEC—Office of the Secretary, USDA
- PHIS—Public Health Information System
- TFAA—Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs, USDA
- CFIA—Canadian Food Inspection Agency
- FMI—Food Marketing Institute
- NAMI—North American Meat Institute
This public calendar is issued by the Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS). It lists meetings held by the Under Secretary and Deputy Under Secretary, Office of Food Safety (OFS), and the Administrator and Deputy Administrator for FSIS with persons outside the Federal Government.
| OFS/FSIS Official and Title | Date and Site | Other FSIS/OFS Participants |
Non-FSIS/OFS Participants |
Subject |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mindy Brashears, Under Secretary, OFS | Friday, May 1st, 2020 Telephonic |
Shawna Newsome- Chief of Staff, OFS | Representatives from: IL Department of Public Health, IL Ogle County Health Department, IL Department of Ag, IL Governor's Office, CDC, Hormel | COVID-19 |
| Mindy Brashears, Under Secretary, OFS | Saturday, May 2nd, 2020 Telephonic |
Shawna Newsome- Chief of Staff, OFS | Mike Skahill, Smithfield | COVID-19 |
| Mindy Brashears, Under Secretary, OFS | Sunday, May 3rd, 2020 Telephonic |
Shawna Newsome- Chief of Staff, OFS | Representatives from: CDC, TX State Health Services, TX Governor's Office, TX Department of Ag, Texas Cattle Feeders Association, Caviness Beef Packers, Tyson, JBS, Cargill | COVID-19 |
| Mindy Brashears, Under Secretary, OFS | Monday, May 4th, 2020 Telephonic |
Shawna Newsome- Chief of Staff, OFS, Campbell Shuford, Senior Advisor, OSEC, Mary Dee Beal, Senior Advisor, OSEC | Julianna Potts- Chief Executive Officer, North American Meat Institute | COVID-19 |
| Mindy Brashears, Under Secretary, OFS | Tuesday, May 5th, 2020 Telephonic |
Shawna Newsome- Chief of Staff, OFS | Representatives from: CDC, WI Governor's Office, WI Department of Ag, City of Milwaukee, Cargill | COVID-19 |
| Mindy Brashears, Under Secretary, OFS | Thursday, May 7th, 2020 Telephonic |
Shawna Newsome- Chief of Staff, OFS; Denise Eblen- Assistant Administrator, FSIS; Emilio Esteban- Chief Scientist, FSIS; Terri Nintemann- Deputy Administrator, FSIS; Karen Hunter- Chief of Staff, FSIS; Atiya Khan- Deputy Chief of Staff, FSIS | Kathleen Glass, Associate Director, University of Wisconsin-Madison; Jeff Sindelar, UW-Madison; Chuck Czuprynski, UW-Madison; Kristin Schill, UW-Madison | Control Foodborne Pathogens |
| Paul Kiecker, Administrator, FSIS | Thursday, May 7th, 2020 Telephonic |
Terri Nintemann- Deputy Administrator; Karen Hunter- Chief of Staff; Atiya Khan- Deputy Chief of Staff | Danielle Beck- Executive Director of Government Affairs, NCBA | State Inspection |
| Mindy Brashears, Under Secretary, OFS | Friday, May 8th, 2020 Telephonic |
Paul Kiecker- Administrator, FSIS; Terri Nintemann- Deputy Administrator, FSIS; Shawna Newsome- Chief of Staff, OFS; Christopher Bernstein- Director Food Safety Education, FSIS; Carol Blake, Assistant Administrator, FSIS; Aaron Lavallee, Deputy Assistant Administrator, FSIS; Atiya Khan, Deputy Chief of Staff, FSIS | Mitzi Baum- Chief Executive Officer, Stop Foodborne Illness; Lauren Bush- Co-board Chair, Stop Foodborne Illness; Mike Taylor- Co-board chair, Stop Foodborne Illness; Rob Swenson- Treasurer, Stop Foodborne Illness; Craig Wilson- Representative, Costco; Jorge Hernandez- Representative, Wendy's; Gillian Kelleher- Representative, Wegman's | Introduction to Stop Foodborne Illness |
| Mindy Brashears, Under Secretary, OFS | Tuesday, May 12th, 2020 Telephonic |
Paul Kiecker- Administrator, FSIS; Terri Nintemann- Deputy Administrator, FSIS; Shawna Newsome- Chief of Staff, OFS; Jeremy Todd Reed, Chief Operating Officer, FSIS; Philip Bronstein, Assistant Administrator, OFO; Hany Sidrak, Deputy Assistant Administrator, Rachel Edelstein- Assistant Administrator; OPPD, April Regonlinski- Director of Policy Analysis Staff; OPPD, Carylenne Cockrum- Deputy Assistant Administrator;OIEA, Mark Crowe- Director, Compliance and Investiagtion Division; OIEA, Carol Blake- Assistant Administrator; OPACE, Aaron Lavallee- Deputy Assistant Administrator; OPACE, Karen Hunter- Chief of Staff, FSIS; Atiya Khan- Deputy Chief of Staff, FSIS | Consumer and Industry Groups | State Inspection |
| Mindy Brashears, Under Secretary, OFS | Tuesday, May 12th, 2020 Telephonic |
Paul Kiecker- Administrator, FSIS; Terri Nintemann- Deputy Administrator, FSIS; Shawna Newsome- Chief of Staff, OFS; Jeremy Todd Reed, Chief Operating Officer, FSIS; Philip Bronstein, Assistant Administrator, OFO; Hany Sidrak, Deputy Assistant Administrator, OFO; Rachel Edelstein, Acting Assistant Administrator, OPPD; April Regonlinski, Acting Deputy Assistant Administrator, OPPD; Carlynne Cockrum, Acting Assistant Administrator, OIEA; Mark Crowe, Acting Deputy Assistant Administrator, OIEA; Carol Blake, Assistant Administrator, OPACE; Aaron Lavallee, Deputy Assistant Administrator, OPACE; Karen Hunter, Chief of Staff, FSIS; Atiya Khan, Deputy Chief of Staff, FSIS | Barbara Glenn, Chief Executive Officer, NASDA; Felicity Mejeris, Manager of Food Safety Programs, NASDA; Aline Delucia, Senior Director of Public Policy, NASDA; Sara Arsenault, Manager of Public Policy, NASDA | State Inspection |
| Mindy Brashears, Under Secretary, OFS | Tuesday, May 12th, 2020 Telephonic |
Shawna Newsome- Chief of Staff, OFS, Campbell Shuford, Senior Advisor, OSEC, Mary Dee Beal, Senior Advisor, OSEC | Harrison Collins, Michael Best Strategies; Denise Bode, Michael Best Strategies; Patrick Firth, Michael Best Strategies; Steve Austin, Red Gold; Paul Palmby, Seneca Foods | COVID-19 |
| Mindy Brashears, Under Secretary, OFS | Friday, May 15th, 2020 Telephonic |
Shawna Newsome- Chief of Staff, OFS | Deidrea Mabry, Chief Operating Officer, American Meat Science Association | Update on International Congress of Meat Science Association and Reciprocal Meat Conference |
| Mindy Brashears, Under Secretary, OFS | Friday, May 15th, 2020 Telephonic |
Paul Kiecker- Administrator, FSIS; Terri Nintemann- Deputy Administrator, FSIS; Shawna Newsome- Chief of Staff, OFS; Jeremy Todd Reed, Chief Operating Officer, FSIS; Philip Bronstein, Assistant Administrator, OFO; Hany Sidrak, Deputy Assistant Administrator, OFO; Rachel Edelstein, Acting Assistant Administrator, OPPD; April Regonlinski, Acting Deputy Assistant Administrator, OPPD; Carlynne Cockrum, Acting Assistant Administrator, OIEA; Mark Crowe, Acting Deputy Assistant Administrator, OIEA; Carol Blake, Assistant Administrator, OPACE; Aaron Lavallee, Deputy Assistant Administrator, OPACE; Karen Hunter, Chief of Staff, FSIS; Atiya Khan, Deputy Chief of Staff, FSIS | NASDA Members | State Inspection |
| Paul Kiecker, Administrator, FSIS | Thursday, May 28th, 2020 Telephonic |
Terri-Nintemann- Deputy Administrator, FSIS; Philip Bronstein- Assistant Administrator, OFO; Hany Sidrak- Deputy Assistant Adminsitrator, OFO; Michelle Catlin, International Coordination Executive, OIC; Robert Bane, Executive Associate for Regulatory Operations, OFO; Karen Hunter, Chief of Staff, FSIS; Atiya Khan, Deputy Chief of Staff, FSIS | Jim Sumner, President, USAPEEC; Jean Murphy, Vice President of Trade Policy and Technical Services, USAPEEC | Export Certificates |
| Mindy Brashears, Under Secretary, OFS | Thursday, May 28th, 2020 Telephonicc |
Shawna Newsome- Chief of Staff, OFS; Paul Kiecker- Administrator, FSIS; Terri Nintemann- Deputy Administrator; FSIS; Jeremy Todd Reed, Chief Operating Officer, FSIS; FSIS Assistant Administrators | Names of those scheduled to participate | Consumer Stakeholder Meeting |
| Mindy Brashears, Under Secretary, OFS | Thursday, May 28th, 2020 Telephonic |
Shawna Newsome- Chief of Staff, OFS; Paul Kiecker- Administrator, FSIS; Terri Nintemann- Deputy Administrator; FSIS; Jeremy Todd Reed, Chief Operating Officer, FSIS; FSIS Assistant Administrators | Names of those scheduled to participate | Industry Stakeholder Meeting |
Consumer Representatives (OFS-FSIS)
- Teleconference Attendance
-
Alice McLaughlin, Pilgrim’s Pride
-
Alison Griffino, Tyson Foods
-
Allison Rivera, National Cattlemen’s Beef Association
-
Amanda Wilder, Boar's Head
-
Andrea Perkins, Superior Farms
-
Andrew Cotton, U.S. Seafood Distributors Association
-
Art Rogers, JBS USA Food Company
-
Ashley Eisenbeiser, Food Marketing Institute
-
Ashley Lembke, American Foods Group, LLC
-
Ashley Peterson, National Chicken Council
-
Barb Masters, Tyson Foods
-
Barbara Negron, North American Natural Casing Association
-
Barry Carpenter, Food Safety Net Services
-
Betsy Booren, Consumer Brands Association
-
Billy Erp, Wayne Farms
-
Bob Hibbert, EMPA/MLB
-
Brett Schwemer, Olsson Frank Weeda Law
-
Brian Covington, Lopez Foods
-
Brian Eyink, Hogan Lovells US LLP
-
Brian McFarlane, JBS USA Food Company
-
Brian Sylvester, Foley & Lardner LLP
-
Bryan Miller, Wayne Farms
-
Buffy Montgomery, Conagra Brands
-
Casey Gallimore, North American Meat Institute
-
Cathrine Linder, Tyson Foods
-
Charles Leftwich, Sysco
-
Charlotte Waller, VPGC, LLC
-
Chase Adams, American Sheep Industry
-
Cheyenne McEndaffer, U.S. Meat Export Federation
-
Chris Forgues, Hogan Lovells US LLP
-
Chris Young, American Association of Meat Processors
-
Clarissa Moreaux, North American Meat Institute
-
Dan Etzler, Cargill
-
Dane Bernard, Bold Bear Food Safety
-
Daniel Kovich, National Pork Producers Council
-
Dayna Nicholas, Land O' Frost
-
Denise Heard, U.S. Poultry
-
Ellery Marks, General Mills
-
Eric Wolfe, IKEA Food Purchasing
-
Ferd Hoefner, National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition
-
Hilary Thesmar, Food Marketing Institute
-
Hiroko Bray, Smithfield Foods
-
Irving Young, Butterball, LLC
-
Jamiea Ratcliff, Tyson Foods
-
Jane Mattias, Johnsonville, LLC
-
Jean Murphy, U.S. Poultry and Egg Association
-
Jessica Watson, National Cattlemen's Beef Association
-
Joe Harris, Southwest Meat Association
-
John Dillard, Olsson Frank Weeda Law
-
Jolyda Swaim, Olsson Frank Weeda Law
-
Juanfra DeVillena, Wayne Farms
-
Kara Schoonover, Foley & Lardner LLP
-
Kathy Simmons, National Cattlemen's Beef Association
-
Katie Hanigan, Smithfield Foods
-
Katie Hunt, American Foods Group, LLC
-
KatieRose, McCullough North American Meat Institute
-
Keith Day, Twin Rivers Foods
-
Kendra Waldbusser, Pilgrim’s Pride
-
Kevin Atkins, Perdue Foods LLC
-
Kyle Donnelly, Empirical Foods, Inc.
-
Lawrence Bryant, MICA
-
Lenoard Lang, IEA
-
Lenora Howard, Conagra Brands
-
Lia Biondo, United States Cattlemen's Association and American Dairy Coalition
-
Lisa Weddig, National Fisheries Institute
-
Lowell Randel, Global Cold Chain Alliance
-
Mandy Carr, National Cattlemen's Beef Association
-
Mark Bowen, National Fisheries Institute
-
Morgan Henriott, U.S. Meat Export Federation
-
Nathan Ganfield, Johnsonville, LLC
-
Norm Robertson, North American Meat Institute
-
Pam Abney, Mountaire Farms
-
Patrick Mies, National Cattlemen’s Beef Association
-
Peggy Cook, Neogen
-
Peter Matz, Food Marketing Institute
-
Rachael Blevins, Tyson Foods
-
Rafael Rivera, U.S. Poultry and Egg Association
-
Randy Green, United Egg Association
-
Riette van Laack, Hyman Phelps & McNamara
-
Robert Post, FoodTrition Solutions, LLC/National Seasoning Manufacturers Association, Inc.
-
Roya Galindo, North American Meat Institute
-
Sam Hadden, Tyson Foods
-
Samantha Shinbaum, Tyson Foods
-
Sarah Anderson, MN Turkey Growers Association
-
Sarah Brandmeier, Consumer Brands Association
-
Sherri Williams, JBS USA Food Company
-
Stephen Sothmann, Meat Import Council of America
-
Susan L Holmes, Koch Foods
-
Suzanne Finstad, Tyson Foods
-
Thomas Casey, Seaboard Corporation
-
Tiffany Lee, North American Meat Institute
-
Tim Goodmann, JBS USA Food Company
-
Tina Rendon, Pilgrim’s Pride
-
Tony Banegas, Bonduelle Fresh Americas
-
Tony Pavel, Cargill
-
Travis Arp, U.S. Meat Export Federation
-
Tyler Stephens, Hygiena
-
Valerie Tapley, Wayne Farms
-
Vicki Wong, The Clorox Company
-
Wendy White, Georgia Tech GA Manufacturing Extension Partnership
-
Zach Cameron, Tyson Foods
-
Industry Representatives (OFS-FSIS)
- Teleconference Attendance
-
Alice McLaughlin, Pilgrim’s Pride
-
Alison Griffino, Tyson Foods
-
Allison Rivera, National Cattlemen’s Beef Association
-
Amanda Wilder, Boar's Head
-
Andrea Perkins, Superior Farms
-
Andrew Cotton, U.S. Seafood Distributors Association
-
Art Rogers, JBS USA Food Company
-
Ashley Eisenbeiser, Food Marketing Institute
-
Ashley Lembke, American Foods Group, LLC
-
Ashley Peterson, National Chicken Council
-
Barb Masters, Tyson Foods
-
Barbara Negron, North American Natural Casing Association
-
Barry Carpenter, Food Safety Net Services
-
Betsy Booren, Consumer Brands Association
-
Billy Erp, Wayne Farms
-
Bob Hibbert, EMPA/MLB
-
Brett Schwemer, Olsson Frank Weeda Law
-
Brian Covington, Lopez Foods
-
Brian Eyink, Hogan Lovells US LLP
-
Brian McFarlane, JBS USA Food Company
-
Brian Sylvester, Foley & Lardner LLP
-
Bryan Miller, Wayne Farms
-
Buffy Montgomery, Conagra Brands
-
Casey Gallimore, North American Meat Institute
-
Cathrine Linder, Tyson Foods
-
Charles Leftwich, Sysco
-
Charlotte Waller, VPGC, LLC
-
Chase Adams, American Sheep Industry
-
Cheyenne McEndaffer, U.S. Meat Export Federation
-
Chris Forgues, Hogan Lovells US LLP
-
Chris Young, American Association of Meat Processors
-
Clarissa Moreaux, North American Meat Institute
-
Dan Etzler, Cargill
-
Dane Bernard, Bold Bear Food Safety
-
Daniel Kovich, National Pork Producers Council
-
Dayna Nicholas, Land O' Frost
-
Denise Heard, U.S. Poultry
-
Ellery Marks, General Mills
-
Eric Wolfe, IKEA Food Purchasing
-
Ferd Hoefner, National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition
-
Hilary Thesmar, Food Marketing Institute
-
Hiroko Bray, Smithfield Foods
-
Irving Young, Butterball, LLC
-
Jamiea Ratcliff, Tyson Foods
-
Jane Mattias, Johnsonville, LLC
-
Jean Murphy, U.S. Poultry and Egg Association
-
Jessica Watson, National Cattlemen's Beef Association
-
Joe Harris, Southwest Meat Association
-
John Dillard, Olsson Frank Weeda Law
-
Jolyda Swaim, Olsson Frank Weeda Law
-
Juanfra DeVillena, Wayne Farms
-
Kara Schoonover, Foley & Lardner LLP
-
Kathy Simmons, National Cattlemen's Beef Association
-
Katie Hanigan, Smithfield Foods
-
Katie Hunt, American Foods Group, LLC
-
KatieRose, McCullough North American Meat Institute
-
Keith Day, Twin Rivers Foods
-
Kendra Waldbusser, Pilgrim’s Pride
-
Kevin Atkins, Perdue Foods LLC
-
Kyle Donnelly, Empirical Foods, Inc.
-
Lawrence Bryant, MICA
-
Lenoard Lang, IEA
-
Lenora Howard, Conagra Brands
-
Lia Biondo, United States Cattlemen's Association and American Dairy Coalition
-
Lisa Weddig, National Fisheries Institute
-
Lowell Randel, Global Cold Chain Alliance
-
Mandy Carr, National Cattlemen's Beef Association
-
Mark Bowen, National Fisheries Institute
-
Morgan Henriott, U.S. Meat Export Federation
-
Nathan Ganfield, Johnsonville, LLC
-
Norm Robertson, North American Meat Institute
-
Pam Abney, Mountaire Farms
-
Patrick Mies, National Cattlemen’s Beef Association
-
Peggy Cook, Neogen
-
Peter Matz, Food Marketing Institute
-
Rachael Blevins, Tyson Foods
-
Rafael Rivera, U.S. Poultry and Egg Association
-
Randy Green, United Egg Association
-
Riette van Laack, Hyman Phelps & McNamara
-
Robert Post, FoodTrition Solutions, LLC/National Seasoning Manufacturers Association, Inc.
-
Roya Galindo, North American Meat Institute
-
Sam Hadden, Tyson Foods
-
Samantha Shinbaum, Tyson Foods
-
Sarah Anderson, MN Turkey Growers Association
-
Sarah Brandmeier, Consumer Brands Association
-
Sherri Williams, JBS USA Food Company
-
Stephen Sothmann, Meat Import Council of America
-
Susan L Holmes, Koch Foods
-
Suzanne Finstad, Tyson Foods
-
Thomas Casey, Seaboard Corporation
-
Tiffany Lee, North American Meat Institute
-
Tim Goodmann, JBS USA Food Company
-
Tina Rendon, Pilgrim’s Pride
-
Tony Banegas, Bonduelle Fresh Americas
-
Tony Pavel, Cargill
-
Travis Arp, U.S. Meat Export Federation
-
Tyler Stephens, Hygiena
-
Valerie Tapley, Wayne Farms
-
Vicki Wong, The Clorox Company
-
Wendy White, Georgia Tech GA Manufacturing Extension Partnership
-
Zach Cameron, Tyson Foods
-
Abbreviations
- DUS—Deputy Under Secretary
- NPIS—New Poultry Inspection System
- OA—Office of the Administrator, FSIS
- OC—Office of Communications, USDA
- ODIFP—Office of Data Integration and Food Protection, FSIS
- OFO—Office of Field Operations, FSIS
- OFS—Office of Food Safety, USDA
- OM—Office of Management, FSIS
- OPACE—Office of Public Affairs and Consumer Education, FSIS
- OIEA—Office of Investigation, Enforcement, and Audit, FSIS
- OPHS—Office of Public Health Science, FSIS
- OPPD—Office of Policy and Program Development, FSIS
- OSEC—Office of the Secretary, USDA
- PHIS—Public Health Information System
- TFAA—Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs, USDA
- CFIA—Canadian Food Inspection Agency
- FMI—Food Marketing Institute
- NAMI—North American Meat Institute
This public calendar is issued by the Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS). It lists meetings held by the Under Secretary and Deputy Under Secretary, Office of Food Safety (OFS), and the Administrator and Deputy Administrator for FSIS with persons outside the Federal Government.
| OFS/FSIS Official and Title | Date and Site | Other FSIS/OFS Participants |
Non-FSIS/OFS Participants |
Subject |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul Kiecker, Administrator, FSIS | Wednesday, April 1, 2020 Telephonic |
FSIS Management Council | USDA-regulated Establishments and Industry Representatives | COVID-19 |
| Paul Kiecker, Administrator, FSIS | Wednesday, April 8, 2020 Telephonic |
FSIS Management Council | USDA-regulated Establishments and Industry Representatives | COVID-19 |
| Paul Kiecker, Administrator, FSIS | Wednesday, April 15, 2020 Telephonic |
FSIS Management Council | USDA-regulated Establishments and Industry Representatives | COVID-19 |
| Paul Kiecker, Administrator, FSIS | Wednesday, April 22, 2020 Telephonic |
FSIS Management Council | USDA-regulated Establishments and Industry Representatives | COVID-19 |
| Mindy Brashears, Under Secretary, OFS | Thursday, April 23, 2020 Telephonic | Shawna Newsome, Chief of Staff, OFS | Michael Scuse, Delaware Secretary of Agriculture; Randy Day, Perdue Farms; Mark McKay, Perdue Farms; Lester Gray, Perdue Farms; Herb Frerichs, Perdue Farms | COVID-19 |
| Mindy Brashears, Under Secretary, OFS | Thursday, April 23, 2020 Telephonic |
Paul Kiecker, Administrator, FSIS; Shawna Newsome, Chief of Staff, OFS; Terri Nintemann, Deputy Administrator, FSIS | Names of those scheduled to participate | Consumer Stakeholder Meeting |
| Paul Kiecker, Administrator, FSIS | Thursday, April 23, 2020 Telephonic |
Terri Nintemann, Deputy Administrator, FSIS; Jeremy Todd Reed, Chief Operating Officer, FSIS; FSIS Assistant Administrators | Names of those scheduled to participate | Consumer Stakeholder Meeting |
| Mindy Brashears, Under Secretary, OFS | Tuesday, April 28, 2020 Telephonic | Paul Kiecker, Administrator, FSIS; Atiya Khan, Deputy Chief of Staff, FSIS | Tom Bower, Senior Vice President of Supply Chain, Foster Farms; Dalton Rasmussen, President, Squab Producers of California; David Rubenstein, Vice President of Operations, Pitman Family Farms | Meet and Greet |
| Mindy Brashears, Under Secretary, OFS | Tuesday, April 28, 2020 Telephonic | Paul Kiecker, Administrator, FSIS; Terri Nintemann, Deputy Administrator, FSIS; Karen Hunter, Chief of Staff, FSIS; Atiya Khan, Deputy Chief of Staff, FSIS | Ashley Peterson, Senior Vice President of Scientific & Regulatory Affairs, National Chicken Council | COVID-19 |
| Paul Kiecker, Administrator, FSIS | Wednesday, April 29, 2020 Telephonic |
FSIS Management Council; Mindy Brashears, Under Secretary, OFS; Shawna Newsome, Chief of Staff, OFS | USDA-regulated Establishments and Industry Representatives | COVID-19 |
| Mindy Brashears, Under Secretary, OFS | Wednesday, April 29, 2020 Telephonic |
Shawna Newsome, Chief of Staff, OFS; Campbell Shuford, Senior Advisor, OSEC; Mary Dee Beal, Senior Advisor, OSEC | Chandler Keys, JBS | COVID-19 |
| Mindy Brashears, Under Secretary, OFS | Wednesday, April 29, 2020 Telephonic |
Shawna Newsome, Chief of Staff, OFS; Campbell Shuford, Senior Advisor, OSEC; Mary Dee Beal, Senior Advisor, OSEC | Chuck Penry, Tyson Foods | COVID-19 |
| Mindy Brashears, Under Secretary, OFS | Wednesday, April 29, 2020 Telephonic |
Shawna Newsome, Chief of Staff, OFS; Campbell Shuford, Senior Advisor, OSEC; Mary Dee Beal, Senior Advisor, OSEC | Mike Brown and Ashley Peterson, National Chicken Council | COVID-19 |
| Mindy Brashears, Under Secretary, OFS | Thursday, April 30, 2020 Telephonic |
Shawna Newsome, Chief of Staff, OFS; Campbell Shuford, Senior Advisor, OSEC; Mary Dee Beal, Senior Advisor, OSEC | Ken Sullivan, Smithfield Foods | COVID-19 |
| Mindy Brashears, Under Secretary, OFS | Thursday, April 30, 2020 Telephonic |
Shawna Newsome, Chief of Staff, OFS; Campbell Shuford, Senior Advisor, OSEC; Mary Dee Beal, Senior Advisor, OSEC | Michelle Kromm, Lori Marco, Jeff Grev, Jacob Bylund, Hormel/Jennie-O; Lisa Wallenda Picard, National Turkey Federation | COVID-19 |
| Mindy Brashears, Under Secretary, OFS | Thursday, April 30, 2020 Telephonic |
Shawna Newsome, Chief of Staff, OFS; Campbell Shuford, Senior Advisor, OSEC; Mary Dee Beal, Senior Advisor, OSEC | Kathryn Unger, Katie Smith, Jake Kuhns, Cargill | COVID-19 |
Consumer Representatives (OFS)
- Teleconference Attendance
- Tony Corbo, Food and Water Watch
- Zachary Corrigan, Food and Water Watch
- Barbara Chamberlin, New Mexico State University
- Jeanne Gleason, New Mexico State University
- Rachel Lyons, United Food & Commercial Workers International Union
- Michael Taylor, Stop Foodborne Illness
- Kalmia (Kali) E. Kniel , University of Delaware
- Kate Swanson
- Darin Detwiler, Northeastern University
- Gabriela Steier, Northeastern University
- Marienne Anandappa, Northeastern University
- Robert Bernard Gravani , Cornell University
- Kelly Nuckolls , National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition
- Sarah Sorscher, Center for Science in the Public Interest
- Kathleen Glass, University of Wisconsin-Madison
- Charles J Czuprynski, University of Wisconsin-Madison
- Jeffrey J Sindelar, University of Wisconsin-Madison
- Kristin Marie Schill, University of Wisconsin-Madison
- David Acheson, Acheson Group
- Benjamin Chapman, North Carolina State University
- James Rogers, Consumer Reports
- Brian Ronholm, Consumer Reports
- Thomas Gremillion, Consumer Federation
- Shelley Feist, Partnership for Food Safety Education
- Donald Schaffner, Rutgers University
- Mitzi Baum, Stop Foodborne Illness
- Jaime Ragos, Stop Foodborne Illness
- Kara Morgan, Center for Foodborne Illness Research & Prevention
- Patricia Buck, Center for Foodborne Illness Research & Prevention
- Nailah John, National Consumers League
- Karin Hoelzer , The Pew Charitable Trusts
- Julia Ranney, Center for Food Safety
- Ryan Talbott, Center for Food Safety
- Barbara Kowalcyk, The Ohio State University
Consumer Representatives (FSIS)
- Teleconference Attendance
- Tony Corbo, Food and Water Watch
- Zachary Corrigan, Food and Water Watch
- Barbara Chamberlin, New Mexico State University
- Jeanne Gleason, New Mexico State University
- Rachel Lyons, United Food & Commercial Workers International Union
- Michael Taylor, Stop Foodborne Illness
- Darin Detwiler, Northeastern University
- Gabriela Steier, Northeastern University
- Marienne Anandappa, Northeastern University
- Robert Bernard Gravani , Cornell University
- Kelly Nuckolls , National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition
- Sarah Sorscher, Center for Science in the Public Interest
- Kathleen Glass, University of Wisconsin-Madison
- Charles J Czuprynski, University of Wisconsin-Madison
- Jeffrey J Sindelar, University of Wisconsin-Madison
- Kristin Marie Schill, University of Wisconsin-Madison
- Kara Morgan, Center for Foodborne Illness Research & Prevention
- Patricia Buck, Center for Foodborne Illness Research & Prevention
- Mitzi Baum, Stop Foodborne Illness
- Jaime Ragos, Stop Foodborne Illness
- James Rogers, Consumer Reports
- Benjamin Chapman, North Carolina State University
- Thomas Gremillion, Consumer Federation
- Karin Hoelzer, The Pew Charitable Trusts
- Julia Ranney, Center for Food Safety
- Ryan Talbott, Center for Food Safety
- Barbara Kowalcyk, The Ohio State University
Abbreviations
- DUS—Deputy Under Secretary
- NPIS—New Poultry Inspection System
- OA—Office of the Administrator, FSIS
- OC—Office of Communications, USDA
- ODIFP—Office of Data Integration and Food Protection, FSIS
- OFO—Office of Field Operations, FSIS
- OFS—Office of Food Safety, USDA
- OM—Office of Management, FSIS
- OPACE—Office of Public Affairs and Consumer Education, FSIS
- OIEA—Office of Investigation, Enforcement, and Audit, FSIS
- OPHS—Office of Public Health Science, FSIS
- OPPD—Office of Policy and Program Development, FSIS
- OSEC—Office of the Secretary, USDA
- PHIS—Public Health Information System
- TFAA—Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs, USDA
- CFIA—Canadian Food Inspection Agency
- FMI—Food Marketing Institute
- NAMI—North American Meat Institute
This public calendar is issued by the Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS). It lists meetings held by the Under Secretary and Deputy Under Secretary, Office of Food Safety (OFS), and the Administrator and Deputy Administrator for FSIS with persons outside the Federal Government.
| OFS/FSIS Official and Title | Date and Site | Other FSIS/OFS Participants |
Non-FSIS/OFS Participants |
Subject |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul Kiecker, Administrator, FSIS | Monday, March 6, 2020 Washington, DC | Roxanne Smith, Director, OPACE; Maria Machuca, Public Affairs Specialist, OPACE | Denise Bonsack, Publisher of the Standard-Gazette & Messenger | Interview |
| Mindy Brashears, Under Secretary, OFS | Monday, March 9, 2020 Washington, DC | Michelle Catlin, International Coordination Executive, OIC; Mary Stanley, Senior Advisor, OIC | Wade Fluckey, Clemens Food Group | Export Requirements |
| Paul Kiecker, Administrator, FSIS | Tuesday, March 10, 2020 Telephonic |
Terri Nintemann, Assistant Administrator, OPPD; Rachel Edelstein, Deputy Assistant Administrator, OPPD; Anna Gallegos, Program Manager, OFO; Ronnie Dunn, Director, OIC; Brianna Robinson-Verloop, Program Analyst, OIC; Cara LeConte, Chief Financial Officer, OCFO; Michelle Garner, Deputy Chief Financial Officer, OCFO; Karen Hunter, Chief of Staff; Atiya Khan, Deputy Chief of Staff; Bob Koshy, Deputy Director, OPPD | Jim Sumner, President, USAPEEC; Jean Murphy, Vice President of Trade Policy & Technical Services, USAPEEC; Travis Arp, Senior Director of Export Services, U.S. Meat Export Federation; Lisa Wallenda Picard, Senior Vice President for Policy, Trade & Regulatory Affairs, National Turkey Federation; Ashley Peterson, Senior Vice President of Scientific & Regulatory Affairs, National Chicken Council; Bill Westman, Senior Vice President of International Affairs, North American Meat Institute; Kent Bacus, Senior Director of International Trade & Market Access, National Cattlemen's Beef Association; Nick Giordano, Vice President and Counsel for Global Government Affairs, National Pork Producers Council; Lowell Randel, Vice President of Government & Legals Affairs, Global Cold Chain Alliance | Export Certificates |
| Paul Kiecker, Administrator, FSIS | Thursday, March 12, 2020 | FSIS Assistant Administrators | Names of those scheduled to participate | New Administrator Introduction |
| Mindy Brashears, Under Secretary, OFS | Tuesday, March 17, 2020 Telephonic |
Autumn Canaday, Public Affairs Specialist, OPACE | President Williams, Interdenominational Theological Center | Consumer Education |
| Mindy Brashears, Under Secretary, OFS | Thursday, March 19, 2020 Telephonic |
Paul Kiecker, Administrator, FSIS; Shawna Newsome, Chief of Staff, OFS |
Consumer Stakeholder Names of those scheduled to participate |
Consumer Stakeholder Meeting |
| Paul Kiecker, Administrator, FSIS | Thursday, March 19, 2020 Telephonic |
FSIS Assistant Administrators |
Consumer Stakeholder Names of those scheduled to participate |
Consumer Stakeholder Meeting |
| Mindy Brashears, Under Secretary, OFS | Thursday, March 19, 2020 Telephonic |
Paul Kiecker, Administrator, FSIS; Shawna Newsome, Chief of Staff, OFS |
Industry Stakeholder Names of those scheduled to participate |
Industry Stakeholder Meeting |
| Paul Kiecker, Administrator, FSIS | Thursday, March 19, 2020 Telephonic |
FSIS Assistant Administrators |
Industry Stakeholder Names of those scheduled to participate |
Industry Stakeholder Meeting |
| Mindy Brashears, Under Secretary, OFS | Tuesday, March 24, 2020 Telephonic |
Mindy Brashears, Under Secretary, OFS | Lubbock, TX Chamber of Commerce | Keynote Speaker |
| Paul Kiecker, Administrator, FSIS | Thursday, March 26, 2020 Telephonic |
FSIS Management Council | Names of those scheduled to participate | COVID-19 |
| Paul Kiecker, Administrator, FSIS | Thursday, March 26, 2020 Telephonic |
Terri Nintemann, Acting Deputy Administrator, FSIS; Jeremy Todd Reed, Chief Operating Officer, FSIS; Michelle Catlin, International Coordination Executive, OIC; Rachel Edelstein, Assistant Administrator, OPPD; Philip Bronstein, Assistant Administrator, OFO; Hany Sidrak, Deputy Assistant Administrator, OFO; Carol Blake, Assistant Administrator, OPACE; Aaron Lavallee, Deputy Assistant Administrator, OPACE; Anna Gallegos, Program Manager, OFO; Rosalyn Murphy-Jenkins, Director, OPPD; Jeff Canavan, Deputy Director, OPPD; Brianna Robinson-Verloop, Program Analyst, OIC | Jim Sumner, President, USAPEEC; Jean Murphy, Vice President of Trade Policy & Technical Services, USAPEEC; Travis Arp, Senior Director of Export Services, U.S. Meat Export Federation; Lisa Wallenda Picard, Senior Vice President for Policy, Trade & Regulatory Affairs, National Turkey Federation; Ashley Peterson, Senior Vice President of Scientific & Regulatory Affairs, National Chicken Council; Bill Westman, Senior Vice President of International Affairs, North American Meat Institute; Kent Bacus, Senior Director of International Trade & Market Access, National Cattlemen's Beef Association; Nick Giordano, Vice President and Counsel for Global Government Affairs, National Pork Producers Council; Lowell Randel, Vice President of Government & Legals Affairs, Global Cold Chain Alliance | COVID-19 |
New Administrator Introduction
- Teleconference Attendance
- Alice Johnson, Butterball, LLC
- Andrea Yablunosky, SAY Consulting, LLC
- Andrew Bailey, National Pork Producers Council
- Andrew Cotton, U.S. Seafood Distributors Association
- Ashley Eisenbeiser, Food Marketing Institute
- Ashley Peterson, National Chicken Council
- Barb Masters, Tyson Foods, Inc.
- Barbara Negron, North American Natural Casing Association
- Billy Erp, Wayne Farms LLC
- Brian Eyink, Hogan Lovells US LLP
- Brian Sylvester, Foley & Lardner LLP
- Bryan Miller, Wayne Farms LLC
- Buffy Montgomery, Conagra Brands
- Charles Leftwich, Sysco
- Charlotte Waller, Virginia Poultry Growers Cooperative, LLC
- Chase Adams, American Sheep Industry Association
- Cheyenne McEndaffer, U.S. Meat Export Federation
- Christine Forgues, Hogan Lovells US LLP
- Dan Etzler, Cargill
- Dane Bernard, Bold Bear Food Safety
- Daniel Kovich, National Pork Producers Council
- Denise Heard, U.S. Poultry and Egg Association
- Hilary Thesmar, Food Marketing Institute
- Hiroko Bray, Smithfield Foods
- Jessica Watson, National Cattlemen's Beef Association
- John Dillard, Olsson Frank Weeda Law
- Juanfra DeVillena, Wayne Farms LLC
- Kara Schoonover, Foley & Lardner LLP
- Kathy Simmons, National Cattlemen's Beef Association
- Katie Hanigan, Smithfield Foods
- KatieRose McCullough, North American Meat Institute
- Keith Day, Twin Rivers Foods
- Kim Rice, Rose Acre Farms
- Kristin Lindahl, Cargill
- Leonard Lang, IEA, Inc.
- Lisa Weddig, National Fisheries Institute
- Mandy Carr, National Cattlemen’s Beef Association
- Michael Schumpp, North American Meat Institute
- Norm Robertson, North American Meat Institute
- Oscar Garrison, United Egg Producers
- Peter Matz, Food Marketing Institute
- Rafael Rivera, U.S. Poultry and Egg Association
- Randy Green, United Egg Producers
- Riette van Laack, Hyman, Phelps & McNamara PC
- Roya Galindo, North American Meat Institute
- Shanice Krombeen, Pilgrim's Pride Corporation
- Suzanne Finstad, Tyson Foods, Inc.
- Tiffany Lee, North American Meat Institute
- Tina Rendon, Pilgrim's Pride Corporation
- Travis Arp, U.S. Meat Export Federation
- Tyler Stephens, Hygiena
Consumer Representatives (OFS)
- Teleconference Attendance
- Jaydee Hanson, Center for Food Safety
- Jim Rogers, Consumers Union
- Kara Morgan, Center for Foodborne Illness Research & Prevention
- Karin Hoelzer, Pew Charitable Trusts
- Michael Hansen, Consumers Union
- Pat Buck, Center for Foodborne Illness Research & Prevention
- Sarah Sorscher, Center for Science in the Public Interest
- Thomas Gremillion, Consumer Federation of America
- Tony Corbo, Food and Water Watch
- Tanya Roberts, Center for Foodborne Illness Research & Prevention
- Mitzi Baum, STOP Foodborne Illness
Consumer Representatives (FSIS)
- Teleconference Attendance
- Jaydee Hanson, Center for Food Safety
- Jim Rogers, Consumers Union
- Kara Morgan, Center for Foodborne Illness Research & Prevention
- Karin Hoelzer, Pew Charitable Trusts
- Michael Hansen, Consumers Union
- Pat Buck, Center for Foodborne Illness Research & Prevention
- Sarah Sorscher, Center for Science in the Public Interest
- Thomas Gremillion, Consumer Federation of America
- Tony Corbo, Food and Water Watch
- Tanya Roberts, Center for Foodborne Illness Research & Prevention
- Mitzi Baum, STOP Foodborne Illness
Industry Representatives (OFS)
- Teleconference Attendance:
- Allison Rivera, National Cattlemen's Beef Association
- Andrew Bailey, National Pork Producers Council
- Ashley Peterson, National Chicken Council
- Betsy Booren, Consumer Brands Association
- Brian Eyink, Hogan Lovells US LLP
- Chase Adams, American Sheep Industry Association
- Cheyenne McEndaffer, U.S. Meat Export Federation
- Chris Young, American Association of Meat Processors
- Dan Kovich, National Pork Producers Council
- Denise Heard, U.S. Poultry and Egg Association
- Hilary Thesmar, Food Marketing Institute
- Jessica Watson, National Cattlemen's Beef Association
- John Dillard, Olsson Frank Weeda Law
- Kathy Simmons, National Cattlemen's Beef Association
- Katie Rose McCullough, North American Meat Institute
- Lindy Froebel, National Turkey Federation
- Lisa Picard, National Turkey Federation
- Mark Dopp, North American Meat Institute
- Oscar Garrison, United Egg Producers
- Brett Schwimmer, OFW
Industry Representatives (FSIS)
- Teleconference Attendance:
- Alice Johnson, Butterball, LLC
- Andrea Yablunosky, SAY Consulting, LLC
- Andrew Bailey, National Pork Producers Council
- Andrew Cotton, U.S. Seafood Distributors Association
- Ashley Eisenbeiser, Food Marketing Institute
- Ashley Peterson, National Chicken Council
- Barb Masters, Tyson Foods, Inc.
- Barbara Negron, North American Natural Casing Association
- Billy Erp, Wayne Farms LLC
- Brian Eyink, Hogan Lovells US LLP
- Brian Sylvester, Foley & Lardner LLP
- Bryan Miller, Wayne Farms LLC
- Buffy Montgomery, Conagra Brands
- Charles Leftwich, Sysco
- Charlotte Waller, Virginia Poultry Growers Cooperative, LLC
- Chase Adams, American Sheep Industry Association
- Cheyenne McEndaffer, U.S. Meat Export Federation
- Christine Forgues, Hogan Lovells US LLP
- Dan Etzler, Cargill
- Dane Bernard, Bold Bear Food Safety
- Daniel Kovich, National Pork Producers Council
- Denise Heard, U.S. Poultry and Egg Association
- Hilary Thesmar, Food Marketing Institute
- Hiroko Bray, Smithfield Foods
- Jessica Watson, National Cattlemen's Beef Association
- John Dillard, Olsson Frank Weeda Law
- Juanfra DeVillena, Wayne Farms LLC
- Kara Schoonover, Foley & Lardner LLP
- Kathy Simmons, National Cattlemen's Beef Association
- Katie Hanigan, Smithfield Foods
- KatieRose McCullough, North American Meat Institute
- Keith Day, Twin Rivers Foods
- Kim Rice, Rose Acre Farms
- Kristin Lindahl, Cargill
- Leonard Lang, IEA, Inc.
- Lisa Weddig, National Fisheries Institute
- Mandy Carr, National Cattlemen’s Beef Association
- Michael Schumpp, North American Meat Institute
- Norm Robertson, North American Meat Institute
- Oscar Garrison, United Egg Producers
- Peter Matz, Food Marketing Institute
- Rafael Rivera, U.S. Poultry and Egg Association
- Randy Green, United Egg Producers
- Riette van Laack, Hyman, Phelps & McNamara PC
- Roya Galindo, North American Meat Institute
- Shanice Krombeen, Pilgrim's Pride Corporation
- Suzanne Finstad, Tyson Foods, Inc.
- Tiffany Lee, North American Meat Institute
- Tina Rendon, Pilgrim's Pride Corporation
- Travis Arp, U.S. Meat Export Federation
- Tyler Stephens, Hygiena
- Teleconference Attendance
- Travis Arp, U.S. Meat Export Federation
- Jim Sumner, USA Poultry and Egg Export Council
- Jean Murphy, USA Poultry and Egg Export Council
- Lisa Picard, National Turkey Federation
- Ashley Peterson, National Chicken Council
- Bill Westman, North American Meat Institute
- Kent Bacus, National Cattlemen’s Beef Association
- Nick Giordano, National Pork Producers Council
- Lowell Randel, Global Cold Chain Alliance
Abbreviations
- DUS—Deputy Under Secretary
- NPIS—New Poultry Inspection System
- OA—Office of the Administrator, FSIS
- OC—Office of Communications, USDA
- ODIFP—Office of Data Integration and Food Protection, FSIS
- OFO—Office of Field Operations, FSIS
- OFS—Office of Food Safety, USDA
- OM—Office of Management, FSIS
- OPACE—Office of Public Affairs and Consumer Education, FSIS
- OIEA—Office of Investigation, Enforcement, and Audit, FSIS
- OPHS—Office of Public Health Science, FSIS
- OPPD—Office of Policy and Program Development, FSIS
- OSEC—Office of the Secretary, USDA
- PHIS—Public Health Information System
- TFAA—Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs, USDA
- CFIA—Canadian Food Inspection Agency
- FMI—Food Marketing Institute
- NAMI—North American Meat Institute
This public calendar is issued by the Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS). It lists meetings held by the Under Secretary and Deputy Under Secretary, Office of Food Safety (OFS), and the Administrator and Deputy Administrator for FSIS with persons outside the Federal Government.
| OFS/FSIS Official and Title | Date and Site | Other FSIS/OFS Participants |
Non-FSIS/OFS Participants |
Subject |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mindy Brashears- Deputy Under Secretary, OFS | Monday, February 3, 2020 Washington, DC |
Shawna Newsome, Chief of Staff, OSEC, OFS | Betsy Booren, Senior Vice President Regulatory and Technical Affairs, Consumer Brands Association; Stacy Papadopoulos, Senior Vice President of Operations, Consumer Brands Association | Smartlabel Program |
| Mindy Brashears- Deputy Under Secretary, OFS | Tuesday, February 4, 2020 Telephonic |
Shawna Newsome, Chief of Staff, OSEC, OFS | James Reagan, Meat Sciences & Food Safety Specialist, Zoetis; Russell Cross, Professor, Texas A&M | Salmonella Blue Ribbon Task Force |
| Mindy Brashears- Deputy Under Secretary, OFS | Wednesday, February 5, 2020 Washington, DC |
Shawna Newsome, Chief of Staff, OSEC, OFS | Darin Detwiler, Assistant Dean, Northeastern College of Professional Studies | Collaboration on Food Safety Efforts |
| Carmen Rottenberg-Administrator, FSIS | Wednesday, February 5, 2020 Washington, DC |
Paul Kiecker - Deputy Administrator; Carol Blake - Assistant Administrator, OPACE; Philip Bronstein - Assistant Administrator, OFO; Hany Sidrak, Deputy Assistant Administrator, OFO; Denise Eblen, Assistant Administrator, OPHS; Kis Robertson Hale, Deputy Assistant Administrator, OPHS; Terri Nintemann, Assistant Administrator, OPPD; Rachel Edelstein, Deputy Assistant Administrator, OPPD; Aaron Lavallee, Deputy Assistant Administrator, OPACE; Karen Hunter, Chief of Staff, FSIS; Atiya Khan, Deputy Chief of Staff, FSIS; Sheryl Shaw, Director, OPHS; Evelyne Mbandi, Director, OPHS; Matthew Michael, OPPD; William Griffin, Branch Chief, OFO |
Kristin Lindahl, Regulatory Affairs Manager, Cargill Brian Eyink, Counsel, Hogan Lovells US LLP Jeremiah Johnson, Corporate Manager, Regulatory Compliance, Hormel Ashley Peterson , Senior Vice President, National Chicken Council Lisa Wallenda Picard, Senior Vice President, Policy, Trade and Regulatory Affairs, National Turkey Federation Casey Gallimore, Director, Regulatory and Scientific Affairs, North American Meat Institute Mark Dopp, Senior Vice President, Regulatory & Scientific Affairs, North American Meat Institute John Dillard, Principal, Olsson Frank Weeda Brett Schwemer, Managing Principal, Olsson Frank Weeda Joe Holt, Vice President, Food Safety and Quality, OSI Group Katie Hanigan, Vice President, Food Safety & Quality Assurance, Smithfield Food Barb Masters, Vice President, Regulatory Policy, Food and Agriculture, Tyson Foods |
Recall Roundtable |
| Carmen Rottenberg-Administrator, FSIS | Wednesday, February 5, 2020 Washington, DC |
Paul Kiecker - Deputy Administrator and the FSIS Assistant Administrators |
Michael Skahill, Vice President, Smithfield Foods |
Operational Update |
| Paul Kiecker- Deputy Administrator, FSIS | Monday, February 10, 2020 Telephonic |
Jason Hafemeister, Trade Counsel, OSEC; Shawna Newsome, Chief of Staff, OSEC, OFS; FSIS; Atiya Khan, Deputy Chief of Staff, FSIS; Brianna Robinson-Verloop, Program Analyst, FSIS, OIC; Shannon McMurtrey, Program Analyst, FSIS OIC |
USA Poultry and Egg Export Council (USAPEEC): Jim Sumner, President; Jean Murphy, Vice President of Trade Policy and Technical Services |
Export Issues |
| Paul Kiecker- Deputy Administrator, FSIS | Monday, February 10, 2020 Washington, DC |
Roxanne Smith, Director, OPACE, FSIS | Jeff DeYoung, Livestock Editor, Iowa Farmer Today | Swine Modernization |
| Mindy Brashears- Deputy Under Secretary, OFS | Wednesday, February 14, 2020 Washington, DC |
Paul Kiecker, Deputy Administrator, FSIS; Shawna Newsome, Chief of Staff, OSEC, OFS |
James Reagan, Meat Sciences & Food Safety Specialist, Zoetis; Russell Cross, Professor, Texas A&M |
Salmonella Blue Ribbon Task Force |
| Mindy Brashears- Deputy Under Secretary, OFS | Thursday, February 20, 2020 Washington, DC |
Paul Kiecker, Deputy Administrator, FSIS; Shawna Newsome, Chief of Staff, OSEC, OFS |
Consumer Stakeholder
|
Consumer Stakeholder Meeting |
| Paul Kiecker- Deputy Administrator, FSIS | Thursday, February 20, 2020 Washington, DC |
FSIS Assistant Administrators |
Consumer Stakeholder
|
Consumer Stakeholder Meeting |
| Mindy Brashears- Deputy Under Secretary, OFS | Thursday, February 20, 2020 Washington, DC |
Paul Kiecker - Deputy Administrator, FSIS |
Industry Stakeholder Names of those scheduled to participate |
Industry Stakeholder Meeting |
| Paul Kiecker- Deputy Administrator, FSIS | Thursday, February 20, 2020 Washington, DC |
FSIS Assistant Administrators |
Industry Stakeholder
|
Industry Stakeholder Meeting |
Consumer Representatives (OFS)
- In-person Attendance:
-
Sarah Sorscher Center for Science in the Public Interest
-
Tony Corbo Food and Water Watch
-
Robyn Robbins United Food and Commercial Workers
-
Thomas Gremillion Consumer Federation of America
-
- Teleconference Attendance
-
Pat Buck Center for Foodborne Illness Research & Prevention
-
Kara Morgan Center for Foodborne Illness Research & Prevention
-
Tanya Roberts Center for Foodborne Illness Research & Prevention
-
Mitzi Baum Stop Foodborne Illness
-
Consumer Representatives (FSIS)
- In-person Attendance:
-
Sarah Sorscher Center for Science in the Public Interest
-
Tony Corbo Food and Water Watch
-
Robyn Robbins United Food and Commercial Workers
-
Thomas Gremillion Consumer Federation of America
-
- Teleconference Attendance
-
Pat Buck Center for Foodborne Illness Research & Prevention
-
Kara Morgan Center for Foodborne Illness Research & Prevention
-
Tanya Roberts Center for Foodborne Illness Research & Prevention
-
Mitzi Baum Stop Foodborne Illness
-
Industry Representatives (OFS)
- In-person Attendance:
-
Allison Rivera National Cattlemen's Beef Association
-
Andrew Bailey National Pork Producers Council
-
Brian Eyink Hogan Lovells US LLP
-
Chase Adams American Sheep Industry Association
-
Chris Young American Association of Meat Processors
-
Hilary Thesmar Food Marketing Institute
-
Jessica Watson National Cattlemen’s Beef Association
-
John Dillard Olsson Frank Weeda Law
-
Kathryn Rose McCullough North American Meat Institute
-
Mark Dopp North American Meat Institute
-
- Teleconference Attendance:
-
Denise Heard U.S. Poultry
-
Kathy Simmons National Cattlemen's Beef Association
-
Oscar Garrison United Egg Producers
-
Industry Representatives (FSIS)
- In-person Attendance:
-
Ali Mohseni American Foods Group, LLC
-
Allison Rivera National Cattlemen's Beef Association
-
Andrew Bailey National Pork Producers Council
-
Andrew Cotton U.S. Seafood Distributors Association
-
Ashley Peterson National Chicken Council
-
Barbara Masters Tyson Foods
-
Barry Carpenter Food Safety Net Services
-
Brett Schwemer Olsson Frank Weeda Law
-
Brian Eyink Hogan Lovells US LLP
-
Casey Gallimore North American Meat Institute
-
Charles Penry Tyson Foods
-
Chase Adams American Sheep Industry Association
-
Chris Young American Association of Meat Processors
-
Jessica Watson National Cattlemen’s Beef Association
-
John Dillard Olsson Frank Weeda Law
-
Juan Pio Hernandez U.S. Seafood Distributors Association
-
Kathryn Rose McCullough North American Meat Institute
-
Lawrence Bryant MICA
-
Lisa Weddig National Fisheries Institute
-
Mark Dopp North American Meat Institute
-
Pamela Abney Mountaire Farms
-
Tiffany Lee North American Meat Institute
-
- Teleconference Attendance:
-
Andrea Perkins Superior Farms
-
Andrea Yablunosky SAY Consulting LLC
-
Ashley Eisenbeiser Food Marketing Institute
-
Barbara Negron North American Natural Casing Association
-
Brian Sylvester Foley & Lardner LLP
-
Bryan Miller Wayne Farms LLC
-
Charlotte Waller VPGC, LLC
-
Cheyenne McEndaffer U.S. Meat Export Federation
-
Chris Forgues Hogan Lovells US LLP
-
Dan Etzler Cargill
-
Dane Bernard Bold Bear Food Safety
-
Denise Heard U.S. Poultry
-
Hilary Thesmar Food Marketing Institute
-
Hiroko Bray Smithfield
-
Jennifer McEntire United Fresh Produce Assn
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Jolyda Swaim Olsson Frank Weeda Terman Matz PC
-
Juanfra DeVillena Wayne Farms LLC
-
Kara Schoonover Foley & Lardner
-
Kathy Simmons National Cattlemen's Beef Association
-
Katie Hanigan Smithfield Foods
-
Keith Day Twin Rivers Foods
-
Kelly Nuckolls National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition
-
Kim Rice Rose Acre Farm
-
Kristin Lindahl Cargill
-
Leonard Lang IEA
-
Lia Biondo United States Cattlemen's Association and American Dairy Coalition
-
Mandy Carr National Cattlemen's Beef Association
-
Michael Schumpp North American Meat Institute
-
Morgan Henriott U.S. Meat Export Federation
-
Norm Robertson North American Meat Institute
-
Oscar Garrison United Egg Producers
-
Rafael Rivera U.S. Poultry and Egg Association
-
Riëtte van Laack Hyman, Phelps & McNamara PC
-
Roya Galindo North American Meat Institute
-
Suzanne Finstad Tyson Foods, Inc.
-
Tina Rendon Pilgrim's Pride Corporation
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Tyler Stephens Hygiena
-
Abbreviations
- DUS—Deputy Under Secretary
- NPIS—New Poultry Inspection System
- OA—Office of the Administrator, FSIS
- OC—Office of Communications, USDA
- ODIFP—Office of Data Integration and Food Protection, FSIS
- OFO—Office of Field Operations, FSIS
- OFS—Office of Food Safety, USDA
- OM—Office of Management, FSIS
- OPACE—Office of Public Affairs and Consumer Education, FSIS
- OIEA—Office of Investigation, Enforcement, and Audit, FSIS
- OPHS—Office of Public Health Science, FSIS
- OPPD—Office of Policy and Program Development, FSIS
- OSEC—Office of the Secretary, USDA
- PHIS—Public Health Information System
- TFAA—Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs, USDA
- CFIA—Canadian Food Inspection Agency
- FMI—Food Marketing Institute
- NAMI—North American Meat Institute
This public calendar is issued by the Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS). It lists meetings held by the Under Secretary and Deputy Under Secretary, Office of Food Safety (OFS), and the Administrator and Deputy Administrator for FSIS with persons outside the Federal Government.
| OFS/FSIS Official and Title | Date and Site | Other FSIS/OFS Participants |
Non-FSIS/OFS Participants |
Subject |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carmen Rottenberg-Administrator, FSIS | Monday, January 6, 2020 Washington, DC |
Paul Kiecker- Deputy Administrator, FSIS; Jason Hafemeister- Trade Counsel OSEC; Sheila Novak- Deputy Assistant General Counsel, OGC; Lorren Walker- Chief of Staff, OSEC MRP; Campbell Shuford- Senior Advisor, OSEC; Bruce Summers- Administrator, AMS; Anna Osterlind- Chief of Staff, AMS; Melissa Bailey- Associate Deputy Administrator, AMS | Mike Brown- President, National Chicken Council (NCC); Ashley Peterson- Senior Vice President (NCC) | Labeling |
| Carmen Rottenberg-Administrator, FSIS | Tuesday, January 7, 2020 Washington, DC |
N/A | Brian McFarlane- Head of Technical Services (JBS USA); Sherri Williams, Food Safety & Microbiology Programs, JBS USA | Data Sharing and Operational Updates |
| Mindy Brashears- Deputy Under Secretary, OFS | Monday, January 13, 2020 Telephonic |
Autumn Canaday - FSIS Public Affairs; Aaron Lavallee - Deputy Assistant Administrator, OPACE | Margarita Raycheva | Whole Genome Sequencing |
| Carmen Rottenberg-Administrator, FSIS | Friday, January 17, 2020 Telephonic |
N/A | Julie Harker (Brownfield Ag News) | Consumer Education |
| Mindy Brashears- Deputy Under Secretary, OFS | Tuesday, January 21, 2020 Washington, DC |
Carmen Rottenberg-Administrator, FSIS; Paul Kiecker- Deputy Administrator, FSIS; Shawna Newsome-Chief of Staff, OFS |
Consumer Stakeholder
|
Consumer Stakeholder Meeting |
| Jeremy Todd Reed- Chief Operating Officer, FSIS | Tuesday, January 21, 2020 Washington, DC |
FSIS Assistant Administrators |
Consumer Stakeholder
|
Consumer Stakeholder Meeting |
| Mindy Brashears- Deputy Under Secretary, OFS | Tuesday, January 21, 2020 Washington, DC |
Jeremy Todd Reed-Chief Operating Officer, FSIS; Shawna Newsome-Chief of Staff, OFS |
Industry Stakeholder
|
Industry Stakeholder Meeting |
| Jeremy Todd Reed- Chief Operating Officer, FSIS | Tuesday, January 21, 2020 Washington, DC |
FSIS Assistant Administrators |
Industry Stakeholder
|
Industry Stakeholder Meeting |
| Carmen Rottenberg- Administrator, FSIS | Thursday, January 23, 2020 Washington, DC |
Paul Kiecker - Deputy Administrator, FSIS | Brian Ronholm, Consumer Reports, Director of Food Policy | Collaboration |
| Carmen Rottenberg - Administrator, FSIS | Thursday, January 23, 2020 Telephonic |
Paul Kiecker - Deputy Administrator, FSIS; Michelle Catlin- International Coordination Executive, FSIS; Philip Bronstein- Assistant Administrator, OFO; Cara LeConte- Chief Financial Officer, FSIS; Rachel Edelstein- Deputy Assistant Administrator, OPPD; Carole Spencer- Program Manager, OFO; Elamin Osman- Principal Deputy Chief Information Officer, FSIS; Brianna Robinson Verloop- International Affairs Specialist, FSIS | Jim Sumner, President, USA Poultry & Egg Export Council (USAPEEC); Bill Westman, Senior Vice President, International Affairs, NAMI; Travis Arp, Senior Director, US Meat Export Federation; Jean Murphy, Senior Director, USAPEEC; Kent Bacus, Director of International Trade and Market Access, National Cattleman's Beef Association; Kent Swisher, Vice President of International Programs, National Renderers Association; Maria Zieba, Director of International Affairs, National Pork Producers Council | Export Issues |
| Carmen Rottenberg-Administrator, FSIS | Wednesday, January 29, 2020 Washington, DC |
Philip Bronstein- Assistant Administrator, OFO | Charles Hatcher- Agriculture Commissioner of Tennessee; Blayne Arthur- Agriculture Secretary of Oklahoma; Sara Arsenault- Manager (NASDA) | State Inspection and Cooperative Interstate Shipment Program |
Consumer Representatives (OFS)
- In-person Attendance:
- James Rogers, Consumers Union
- Sarah Borron, Government Accountability Project
- Sarah Sorscher, Center for Science in the Public Interest
- Jaydee Hanson, Center for Food Safety
- Brian Ronholm, Consumer Reports
- Tony Corbo, Food and Water Watch
- Adam Garber, Consumer Watchdog, U.S. PIRG
- Robyn Robbins, UFCW International Union
- Teleconference Attendance
- Pat Buck, Center for Foodborne Illness Research & Prevention
- Rachel Lyons, United Food and Commercial Workers
- James L. Ragos, Stop Foodborne Illness
Consumer Representatives (FSIS)
- In-person Attendance:
- James Rogers, Consumers Union
- Sarah Borron, Government Accountability Project
- Sarah Sorscher, Center for Science in the Public Interest
- Jaydee Hanson, Center for Food Safety
- Brian Ronholm, Consumer Reports
- Tony Corbo, Food and Water Watch
- Adam Garber, Consumer Watchdog, U.S. PIRG
- Robyn Robbins, UFCW International Union
- Teleconference Attendance
- Pat Buck, Center for Foodborne Illness Research & Prevention
- Rachel Lyons, United Food and Commercial Workers
- James L. Ragos, Stop Foodborne Illness
Industry Representatives (OFS)
- In-person Attendance:
- Dan Kovich, National Pork Producers
- Brian Eyink, Hogan Lovells
- Casey Gallimore, North American Meat Institute
- Keegan Cassady, National Cattlemen’s Beef Association
- Andrew Bailey, National Pork Producers Council
- Lindy Froebel, National Turkey Federation
- Lisa Picard, National Turkey Federation
- Teleconference Attendance:
- Oscar Garrison, United Egg Producers
- Jean Murphy, USA Poultry & Egg Export Council
Industry Representatives (FSIS)
- In-person Attendance:
- Andrew Bailey, National Pork Producers Council
- Andrew Cotton, AFJ & Associates
- Bob Hibbert, Morgan Lewis
- Brett Schwemer, Olsson, Frank, Weeda Law
- Brian Eyink, Hogan Lovells US LLP
- Brian Sylvester, Foley & Lardner LLP
- Casey Gallimore, North American Meat Institute
- Charles Penry, Tyson Foods
- Dan Kovich, National Pork Producers Council
- Keegan Cassady, National Cattlemen's Beef Association
- Kelly Nuckolls, National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition
- Kristen Spotz, Grocery Manufacturers Association
- Lawrence Bryant, MICA
- Lia Biondo, United States Cattlemen's Association & American Dairy Coalition
- Mark Dopp, North American Meat Institute
- Pamela Abney, Mountaire Farms, Inc.
- Randy Green, United Egg Association
- Tiffany Lee, North American Meat Institute
- Zachary Gihorski, Olsson, Frank, Weeda Law
- Lindy Froebel, National Turkey Federation
- Lisa Picard, National Turkey Federation
- Teleconference Attendance:
- Andrea Perkins, Superior Farms
- Ashley Peterson, National Chicken Council
- Barb Masters, Tyson Foods, Inc.
- Barbara Negron, North American Natural Casing Association
- Bryan Miller, Wayne Farms
- Buffy Montgomery, Conagra
- Charlotte Waller, VPGC, LLC
- Chris Forgues, Hogan Lovells US LLP
- Dan Etzler, Cargill
- Dane Bernard, Bold Bear Food Safety
- Denise Heard, USPOULTRY
- Hiroko Bray, Smithfield
- Jolyda Swaim, Olsson Frank Weeda Terman Matz PC
- Juanfra DeVillena, Wayne Farms LLC
- Kara Schoonover, Foley & Lardner
- Katie Hanigan, Smithfield Foods
- Keith Day, Twin Rivers Foods
- Kim Rice, Rose Acre Farms
- Laura Bachmeier, National Pork Board
- Leonard Lang, Agro
- Mandy Carr, National Cattlemen's Beef Association
- Morgan Henriott, U.S. Meat Export Federation
- Norm Robertson, North American Meat Institute
- Peter Matz, Food Marketing Institute
- Rafael Rivera, U.S. Poultry and Egg Association
- Riette van Laack, Hyman, Phelps & McNamara PC
- Riette van Laack, Hyman, Phelps & McNamara, PC
- Roya Galindo, North American Meat Institute
- Suzanne Finstad, Tyson Foods, Inc.
- Tina Rendon, Pilgrim's Pride Corp.
- Tony Pavel, Cargill
- Travis Arp, U.S. Meat Export Federation
- Valerie Tapley, Wayne Farms, LLC
- Zach Cameron, Tyson Foods, Inc.
Abbreviations
- DUS—Deputy Under Secretary
- NPIS—New Poultry Inspection System
- OA—Office of the Administrator, FSIS
- OC—Office of Communications, USDA
- ODIFP—Office of Data Integration and Food Protection, FSIS
- OFO—Office of Field Operations, FSIS
- OFS—Office of Food Safety, USDA
- OM—Office of Management, FSIS
- OPACE—Office of Public Affairs and Consumer Education, FSIS
- OIEA—Office of Investigation, Enforcement, and Audit, FSIS
- OPHS—Office of Public Health Science, FSIS
- OPPD—Office of Policy and Program Development, FSIS
- OSEC—Office of the Secretary, USDA
- PHIS—Public Health Information System
- TFAA—Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs, USDA
- CFIA—Canadian Food Inspection Agency
- FMI—Food Marketing Institute
- NAMI—North American Meat Institute
Last Updated: Jan 30, 2023