The salmonella outbreak related to the Peanut Corporation of America’s products resulted in nine deaths and hundreds hospitalized. According to industry estimates, the peanut industry suffered $1 billion in losses from consumers avoiding peanut products.  Recently, two executives were sentenced to 20+ year jail terms and the QA manager was sentenced to a 5 year jail term. These criminal convictions are the first of their kind for a food poisoning outbreak. Join us as we discuss lessons learned from the PCA case and what you can do to prevent a similar situation from occurring in your organization. 

Learning Objectives:

  • Learn about the history of the case, from the first incriminating fax all the way to the trials and charges
  • Discuss the impact of the case on the food industry
  • Understand the right approach for dealing with potential contamination issues