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I am actively engaged in food safety extension/outreach activities with all sectors of the food system including production agriculture, food processing, food retailing, food service, regulatory training, consumer information, as well as food protection and defense (food biosecurity). In addition, I teach or co-teach three Food Science courses, am a Dining Discussion Faculty Fellow and maintain a small research program.
Research Areas
- adult and extension education
- communication
- education
- food science
- fruit and vegetable production
- microbiology
- pathogens
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Affiliations
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Extension
has primary specialization area
has secondary specialization area
Research
research overview
- Current research focuses on Good Agricultural Practices (GAPs) and assisting growers and packing house operators reduce microbial hazards and risks in the production and packing of fresh fruits and vegetables. Another research project, in collaboration with colleagues in the Department of Communication and the Division of Nutritional Sciences, examined the knowledge, perception of food safety risk and factors assocciated with home food preparation practices among the Mexican-American population. A paper detailing the results of this project has been accepted by the peer reviewed journal, Food control. A project studying how severly food allergic consumers manage their food allergies has been completed and the results have been distributed to extension constituents. Data from this study is being compiled and analyzed with data from another survey site in the U.S. and is being prepared for publication.
research activities
principal investigator on
- TUNING AND UPGRADING THE FOOD SAFETY EDUCATION CURRICULA awarded by DEPT OF EDUCATION US 2010 - 2012
co-principal investigator on
- ASSESSING RISKS AND IMPLEMENTING FOOD SAFETY PRACTICES: DEVELOPING AN ON-FARM DECISION TREE FOR FRESH PRODUCE GROWERS awarded by NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF FOOD AND AGRICULTURE-USDA 2010 - 2013
- GOOD AGRICULTURAL PRACTICES ONLINE PRODUCE SAFETY COURSE awarded by NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF FOOD AND AGRICULTURE-USDA 2006 - 2011
- IMPROVING SAFE HOME FOOD PREPARATION MESSAGES TO REDUCE FOODBORNE ILLNESS awarded by NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF FOOD AND AGRICULTURE-USDA 2007 - 2012
- PRODUCE SAFETY ALLIANCE awarded by AGRICULTURAL MARKETING SERV, USDA 2010 - 2013
area(s) of concentration/expertise
keywords
- Food Microbiology
- Food Protection & Defense (food biosecurity)
- Food Safety and Sanitation
- Food allergies
- HACCP
- Regulations
submitted impact statement
- Updating the Food Safety Knowledge and Skills of Food Inspectors from the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets, Division of Food Safety and Inspection.
- Updating the Food Safety Knowledge and Skills of Food Inspectors from the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets, Division of Food Safety and Inspection.
- Updating food safety knowledge for New York State markets food inspectors
- The national Good Agricultural Practices (GAPs) program in the Department of Food Science at Cornell University
- The national Good Agricultural Practices (GAPs) program in the Department of Food Science at Cornell
- The National Good Agricultural Practices (GAPs) Program at Cornell University
- Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP) and Food Safety Education and Training for the Food Processing Industry
- Food safety education and training for the food processing industry
- Food safety education and training for the food processing industry
- Food safety education and training for the food processing industry
Publications
individual publications
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academic article
- Predicting intentions to adopt safe home food handling practices: Applying the theory of planned behavior. Appetite. 56:96-103. 2011
- A Novel Approach to Enhance Food Safety: Industry-Academic-Government Partnership for Applied Research. Journal of Food Protection. 72:1509-1512. 2009
- Determining the effect of good agricultural awareness on implementation: a multi-state survey. Food Protection Trends. 27:684-693. 2007
- Microbiological Safety Evaluations and Recommendations on Fresh Produce. Food Control. 10:117-143. 1999
- Prerequisite Programs are Vital to HACCP Success. Sanitarian. 3:1-3. 1999
- Correlating food safety knowledge with home food preparation practices. Food Technology. 48. 1992
- Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point Principles and Application Guidelines. Journal of Food Protection. 61:762-775. 1988
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article
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book
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chapter
- Research needs and future directions. In a book on Microbial safety of fresh produce.. Wiley-Blackwell Publishing Company. 421-425. 2009
- The Role of Good Agricultural Practices in Produce Safety. MIcrobial Safety of Fresh Produce. 101-117. 2009
- HACCP Training. HACCP, A Systematic Approach to Food Safety. 219. 2006
- The Role of Good Agricultural Practices in Fruit and Vegetable Safety. The Microbiology of Fresh Produce. 21-53. 2006
- Role of HACCP in Control of Foodborne Illness. Guide to Foodborne Pathogens. 2001
- Incidence and Control of Listeria in Food Processing Facilities. Listeria, Listeriosis and Food Safety. 657-709. 1999
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conference paper
- Predictors of Safe Home Food Handling Practices: Applying the Theory of Planned Behavior. All Academic, Inc.. 2011
- Good Agricultural Practices Online Produce Safety Course. IAFP 95th Annual Meeting Program and Abstract Book. 2008
- Food Safety Investigation: Applying Food Safety Practices from Farm to Table. IAFP 94th Annual Meeting Program and Abstract Book. 2007
- A Food Safety Education Program for Farm Workers and Their Families. Reaching At-Risk Audiences and Today's Other Food Safety Challenges. 2006
- Coloring Fruit and Vegetable Food Safety Education. IAFP 93rd Annual Meeting Program and Abstract Book. 2006
- Reaching At-Risk Audiences and Today's Other Food Safety Challenges. 2006 Food Safety Education Conference. 2006
- The GAPsNET: Farm Food Safety at Your Fingertips. IAFP 93rd Annual Meeting Program and Abstract Book. 2006
- Using Photo Novels in Farm Worker Education and Training. IAFP 93rd Annual Meeting Program and Abstract Book. 2006
- Global Good Agricultural Practices Research and Extension Conference Proceedings. Good Agricultural Practices Research and Extension Conference. 63. 2005
- Grower and Farm Worker Surveys Highlight the Need for Personal Hygiene Training Programs. IAFP 91st Annual Meeting Program and Abstract Book. 2004
- The Detection and Survival of Salmonella, Escherichia coli, and Listeria monocytogenes in Selected Pesticide Sprays for Use on Fresh Produce. IAFP 91st Annual Meeting Program and Abstract Book. 2004
- Developing Education Programs for Management, Staff, and Line Workers. Institute of Food Technologists Continuing Education Course entitled: “Sanitation and GMP Compliance: Prerequisites for HACCP and Food Quality.”. 38. 2001
- Integrating Sanitation, GMP’s, and Prerequisite Programs with HACCP. Institute of Food Technologists Continuing Education Course entitled, “Sanitation and GMP Compliance: Prerequisites for HACCP and Food Quality.”. 2001
- Principle Elements of Food Safety in the Production of Raw Agricultural Commodities. Fourth International Meeting of the Noordwijk, Holland. Food Safety and HACCP Forum Proceedings. 2001
- Reducing Microbial Risks in Fruits and Vegetables with Good Agricultural Practices. New York State Horticultural Society Annual Meeting Proceedings. 68-72. 2000
- The impact of employee food sanitation knowledge and handling practices on the supermarket deli profitability. International Association of Milk, Food and Environmental Sanitarians (IAMFES) Annual Meeting, Abstract. 37. 1993
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conference poster
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document part
- Current Education Programs for Food Importers: Proactive Solutions for Compliance.. 20-22. 2009
- Evaluating the use of Electronic Instructional Technologies in the classroom.. 100-104. 2009
- A Survey to Determine Field and Packinghouse Hygiene Practices in New York. 169-170. 2003
- Survey of Fruits and Vegetable Growers To Assess On-Farm Food Safety Needs. 832. 2003
- The Role of Research in Global Food Safety. 10. 2003
- Communicating Food Safety Information to Workers. 41. 2001
- Food Safety Begins on the Farm: A National Education and Extension Program for Growers and Packers. 64. 2001
- Food Safety for Food Retailers. 160. 2000
- University Outreach/Extension as an Effective Resource. 6. 2000
- USDA HACCP Implementation: Where Have We Been and Where Are We Going?. 55. 1999
- The Impact of Employee Food Sanitation Knowledge and Handling Practices on Supermarket Deli Profitability. 37. 1993
- Current status of tamper evident features available for packaged foods. 897. 1987
- The current status of tamper evident packaging for foods. 916. 1985
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manual
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report
- Committee on the Review of Scientific Criteria and Performance Standards for Safe Food, National Research Council, National Academy of Sciences. 424. 2003
- Evaluation and Definition of Potentially Hazardous Foods 2001
- Food Safety Begins on the Farm: A Grower’s Guide 2000
- HACCP Training in HACCP: A Systematic Approach to Food Safety. 123-126. 1999
- The Current Status of Tamper Evident Packaging for Foods: A Field Survey 1984
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translation
- Importing Chinese Food Products: Addressing the Concerns 2008
- Food Safety Investigation: Applying Food Safety Practices from Farm to Table 2007
- Importing Chinese Foods Products: Addressing the Concerns (English and Chinese) 2007
- Importing Russian Food Products: Addressing the Concerns 2007
- Protect Yourself with Hand Washing 2007
- Special edition of Fun Fruit & Very Vegetable Tour Coloring Book (Spanish/English) for food processing and safety training in Zambia (English) 2007
- Did You Know? Your Kitchen Could be a Source of Illness! 2006
- Farm Worker Education: Impact on Fresh Produce Safety 2006
- Save-A-Lot Associate’s Guide to Food Safety 2006
- A Food Safety Guide for Specialty Meat Stores 2005
- Did You Know? In the Field there is a Need for Hygiene too! 2005
- Fun Fruit and Very Vegetable Tour. A bilingual (Spanish and English) coloring book for migrant worker children 2005
- Good Hygiene Protects Everyone! A photo novel for farm Workers 2005
- A Food Safety Guide for Small Retail Food Stores 2004
- Food Safety Begins on the Farm: A Grower Self Assessment of Food Safety Risks 2003
- Food safety begins on the farm: A grower self-assessment of food safety risks 2003
- Reduzca la Contaminación Microbiana con Buenas Prácticas Agrícolas (Reduce Microbial Contamination with Good Agricultural Practices) 2001
- Food Marketing Institute Food Protection Certification Program 1996
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Teaching
teaching overview
- The focus of my teaching program is to stimulate student interest in, and enthusiasm for food science and food safety through the use of innovative technologies (electronic student polling, video clips, etc.) and instructional methods. I currently teach a course in Food Safety Assurance, co-teach Food Choices and Issues, a popular course where the relationship between food, diet and health, food technology, and contemporary food issues are addressed and teach a course on Leadership and careeer skills in Foods Science. I also guest lecture in several other courses in Food Science, Nutritional Sciences and Crop and Soil Sciences.
teaching activities
- FDSC-1102: Leadership and Career Skills in Food Science - Spring 2013
- FDSC-1500: Food Choices and Issues - Spring 2013
- FDSC-3960: Food Safety Assurance - Spring 2013
- FDSC-5000: Master of Professional Studies (Agriculture) Project - Spring 2013
- FDSC-6960: Graduate Internship in Food Science - Spring 2013
- FDSC-6980: Graduate Teaching Experience - Spring 2013
- FDSC-8900: Master's Level Thesis Research - Spring 2013
- FDSC-9900: Doctoral-Level Thesis Research - Spring 2013
- FDSC-5000: Master of Professional Studies (Agriculture) Project - Fall 2012
- FDSC-6960: Graduate Internship in Food Science - Fall 2012
- FDSC-6980: Graduate Teaching Experience - Fall 2012
- FDSC-8900: Master's Level Thesis Research - Fall 2012
- FDSC-9900: Doctoral-Level Thesis Research - Fall 2012
- FDSC-1102: Leadership and Career Skills in Food Science - Spring 2012
- FDSC-1500: Food Choices and Issues - Spring 2012
- FDSC-5000: Master of Professional Studies (Agriculture) Project - Spring 2012
- FDSC-6000: Seminar in Food Science - Spring 2012
- FDSC-6960: Graduate Internship in Food Science - Spring 2012
- FDSC-6980: Graduate Teaching Experience - Spring 2012
- FDSC-8900: Master's Level Thesis Research - Spring 2012
- FDSC-9900: Doctoral-Level Thesis Research - Spring 2012
- FDSC-5000: Master of Professional Studies (Agriculture) Project - Fall 2011
- FDSC-6960: Graduate Internship in Food Science - Fall 2011
- FDSC-6980: Graduate Teaching Experience - Fall 2011
- FDSC-8900: Masters-Level Thesis Research - Fall 2011
- FDSC-9900: Doctoral-Level Thesis Research - Fall 2011
Service
outreach overview
- The focus of our Extension/Outreach program is to provide the principles of food safety assurance to all sectors of the food system and assist constituents in agricultural production, food processing, food retailing, food service, government agencies and consumers with practical and useful information to assure the safety of foods. In recent years, the concepts of food protection and defense (food biosecurity) have been incorporated into our extension/outreach programs. In adition, the best practices for communicating the risks involved in food product recalls, as well as a catastrophic food event, have been shared with a variety of food industry and regulatory agency officials.
service to the profession
- Cornell Leadership Education Network Member 2012 -
- International Food Science Certification Commission Board Member 2012 -
- Certified Food Scientist Implementation Group, Institute of Food Technologists Chairperson 2011 -
- International Food Information Council Foundation Board of Trustees Chairperson 2011 -
- Center for Produce Safety Research Review Panel 2010 -
- Finance Committee, Institute of Food Technologists Member 2010 -
- International Food Protection Training Institute Board of Advisors 2010 -
- Institute of Food Technologists Foundation Board of Directors 2009 -
- International Food Protection Training Institute Board of Advisors 2009 -
- International Food Information Council Foundation Vice Chair, Board of Trustees 2007 -
- Student Association Fun Run Committee, Institute of Food Technologists Faculty Advisor 2005 -
- Foundation Fund Committee, International Association for Food Protection Committee Member 2004 -
- International Good Agricultural Practices Training Team, Food and Drug Administration (JIFSAN) Committee Member 2004 -
- Public Health Response Team, National Center for Food Protection and Defense at the University of Minnesota Committee Member 2004 -
- Research Evaluation and Advisory Panel, National Center for Food Protection and Defense at the University of Minnesota Committee Member 2004 -
- Risk Communication Team, National Center for Food Protection and Defense at the University of Minnesota Committee Member 2004 -
- Risk Education Team, National Center for Food Protection and Defense at the University of Minnesota Committee Member 2004 -
- Citation Award Committee, International Association for Food Protection Committee Member 2003 -
- Fellows Award Committee, International Association for Food Protection Committee Member 2003 -
- Food Committee, New York State Association for Food Protection Committee Member 2003 -
- Food Safety Icon Committee, International Association for Food Protection Committee Member 2002 -
- Fruits and Vegetable Safety and Quality Committee, International Association for Food Protection Committee Member 2001 -
- Scientific Communicator, International Food Information Council Committee Member 1995 -
- Advisory Council, Continuing Education Committee, Institute of Food Technologists Committee Member 1993 -
- Gamma Sigma Delta—International Honor Society of Agriculture Member 1990 -
- Extension Division, Institute of Food Technologists Committee Member 1988 -
- HACCP Course Instructor, Food Processors Institute (FPI); Food Products Association (FPA)/Grocery Manufacturers Association (GMA) Course Instructor 1987 -
- Epsilon Sigma Phi—Honorary Extension Society Member 1985 -
- Food Science and Technology Information Resource, Institute of Food Technologists Committee Member 1985 -
- Institute of Food Science Extension Committee Committee Member 1978 -
- International Association for Food Protection Member 1978 -
- New York State Association for Food Protection Member 1978 -
- Phi Tau Sigma—National Honorary Food Science Society Member 1977 -
- Phi Kappa Phi—National Honor Academic Society Member 1971 -
- Alpha Zeta—National Honorary Agriculture Society Member 1966 -
- Institute of Food Technologists Member 1966 -
- American Society for Microbiology
- Association of Food and Drug Officials
- Institute of Food Technologists Officer, President/Elect/Past 2009 - 2012
- National Academy of Sciences Review Coordinator for the project entitled " The Potential consequences of Public Release of Food Safety and Inspection Service Establishment-Specific Data" 2011
- Institute of Food Technologists Officer, President/Elect/Past 2010 - 2011
- Institute of Food Technologists Officer, President/Elect/Past 2009 - 2010
- Produce Safety Expert Panel Member, Institute of Food Technologists Committee Member 2008 - 2009
- Certification Feasibility Advisory Panel, Institute of Food Technologists Chairperson 2008 - 2009
- Nominations and elections selection committee, Institute of Food Technologists Committee Member 2006 - 2007
- Carl R. Fellers Award Committee, Institute of Food Technologists Committee Member 2005 - 2007
- Food Safety Innovation Award Committee, International Association for Food Protection Committee Member 2005 - 2007
- Continuing Education Task Force, Institute of Food Technologists Committee Member 2005 - 2006
- Task Force on Annual Meeting Scientific Program, Institute of Food Technologists Committee Member 2005 - 2006
- Task Force on Board Leadership and Development, Institute of Food Technologists Committee Member 2005 - 2006
- Executive Committee, Institute of Food Technologists Committee Member 2002 - 2005
- Media Workshop Task Force, Institute of Food Technologists Chairperson 2002 - 2005
- Produce Steering Committee, U.S. Department of Agriculture Committee Member 2000 - 2005
- International GAPs Training Programs Advisory Committee, Food and Drug Administration (JIFSAN) Committee Member 2000 - 2004
- Committee on Review of Scientific Criteria and Performance Standards for Safe Foods, National Academy of Sciences and the Food and Nutrition Board Committee Member 2002 - 2003
- National Academy of Sciences, Committee on Review of the Use of Scientific Criteria and Performance Standards for Safe Food Committee Member 2002 - 2003
- National Academy of Sciences, Subcommittee on Produce and Related Products, Seafood and Dairy Products Chairperson 2002 - 2003
- Subcommittee on Seafood, Produce and Dairy Products, National Academy of Sciences and the Food and Nutrition Board Chairperson 2002 - 2003
- Institute of Food Technologists (IFT) Bernard L. Oser Award Jury Member 1999 - 2002
- International Association for Food Protection (IAFP), Journal of Dairy, Food and Environmental Sanitation Management Committee Committee Member 1993 - 2002
- International Association for Food Protection (IAFP), Nomination Committee Committee Member 2000 - 2001
- Institute of Food Technologists (IFT) Food Microbiology Division, Distinguished Service Award Committee Committee Member - 2001
- Institute of Food Technologists (IFT)/NRA Strategic Alliance Task Force Faculty Fellow 1998 - 2000
- Institute of Food Technologists (IFT) Expert Panel on Food Safety and Nutrition Member 1997 - 2000
- Institute of Food Technologists (IFT) Food Microbiology Division, Executive Committee Committee Member 1997 - 2000
- Quality Assurance Division, Executive Committee, Institute of Food Technologists Committee Member 1996 - 2000
- Institute of Food Technologists (IFT) Ad-hoc Committee on HACCP Activities Committee Member 1995 - 2000
- U.S. Department of Agriculture National Food Safety and Quality Implementation Team Member 1991 - 2000
- Institute of Food Technologists (IFT) Food Microbiology Division, Distinguished Service Award Committee Chairperson - 2000
- Institute of Food Technologists (IFT) Task Force on Communicating Advocacy Member 1998 - 1999
- International Association for Food Protection (IAFP), Nomination Committee Chairperson 1997 - 1998
- International Association for Food Protection (IAFP), Tellers Committee Chairperson 1997 - 1998
- National Conference for Food Protection Food Code Committee of Food, Food Preparation and Processing Committee Member 1995 - 1996
- U.S. Department of Agriculture New York State Hamburger Food Safety Education Campaign Member 1995 - 1996
- International Association for Food Protection (IAFP), Strategic Long Range Planning Task Force Committee on Educational Programming Committee Member 1993 - 1994
- International Association for Food Protection (IAFP), The Black Pearl Award Committee Chairperson 1993 - 1994
- International Association for Food Protection (IAFP), Long Range Planning Committee Committee Member 1992 - 1994
- Institute of Food Technologists (IFT) Continuing Education Committee Committee Member 1991 - 1994
- Institute of Food Technologists (IFT) Continuing Education Committee Chairperson 1991 - 1994
- Food Processors Institute (FPI); Food Products Association (FPA)/Grocery Manufacturers Association (GMA) Program Committee Chairperson 1992 - 1993
- Institute of Food Technologists (IFT) Extension Division Chairperson 1990 - 1993
- Food Processors Institute (FPI); Food Products Association (FPA)/Grocery Manufacturers Association (GMA) Board Member 1988 - 1993
- New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets, Consumer Information and Food Safety Advisory Council Member 1990 - 1992
- Food Processors Institute (FPI); Food Products Association (FPA)/Grocery Manufacturers Association (GMA) Nominating Committee Committee Member - 1992
- Food, Health and Agriculture: Issues of Importance in the Northeastern States Review Panel Member 1988 - 1990
- International Association for Food Protection (IAFP) Officer, President/Elect/Past 1988 - 1990
- U.S. Department of Agriculture National Food Safety Assessment Consultative Panel Member 1988 - 1990
- International Association for Food Protection (IAFP), Annual Meeting Program Committee Committee Member 1983 - 1990
- International Association for Food Protection Officer, President/Elect/Past 1988 - 1989
- Institute of Food Technologists (IFT) Continuing Education Committee Chairperson 1983 - 1989
- International Association for Food Protection (IAFP), Educator Award Sub-Committee Chairperson 1984 - 1988
- International Association for Food Protection (IAFP), Annual Meeting Program Chairperson - 1988
- The Samuel J. Crumbine Award Jury sponsored by the Foodservice and Packaging Institute Member - 1988
- Institute of Food Technologists (IFT) Food Service Division Officer, Secretary 1986 - 1987
- International Association for Food Protection (IAFP) Officer, Vice President - 1987
- The Canadian Government, Department of Fisheries and Oceans Tuna Processing and Standards Review Committee Committee Member 1985 - 1986
- International Association for Food Protection (IAFP) Officer, Secretary 1984 - 1986
- National Academy of Sciences and the Food and Nutrition Board Committee on the Inter-American Conference on Food Protection Committee Member 1984 - 1986
- Institute of Food Technologists (IFT) Public Information Advisory Committee Committee Member 1983 - 1986
- Institute of Food Technologists (IFT) Continuing Education Committee Committee Member 1982 - 1986
- New York State Association for Food Protection Cornell Conference Committee Committee Member 1979 - 1986
- In-Flight Food Services Association Government Affairs Committee Committee Member 1982 - 1985
- New York State Emergency Planning Committee Committee Member 1981 - 1984
- AI-SPER-0203DF692AB00010909 Resource Person and Speaker - 1984
- AI-SPER-0203DF692AB0001095B Member - 1984
- New York State Association for Food Protection Membership Committee Committee Member 1981 - 1983
- Food Committee, New York State Association for Food Protection Committee Member 1979 - 1983
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Background
education and training
- Ph.D. in Food Science, Cornell University 1975
- M.S. in Food Science, Cornell University 1969
- B.S. in Food Science, Rutgers University 1967
awards and honors
- Award for Outstanding Accomplishments in Extension/Outreach, 2009
- Carl R. Fellers Award, 2008
- Teaching Excellence Award, 2007
- Integrated Pest management Award, 2007
- Cornell Faculty Teaching Innovation Grant to enhance active learning with video clips, 2007
- Special Recognition Award, 2005
- Outstanding Video Award in 2004 for "Fruits, Vegetables and Food Safety: Health and Hygiene on the Farm", 2005
- Commemorative Award from the Institute of Food Technologists in recognition of leadership, commitment and professional expertise for three years of service on the executive board, 2005
- Rutgers University Food Science Alumni Award for outstanding Food Science communications in Extension, 2005
- Fellow, 2003
- Award for Excellence in Innovative Extension Approaches for the National Good Agricultural Practices Program, 2001
- The New York State Association of County Agricultural Agents Award for the Outstanding Extension Publication, “Food Safety Begins on the Farm.”, 2001
- American Society for Horticultural Sciences, Best Extension Publication Award for “Food Safety Begins on the Farm.”, 2001
- Quality Assurance Division Distinguished Service Award, 2001
- Harry Haverland Citation Award, 2001
- Fellow, 2000
- Certificate of Appreciation for Excellence in Leadership on the Executive Steering Committee of the CALS Academic Program Review, 2000
- Certificate of Appreciation from USDA for outstanding contributions to the National Advisory Committee on Microbiological Criteria for Foods and for development of the White Paper on Fresh Produce, 1997
- Certificate of Recognition for Outstanding Support and Contributions to the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets, Division of Food Safety and Inspection, 1997
- Educator Award, 1995
- Certificate of Appreciation for Valuable Service to the Food Industry, 1995
- Listed in American Men and Women of Science, 1994
- Teaching Excellence Award, 1994
- Citation for Dedication to the Food Industry, 1994
- College of Agriculture and Life Sciences International Faculty Travel Fellowship, 1993
- Leadership Development Fellow, 1990
- The Gamma Sigma Delta (International Honor Society of Agriculture) Award of Merit for Innovative Extension Programming, 1990
- The Norbert F. Sherman Award of the Educational Foundation of the National Restaurant Association for the best food service/food protection research paper published in the International Association for Food Protection journals, 1989
- Appreciation Award for Outstanding Leadership as President of the Association in 1988-89, 1989
- Certificate of Appreciation, 1989
- Certificates of Appreciation in recognition of outstanding service to the Division of State Police for conducting training programs on consumer product tampering, 1988
- Dutchess Community College Lyceum Series Speaker, 1985
- William V. Hickey Award of the New York State Association of Milk and Food Sanitarians—Award for Outstanding Service in the Field of Food Sanitation, 1984
- College of Agriculture and Life Sciences International Faculty Travel Fellowship, 1984
Other
college
- CALS
research keyword
- Food Microbiology
- Food Protection & Defense (food biosecurity)
- Food Safety and Sanitation
- Food allergies
- HACCP
- Regulations
name prefix
- Dr.
name suffix
- Ph.D.