Petrifilm Certification Training: Mastering Food Safety Best Practices
September 26, 2024
About the Webinar
Neogen® Petrifilm® Plate methods are widely used in food and beverage testing laboratories around the world and recognized for their consistency, reliability, and accuracy in microbial indicator testing. While many professionals familiar with food microbiology have experience using Petrifilm Plates, regular refresher training is essential to ensure that your teams stay up to date with the latest methods and processes and meet accreditation requirements, such as ISO 17025:2017.
Neogen food safety experts Annie Simmons and Colin O’Malley provided a technical training on Petrifilm Plate technology and reviewed procedures and best practices for using the plates.
What was covered:
- Important considerations for sample preparation
- Best practices when using Petrifilm Plates
- How to interpret plates in various scenarios
- Methods for calculating results from Petrifilm Plates
- Using Petrifilm Plates for environmental monitoring
- Developing an environmental monitoring program for spoilage microorganisms
To receive your Petrifilm Training Certificate, please complete a minimum of 45 minutes of the presentation. The certification will then automatically be generated in the ON24 console for you to obtain.
About the Speakers
Annie Simmons – Field Application Scientist, Neogen
Annie is a Field Application Scientist for Neogen® Petrifilm® Plates. With over 10 years of industry experience as a technical services representative, Annie uses her expertise in microbiology, quality assurance, and food safety to assist food processors with test method implementation and advanced food safety applications. She also works with industry regulators to help ensure best practices in method implementation. Annie holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Microbiology from Minnesota State University.
Colin O'Malley – Microbiology Solution Specialist, Neogen
Colin is a Microbiology Solution Specialist for Neogen. He has over a decade of experience in the food microbiology industry, and brings a wealth of expertise in his role, specializing in optimizing laboratory setups and improving efficiency for his clients. Colin holds a Bachelor of Science in Biology from Bellarmine University.
Category: Webinars, Food & Beverage, Laboratory, Pathogens, Environmental Monitoring