According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), foodborne illnesses remain an important, potentially deadly, concern. The agency estimates that each year, about one in six Americans will get sick from consuming contaminated food or beverage products, and that such illnesses drain the economy of nearly $15 billion annually.
With the safety of the U.S. food supply and the products consumers enjoy at risk, the Food Safety Summit (produced by Snack Food & Wholesale Bakery's sister publication Food Safety Magazine) provides industry professionals a chance to gather, collectively examine challenges, and discuss solutions. Taking place May 8–11 in Rosemont, IL, the meeting will convene leaders from all over the field, including: