On September 4-5, 2024 the Food Forum at the National Academies of Sciences (NAS) hosted a workshop titled “Safeguarding the Food Supply: Integrating Diverse Risks, Connecting with Consumers, and Protecting Vulnerable Populations.” This event explored hazard and risk-based approaches to food safety, covering nutrition, economics and equity implications. 

De Ann Davis, PhD, SVP of Science at Western Growers, presented on fresh produce safety, discussing “Why Changing Our Focus Will Strengthen Food Safety: Hazard Versus Risk Management.” 

Her presentation is video 12 out of 20 on Day 1 of the workshop. You can view all workshop recordings and materials from the presentations here: Workshop Recordings.