The Seafood Science and Technology Society of the Americas (a non-profit
organization for the aquatic foods processing industry) convenes its
29th annual meeting during November 13-16, 2006 at the Crowne Plaza
Riverwalk Hotel in San Antonio, Texas. Details are on the internet at:
http://seafood.ucdavis.edu/events/sst2006.pdf and will be posted on the
SST web site (http://sst.ifas.ufl.edu) at a later date.
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SST CALL FOR PAPERS - Due October 1, 2006
Presentations are requested to address any technical aspect of seafood
or aquaculture product quality and safety. The topics can involve
production, harvest, any processing, storage, packaging, distribution,
or preparation. The content can be basic or applied science, or
commercial and extension/training experiences. The products typically
involve warm water varieties that are usually harvested, cultured or
fabricated for domestic or international commerce. Intended audience is
commercial interests, government agencies, academic expertise and
students.
An abstract (250 words or less, with title, & authors affiliation)
should be submitted to Dr. Steve Otwell (SST Executive Director) on or
before the deadline of October 1, 2006.
Authors will be provided with instructions on how to prepare voluntary
'Extended Abstracts' for final placement on the SST website.
Contact:
Dr. Steve Otwell, SST Exec. Director
Aquatic Food Products Lab, University of Florida, PO Box 110375
Gainesville, FL 32611
352-392-4221; fax 352-392-8594; Email - otwell@ufl.edu
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The SST Program Highlights...
Health Implications through the Consumption of Seafood will discuss the
anticipated report from the National Academy of Science's, "Seafood
Choices" that addresses the balancing of benefits and risks associated
with seafood consumption in the USA. Other topics include updates on
omega-3 fatty acids, methyl mercury and other related nutrients.
- National Academy of Sciences Report, "Seafood Choices"
NAS Committee Chair Representative
- Health Implications for Women, Infants and Children
Susan Carlson, Kansas University Medical Center
- Implication in Sourcing and Changing Supplies
Steve Otwell, University of Florida
- Assessing Risks Associated with Methyl Mercury in USA Seafood
Phil Spiller, FDA, Washington, DC (P)
Tom Billy, Special FDA Assignment
- Selenium's Role in the Seafood Mercury Issue
Nickolas Ralston, University of North Dakota
- Potential Benefits Associated with B-12 in Seafood
Lynn Bailey, University of Florida
Enhancing Safety for Raw Oyster Consumption
- Update on ISSC Activities with Review of Previous Vp Outbreak
Ken Moore, Exec. Director, ISSC
- PHP Validations for Three Freezing Options to Reduce Vv in Raw
Oysters
Victor Garrido, University of Florida
- IQF and Chilling Methods for PHP for Safer Oyster Products
Linda Andrews, Mississippi State University
- Advancing Recognition of PCR Detection & Monitoring for Vv and
Vp
Angela Ruple, NMFS-Pascagoula
- Irradiation for Safer Shellfish - Past, Present and Future
Gary Rodrick, University of Florida
- Vibrio vulnificus Education Efforts for Health Care
Professionals and the Public
Keith Gates, University of Georgia
Seafood Product Integrity will discuss various emerging issues for
seafood identification, organic standards for aquaculture products, new
third party certification programs for domestic and imported seafood,
plus some commercial perspectives.
Seafood Product Integrity, Identity and Commerce
- Commercial Perspectives and Responses
Bob Collette, National Fisheries Institute
- National Organic Standards for Farmed Aquatic Species in the USA
Gary Jensen, USDA, Washington, DC
- Identifying Seafood Species: Real Issues and New Methods
LeeAnn Applewhite, Applied Food Technologies, Inc
- Wild American Shrimp Inc.'s Product Certification Program
Mario Piccinin, WASI, Charleston, SC
- Global Sourcing with Certification
Bill More, Aquaculture Certification Council
- SQF Certification for Product Quality for Retail Commerce
Paul Ryan, SQF, Food Marketing Institute
- Wal-Mart Seafood Sustainability
Michael Bentel, Wal-Mart (P)
Key: (P) = pending final confirmation
FDA Fishery Products Guide will be providing updates on the new edition
of the "Fish and Fisheries Product Hazards and Controls Guidance"
anticipated for release in January 2007. This federal document serves as
the recommendations for regulatory HACCP compliance for seafood commerce
in the USA. Some changes are expected since the 2001 edition. The
following Seafood HACCP Alliance meetings will convene the Alliance
Steering Committee in an open format to plan the appropriate educational
and training efforts to support HACCP implementation about the nation.
- FDA's New Edition of the Fish and Fisheries Hazards and Controls Guide
A special session prepared by FDA to introduce the changes in the new,
2007 edition of the recommended guidance for HACCP is anticipated for
official release in January 2007. The meeting format will allow
discussion and reviews. Coordinator, Don Kraemer, Director for FDA's
Office of Seafood with related FDA Staff
- Formal Meeting of the Seafood HACCP Alliance for Education and
Training
Annual meeting of the Seafood HACCP Alliance Steering Committee to
review and plan educational programs for trainers and interests from
commercial and regulatory programs about the nation and world with
special attention regarding the anticipated edition of the new FDA HACCP
Guide. The format is lead by Committee discussion and assignments with
welcome input from all SST guests and attendees.
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Pamela Tom, Sea Grant Seafood Extension Program Mgr.
University of California
Davis, CA 95616-8598 USA
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