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each part of the produce industry - primary (growers),
secondary (wholesale/retail) and processors. Her data
demonstrate that the greatest challenge for primary
respondents was the cost of compliance (61 percent), while
the greatest challenge for secondary and processing was their
current knowledge about the FSMA (68 and 58 percent,
respectively). All three sectors of the produce industry
indicated extension's ability to provide training as the least
significant challenge.
With these things in mind, a qualitative evaluation was
conducted with participants after they attended a Food
Safety Preventive Controls Alliance (FSPCA) training at the
Southern Center. As a result of this training, respondents
indicated they possessed the competencies needed to
conduct their own FSPCA trainings, and their knowledge of
FSMA was improved. However, Dr. Danyluk reported that
some respondents noted "implementation difficulties may
exist in supply chain requirements, such as accountability at
different points in the supply chain" and suggested the use of
real-world examples in future FSPCA trainings (2).

FSMA implementation that have been encountered by
food safety personnel in governmental agencies, academia,
and industry. FSMA represents a legislative opportunity to
build a preventive system to control foodborne illnesses and
reduce their public health impact. Collaboration between
academicians, the food industry, government, and consumers
is required to maximize the positive impact that is intended
by FSMA. In addition to sharing information and providing
opportunity for discussion, this symposium offered an
occasion for networking and building relationships, which
is critical for ensuring that all impacted by FSMA are
equipped with the necessary resources to fulfill all legislative
requirements.

CONCLUSION
This roundtable was intended to identify and illustrate
both the challenges and opportunities associated with

Author Information
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ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
The authors thank Dr. Kristen Spotz, Dr. Fadi Aramouni,
Dr. Peyman Fatemi and Dr. Michelle Danyluk for participating in the symposium and kindly sharing the presentation
material. A special thanks to Melissa Harvey for assistance
with the writing process.

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