Today, I invite you to join me and Dr. Marissa Cohen, an area specialized agent in animal food safety at North Carolina State Prestage Department of Poultry Science. Her work has been proven to be highly valuable, as she assists stakeholders with questions and concerns related to food safety. During our discussion, we explore Dr. Cohen's daily routine, the challenges of simultaneously being a student and an employee, her pivotal role in ensuring industry compliance with food safety regulations, and the significant impact this work carries.

"Some of the questions I receive are: What should I expect when an investigator comes in to audit my facility? What will they be looking at? I think that the main areas of concern are mycotoxins and maintaining proper housekeeping for pest control" - Dr. Marissa Cohen

What you'll learn:

(00:00) Highlight
(02:28) Introduction
(07:20) Day to day in a FSMA position
(10:32) Animal food safety challenges
(13:10) Regulator interactions: confrontation vs. learning experience
(15:13) Common questions
(17:02) Assisting state regulators with pet food matters
(20:33) Comparing small vs. large scale facility interactions
(23:52) Balancing work, PhD studies, and personal journey
(26:04) Advantages of being a student-employee at the university
(30:36) Engaging extension events: personal favorites and interactions
(34:25) Student-employee at the university: rewards and challenges
(38:10) Final questions

Meet the guest: Dr. Marissa Herchler Cohen

Experience:

Area Specialized Agent at Prestage Department of Poultry Science

Background:

Ph.D., Animal and Poultry Nutrition (North Carolina State University)
M.Sc., Animal Sciences (North Carolina State University)
B.Sc., Zoology/Animal Biology (North Carolina State University)

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Dr. Marissa Herchler Cohen: Animal Food Safety Insights | Ep. 08