Gary Smith

Gary Smith, PhD

Born and raised in Caddo County, Oklahoma, Dr. Gary Smith attended universities in California, Washington and Texas. Since 1961, he has taught and conducted research at Washington State University (WSU), Texas A&M University, and Colorado State University (CSU).

From 1916 to 1975, his research focused on beef palatability (bullocks vs. steers, carcass chilling effects on tenderness, blade tenderization, electrical stimulation of carcasses, Tenderstretch®); beef shelf life (vacuum packaging for domestic and transoceanic shipments, retail case life); and USDA Feeder Cattle Grade Standards From 1975 to 1990, his research efforts included modified atmosphere packaging of beef; transoceanic shipments of variety meats; USDA Beef Quality and Yield Grade Standards; time-on-feed and beef palatability; The Hamburger Steer®; breed types and beef palatability; beef lipids and human nutrition; National Consumer Retail beef Study; and restructured beef steaks.

From 1990 to 2015, his research focused on chemical residues in US beef; National Beef Quality Audits; International Beef Quality Audit; National Market Cow and Bull Audits; injection site lesions; Conventional, Natural, and Organic Beef; feeding Vitamin E and Beef retail case life; “Multiple-Hurdle E. coli 0157:H7 decontamination systems; implementation of HACCP programs in beef packing plants; Palatability Assurance Critical Control points; controlling Salmonella and Listeria on ready-to-eat beef; Best Practices for mitigating BSE (Mad Cow Disease) risk in packing plants; traceability systems implementation; and instrument grading of beef carcasses. Dr. Smith credits his success to colleagues and graduate students (who did the hard work) and the help of cattle feeders, packers, and retailers (who allowed them to use their facilities and products).

Dr. Smith occupied the Ken and Myra Monfort Endowed Shair in Meat Science at CSU beginning in June of 1990. Previously, he served as Professor (1969-1982) and Head (1982-1990) of the Department of Animal Science at Texas A&M where he received many awards.

Outstanding Teaching Performance Award,
Honor Professor Award
College of Agriculture Teaching Award
University Distinguished Teaching award
Deputy Chancellor’s Award for Team Research

Other awards and honors include:

International Stockmen’s Hall of Fame Induction
National Cattlemen’s Foundation Vision Award
USMEF Distinguished Service Award
AMSA R.C Pollock Award
Beefmaster Breeders United, Commitment to Excellence Award
Honored Researcher of the CSU Research Foundation
ISI Thomson Scientific’s Highly Cited Researcher
Beef Magazine’s top 40 Most Influential People in the US Beef Industry
American Hereford Association Hall of Merit Induction
Meat Industry Hall of Fame Induction
AMSA Mentor Award
Cattle Feeder’s Hall of Fame Award
College of the Sequoias, California State University-Fresno and WSU Distinguished Alumni Award
Certified Angus Beef Industry Achievement Award

Below are resources from Dr. Smith:

Breaking Down the New Nutrition Facts Rules - Part 2 of 3

In this three-part series Dan Berg, Food Scientist, Analytical Services Manager at Eurofins talks through some of the more complicated issues and some related manners to consider for manufacturers in their efforts to meet the current regulations for Nutrition Facts and Supplement Facts panels. In this second part of the three part series, he discusses vitamins (A, D, E, and Folic Acid/Folates).

Keywords: Blog Nutritional Regulatory Food Beverages NLEA Labeling

Breaking Down the New Nutrition Facts Rules - Part 3 of 3

In this three-part series Dan Berg, Food Scientist, Analytical Services Manager at Eurofins talks through some of the more complicated issues and some related manners to consider for manufacturers in their efforts to meet the current regulations for Nutrition Facts and Supplement Facts panels. In this the final part of the three part series, he discusses other related rules.

Keywords: Blog Nutritional Regulatory Food Beverages NLEA Labeling

Eurofins Enables New Methods to Detect Adulteration of Lemon Juice

Eurofins presents at AOAC 2020 Virtual Annual Meeting & Exposition. Adulteration to fruit juices has been a long-standing problem in food processing. While analytical tests exist to detect cheaper juices in more expensive ones, an ongoing problem arises when lime juice is blended with lemon juice. Due to their chemical similarities, this requires new in-depth methods.

Keywords: Scientific Research Authenticity Beverages Ingredients Food Fraud

Five Risks to Your Food Fraud Program

Food fraud has been a topic that continues to be of high interest. Below are the top risks that should be considered when developing your food fraud plan.

Keywords: Blog Authenticity Food Beverages Ingredients Supplements Food Fraud

Pop of Color: An Informative Discussion of Pigments, Methods, and Unique Matrix Challenges

Our webinar hosted by Dr. Neal Craft, Chief Scientific Officer of Eurofins, explores the world of natural pigments, testing methods, and unique matrix challenges.

Keywords: Webinar Nutritional Food Beverages Ingredients Pet

Food Defense and Intentional Adulteration

During this webinar, Tim Lombardo of Eurofins Food Assurance discussed the differences between food security, food safety, food fraud, and food defense. He provided a short history of FSMA and reviewed regulations for food defense and intentional adulteration protection.

Keywords: Webinar Authenticity Regulatory Food Beverages Ingredients Supplements FSMA Food Assurance Food Defense Food Fraud

Product Packaging Considerations and What to Do When Things Go Wrong

Are you a food safety, quality, design, packaging production, or risk mitigation professional? Learn the top reasons for packaged food, beverage, and ingredient failures—and what to do when faced with a crisis scenario.

Keywords: Webinar Special Investigations Food Beverages

Shedding Light on Photostability

Does your food or supplement package contain translucent packaging? If so, your product and its ingredients could be susceptible to photochemical changes. This infographic illustrates the mechanics of photostability studies as well as the key attributes and product types impacted by light exposure.

Keywords: Infographic Shelf Life Food Beverages

Off-flavor and Odor Investigations White Paper

This white paper explores off-flavor and odor investigations performed by Eurofins SFA. Authored by Eurofins' scientist Jamie Willems Ph.D.

Keywords: Scientific Research Special Investigations Food Beverages Off-Flavor Off-Odor Jwillems

It’s the Little Things that Count: Quantifying & Characterizing Microplastics in Bottled, Drinking, & Source Waters

The suspected toxicity risks of microplastics as contaminants in drinking water sources have been known for years. However, public concerns recently thrust microplastics to the forefront of the health and safety conversation. In our webinar, Dr. Mike Dziewatkoski of Eurofins SF Analytical covers the current status of microplastics testing.

Keywords: Webinar Special Investigations Food Beverages Foreign Material ID

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