Our series of Best-in-Class webinars provides a quick study on various topics related to core food safety concepts. Each course is performed as a 2-hour “lunch and learn”-style presentation. Lead instructor, Mike Cramer of the Eurofins Advanced Learning Institute, delivers practical guidance and basic tools through the viewpoint of his 40+ years of experience in meat and food manufacturing.
These free webinar sessions are valuable for food industry personnel involved in all phases of food manufacturing, distribution, retail, and storage, and are critical to the foundation of a strong, well-rounded food safety culture.
MEET THE HOST
Michael Cramer | Trainer, Eurofins Advanced Learning Institute
Michael Cramer started his career at Swift & Company in Pennsylvania as a summer employee. He worked his way up to QA Manager (Pennsylvania and North Carolina), Production Specialist and Corporate Documentation Manager (Illinois) to QA Manager at the Swift-Eckrich plant in Chicago and then QA Director for the Armour processed meat and poultry plants. He then moved to Specialty Brands, Inc./Windsor Foods/Ajinomoto Foods North America where he stayed from 1993 to his retirement in 2023. There he served as Director of Food Safety and Quality assurance before being promoted to Senior Director of FSQA.
Mike is known for his in-depth knowledge of food plant sanitation and has written a book, now in its 3rd edition, “Food Plant Sanitation, Design, Maintenance and Good Manufacturing Practices.” He is also a member of the editorial board of Food Safety Magazine and has over twenty articles published dealing with Listeria control, Biosecurity, Sanitation and Sanitary Design, Sanitation 5S, and Allergens. As well, he is a contributing member of the American Frozen Foods Institute Listeria Working Group. You can find multiple Food Safety Matters podcasts and food sanitation webinars that he has led.
Upcoming Live Webinars
Food Allergen Management | April 15, 2026 | Register
Foreign Material Prevention | May 6, 2026 | Register
Integrated Pest Management | June 3, 2026 | Register
Recall Policy and Action Plan | June 24, 2026 | Register
Root Cause Analysis | July 15, 2026 | Coming Soon
Regulatory Response | August 5, 2026 | Coming Soon
Listeria Management | August 26, 2026 | Coming Soon
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On-Demand Webinars
In this episode of The Scoop, host Keren Breiterman speaks with Jeff Shippar fromEurofins Food Chemistry Testing Madison, Inc. about advanced protein analysis how it ensures nutritional value, authenticity, and innovation in infant health.
In this episode of The Scoop, host Keren Breiterman speaks with Dr. Lukas Vaclavik, Technical Manager at Eurofins Food Chemistry Testing Madison, Inc, about testing innovations that ensure precision, progress, and safety in infant formula.
Whole genome sequencing is no longer just a research tool. It’s a critical asset in food safety, outbreak response, and public health protection. Read our blog to learn more about whole genome sequencing and how it helps us better understand organisms like Salmonella and Cronobacter in food and infant formula.
Discover expert insights into navigating Out-of-Specification (OOS) results and CAPA investigations. Learn key steps and strategies our technical team uses to resolve unexpected analytical outcomes effectively.
In this episode of The Scoop, host Keren Breiterman speaks with Andrezj Benkowski, Senior Technical Manager for Eurofins Chemistry Testing Laboratories - Madison, about Whole-Genome Sequencing—from its origins to its modern evolution through Next-Generation Sequencing.
In this episode of The Scoop, host Keren Breiterman speaks with Dave Ellingson, Director of Scientific Strategy for Eurofins Chemistry Testing Laboratories - Madison, about the role of phospholipids in infant formula and their importance in replicating the composition of human milk.
Phospholipids may be small molecules, but their impact is immense. By keeping them active and abundant in infant formula, we're taking one step closer to replicating the remarkable composition of human milk—and nurturing healthy development in every bottle. Click the link to learn how.
The use of real HMOs in infant formula is accelerating, driven by science, innovation, and a commitment to nourishing infants in the healthiest way possible. Enhanced testing methods are unlocking new capabilities—bringing us closer than ever to replicating the complexity and power of human milk. Click the link to learn more about HMOs.
In this episode of The Scoop, host Keren Breiterman speaks with Dave Ellingson, Director of Scientific Strategy for Eurofins Chemistry Testing Laboratories - Madison, about Human Milk Oligosaccharides (HMOs)—what they are, why they matter, and how they’re shaping the future of infant nutrition.
Low water activity foods (LWAFs) have historically been considered low-risk for microbiological hazards because their limited “free” (unbound) water in the formulation prevents bacterial growth. However, foodborne illness outbreaks revealed that pathogens can survive for extended periods in LWAFs, even in the absence of growth. Watch now to learn what is required to validate control measures to reduce microbial risks in LWAFs. Originally Aired on June 18, 2025.
