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
Consumers rely on sunscreen to provide dependable protection against UV radiation, one of the leading causes of skin damage, premature aging, and skin cancer. Because of this, sunscreen manufacturers face a unique responsibility: to ensure every product consistently delivers the level of protection stated on the label. Read more to why sunscreen testing matters.
With innovation comes complexity and with complexity comes risk. This is why laboratory testing isn’t just a box to check. For longevity products, it’s one of the most challenging and essential parts of responsible product development.
California’s SB 646 represents a major advancement in prenatal supplement safety. By mandating rigorous testing and transparent reporting of heavy metal levels, the state is setting a new benchmark for protecting pregnant individuals and their developing babies.
There are several challenges to testing Vitamin B12 (cobalamins) that create issues for analytical laboratories to accurately measure these compounds. Eurofins Supplement Testing in Madison, WI understands these challenges and has consistently strived to develop updated methodologies utilizing state-of-the-art technology to improve overall method performance.
For years, protein has dominated food and beverage innovation. But as the market matures and consumers become more nutrition-savvy, a new question is emerging in product development conversations: Is fiber the next protein?
In today’s food and dietary supplement marketplace, trust is no longer assumed. Third-party testing and certification have become essential tools for demonstrating product safety, quality, and compliance in a credible way.
Explore how expanded STEC testing impacts risk management, regulatory readiness, and economics in the beef industry. Brian McFarlane breaks down why food safety decisions—especially around the Big 6 STECs—are both scientific and financial.
Explore the leading causes of childhood and adolescent obesity—from ultra-processed foods and excessive sugar to sedentary lifestyles, parental influence, mental health, and governmental policy—and learn evidence-based guidance to support healthier nutrition and habits for kids.
Over the past decade, non-alcoholic and alcohol-free beverages have experienced a steady rise in popularity. As this trend continues to gain momentum, it is essential for both producers and consumers to understand the relevant analytical requirements and labeling terminology. Read more for a simple explanation of labeling terms and the agencies that oversee alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverage labeling.
Explore how to comply with FSIS guidance for ready-to-eat fermented, salt-cured, and dried products with an effective validation study balancing scientific rigor, processing expertise, and craftsmanship. This article outlines how to achieve the right balance in your validation approach and how strong, data‑driven studies ultimately enhance the safety, consistency, and reliability of dried and fermented meat products.
