Central Atlantic States Association of Food and Drug Officials upcoming events

CASA Philadelphia Conference Fall Educational Seminar (Co-Sponsored with Susquehanna Conference) (11 Sep 2026)

Fri, 11 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMT

PHILADELPHIA CONFERENCE

CENTRAL ATLANTIC STATES ASSOCIATION

FOOD and DRUG OFFICIALS

Friday, September 11, 2026

FALL EDUCATIONAL SEMINAR

NJ CEU’s - PENDING (5)

Montgomery County

Public Safety Training Campus/Fire Academy

(Auditorium)

1175 Conshohocken Road

Conshohocken, PA 19428

8:00–9:00 - Registration*

Please Register online at: https://www.casafdo.com/event-6791211

*PLEASE register online at the website above. If your membership dues are not current, you will be redirected to a site to pay your dues. If you are unable

to register or pay dues through the website, please contact Lynn Bonner at LSBonner@comcast.net

9:00 - 10:15

“Disease Investigation Team: Who We Are, What We Do, What’s New”

Kelly Raum, Disease Investigator/Disease Investigating and Surveillance

Chester County Health Department

10:15–10:30 - Break

10:30–11:45

“Weapons of Mass Destruction/Biological Weapons/Shigella-Salad Bar”

Courtney Simmons, Special Agent/FBI

Philadelphia, PA

11:45-1:00 - LUNCH ON YOUR OWN

1:00 – 2:15

“Prohibited Products In-Commerce”

Jonathon Naniewicz, Compliance Investigator

United States Department of Agriculture

2:15- 2:30 - Break

2:30 – 3:45

“Temporary Events from an Industry Perspective”

Gianna Megaro, Wawa/Senior Professional/Regulatory Compliance

Everyone must register online at (web site) or with Lynn Bonner at

LSBonner@comcast.net for Philadelphia members or at

susquehannaconference@gmail.com for Susquehanna Conference members.

COST: The following fees apply:

Current 2026 Members – Registration Fee of $5.00

Non-members/Delinquent Members – Dues & Registration Fee of $ 5.00

Dues: Regulator - $20.00

Associate - $40.00

Academic - $15.00

Student - $15.00

Retired - $15.00

CEUs: A New Jersey continuing education credit application is PENDING for 5.0 CEU’s. This course will be listed on NJLMN upon approval. (https://njlmn.njlincs.net).

PLEASE bring items for donation for our quarterly CASA food drive to help the needy.

Items will be donated to “The Unforgotten Haven” in Blackwood, NJ. Check them out on

Facebook to see all that they do for those in need!

Shelf Stable Food Items: Soups, juices, pasta, tomato sauce, tuna, chicken, canned stew, pancake mix, syrup, cereal.

Paper products: Women’s hygiene products - sanitary pads, Tampax, Diapers (any size).

Toiletries – soap, toothpaste, shampoo, conditioner, deodorant, disposable razors, toothbrushes.

Clothing Accessories – New baby clothing, new underwear (any size), and new socks.

Agenda (PDF)

FSPCA Food Traceability Rule Training (7 Oct 2026)

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 13:45:00 GMT

CASA Presents

FSPCA Food Traceability Rule (FTR) Training for the Food Industry

Understanding and Implementing FDA's Food Traceability Rule (FSMA 204)

Dates: October 7 - 8, 2026

Time: 9:45 AM - 4:30 PM Eastern Time each day

Format: Live Virtual Instructor-Led Training

Course Fee: $660 per participant (includes FSPCA certificate)

The Central Atlantic States Association of Food and Drug Officials (CASA) is pleased to sponsor the FSPCA Food Traceability Rule (FTR) Training for the Food Industry, a standardized curriculum developed by the Food Safety Preventive Controls Alliance (FSPCA).

This interactive two-day course provides participants with a practical understanding of FDA's Food Traceability Rule (21 CFR Part 1, Subpart S), including traceability recordkeeping requirements for foods listed on the Food Traceability List (FTL). Participants will learn how traceability information is captured and maintained throughout the supply chain, understand Critical Tracking Events (CTEs) and Key Data Elements (KDEs), and gain practical knowledge for developing and implementing a Traceability Plan.

Who Should Attend?

This course is designed for:

 Food manufacturers and processors

 Produce growers and packers

 Distributors and wholesalers

 Retail food establishments and grocery operations

 Foodservice and restaurant operations

 Food safety and quality professionals

 Consultants and auditors

 Regulatory officials and educators

Why Attend?

The FDA Food Traceability Rule (commonly referred to as FSMA 204) establishes additional traceability recordkeeping requirements for certain foods to help facilitate faster identification and removal of potentially contaminated food from the market. Understanding these requirements is essential for organizations responsible for producing, processing, packing, holding, or selling foods on the Food Traceability List.

Participants will learn how to:

 Explain the purpose and scope of the Food Traceability Rule

 Identify Critical Tracking Events (CTEs) and Key Data Elements (KDEs)

 Determine how the rule applies to their operation

 Understand traceability recordkeeping requirements

 Develop and maintain a Traceability Plan

 Improve preparedness for product tracing and recall activities

Instructors

Barry Parsons, CP-FS, CCFS, CPFM, PCQI

FSPCA Lead Instructor

Melissa Vaccaro, MS, CP-FS, PCQI

FSPCA Lead Instructor

Certificate Information

Participants who successfully complete all course requirements will be eligible to

receive the official FSPCA Certificate of Training.

Registration: https://casafdo.com/event-6739624

For more information: safefoodIQ@gmail.com

Additional course information will be provided upon registration.

Cancellation Policy

Cancellations received at least 7 calendar days prior to the course start date are eligible for a full refund or placement in a different training date.

Cancellations received fewer than 7 calendar days before the course start date are not eligible for a refund; however, a substitute participant may be sent in place of the registered attendee at no additional charge or a different training date can be chosen.

CASA reserves the right to cancel or reschedule the course due to insufficient enrollment or unforeseen circumstances. If the course is canceled by CASA, registered participants will be re-assigned to a new training date or can request to receive a full refund of registration fees.

Participants are responsible for any costs associated with the purchase of the FSPCA Participant Guide.