Beyond Compliance

Food safety is more than a checklist of rules—it’s about protecting human lives. Patrick Guzzle, a 20-year veteran of retail food safety, shares his personal and professional journey, which began after his wife contracted E. coli O157:H7. In this powerful presentation, he goes beyond regulatory compliance to reveal the devastating, real-world consequences of foodborne illness. This session will fundamentally shift your perspective, highlighting why a true food safety culture is a matter of life and death.