Food Quality Assurance Expert in Fast Food Safety

A food quality assurance expert in fast food safety was needed for a breach of contract case involving a popular fast food chain. The plaintiff received a food item containing a sharp metal object which punctured various areas of his mouth. On top of immediate physical injuries, the plaintiff alleged that the subsequent shock to his immune system caused his static cancer to become active again. The plaintiff alleged that the defendant didn’t have the right processes in place for the franchisees to ensure the safety of their food.

IMS ExpertServices was asked to locate a food quality assurance expert in fast food safety with specific experience in safety assurance procedures. The expert needed to be able to review documents and compare this particular fast food chain’s procedures to the normal and customary procedures used in the fast food industry.

Experts Presented:

Food Quality Assurance Expert

This food quality assurance expert has over 45 years of experience as a food scientist, researcher and educator. He is the president of a company that helps food industry companies and professionals in improving their performance. He has worked with national chains in matters of fast food safety and standards, as well as numerous hotels and restaurants. He has also served as an expert witness in numerous food quality related cases. IMS Reference #5023817

Foodservice Industry Expert

This food quality assurance expert is an experienced food professional with decades of experience in the technical, manufacturing and marketing areas of the food and foodservice industry. He is president of a consulting firm that provides food safety, quality assurance, risk assessment and audit planning to various worldwide clients, including many fast food chains. He is a member of numerous food quality organizations including the National Advisory Committee on Microbiological Criteria for Foods (NACMCF) and the Conference for Food Protection. IMS Reference #5024079

Food Safety Expert

This food safety expert serves as an independent consultant specializing in global assistance to the food industry. For more than a decade, she was the food quality assurance manager for a large food manufacturing company. She has also been involved in training auditors and reviewing beef, pork and poultry manufacturing and slaughter plants around the world. For over 15 years, she has been an active member of the food safety advisory council for one of the world’s largest fast food chains. IMS Reference #5024094