We serve as a trusted resource for the latest news and helpful information related to skin health and surface hygiene advancements. GOJO microbiologists, scientists,
nurses and other professionals post regularly
and we also get the views of outside experts and
thought leaders in the field. It’s all part of the
GOJO Purpose, Saving Lives and Making Lives Better Through Well-Being Solutions.
Dave Shumaker
Microbiology Scientist, GOJO Industries
Dave Shumaker, B.S., is a Microbiology Scientist with GOJO Industries. He is responsible for hand hygiene research, evaluation of novel antimicrobial technologies as well as industrial and cosmetic microbiology. Dave received his Bachelor’s of Science degree in Microbiology at Ohio University.
The State of Food Safety in the Food Service Industry – Where Do We Go From Here?
3/23/2016
By Dave Shumaker
Microbiology Scientist, GOJO Industries
Food safety and reducing the risk of foodborne illness is top of mind for many of us. As consumers, we assume we will not become ill when dining out with our family and friends at a restaurant. As restaurant owners, operators or managers, we believe our restaurant could never fall victim to an outbreak, and as restaurant employees, we are confident we follow safe food handling practices. While we all believe we are taking the necessary steps to prevent the spread of foodborne illness, one striking fact remains – foodborne illness still occurs way too often.
Read more »
The State of Food Safety in the Food Service Industry – Where Do We Go From Here?
3/23/2016
By Dave Shumaker
Microbiology Scientist, GOJO Industries
Food safety and reducing the risk of foodborne illness is top of mind for many of us. As consumers, we assume we will not become ill when dining out with our family and friends at a restaurant. As restaurant owners, operators or managers, we believe our restaurant could never fall victim to an outbreak, and as restaurant employees, we are confident we follow safe food handling practices. While we all believe we are taking the necessary steps to prevent the spread of foodborne illness, one striking fact remains – foodborne illness still occurs way too often.
Read more »
The Food Safety Modernization Act Will Protect the Health of Americans
6/3/2014
By Dave Shumaker
Microbiology Scientist, GOJO Industries
In shifting the focus of regulation from responding to food contamination outbreaks to preventing them at the source, the FSMA Produce Safety Proposed Rule is a critical component of FSMA, the most advanced set of changes in food safety laws since the Great Depression.
Read more »
The Food Safety Modernization Act Will Protect the Health of Americans
6/3/2014
By Dave Shumaker
Microbiology Scientist, GOJO Industries
In shifting the focus of regulation from responding to food contamination outbreaks to preventing them at the source, the FSMA Produce Safety Proposed Rule is a critical component of FSMA, the most advanced set of changes in food safety laws since the Great Depression.
Read more »