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Iwaspoisoned.com Presents at Northern New Jersey Public Health Association Event

We were invited to present at the Northern New Jersey Public Health Association's (NNJPHA) meeting on January 25th, 2024. This significant and recurring gathering in Northern New Jersey assembled a diverse range of public health experts, from Health Educators to Environmental Health Specialists, and Officers. Our presentation at this educational and interactive session served as a platform to share knowledge and discuss the role of consumer crowdsourcing in enhancing food safety.

Fast Food Chains with the Most Food Poisoning Reports, State by State

Iwaspoisoned.com is the leading consumer food safety platform. We crowdsource reports of foodborne illness from consumers, detect outbreaks, and collaborate with both regulators and the food industry to improve food safety outcomes. Whether it is a meal at a restaurant or a food product from a store, our mission is to provide a place where people from all over the world can report suspected cases of food poisoning and share their experience. Iwaspoisoned.com: Received reports from 150+ countries Gets up to thousands of reports daily Detected over 1,000 foodborne illness outbreaks Collaborates with over 400+ public health agencies at the Federal, State, and Local level in 6 countries Fast Food Chains with the Most Food Poisoning Reports, State by State This map is a long time request from our users. It aggregates our consumer reporting data to identify the most reported fast-food chain by state, based on user reports to create this visualization.

Iwaspoisoned Joins the FDA Foods Coalition

A new collaboration—called the FDA Foods Coalition—involving consumer advocates, industry representatives, and public health organizations, has been established with the goal of increasing focus on prevention and improving governance at the FDA. This coalition includes significant participants like the International Dairy Foods Association and the National Grocers Association. Recently, Iwaspoisoned.com has been invited to join this group.

Iwaspoisoned.com Speaks at the 2023 Oregon Environmental Health Association’s Annual Education Conference

Patrick Quade, the CEO of Iwaspoisoned.com, presented at the Annual Education Conference of the Oregon Environmental Health Association on October 24th, 2023. This event convened experts in environmental health, food safety, as well as scholars and teachers, to share knowledge and updates on recent advancements in their respective domains.

Iwaspoisoned.com Speaks at the 2023 Santa Clara’s Department of Environmental Health Conference

Iwaspoisoned.com CEO Patrick Quade spoke at Santa Clara’s Department of Environmental Health Conference on October 18th, 2023. The conference convened experts in environmental health, food safety, research, and education, providing a forum for the exchange of knowledge and updates on recent developments in the sector.

Iwaspoisoned Speaks at the 2023 International Association for Food Protection Conference

Iwaspoisoned was delighted to be selected as a speaker at the 2023 IAFP conference. We spoke on Monday, July 17th at 1:30PM in room 717 as part of IAFP's Technical Session #6. Our presentation, titled "Machine Learning, AI, and Confirmation Bias in Crowdsourced Foodborne Illness Reporting," delved into the use of crowdsourced data in investigating outbreaks of foodborne illnesses, and discuss both its advantages and challenges - here is the abstract for our presentation.

Iwaspoisoned.com Selected as Finalist in 2023 SXSW Civic I/O Tech Pitch

Iwaspoisoned.com is happy to announce that we are one of the six finalists in this year’s Civic I/O 2023 Tech Pitch. We are thrilled to be presenting to US Mayors at the upcoming South by South West (SXSW) Conference in Austin, Texas on March 10th - 13th.

Iwaspoisoned.com Speaks at the Institute for the Advancement of Food and Nutrition Sciences Innovation Showcase

As the founder of Iwaspoisoned.com, reflecting on our participation in the Institute for the Advancement of Food and Nutrition Sciences (IAFNS) Innovation Showcase on December 14th, 2021, it was a momentous occasion for us. This event, celebrated for spotlighting the latest advancements in food and nutrition sciences, provided an exceptional platform for us to share our insights and learn from other industry leaders. The IAFNS Innovation Showcase stands out as a key event in our calendar. It brings together a diverse range of experts, from scientists to industry professionals, all focused on the evolving landscape of food and nutrition sciences. Our involvement in this event was particularly significant, as it underscored our commitment to addressing the current challenges in food safety and public health.

Iwaspoisoned featured on NBC's Today Show

We were delighted to share our data and insights with NBC's Today Show in their recent feature on the important topic of Food Safety and Food Delivery.

Iwaspoisoned.com Leads Discussions at the 2021 West Virginia Rapid Response Seminar

Iwaspoisoned.com led discussions during West Virginia's 2021 Rapid Response Seminar held on June 1st, 2021. This seminar, renowned for its focus on rapid responses to public health emergencies, offered an unparalleled opportunity for us to engage with key stakeholders in the field of food safety and emergency response. The essence of this seminar was its emphasis on swift and effective strategies to tackle public health crises, a mission closely aligned with our objectives at Iwaspoisoned.com. Our platform's role in quickly identifying and reporting foodborne illness outbreaks resonated well with the seminar's theme. We were able to share our experiences and the innovative approaches we have adopted to enhance food safety.

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