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July 11, 2014 United States Department of Agriculture – Food Safety and Inspection Service (USDA-FSIS)  Subject:  Notice on Vacancies on the National Advisory Committee on Microbiological Criteria for Foods (USDA-FSIS)                                                                          We are working to recruit new members for the National Advisory Committee on Microbiological Criteria for Foods (NACMCF).  The Committee provides scientific advice and recommendations to the Secretary of Agriculture and the Secretary of Health and Human Services concerning the development of microbiological criteria by which the safety and wholesomeness of food can be assessed.    We are seeking members with scientific expertise in the fields of microbiology (food, clinical, and predictive), food technology, toxicology, epidemiology, risk assessment, infectious disease, biostatistics, and other related sciences. We are also seeking nominations for one individual affiliated with a consumer group to serve on the NACMCF. This member will serve as a representative member to provide a consumer viewpoint. Please see the attached Federal Register Notice for additional details on this Committee and how to apply.  http://www.fsis.usda.gov/wps/wcm/connect/2f1784a8-57e8-4126-9476-e5de86af8f5e/2014-0017.htm?MOD=AJPERES   Provided by:   Karen Y. Thomas Advisory Committee Specialist USDA, FSIS, OPHS, MD, NACMCF Stop 3777, PP3, 9-210B 1400 Independence Avenue, SW Washington, DC 20250 Office:  202-690-6620 Fax: 202-690-6364 Email: Karen.thomas-Sharp@fsis.usda.gov