Contact:
Mr. Jim Stockham
United Food Group, LLC
3425 East Vernon Avenue
Los Angeles California, 90058
jstockham@unitedfoodgroup.com
Phone: (323) 588-5286
Fax: (323)-277-4191.


PRESS RELEASE
United Food Group, LLC Announces Food Safety National Advisory Panel

Los Angeles, January 11, 2010:United Food Group, LLC today announced the formation of a Food Safety National Advisory Panel. The panel consists of nationally-recognized meat industry experts in harvest practices, microbiology, molecular biology, food safety, food science, veterinary science, animal handling and regulatory compliance.

"Maintaining and continuously improving our high standard of Food Safety is a critical mission. UFG is vitally committed to the well being of our customers and consumers. As a trusted supplier to retailers and food service operators across the nation, our company provides science—based stable programs in support of this goal" said Lon Doty, Vice President of Food Safety and Quality Assurance. "Our internal team of experts will apply the panel's expertise to maintain the highest levels of food safety possible, as we continue to challenge ourselves to promote the steady advancement of food quality, food safety and food safety strategies."

Members of the panel are:

• Kerri Harris, Ph.D.
  Associate Professor Texas A&M, Meat Science & HACCP Coordinator, Industry Expert HACCP.
  
• David Theno, Ph.D.
  Former Vice President Technical Services for Jack in the Box, Industry Expert Food Safety Systems.
• Wendy Warren, Ph.D.
  Chief Science Officer, Food Safety Net Services, Industry Expert Microbiology, Molecular Biology.
• Lynn Delmore, Ph.D.
  Adjunct Professor Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, Industry Expert Slaughter/Harvest Practices.
• Margaret Hardin, Ph.D.
  Associate Professor Texas A&M, Meat Science, Industry Microbiology, Expert Ready to Eat Manufacturing.
  

The United Food Group, LLC food safety team and the Food Safety National Advisory Panel will convene on a regularly scheduled basis to review company programs and the latest advancements in interventions, prevention strategies, food safety programs, educational programs and corporate policies in order to promote and advance United's commitment to food safety.