Each year in early March, the Center for Food Safety hosts an annual meeting near the Atlanta airport for 180 to 200 registrants. The 1.5 day meeting provides an opportunity to summarize the latest information on food safety research being conducted by CFS members and scientists from the Centers for Disease Control, FDA, USDA and other organizations. Attendance is by invitation only but the audience is primarily composed of members from the food industry. Their attendance provides valuable insight to CFS members about the current problems and concerns in the industry.