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Food waste data indicate that, when com- bined, the food service and food retail sectors accounted for 60% of food waste generated by the U.S. in 2019, amounting to a massive financial burden for business owners within these sectors (U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, 2023). Successful AMC policies can reduce food waste through proper food stor- age, prevention of contamination, and proper food handling—practices that are beneficial to consumers and businesses. Implementing a new regulatory program can be a daunting task when confronted with limited sta and agency resources. In the first year of AMC program implementation, WCHD’s experience has been greatly aided by sharing information with other jurisdic- tions regarding established programs, match- ing possible program outcomes with agency needs, and embracing the unique qualities of the community. It is the intention of WCHD that these insights spur confident first steps for jurisdictions that are starting to imple- ment AMC programs. Corresponding Author: Olivia Alexander- Leeder, Environmental Health Specialist, Food Safety and Consumer Protection Pro- gram, HACCP Review and Program Standards Subprogram, Environmental Health Services, Washoe County Health District, 1001 East 9th Street, Building B, Reno, NV 89512. Email: oalexander@washoecounty.gov. References Brown, L. (2021). Using data to improve prac- tice: Looking back on 20 years of restau-
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manager’s guide: Active managerial con- trol—Why you should consider active managerial control to manage food safety risk. https://www.maricopa.gov/Document Center/View/32061/AMC-Overview- Guidance-PDF Shapiro, M. (2018, September 4). 2018 Crumbine Award: A collaborative food safety eort. NACCHO Voice . https://www. naccho.org/blog/articles/2018-crumbine- award-a-collaborative-food-safety-eort U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. (2023). 2019 Wasted Food Report: Estimates of generation and management of wasted food in the United States in 2019 (EPA 530-R- 23-005). https://www.epa.gov/system/files/ documents/2023-03/2019%20Wasted%20 Food%20Report_508_opt_ec.pdf Washoe County Health District, Environmen- tal Health Services. (2023). Active Mana- gerial Control (AMC) Program . https:// www.washoecounty.gov/health/programs- and-services/environmental-health/food- protection-services/AMC%20Program% 20.php Do you have a success story to share with our readership? We are looking for stories that highlight successes across all areas of environmental health—from air quality to zoonoses—that represent the different sectors of our profession. If interested, please contact Kristen Ruby-Cisneros at kruby@neha.org for column guidelines.
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