Dr. Luke Laborde

Biography

Luke F. LaBorde is a Professor Emeritus and Food Science Extension Specialist at Pennsylvania State University. He has dedicated his career to addressing food safety concerns, focusing on the prevention of Listeria monocytogenes in food production environments. His work is influential in developing practical strategies to improve food safety for mushroom growers and tree fruit packinghouses. LaBorde has extensive experience in food safety validation and training, particularly concerning the Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) and the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA). He has authored numerous peer-reviewed research publications and has been involved in outreach efforts to educate food producers about safe practices. His educational background includes a Ph.D. in Food Science from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, where he also received his master’s degree. LaBorde has held various positions at Pennsylvania State University since 1998, progressing from Assistant Professor to his current role. He has conducted research on microbial safety interventions and served as a consultant for food safety programming. LaBorde remains actively engaged in outreach to the agricultural community, helping to implement food safety standards that support both farmers and consumers.

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