Brian Shawn Eblen MS, CP-FS, CFSSA

My name is Brian Shawn Eblen and I am the owner and Principal Scientist of RD Food Safety Consulting. I have 28 years experience conducting research and problem solving for the food, cosmetics, and dietary supplement industries. Prior to consulting, I was a scientist for both USDA and FDA conducting research to address issues for the food industry. 

While at FDA, I served as a subject matter expert for facility inspections, with focus on research to support the Pasteurized Milk Ordinance and the US Food Code. 

I am a member of the National Environmental Health Association (NEHA) and the International Association of Food Protection (IAFP). 

• BS in Microbiology from Auburn University
• MS in Food Science from Drexel University
• Certified Professional in Food Safety (CP-FS)
• Certified in Food Safety Supplier Audits (CFSSA)

• Due diligence inspections for acquisitions/GFSI Compliance
• Root cause analysis investigations
• Due diligence inspections for acquisitions
• Incident response/product disposition
• Shelf-life and challenge study design
• Litigation support

With my experience and expertise I can identify problematic safety and quality practices at food, beverage and other manufacturing facilities. I then work to implement practical solutions to augment these safety and quality systems.

I help companies address regulatory compliance issues and respond to FDA 483 observations and warning letters. 

I identify likely root causes of contamination events and product failures.  

I develop microbial shelf-life and challenge studies. 

My rate is competitive and I can provide work on time-and-expense or fixed-priced contracts.