Virtual Food Systems Training Consortium developed by the Auburn University Food Systems Institute features 11 online, on-demand FDA training courses to deliver a cost-effective approach to skills development for inspectors. Course topics include “Basic Food Microbiology” and “Rapid Detection Methods for Food Contaminants” as well as several courses focusing on specific bacteria that cause foodborne illness. Courses are supplemented by e-books such as HACCP for the Poult…