Sebnem Karasu is a food safety executive and consultant with 25+ years leading compliance, validation, and due-diligence work across the U.S. and internationally. She builds and evaluates HACCP/FSMA/FSVP programs, prepares sites for GFSI (BRCGS/SQF) certification, and validates kill steps and microbial-reduction technologies for high-risk and low-moisture foods. Her portfolio spans spices, dry blends, RTE meats, pet food, and ingredients, with deep strength in supplier risk, authenticity, and CAPA/EMP implementation. Sebnem founded Karasu Consulting, previously led sterilization operations, and has guided private-equity and corporate audits pre- and post-acquisition. She serves as past-President of the Chicago Section IFT and is a former ASTA Board Member.
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