Photo Friday: FMI Food Safety Participates in AFDO Environmental Sampling Workshop

Promoting and Advancing Petroleum Marketing, Retail Grocery, and Convenience Stores in West Virginia

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OMEGA is a West Virginia-based organization dedicated to supporting and advancing the business interests of the state’s petroleum marketing, retail grocery, and convenience store industries.

As a network of over 225 locally owned businesses, OMEGA actively promotes cooperation, advocates for favorable legislation, and provides education and resources to its members. With over 50,000 employees, OMEGA members significantly contribute to the state’s economy, generating more than 10% of all state taxes and supporting local communities through scholarships, charitable donations, and civic involvement.

OMEGA is committed to fostering industry growth while serving West Virginians with essential services like fuel, food, and convenience.

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OMEGA offers three types of membership: Convenience Store Members, Petroleum Marketer Members, and Grocer Members, all of which play a vital role in providing fuel, food, and essentials across West Virginia. As a liaison with state and national agencies, OMEGA works closely with organizations like NACS, PMAA, FMI, and the N.G.A. to advocate on behalf of its members.

We keep members informed through newsletters, legislative updates, an online resource hub, and educational seminars. Additional member benefits include access to the Encova Workers’ Compensation Discount Program and participation in our annual Trade Expo and fundraising efforts for children’s charities. OMEGA is here to support, advocate, and enhance the success of our industry members.

FMI Food Safety staff members, Ashley Eisenbeiser and Adam Friedlander, participated alongside local, state and federal regulators in an Association of Food and Drug Officials (AFDO) Environmental Sampling Workshop in Washington, D.C.

FMI Food Safety staff members, Ashley Eisenbeiser and Adam Friedlander, participated alongside local, state and federal regulators in an <a href="http://www.afdo.org/">Association of Food and Drug Officials</a> (AFDO) Environmental Sampling Workshop in Washington, D.C. This workshop helped participants gain a better understanding of how to conduct environmental sampling in retail facilities during foodborne outbreak investigations.  For more information on how FMI helps members mitigate risks of contamination and advance food safety programs, download these free food safety resources and please share them with your colleagues.  <ul> <li><a href="https://www.fmi.org/docs/default-source/food-safety-best-practice-guides/fmi-cleaning-and-sanitation-guide-final-oct-2019.pdf?sfvrsn=2ede536e_0">Cleaning and Sanitation Guide for Food Retail</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.fmi.org/docs/default-source/food-safety-best-practice-guides/fs16-fmi_listeria_2016.pdf?sfvrsn=a5569a6f_6">Listeria Action Plan for Food Retail (Revised)</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.fmi.org/docs/default-source/food-safety-best-practice-guides/fmi_hepatitis-guide-2019.pdf?sfvrsn=74de536e_4">Hepatitis A Information Guide for Food Retail</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.fmi.org/docs/default-source/food-safety/leafy-greens-guide19_aug19.pdf">FMI Recommended Food Safety Practices for Leafy Greens</a></li> </ul> <left><a href="https://www.fmi.org/images/default-source/blog-images/fmi-food-safety.png?sfvrsn=4e10536e_0"><img src="https://www.fmi.org/images/default-source/blog-images/fmi-food-safety.png?sfvrsn=4e10536e_0&MaxWidth=400&MaxHeight=&ScaleUp=false&Quality=High&Method=ResizeFitToAreaArguments&Signature=1567FF84D38AD72A5752532C5F0450CC" style="font-family: -webkit-standard; vertical-align: middle; margin: 10px;" title="FMI Food Safety" data-displaymode="Custom" alt="Food Safety Staff at AFDO" data-openoriginalimageonclick="true" data-method="ResizeFitToAreaArguments" data-customsizemethodproperties="{'MaxWidth':'400','MaxHeight':'','ScaleUp':false,'Quality':'High'}" /></a></left> FMI Food Safety staff participated in AFDO’s Environmental Monitoring Workshop in Washington, D.C. with local, state and federal regulators. <a href="https://www.fmi.org/images/default-source/blog-images/instructors.png?sfvrsn=8111536e_0"><img src="https://www.fmi.org/images/default-source/blog-images/instructors.png?sfvrsn=8111536e_0&MaxWidth=400&MaxHeight=&ScaleUp=false&Quality=High&Method=ResizeFitToAreaArguments&Signature=28A3D99923BE1729319DEFFD4A1D6DD0" style="vertical-align: middle; margin: 10px;" title="Instructors" data-displaymode="Custom" alt="Tips on Foodborne outbreak investigation " data-openoriginalimageonclick="true" data-method="ResizeFitToAreaArguments" data-customsizemethodproperties="{'MaxWidth':'400','MaxHeight':'','ScaleUp':false,'Quality':'High'}" /></a> Instructors and participants shared important perspectives on how to conduct a foodborne outbreak investigation and protect public health.  <img src="https://www.fmi.org/images/default-source/blog-images/adam2bc3340324aa67249237ff0000c12749.png?sfvrsn=c569536e_0&MaxWidth=400&MaxHeight=&ScaleUp=false&Quality=High&Method=ResizeFitToAreaArguments&Signature=91594F41F073504D35D475453395738F" data-method="ResizeFitToAreaArguments" data-customsizemethodproperties="{'MaxWidth':'400','MaxHeight':'','ScaleUp':false,'Quality':'High'}" data-displaymode="Custom" alt="Adam Friedlander (FMI) discussing proper environmental monitoring techniques in a kitchen facility with regulatory officials." title="photo friday Adam" style="vertical-align: middle; margin: 10px;" /> Adam Friedlander (FMI) discussing proper environmental monitoring techniques in a kitchen facility with regulatory officials.

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Supporting West Virginia Communities

OMEGA members play a vital role in West Virginia, supporting communities through substantial tax contributions and a wide-reaching presence across the state. With over 55% of the population living in border counties, our members are dedicated to serving both local and regional needs. Beyond business, we’re proud to give back, having contributed over $3.1 million to children’s charities since 2003, reflecting our commitment to making a positive difference.