PURE Bioscience, Inc. announced that it has named Elisabeth Hagen to its board of directors. Dr. Hagen joined as an independent director, expanding the six-person Board to seven members. Dr. Hagen’s wide-ranging food safety experience includes service as the USDA’s Chief Medical Officer where one of her primary focuses sought ways to reduce foodborne illness. As USDA Under Secretary for Food Safety she oversaw Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) policies and programs. Dr. Hagen’s consulting work advises a range of companies on food safety strategy, food trends, regulatory issues and crisis management. She served as Food Safety Advisory Board Member for Chipotle Mexican Grill, Animal Welfare Advisory Board Member for Tyson Foods, and Advisory Board Member, Food Safety, at Yum Brands.