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Food Safety MattersBonus Episode: Live from the 2025 Food Safety Summit—Part 1To get a taste of the discussions that were happening at the 2025 Food Safety Summit, we spoke face-to-face with keynote speaker Jason Evans, Ph.D., Dean, College of Food Innovation and Technology, Johnson & Wales University; as well as Brian Ronholm, M.A., Director of Food Policy, Consumer Reports; Michael Fang, Co-Founder, Spectacular Labs; and Steven Lyon, Ph.D., Director, Food Safety—Field Operations, Chick-fil-A Inc.; Purni Wickramasinghe, Ph.D., Food Safety & Restaurant Solutions, Chick-fil-A Inc. In this episode of Food Safety Matters, we speak with: Dr. Jason Evans [30:39] about how to shine as a leader in th...2025-05-201h 48
The Dairy DownloadEp. 85 - What the MAHA Agenda Means for DairyU.S. Secretary of Heath and Human Services, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., has elevated the "Make America Healthy Again" movement, pledging to implement its agenda through federal policymaking, while Congress forms a MAHA Caucus to explore legislative avenues. How will this movement affect policy change in food, agriculture, and nutrition?Hear from two experts on food policy: Brian Ronholm, director of food policy for Consumer Reports, and Helena Bottemiller Evich, founder and editor-in-chief of Food Fix.Want an even deeper dive into MAHA? Sign up for IDFA's three-part webinar series here. If your c...2025-02-2142 min
レアジョブ英会話 Daily News Article PodcastFDA limits toxic lead in some baby foodsThe U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) set maximum levels for lead in baby foods like jarred fruits and vegetables, yogurts and dry cereal, part of an effort to cut young kids' exposure to the toxic metal that causes developmental and neurological problems.
The agency issued final guidance that it estimated could reduce lead exposure from processed baby foods by about 20% to 30%. The limits are voluntary, not mandatory, for food manufacturers, but they allow the FDA to take enforcement action if foods exceed the levels.
It's part of the FDA's ongoing effort to "reduce dietary exposure to contaminants, including...2025-01-2902 min
Toronto Today with Greg BradyDo you know what Red Dye #3 is?Greg Brady spoke to Brian Ronholm is the Director of Food Policy for Consumer Reports. He leads CR's advocacy efforts to advance a safe and healthy food system about the US banning red dye from foods. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2025-01-1606 min
America’s Nest Egg: The Secret War for Global Food SecuritySeason 1 Recap with Bart Schulman, CEO of AnceraIn this episode, host Arjun wraps up Season 1 of America's Nest Egg with Bart Schulman, Chief Revenue Officer at Ancera. They reflect on the insights gathered over the year on food production, safety, and food defense. Bart shares his background in risk mitigation and logistics, and discusses Ancera's role in predicting and managing risks in poultry operations. Bart emphasizes the importance of continuous monitoring, data precision, and collaboration in enhancing food safety and operational efficiency.They cover topics such as compliance with Salmonella regulations, downtime management, product efficacy, and supply chain dynamics. Highlights i...2024-12-1236 min
The Running Wine MomUnwrapping Lunchables: A Closer Look with Director of Food Safety at Consumer Reports, Brian RonholmIn this episode of the Running Wine Mom podcast, Samantha Cieslinski interviews Brian Ronholm, the Director of Food Policy at Consumer Reports. They discuss the findings of a Consumer Reports investigation on Lunchables and the implications for consumers. The investigation revealed concerning levels of heavy metals, phthalates, and sodium in Lunchables and similar products, raising questions about their safety and nutritional value, especially for children. Brian shares his advocacy initiatives to promote a safer and healthier food system, including addressing immediate and long-term threats to food safety. He also discusses the role of emerging technologies in shaping the future...2024-05-1439 min
The Running Wine MomUnwrapping Lunchables: A Closer Look with Director of Food Safety at Consumer Reports, Brian RonholmIn this episode of the Running Wine Mom podcast, Samantha Cieslinski interviews Brian Ronholm, the Director of Food Policy at Consumer Reports. They discuss the findings of a Consumer Reports investigation on Lunchables and the implications for consumers. The investigation revealed concerning levels of heavy metals, phthalates, and sodium in Lunchables and similar products, raising questions about their safety and nutritional value, especially for children. Brian shares his advocacy initiatives to promote a safer and healthier food system, including addressing immediate and long-term threats to food safety. He also discusses the role of emerging technologies in shaping the future of...2024-05-1439 min
The latest stories fromGetting to know what's in your foodApril 12, 2024 - Democratic state lawmakers are pushing for stricter regulations and more awareness of additives put into food, which are generally overlooked by federal officials. We learn about this public health initiative from Brian Ronholm, director of food policy at Consumer Reports.2024-04-1214 minAmerica’s Nest Egg: The Secret War for Global Food SecurityForming a Food Coalition: Brian Ronholm Talks Policy, Safety, and Food DefenseOn today’s episode, we sit down with Brian Ronholm, Director of Food Policy at Consumer Reports. Brian has a storied career in legislative and regulatory food policy and safety. He formerly acted as the Deputy Under Secretary of Food Safety, at the United States Department of Agriculture, and speaks extensively on emerging technologies and modernization in the food industry. Brian and Arjun delve into various conversations around food regulation and safety. Touching on Brian’s real world experience, they discuss how to encourage a meaningful conversation between consumers and producers, fostering open dialogue and collaboration between all s...2024-04-0449 minFood Safety MattersEp. 164. Brian Ronholm: Food Safety Current Events From a Consumer Advocate POV Brian Ronholm, M.A., is the Director of Food Policy for Consumer Reports, where he leads advocacy efforts to advance a safe and healthy food system. He was in public service prior to joining Consumer Reports, having served as Deputy Under Secretary for Food Safety at the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), and before that, as a congressional staff person for Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro of Connecticut. In this episode of Food Safety Matters, we speak with Brian [28:55] about: How his prior experience in regulatory policy informs his current consumer advocacy work The FDA Foods Coalition, o...2024-02-2754 min
Eye on Food Safety PodcastAn Interview with the Food Safety Experts Behind 'Poisoned'This podcast offered an insider look at the food safety experts behind Netflix's 'Poisoned' documentary, featuring Food Safety Attorney Bill Marler and Brian Ronholm, Director, Food Policy at Consumer Reports.
Recorded live on September 13, 2023
2023-09-1357 min
YOU: The Owner's ManualEP 1123B - Salmonella Prevention: New Strategy to Reduce Salmonella Illness from PoultryA new proposal by the U.S. Department of Agriculture to reduce salmonella illnesses from poultry is an encouraging sign that the agency is stepping up its efforts to protect the public, according to Consumer Reports. CR is calling on the agency to move expeditiously to adopt new measures to prevent salmonella contamination in poultry, which sickens hundreds of thousands of Americans every year. Salmonella contamination is widespread in chickens in part because of the often crowded and filthy conditions in which they are raised. A recent CR investigation, for example, found almost one-third of ground chicken samples te...2022-11-2200 min
Government MattersCyber warfare, Food safety issues at FDA, National Defense Strategy preview – April 28, 2022Role of cyber warfare in conflict
IDF Brig. Gen. Doron Tamir (Ret.), chairman of the Cyber Security Group, explains how cyber attacks fit into major conflicts and discusses the influence of psychological warfare on the war in Ukraine
Improving food safety at FDA
Brian Ronholm, director of food policy at Consumer Reports, describes the governance issues within the Food and Drug Administration that have led to dangerous food safety problems affecting American consumers
Preview of National Defense Strategy
Barry Pavel, senior vice president and director of...2022-04-2925 min
Food Sleuth RadioBrian Ronholm, Director of Food Policy for Consumer Reports compares the credible “One Health,” to the misleading “One Health Certified” food label.Did you know that “One Health” is a valid, interdisciplinary approach to public health that connects human, animal, and environmental health? Join Food Sleuth Radio host and registered dietitian, Melinda Hemmelgarn, for her interview with Brian Ronholm, Director of Food Policy for Consumer Reports, and former Deputy Under Secretary for Food Safety at USDA. Ronholm compares the credible “One Health,” (www.cdc.gov/onehealth/who-we-are/one-health-office-fact-sheet.html) to the misleading “One Health Certified” food label. Related website: https://www.foodsafetynews.com/2020/07/consumer-reports-one-health-certified-label-is-meaningless-misleading/# 2020-12-1828 min