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Don't Eat Poop! A Food Safety PodcastWhen In Doubt, Throw It Out: Check Your Freezer For These Pre-Made Pasta Meals With Listeria | Episode 141In this episode of Don’t Eat Poop!, our hosts Matt and Francine are, unfortunately, talking about a deadly multi-state Listeria outbreak… again. This time, the culprit is surprisingly hiding in pasta.Tune in as they break down the recent outbreak, which has a 26% death rate, and has led to recalls of pre-made pasta meals across stores, including Walmart, Kroger, and Trader Joe's.Discover the only way to fix Listeria, what foodborne illnesses truly mean for their victims, and how outrageously our government and institutions have been handling these real...
2025-11-1833 min
Don't Eat Poop! A Food Safety PodcastThe 14th Annual Food Safety Consortium Recap | Episode 140It's that time of year again! In this episode of Don’t Eat Poop!, our hosts, Matt and Francine, have just returned from the Food Safety Consortium (FSC) 2025 and are sharing all about their experience among the best people in the food safety industry.In this recap, you'll hear about why the FSC is the best food safety conference for networking, how the Consortium has shaped Matt and Francine's careers and podcast through the years, why they recorded fewer interviews this time around, and more.Celebrate the podcast's recent #1 sp...
2025-11-1127 min
Don't Eat Poop! A Food Safety PodcastEnvironmental Health Food Inspector: Tales From Another One Who Watches the Kitchen with Monica Pancare | Episode 138In this episode of Don’t Eat Poop!, our hosts Matt and Francine are joined by Monica Pancare, CP-FS. a veteran environmental health food inspector, straight from the Food Safety Consortium 2025.She brings a unique perspective, having been around food safety from its inception and having been involved on both sides of the industry, first in operations and now as an inspector.Joined by Francine, they commiserate about how things were in the late 1970s and 1980s, what has changed, and the trials and tribulations of being the one wh...
2025-10-2832 min
Don't Eat Poop! A Food Safety PodcastReplay: The 13th Annual Food Safety Consortium Recap | Episode 135In this episode of Don’t Eat Poop!, our hosts Matt and Francine have just gotten back from the Food Safety Consortium 2024, and they’re sharing everything while it’s still fresh in their minds.You will hear all about their experience and their biggest takeaways. You will also be in the know about the amazing interviews they have coming your way.So, don’t miss this event recap!This is a replay of Episode 89. In this episode:💩 [02:46] An exciting st...
2025-10-0728 min
Don't Eat Poop! A Food Safety PodcastFood Irradiation May Be On Its Way to Being Widely Adopted in the US | Episode 133In this episode of Don’t Eat Poop!, our hosts Matt and Francine are talking about how the majority of people are finally seeing that food irradiation may be a good solution for keeping food safe.Between personal anecdotes, lessons from their journeys in food safety, and a new Food Safety News article, our hosts remember how this technology was first received decades ago, celebrate the big change in consumer opinion, and point out the biggest hurdles to its full adoption in the US.In this episode:
2025-09-2332 min
Don't Eat Poop! A Food Safety PodcastWhoops! The Celsius Recall and the Very Real Risks of Finding Alcohol in Non-Alcoholic Beverages | Episode 132Get ready for an intensely personal, raw, and possibly uncomfortable episode of Don’t Eat Poop! Warning: In case alcoholism is a sensitive topic for you, proceed with caution.In the face of a recent Celsius Astro Vibe energy drink recall due to a mix-up at the factory, which resulted in High Noon vodka seltzer alcohol inside Celsius cans, our hosts Matt and Francine are approaching this recall in a different way.To better illustrate how serious this mishap is and its possible consequences, Matt opens up on his complicated decades-long journey with alcoholism and ho...
2025-09-1637 min
Don't Eat Poop! A Food Safety PodcastConfidence in U.S. Food Safety Hits an All-Time Low | Episode 130In this episode of Don’t Eat Poop!, our hosts Matt and Francine are diving into the 2025 IFIC Food and Health Survey, a robust study that reveals confidence in U.S. food safety has hit an all-time low.Tune in for their analysis on the big shifts that have happened in consumer opinions and concerns over the past few years, and their opinion on what this means for food suppliers going forward.Keep in mind that there is a lot of their trademark humor throughout the episode. Don't always take things at face value, unless th...
2025-09-0240 min
Don't Eat Poop! A Food Safety Podcast5 Food Safety Truths Everyone Should Know (Starting with Decaf) | Episode 128Think you know food safety? Think again. In this special highlight episode of Don’t Eat Poop, we’re rewinding to some of the most surprising facts we’ve ever shared on the show — the kind that can change the way you shop, cook, and eat.From chemical-laced decaf to disgusting yet FDA-approved gloves, these are real, documented truths that every food lover (and every food safety professional) should know… but most don’t.In this episode:💩 [01:43] Why some decaf coffee may contain industrial solvents — and what you should choose instead (yes, there is a safe option...
2025-08-1926 min
Don't Eat Poop! A Food Safety PodcastZapping Pathogens Could Be a Breakthrough For Making Raw Milk Safe | Episode 127In this episode of Don’t Eat Poop!, our hosts Matt and Francine are revisiting a much-discussed topic within the food safety world: raw milk.Despite its undeniable health benefits, the long list of dangerous pathogens that may be present makes consuming raw milk far too risky. Until now, the only way to make sure milk is safe for consumption has been through pasteurization; however, an emerging advanced UV light technology may change the game.Tune in to discover what we know so far about the breakthrough that promises to zap pathogens out of raw mi...
2025-08-1229 min
Don't Eat Poop! A Food Safety PodcastHow the FDA Wants YOU to Fix Food Safety Recalls with Roger Hancock, CEO of Recall InfoLink | Episode 126What happens when the FDA says, “Help us help you!” in the middle of recall chaos? You get an impromptu - and enlightening - episode featuring food recall expert Roger Hancock, CEO of Recall InfoLink. In this episode of Don’t Eat Poop!, our hosts Matt and Francine, together with Roger, dive into a recently released (and very quietly announced) FDA letter calling on the food industry to step up and collaborate on modernizing food recall systems - especially for products impacting babies and kids.Spoiler alert: this episode is part...
2025-08-0546 min
Don't Eat Poop! A Food Safety PodcastFDA Spikes the Ball and Claims Success | Episode 125The FDA just dropped a list of food safety "wins," and in this episode of Don’t Eat Poop!, our hosts Matt and Francine are here to break it down. Spoiler: If you're hoping for action on salmonella-in-your-eggs or listeria-in-your-lunchmeat, you might want to lower your expectations. Matt and Francine dissect what the FDA is really prioritizing (hint: it’s not pathogen prevention), why “generally recognized as safe” might be due for a rebrand, and what Frank Yiannas had to say with his subtle-but-spicy LinkedIn post. In this episode:💩 [01...
2025-07-2930 min
Don't Eat Poop! A Food Safety PodcastWhen Food Meets Fetish: The Disturbing Truth Behind a Kansas Steakhouse Scandal | Episode 124In this jaw-dropping episode of Don’t Eat Poop!, our hosts Matt and Francine unpack a food safety scandal so grotesque it could make you ill just thinking about it. From a Kansas City steakhouse scandal involving literal food contamination for fetish content, to cringe-worthy confessions from food safety trainees, this episode hits every horrifying note in the foodservice handbook of “what not to do.”Hold onto your lunch: this is the food safety podcast episode you wish was fiction.In this episode:💩 [02:28] The cult classic restaurant movie - W...
2025-07-2231 min
Don't Eat Poop! A Food Safety PodcastBehind the Scenes at the Food Safety Consortium with Rick Biros: Conference Culture, Compliance & Community | Episode 123In this episode of Don’t Eat Poop! recorded on-site at the 2024 Food Safety Consortium, our hosts Matt and Francine sit down with Rick Biros, the mastermind behind the conference and publisher of Food Safety Tech. From escalator woes to high-level discussions on FSMA 204 and food safety culture metrics, this episode captures the pulse of a post-pandemic industry ready to level up. Whether you're an industry vet or a newcomer, get ready for insights and a healthy dose of laughter.In this episode:💩 [01:41] Kicking things...
2025-07-1525 min
Don't Eat Poop! A Food Safety PodcastListeria’s Lasting Damage: A Food Safety Wake-Up Call | Episode 122When foodborne illness becomes a life sentence, who carries the burden? In this gut-wrenching episode of Don’t Eat Poop!, our hosts Matt and Francine share the devastating story of John Trahar - a once-vibrant entrepreneur now reduced to a shadow of himself after a listeria infection caused bacterial meningitis. It's not just about pathogens and paperwork; it's about people. This episode puts a very real, very human face on why preventing foodborne illness isn't optional.In this episode:💩 [05:20] Introduction to Bill Marler💩 [0...
2025-07-0833 min
Don't Eat Poop! A Food Safety PodcastHacked Menus & Hidden Allergens: A Food Safety Nightmare at Disney | Episode 121When a fired Disney employee went full villain and hacked into the company's menu system, the consequences weren’t just petty - they were potentially deadly. In this episode of Don’t Eat Poop!, our hosts Matt and Francine dive headfirst into the bizarre true story of a rogue ex-employee who changed prices, dropped profanities, and worst of all, tampered with allergen info on Disney’s restaurant menus. From food defense to the overlooked cybersecurity risks in food service, this is one story where food safety, tech, and a little i...
2025-06-2427 min
Don't Eat Poop! A Food Safety PodcastBioterrorism on the Menu: Agroterror Threats & Food Safety Fallout | Episode 120Is your wheat toast a weapon waiting to happen? In this eye-opening episode of the Don't Eat Poop!, our hosts Francine and Matt unpack a disturbing real-world threat: the smuggling of a biological weapon-grade fungus into the U.S. food system. From fusarium head blight to potential global famine, they connect the dots between agroterrorism, supply chain vulnerabilities, and why food safety professionals need to think like defense strategists. It’s not paranoia, it’s preparedness.In this episode:💩 [04:38] Francine...
2025-06-1734 min
Don't Eat Poop! A Food Safety PodcastA Side of Salmonella: What’s Up with Those Contaminated Cucumbers? | Episode 119When your cucumbers keep ending up on outbreak lists, it’s time to ask: what the actual food safety fail is going on?In this episode of Don’t Eat Poop!, our hosts Matt and Francine dig into the repeat salmonella outbreaks linked to Bedner Growers - and why the phrase “voluntary recall” should still raise your eyebrows. They dissect how the contamination trail is traced, what might really be behind recurring farm-based outbreaks, and why cross-contamination is everyone’s problem. Whether you're running a farm, a food service kitchen, or...
2025-06-1040 min
Don't Eat Poop! A Food Safety PodcastFood Allergy Dangers & Labeling Fails in Food Safety | Episode 118In this raw and eye-opening episode of Don’t Eat Poop!, our hosts Matt and Francine tackle one of the deadliest (and most misunderstood) topics in the food industry: food allergies. Prompted by a tragic case of a mislabeled cookie causing a grandmother’s death, they break down how simple labeling mistakes and casual attitudes toward allergens can have lethal consequences. From cross-contact catastrophes to faux allergy fibbers, this episode dives deep into the real-life implications of allergy mismanagement in both food service and retail.Whether you're managing a resta...
2025-06-0336 min
Don't Eat Poop! A Food Safety PodcastCockroach Infestation Horror Stories and What They Reveal About Food Safety | Episode 117In this episode of Don’t Eat Poop!, our hosts Matt and Francine dive into the dark, crunchy underbelly of food safety: cockroach infestations.They kick things off with a recent incident at Erewhon’s luxury tonic bar in Santa Monica, temporarily shut down after cockroaches were discovered in a cabinet. But things quickly escalate when Francine shares one of the worst infestation cases of her career.The hosts dig into the gaps in pest control protocols, how poor vendor oversight can keep infestations alive, and the often-overlooked realities of f...
2025-05-2730 min
Don't Eat Poop! A Food Safety PodcastSome Growing Food Safety Threats That Most Don't Think About But Can Gravely Affect Your Facility | Episode 116In this episode of Don’t Eat Poop!, our hosts Matt and Francine are talking about some growing threats to food safety: cyber attacks, food terrorism, and food fraud.For some time, these were associated with external threats, as was the case with JBS's Russian ransomware attack, which stopped 30% of the American meat supply back in 2021, and the lead-laced-cinnamon fraud that came from Ecuador and led to the Cinnamon Applesauce Pouches Lead and Chromium Poisoning Outbreak.But today, our hosts are bringing you a very serious case of a cy...
2025-05-2032 min
Don't Eat Poop! A Food Safety PodcastAll Food Recalls Are Not the Same, But Here’s How You Can Be Ready For When One Comes with Roger Hancock, CEO of Recall InfoLink | Episode 114In this episode of Don’t Eat Poop!, our hosts Matt and Francine are welcoming Roger Hancock, the CEO of Recall InfoLink, back to the podcast straight from the Food Safety Consortium once again to talk about... you guessed it: Food Recalls!Prepare to dive even deeper into food recalls this time around with lots of multilevel questions followed by fascinating answers.They’ll provide valuable insights into how and why Europe deals with recalls openly versus the wary way the U.S. deals with them. You’ll learn about the different types of recalls out th...
2025-05-0642 min
Don't Eat Poop! A Food Safety PodcastThe Administration for Healthy America (AHA): Understand What It Is and How It’ll Affect U.S. Food Safety | Episode 112In this episode of Don’t Eat Poop!, our hosts Matt and Francine are discussing a true alphabet soup of changes in the U.S. Health Agencies.In late March 2025, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the current U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS), announced the Transformation to Make America Healthy Again. This will entail a great restructuring and consolidation of the existing Health Agencies.Tune in to understand what the government (says it) means to do and Matt and Francine’s great insights on how this will unfo...
2025-04-2246 min
Don't Eat Poop! A Food Safety PodcastWhat They Don’t Tell You About Decaf Coffee That You Should Absolutely Know | Episode 111In this episode of Don’t Eat Poop!, our hosts Matt and Francine are talking about the ongoing Class II recall of Our Family’s Traverse City Cherry-Flavored Decaf Light Roast Ground Coffee from the parent company Massimo Zanetti Beverage USA due to mislabeling.They use this opportunity to share some little-known truths about decaf coffee that consumers should be aware of, such as the actual caffeine content of decaf coffee, and the fact that they might be ingesting harmful chemicals when going for decaf coffee.In this episode:
2025-04-1524 min
Don't Eat Poop! A Food Safety PodcastWhen Dead Chickens Fly: The Current Issue With American Chicken Processing Plants | Episode 110In this episode of Don’t Eat Poop!, our hosts Matt and Francine are discussing a new development in the poultry industry: a waiver made during the pandemic that allowed poultry plants to increase their speeds from 140 to 175 birds per minute has now been made permanent.This change raises numerous concerns around how to guarantee that the meat being processed is safe for consumers and that the plant is a safe space for workers. They go over the current flaws in the industry, some solutions to make processes more efficient, and the end product sa...
2025-04-0826 min
Don't Eat Poop! A Food Safety PodcastIt’s Been Punted Yet Again. Companies Get 30 Extra Months to Comply with FSMA 204 | Episode 109In this episode of Don’t Eat Poop!, our hosts Matt and Francine are talking about some very frustrating but (unfortunately) not surprising news: the FSMA 204 implementation process has been pushed off yet again and the food industry now has 30 additional months to become fully compliant.Tune in to discover what FSMA 204 is all about, why it matters so much that this gets accomplished, and the causes and consequences of this delay.In this episode:💩 [01:17] The big news: FSMA 204 compliance gets pushed off yet again💩 [04:19] Why this...
2025-04-0133 min
Don't Eat Poop! A Food Safety PodcastHow Changes in U.S. Food Agencies Are Putting Food Safety in America at Risk | Episode 108In this episode of Don’t Eat Poop!, our hosts Matt and Francine are talking about a very important but also potentially controversial topic: how the significant changes that are happening with this new administration in the USDA, CDC, FDA, and other U.S. agencies that oversee food will impact food safety and the lives of American citizens.Tune in for this much-needed discussion.They bring the information they’ve gathered from talking to a lot of people in these different agencies and focus on the actual policy implications, oppo...
2025-03-2548 min
Don't Eat Poop! A Food Safety PodcastThe Food Safety Risks of At-home Freeze Drying and How to Mitigate Them | Episode 107In this episode of Don’t Eat Poop!, our hosts Matt and Francine are alone again for a change. Matt brought up a very important topic for discussion: at-home freeze drying, something that’s quickly growing in popularity.Matt confessed that he has some ulterior motives behind his topic choice. He wants a freeze dryer in his home, but he’s still trying to convince his wife that this is a wise choice.Tune in to learn all about freeze drying food at home, including what exactly freeze drying is, ho...
2025-03-1836 min
Don't Eat Poop! A Food Safety PodcastUnbelievable Stories From Health Inspections Gone Wrong with Kim Carlton, from the Minnesota Department of Agriculture | Episode 105In this episode of Don’t Eat Poop!, our hosts Matt and Francine are joined by Kim Carlton, the Retail Food Program Manager at the Minnesota Department of Agriculture, straight from the 2024 FDA Retail Food Seminar & IEHA Annual Education Conference.As you probably know by now, with federalism in the US, the federal government, the states, the counties, and the municipalities all have their own way of doing things when it comes to food safety. Today, Kim explains how the state of Minnesota keeps their citizens safe from foodborne illnesses....
2025-03-0422 min
Don't Eat Poop! A Food Safety PodcastThe Foundation of Food Safety and How to Become a Better Food Safety Professional and Leader with Elena Montoya | Episode 102In this episode of Don’t Eat Poop!, our hosts Matt and Francine are joined by Food Safety Sanitation Professional Elena Montoya.She has been one of the podcast’s most loyal listeners, and if you look through Francine’s, Matt’s, and the Don’t Eat Poop!’s posts on LinkedIn, you will certainly find one of her comments, which are always very thoughtful and bring something new to the table.So, it’s only natural that someone as passionate about food safety and helping others become the best food safe...
2025-02-1136 min
Don't Eat Poop! A Food Safety PodcastThe Tables Have Turned: Bill Marler Interviews Our Hosts Matt and Francine | Episode 100In this episode of Don’t Eat Poop!, our hosts Matt and Francine are celebrating their 100th episode and 2 years of the podcast. Incredible, right?This means that this isn’t just your regular old episode. To make this milestone extra special, they decided to switch things up and invited the incredible Bill Marler, the nation's leading foodborne illness attorney and regular guest on the podcast, to interview THEM!Tune in for a very special episode and celebration.In this episode:💩 [01:16] How the idea for the episode came about
2025-01-2841 min
Don't Eat Poop! A Food Safety Podcast20 Food Items You Don’t Actually Need to Refrigerate | Episode 99In this episode of Don’t Eat Poop!, our hosts Matt and Francine are going through the things we put in our refrigerator that don’t actually need to be in there.Prepare to be surprised about some of the 20 food items they cover. We for sure thought they had to be refrigerated, but it turns out they don’t.In other cases, you’ll discover that putting these items in the refrigerator is not only unnecessary but can actually lower the quality of the product, so that’s a big no-no.This episode is...
2025-01-2145 min
Don't Eat Poop! A Food Safety PodcastA Culture of Doing the Right Thing with Sharon Beals from SKKB LLC | Episode 98In this episode of Don’t Eat Poop!, our hosts Matt and Francine are joined by Sharon Beals from SKKB LLC, straight from the Food Safety Consortium 2024.Sharon truly cares about this work of keeping food safe. She has more than 40 years of experience in food safety, quality, and regulatory compliance, and during that time held senior-level roles across foodservice and manufacturing companies, and today she’s sharing her expertise with us.Tune in to find out the lessons Sharon has learned throughout her career and that will help us k...
2025-01-1436 min
Don't Eat Poop! A Food Safety PodcastInsider Knowledge on the FDA's Traceability Rule FSMA 204 and Its Implementation with Andrew Kennedy from iFoodDS | Episode 97In this episode of Don’t Eat Poop!, our hosts Matt and Francine are joined by Andrew Kennedy from iFoodDS, straight from the Food Safety Consortium 2024.Andrew worked in the FDA and was one of the key people involved in writing the FDA's Traceability Rule FSMA 204, and in this episode he is sharing some insights into the process.He also talks about his time working for the FDA during the COVID pandemic, what he learned about food supply chain management (especially when things go wrong), and his current work fa...
2025-01-0734 min
Don't Eat Poop! A Food Safety PodcastFrancine Wants a Poop-Free Salad | Episode 96In this episode of Don’t Eat Poop!, our hosts Matt and Francine are wrapping up the year by discussing the produce industry and how the shocking number of produce recalls in 2024 clearly shows that what they’re doing is far from working.They talk about this year’s outbreaks and explore new food-safe technologies that can address the problem, such as Hypochlorous acid (HOCl) and electric shocks, which can kill foodborne pathogens.They also share some insights into the podcast and some of the amazing results from one more year of Don’t Eat Poop!
2024-12-3033 min
Don't Eat Poop! A Food Safety PodcastDon’t Kill Your Loved Ones During the Holidays | Episode 95In this episode of Don’t Eat Poop!, our hosts Matt and Francine are sharing some food safety tips for safe holiday cooking.There are a lot of holiday parties this time of year, and you don't want to spend most of the time on your knees in the bathroom with your head over the toilet.So, tune in to learn how to protect yourself, your family, and your friends from foodborne illnesses this holiday season.In this episode:💩 [01:29] The need for food safety around the holidays💩...
2024-12-2332 min
Don't Eat Poop! A Food Safety PodcastThe Realities of Life as a Health Inspector with Justin Dwyer, Environmental Health Practitioner | Episode 94In this episode of Don’t Eat Poop!, our hosts Matt and Francine are joined by Justin Dwyer, an Environmental Health Practitioner for Peoria City/County Health Department, straight from the 2024 FDA Retail Food Seminar & IEHA Annual Education Conference.Justin shares a little bit about the different parts of his job: handling food recalls, doing lead abatement inspections, overseeing farmers' markets and the food that falls under the Illinois Cottage Food Act, making sure well water is safe, inspecting food establishments, and investigating foodborne illness and outbreaks.Tune in fo...
2024-12-1743 min
Don't Eat Poop! A Food Safety PodcastLetter from a Widow of Boar’s Head Listeria Liverwurst | Episode 93In this episode of Don’t Eat Poop!, our hosts Matt and Francine are tying a knot in the Boar’s Head Listeria outbreak now that the outbreak has been deemed over by the CDC.They share the final toll of the outbreak, discuss the reality of underreporting, and talk about its impacts.They also share the very grave and necessary letter from one of Bill Marler’s, the nation's leading foodborne illness attorney, clients who lost her husband to a Boar’s Head Listeria-laced liverwurst sandwich.Warning: this episode discusses grief and loss and...
2024-12-1019 min
Don't Eat Poop! A Food Safety PodcastFood Safety Resources for the Retail Food Industry with FDA Retail Food Specialist Carolyn White | Episode 91In this episode of Don’t Eat Poop!, our hosts Matt and Francine are joined by FDA Retail Food Specialist Carolyn White at the 2024 FDA Retail Food Seminar & IEHA Annual Education Conference.No one is happy to see a health inspector, right? Well, today’s guest will help reframe that point of view as she shows that a health inspector is NOT the enemy but a resource.She shares some essential FDA resources available for retail food safety both for regulators and operators.In true Don’t Eat Poop! fashion, they dive deep into t...
2024-11-2628 min
Don't Eat Poop! A Food Safety PodcastRethinking How Things Are Done to Solve Food Safety Problems with Steven Mandernach from AFDO | Episode 90In this episode of Don’t Eat Poop!, our hosts Matt and Francine are joined by Steven Mandernach, Executive Director at the Association of Food and Drug Officials, straight from the Food Safety Consortium 2024.“I never thought of it that way” is something you’ll catch yourself saying throughout this episode full of gems. Prepare yourself to better understand the harsh realities of being a food inspector, the consequences of the planned budgetary cuts by the FDA to food inspections, how food e-commerce could be better regulated, and more.In this epis...
2024-11-1952 min
Don't Eat Poop! A Food Safety PodcastThe 13th Annual Food Safety Consortium Recap | Episode 89In this episode of Don’t Eat Poop!, our hosts Matt and Francine have just gotten back from the Food Safety Consortium 2024 and they’re sharing everything while it’s still fresh in their minds.You will hear all about their experience and their biggest takeaways. You will also be in the know about the amazing interviews they have coming your way.So, don’t miss this event recap!In this episode:💩 [01:32] An exciting start to the Food Safety Consortium...
2024-11-1226 min
Don't Eat Poop! A Food Safety PodcastMcDonald’s, Here We Go Again: Deadly E. Coli Outbreak Linked to McDonald’s | Episode 88In this episode of Don’t Eat Poop!, our hosts Matt and Francine are talking about the hot topic of the past few weeks: the deadly McDonald’s E. Coli outbreak.This is a multistate outbreak with cases in 13 states and one death so far. Tune in to learn more about the facts surrounding the outbreak as well as Matt’s and Francine’s expert opinions on the situation.They’ll also address the food safety controversy around Donald Trump’s publicity stunt at a McDonald’s on October 20, 2024.
2024-11-0535 min
Don't Eat Poop! A Food Safety PodcastThe Impacts of American Federalism on US Food Safety with Doug Farquhar | Episode 87In this episode of Don’t Eat Poop!, our hosts Matt and Francine are joined by Doug Farquhar, the Director of Government Affairs of the National Environmental Health Association, at the 2024 FDA Retail Food Seminar & IEHA Annual Education Conference.Doug is on a mission to encourage US states to adopt more recent versions of the FDA Food Code (only 4 states have adopted the most recent version so far) but this gets really tricky because of federalism.Tune in as he sheds some light on just how independent every single st...
2024-10-2944 min
Don't Eat Poop! A Food Safety PodcastAsk Us Anything! (LinkedIn Live) | Episode 86In this episode of Don’t Eat Poop!, our hosts Matt and Francine are sharing with you the Ask Us Anything! LinkedIn Live they did on Sep 25, 2024, during Food Safety Awareness & Education Month.This event was unscripted and they answered questions as they came, and there were some amazing ones. They covered the need (or not) for new regulations, the differences between the EU and the US regulations, the future of food safety especially the role of AI in that, and much more.There was even a special appearance of...
2024-10-2237 min
Don't Eat Poop! A Food Safety PodcastThe Road to Food Safety with Deborah Blum, Award-Winning Author of “The Poison Squad” | Episode 85In this episode of Don’t Eat Poop!, our hosts Matt and Francine are joined by Pulitzer Prize winner and New York Times-bestselling author Deborah Blum, at the 2024 FDA Retail Food Seminar & IEHA Annual Education Conference.She is the author of “The Poison Squad”, one of Matt’s favorite food safety books. Together they explore her outrageous findings from the time before regulations that she shares in the book, as well as ways to make things change for the better.In this episode:💩 [00:5...
2024-10-151h 00
Don't Eat Poop! A Food Safety PodcastPreventative Instead of Reactive Food Safety with Patrick Quade, Founder and CEO of Iwaspoisoned.com | Episode 84In this episode of Don’t Eat Poop!, our hosts Matt and Francine are joined by Patrick Quade, Founder and CEO of Iwaspoisoned.com, at the 2024 FDA Retail Food Seminar & IEHA Annual Education Conference.They talk about Iwaspoisoned.com, which is a food safety crowdsourcing website. People can come to the website and report a food safety issue, and that data is then used to detect outbreaks, clusters, and trends in real time.Tune in to hear about the great impact this technology can have in food safety by al...
2024-10-0837 min
Don't Eat Poop! A Food Safety PodcastThe Future of Food Safety (Keynote at 2024 FDA Retail Food Seminar & Annual Education Conference) | Episode 83In this episode of Don’t Eat Poop!, our hosts Matt and Francine are looking into their very own crystal ball and diving into “The Future of Food Safety” on their Keynote at 2024 FDA Retail Food Seminar & Annual Education Conference.They talk about what golden calves they think are going to die over the next couple decades and why they're going to die with emerging technology and increase in consumers.As usual, they say what needs to be said regardless of how controversial. So tune in for a very insigh...
2024-10-0138 min
Don't Eat Poop! A Food Safety PodcastHousehold Foods in The US That Are Banned in Other Countries | Episode 82In this episode of Don’t Eat Poop!, food safety industry veterans Matt and Francine are taking you through a list of 29 common foods that are approved in the United States, but banned in other countries.Prepare yourself to be surprised by the bad foods and thoroughly entertained by our hosts and the stories of how they consume these products in their daily lives.In this episode:💩 [02:21] Skittles💩 [03:30] Mountain Dew💩 [04:48] Little Debbie Swiss Rolls💩 [08:05] Frosted Flakes, Honey Bunches of Oats, and R...
2024-09-2438 min
Don't Eat Poop! A Food Safety PodcastGlobal Glove Safety Day and Other Big Food Safety Issues with “Food Safety Icon” Dr. Darin Detwiler | Episode 81In this episode of Don’t Eat Poop!, our hosts Matt and Francine welcome back an esteemed guest onto the podcast, the food safety expert and advocate Dr. Darin Detwiler. He’s here to spread the word about the Global Glove Safety Day initiative, taking place on September 18th, during Food Safety Education Month. This day serves as a compelling reminder that food safety is truly #InOurHands, both in a literal and figurative sense.Of course, they also tackled some big food safety issues that need to be discussed like...
2024-09-171h 01
Don't Eat Poop! A Food Safety PodcastDon’t Drink Poop! Olympians Swimming in the Seine | Episode 80In this episode of Don’t Eat Poop!, our hosts Matt and Francine are turning their attention to the Olympics where some of the athletes were unfortunately drinking poop while competing in the river Seine.You’ll hear all about the controversial situation, including the “cleaning” of the Seine River and the Olympic athletes that fell ill after swimming in the polluted river waters.They also take a detour to talk about potable and non-potable water and take a long hard look at the failings of the certification process in the i...
2024-09-1026 min
Don't Eat Poop! A Food Safety PodcastBreaking News: What's Going on with Boar's Head? The Latest of This Listeria Outbreak with Bill MarlerIn this bonus episode of Don’t Eat Poop!, Francine and Matt are joined by a very special guest, Bill Marler, a leading expert in food safety. Together, they dive into the Boar’s Head Listeria outbreak, shedding light on how things went so wrong and why it’s crucial for food companies to take responsibility when outbreaks like this occur.You’ll hear about Boar’s Head’s food safety failures, the rise in Listeria cases across the U.S., and why transparency and accountability are the only way forward for companies involved in outbreaks. Bill sh...
2024-09-0650 min
Don't Eat Poop! A Food Safety PodcastThe Food Safety Side of the Cannabis Industry with Carly Bader of Willow Industries | Episode 79In this episode of Don’t Eat Poop!, our hosts Matt and Francine are joined by Carly Bader, Manager of Science at Willow Industries, a cannabis decontamination technology company.Just like foods and beverages, cannabis can also be contaminated with microbial diseases such as salmonella and E. coli. In this episode, you’ll learn more about that as well as some ways used to make cannabis safe for all consumers.Also, tune in to hear about Carly’s exciting first experience at the Food Safety Consortium.In this episode:💩 [0...
2024-09-0311 min
Don't Eat Poop! A Food Safety PodcastReplay: Do You Know How to Get Rid of Salmonella? | Episode 78After the Quaker Oats food recall case study was featured in the last episode, food safety industry veterans Francine L. Shaw and Matt Ragucci decided to bring back this important episode that was aired shortly after that recall happened. In this conversation, Matt and Francine spotlight an important discussion on developing standard food safety procedures in homes and the role of consumers in demanding safer food through better food safety regulations.Towards the end, there is a humorous discussion about a 'chef' who prepares meals in very unconventional settings. The episode concludes with their signature...
2024-08-2734 min
Don't Eat Poop! A Food Safety PodcastQuaker Oats Salmonella Food Recall Case Study | Episode 77In this episode of Don’t Eat Poop!, our hosts Matt and Francine are once more talking about the Quaker Oats Salmonella Recall, this time in light of the public FDA letter that got sent to PepsiCo about the case.They are doing a case study of this food recall, breaking it down, and making it meaningful for the people that are on the ground managing or working on facilities like this.Food Safety Talk: Make sure to stay tuned for all you need to know about hand washing....
2024-08-2028 min
Don't Eat Poop! A Food Safety PodcastSilk and Great Value Brand Plant-based Milk Listeria Outbreak in Canada | Episode 76In this episode of Don’t Eat Poop!, our hosts Matt and Francine are talking about a Listeria outbreak in Canada that was traced back to Silk and Great Value brand plant-based milk, both produced in the same Danone Canada facility.Tune in as they make sense of what went wrong, talk about the consequences of such a recall, and educate us about Listeria.They also tackle the risks of raw milk, as well as the logistics behind it.In this episode:💩 [01:21] Conferences that are c...
2024-08-1327 min
Don't Eat Poop! A Food Safety PodcastChina’s Cooking Oil Scandal | Episode 75In this episode of Don’t Eat Poop!, our hosts Matt and Francine are talking about Chinese food safety after an outrageous cooking oil scandal in China.Tune in for all the details, some insight into how it happened and what it may mean for food safety in China.Also learn about the shocking number of diseases spread through food.In this episode:💩 [02:37] China’s cooking oil scandal💩 [06:00] Chinese government and Chinese food safety💩 [08:49] How this oil scandal probably happ...
2024-08-0627 min
Don't Eat Poop! A Food Safety PodcastLead and Other Heavy Metals in Tampons | Episode 74In this episode of Don’t Eat Poop!, our hosts Matt and Francine are talking about something that does not fall within the realm of food safety but still needs to be discussed because it affects millions of women: tampons.They are going over some recent studies that show there are lead, arsenic, and other potentially toxic chemicals in tampons and panty liners. This is probably the most difficult episode they’ve ever recorded since this topic is no joke. So, get ready for a wild ride.
2024-07-3022 min
Don't Eat Poop! A Food Safety PodcastDon’t Wash Your Chicken, Seriously | Episode 73In this episode of Don’t Eat Poop!, our hosts Matt and Francine are talking about chicken, more specifically about how you should NOT wash raw chicken.The problem is that the majority of Americans wash raw poultry even though that does more harm than good. So, today our hosts are tackling this big issue.Since salmonella is already in debate they are also talking about the risks behind homemade mayonnaise which becomes more prevalent during these summer months.In this episode:💩 [01:20] Proba...
2024-07-2330 min
Don't Eat Poop! A Food Safety PodcastDouble Whammy: Chocolate and Coffee Simultaneous Recalls | Episode 72In this episode of Don’t Eat Poop!, our hosts Matt and Francine are talking about two of people’s favorite things: chocolate and coffee. Unfortunately, it’s for a not-so-great reason: major product recalls.Tune in to learn all about the recall of over 4 million pounds of chocolate potentially contaminated with salmonella. As well as the recall of 242 different canned coffee products potentially contaminated with botulism.In this episode:💩 [01:15] The two recalls💩 [04:49] A new Peanut Corporation of America outbreak?💩 [06:09] The recalled chocolate products...
2024-07-1632 min
Don't Eat Poop! A Food Safety PodcastChild Labor in the Food Industry | Episode 71In this episode of Don’t Eat Poop!, our hosts Matt and Francine take on the challenging but important topic of child labor. This is relevant for food safety because the majority of working children worldwide work in agriculture.This is a topic that is close to Matt’s and Francine’s hearts as both worked many different jobs when they were still children and teenagers. So, you’ll get to hear about their personal experiences and opinions about child labor and more.This week our hosts are also busting...
2024-07-0925 min
Don't Eat Poop! A Food Safety PodcastTop 10 Food Safety Scandals | Episode 70In this episode of Don’t Eat Poop!, our hosts Matt and Francine are going through the list of the 10 Worst Food Safety Scandals in recent history, which include both national and international outbreaks that resulted in serious health consequences, deaths, and widespread outrage.You will hear about what some of these outbreaks were like from the inside as Matt and Francine share their experiences from either working with the affected companies or writing extensively about the subject as it happened.Last but not least, they are busting down an...
2024-07-0237 min
Don't Eat Poop! A Food Safety PodcastA Look at the FDA’s Reorganization Plan and Some Food Safety Mythbusting | Episode 69In this episode of Don’t Eat Poop!, our hosts Matt and Francine are talking about the recently approved FDA’s reorganization plan, which will hopefully bring positive changes to the organization.They discuss all the major changes being made to the FDA, including their opinions on each of them. They also talk about the acronym nightmare this is already proving to be.But that’s not all, today Matt is busting down a widely believed food safety myth that might just shock you, so make sure to listen to the...
2024-06-2534 min
Don't Eat Poop! A Food Safety PodcastThe Cucumber Salmonella Major Outbreak | Episode 68In this episode of Don’t Eat Poop!, our hosts Matt and Francine are, unfortunately, talking about a new multi-state outbreak, this time it’s cucumbers that are carrying salmonella and putting people in the hospital.Prepare to learn all about this most recent outbreak, as well as how outbreaks like this happen and how multi-state outbreaks have been changing over the last few years.Make sure to listen to the end so you don’t miss out on hotel bathroom jerky and all that’s not quite right with it...
2024-06-1836 min
Don't Eat Poop! A Food Safety PodcastLab-Grown Meat: The Pros & Cons and What to Expect | Episode 67In this episode of Don’t Eat Poop!, our hosts Matt and Francine are talking about the future again, this time they're tackling lab-grown meat — that is if one can even call it meat if it’s grown in a dish.This is a huge new scientific development with a lot of money backing it as a potential for the future, so of course it deserves its own episode.Tune in to hear all about lab-grown meat, facts, curiosities, and its political repercussions, as well as its pros and cons in...
2024-06-1122 min
Don't Eat Poop! A Food Safety PodcastConference Updates from the Food Safety Summit and the National Restaurant Association Show | Episode 66In this episode of Don’t Eat Poop!, our hosts Matt and Francine are talking conferences.Francine recently attended the Food Safety Summit and the National Restaurant Association Show and she’s taking this opportunity to update Matt and their audience on what went down.Prepare yourself for 2 very different events, some important discussions, and of course, some great anecdotes that will remind you of the importance of food safety, especially in big events like these.In this episode:💩 [00:50] Attending Conferences in Chicago...
2024-06-0435 min
Don't Eat Poop! A Food Safety PodcastA Better Way to Do Supply Chain Management with Sara Jane Bellocchi from TraceGains | Episode 65In this episode of Don’t Eat Poop!, our hosts Matt and Francine are joined by Sara Jane Bellocchi, a Functional Consultant at TraceGains. They talk about how much of a game-changer a tool like TraceGains can be, especially when it comes to supply chain management.You’ll learn that there is a better way to do things that doesn't involve Excel, manual data, or having to access 18 different platforms for each of your suppliers just so you can become compliant.Tune in for a short and sweet episode that...
2024-05-2812 min
Don't Eat Poop! A Food Safety PodcastPaper, Spreadsheets, and the Need to Raise the Bar with David Hatch of Neogen | Episode 64In this episode of Don’t Eat Poop!, our hosts Matt and Francine are joined by David Hatch from Neogen, one of the world's largest suppliers of food safety testing platforms.Get ready to learn all about food safety testing, such as what type of technology is available when it comes to testing (get results within seconds) and how the tests work in practice to keep food safe.Unfortunately, you’ll also learn about the sad truth about most of the food safety industry being almost 2 decades behind when it c...
2024-05-2128 min
Don't Eat Poop! A Food Safety PodcastThe Future of the Fast Food Industry and Robot Food Safety | Episode 63In this episode of Don’t Eat Poop!, our hosts Matt and Francine are talking about the future of the fast food industry, more specifically the rise of automation and robotics in fast food kitchens.You’ll get to meet Flippy, a kitchen robot that “mans” the fry station at a cutting-edge fast food in Los Angeles, California. Robots like this are here to stay so you’ll also get to hear all about what they mean for food safety in the restaurant setting.Lastly, you’ll hear about the world’s...
2024-05-1438 min
Don't Eat Poop! A Food Safety PodcastFood Safety Gets the Short End of the Stick (Again) | Episode 62In this episode of Don’t Eat Poop!, our hosts Matt and Francine are talking about the very concerning fact that the FDA is considering cutting funding for state food inspection programs, which is how a big part of the country’s inspections happen. As usual, food safety is not being prioritized by the government, in fact, it’s being put last.Tune in as Matt and Francine try to understand why this budget cut involved inspections and audits and as they contemplate the possible (and scary) consequences of getting rid of these inspection programs by removing their...
2024-05-0742 min
Don't Eat Poop! A Food Safety PodcastLead in Lunchables: Unpacking What’s Really Going On | Episode 61In this episode of Don’t Eat Poop!, our hosts Matt and Francine are talking about lead one more time, but this time it’s in Lunchables, which are part of school cafeterias and households across America.Tune in to better understand the situation, including what it means to have allowable levels of heavy metals in food (yes, that’s a thing) and what it means in the Lunchables case.They also dive into mold and what to do when you find a moldy surprise in your food. Tip: don’t...
2024-04-3030 min
Don't Eat Poop! A Food Safety PodcastFood Safety Culture and The Next Big Food Safety Crisis | Episode 60In this episode of Don’t Eat Poop!, food safety industry veterans Matt and Francine are talking about food safety culture falling apart and when and where the next major food safety outbreak will be. Because it will happen, there’s no doubt about it.They address the troubling fact that just because you think you’re company has a good food safety culture that doesn’t mean that’s true. They also point out how important it is to explain the why behind things, to be on the floor checking that things are as they should be, and to...
2024-04-2335 min
Don't Eat Poop! A Food Safety PodcastFood Allergies: Important Data, Recent Deaths, and Hidden Dangers | Episode 58In this episode of Don’t Eat Poop!, our hosts Matt and Francine are diving back into food allergies. In episode 55, they interviewed Betsy Craig, the CEO and Founder of MenuTrinfo, who is a leader in the food allergen space. However, this is an important topic that deserves to be revisited.Today, our food safety veterans are sharing some important data about food allergies, commenting on two tragic food allergy-related deaths reported by the media, warning about hidden allergens that we may not be aware of, and more.Tune in...
2024-04-0925 min
Don't Eat Poop! A Food Safety PodcastThe Glove Food Safety Gap: Raising Disposable Glove Standards with Steve Ardagh, CEO and Founder of Eagle Protect | Episode 57In this episode of Don’t Eat Poop!, food safety industry veterans Matt and Francine are joined by the “Glove Guy”, Steve Ardagh, the CEO and Founder of Eagle Protect. He is really passionate about food safety and his mission is to save the world one glove at a time.Steve challenges the assumptions we have about gloves and helps shine a light on the food safety gap that comes from the use in the food industry of disposable gloves that are neither clean nor intact.Get ready for some s...
2024-04-0221 min
Don't Eat Poop! A Food Safety PodcastThe Truth About Single-Use Gloves: Are They Actually Helping? | Episode 56In this episode of Don’t Eat Poop!, our hosts Matt and Francine are talking about single-use gloves in preparation for next week’s interview episode with Steve Ardagh, the “Glove Guy”.They expose some truly shocking truths about single-use gloves that most people can’t even fathom. I mean, who would ever think that most of the time these gloves are neither clean nor sanitary?They also talk about the instances where gloves are misused and how they provide a false sense of security that ends up making things wor...
2024-03-2627 min
Don't Eat Poop! A Food Safety PodcastMaking Food Safe For Everyone (Not Just Some) with Betsy Craig, CEO and Founder of MenuTrinfo® | Episode 55In this episode of Don’t Eat Poop!, our hosts Matt and Francine are joined by Betsy Craig, the CEO and Founder of MenuTrinfo, the leaders in the food allergen space for food service who have been saving people’s lives since 2010.Be prepared for some emotional and impactful stories that will hit home as they talk about food allergy success stories and tragedies.You will learn about some changes in the legislation and in the food allergen space both of which Betsy has been a driving force for. You...
2024-03-1917 min
Don't Eat Poop! A Food Safety PodcastSalmon in the Dishwasher: Finally Understand the Inside Joke and Why That’s Not a Good Idea | Episode 54In this episode of Don’t Eat Poop!, our hosts Matt and Francine are righting a wrong. Inside jokes are a lot funnier when you're the person who understands them, right? So it’s high time they let you in on one of the Don’t Eat Poop! Podcast’s longest-running jokes: the salmon in the dishwasher.Due to some technical issues, the original episode was never aired. Not knowing this didn’t get fixed, Matt and Francine kept mentioning it thinking their audience was in on the joke. Well, don’t worry! The fish will fi...
2024-03-1229 min
Don't Eat Poop! A Food Safety PodcastGood Job! You’re Fired. Food Safety: The Industry You Can Lose Your Job by Doing It Too Well | Episode 53In this episode of Don’t Eat Poop!, our favorite food safety specialists Francine L. Shaw and Matt Regusci come together to talk about something that hit a little too close to home. In Lewiston, ME, a veteran restaurant inspector and the long-time and respected Code Enforcement Director are being ostracized and possibly fired for doing their job and asking that a popular local restaurant close their doors while they remediate a cockroach infestation.During her journey as a health inspector herself, Francine faced a very similar situation and she...
2024-03-0533 min
Don't Eat Poop! A Food Safety PodcastHappy 1 Year Anniversary! The Highlights of This Food Safety Podcast And Our Goals for 2024 | Episode 52In this episode of Don’t Eat Poop!, our hosts Matt and Francine are celebrating a very important milestone for the podcast, its 1 Year Anniversary! To celebrate they reflected on this food safety podcast journey, the many great surprises it brought them, and how it ended up being the opposite of a trash can fire for their careers. Not only that, in true Matt-and-Francine fashion there are inside jokes and super relatable real-life stories.With their great humor and incredible banter, they looked back on the first year of the...
2024-02-2732 min
Don't Eat Poop! A Food Safety PodcastStanley Cups vs. Cinnamon Applesauce: Which Is More Likely To Give You Lead Poisoning? | Episode 51In this episode of Don’t Eat Poop!, our favorite food safety specialists Matt and Francine are talking about the not-so exciting topic of lead poisoning. With the recent Cinnamon Applesauce Pouches Lead and Chromium Poisoning Outbreak, and the media speculation about Stanley cups containing lead and their safety, this is a very necessary discussion.They debunk the concerns around the Stanley cups and get to the bottom of what’s behind the lead poisoning linked to the cinnamon applesauce pouches: food fraud.Tune in to learn about the symp...
2024-02-2039 min
Don't Eat Poop! A Food Safety PodcastAlcohol-Based Hand Sanitizers, Washing Your Hands, and How To Actually Prevent Diseases | Episode 50In this episode of Don’t Eat Poop!, our food safety specialists Francine L. Shaw and Matt Regusci come together to talk about hand washing and why relying solely on alcohol-based hand sanitizers does not cut it, especially in the produce and food industries.They debunk some misconceptions about using alcohol-based hand sanitizers as the primary hand-cleaning method and warn of its risks. These sanitizers are ineffective against some diseases, most notably the Norovirus.They explore solutions and alternatives that can be more effective, such as Hypochlorous Acid (HOCl), an...
2024-02-1333 min
Don't Eat Poop! A Food Safety PodcastHow to Actually Make a Difference in Food Safety with Seasoned Industry Veteran Jorge Hernandez | Episode 49In this episode of Don’t Eat Poop!, our hosts Matt and Francine are joined by long-time industry expert and professional Jorge Hernandez. He has an extensive career in food safety with experience on both the regulatory side and the industry side.Tune in for a great conversation with someone who has a true passion for what he does and discover how you too can actually make a difference when it comes to food safety awareness and practices.Jorge imparts his wisdom around food safety, emphasizes the importance of trust and communication in th...
2024-02-0624 min
Don't Eat Poop! A Food Safety PodcastA Fresh Perspective in the Food Safety Industry with Tyler Williams, CEO of ASI Food Safety | Episode 48In this episode of Don’t Eat Poop!, food safety veterans Matt and Francine chat with one of the youngest names in the food compliance world, Forbes 30 Under 30, and CEO of ASI Food Safety, Tyler Williams.This is a short and fun conversation that also goes deep on the foundational topic of trust in the food industry, food systems, the importance of engaging with your team, and more. You’ll get to know the young CEO, what he sees for the future of food safety, and the fresh perspective he brings into the industry.In this...
2024-01-3011 min
Don't Eat Poop! A Food Safety PodcastCreating Effective, Relatable & Engaging Training Videos with Austin Welch from Sage Media | Episode 47In this episode of Don’t Eat Poop!, our hosts Matt and Francine talk to the co-founder of Sage Media, Austin Welch. They discuss their unique approach to learning and training programs in various industries with a special emphasis on food safety. Sage Media focuses on creating engrossing narratives and employing cognitive science to design effective training videos that aim at triggering cultural shifts within organizations. The co-founder explains their successful programs, how they personalize them for individual companies, and the longevity and effectiveness of such videos. The discussion also touches upon the aspe...
2024-01-2316 min
Don't Eat Poop! A Food Safety PodcastDo You Know How to Get Rid of Salmonella? And How About An Airplane Bathroom Garlic Shrimp to Go? | Episode 46In this episode of Don’t Eat Poop!, food safety specialists Francine L. Shaw and Matt Ragucci talk about another recent Salmonella outbreak which leads to a discussion on developing standard food safety procedures in homes and the role of consumers in demanding safer food through better food safety regulations.Food Safety Humor: stay tuned in until the end to hear Francine and Matt's thoughts about a 'chef' who prepares meals in very unconventional settings.In this episode:💩 [01:17] Breaking news: We made it to the top 100 Podcasts!💩 [05:34] Dealing with another salmonella outbreak...
2024-01-1634 min
Don't Eat Poop! A Food Safety PodcastThe Future of Food Safety: Matt and Francine's Predictions for 2024 | Episode 45In this episode of Don’t Eat Poop!, our hosts Matt and Francine discuss their predictions for food safety in 2024, highlighting the possible increase in consumer food safety awareness and the potential impact on food safety regulations and practices. They talk about the growing importance of digitization and traceability in ensuring food safety. They also shared concerns about recurrent outbreaks and food recalls such as those associated with spinach, cantaloupes, and central kitchens. The challenges posed by e-commerce and non-digitized operations and incidents of food fraud were also examined in t...
2023-12-2637 minDon't Eat Poop! A Food Safety PodcastThe Future of Food Safety Publications with Chuck Jolley, Director of Director Of Sales Marketing at Food Safety News | Episode 44In this episode of Don’t Eat Poop! A Food Safety Podcast, our hosts Matt and Francine welcome Charles (Chuck) Jolley, Director Of Sales Marketing at Food Safety News to talk about the future of food safety publications. This is a discussion on the role of publications in providing timely and relevant information to the food safety industry and the general public.The guest, Chuck, talks about his experience at Food Safety News, its growth over the years, and its impact as a daily publication on the industry and consumers.In this episode:...
2023-12-1920 minDon't Eat Poop! A Food Safety PodcastUnveiling Silent Stories of Food Safety with “Food Safety Icon” Dr. Darin Detwiler | Episode 43In this episode of Don’t Eat Poop!, our hosts Matt and Francine dive into the often untold stories of food safety with their guest, Dr. Darin Detwiler. Dr. Detwiler shares his personal journey and the impact of seeing his family's story portrayed on screen on the Netflix documentary, “Poisoned: The Dirty Truth About Your Food.”They discuss the challenges in the last mile of the food supply chain, food safety training, and the power of external auditors in ensuring compliance. From moldy vents to temperature discrepancies, they uncover the real-world consequences of food safety...
2023-12-1226 minDon't Eat Poop! A Food Safety PodcastWhat Does A Fast And Efficient Food Recall Looks Like? With Roger Hancock, CEO of Recall InfoLink | Episode 42In this episode of Don’t Eat Poop!, our hosts Matt and Francine interview an industry veteran, Roger Hancock, CEO of Recall InfoLink. He shares his insights and experiences from the past 30 years in the food safety industry, more specifically, in the food recall business. They discuss the importance of a fast and efficient food recall, the perception of recalls by the general public, and the challenges involved in handling recalls. Roger also talks about the complexity and size of the biggest food recall he has ever worked on – the day before Christmas Eve, 2002. The conv...
2023-12-0518 minDon't Eat Poop! A Food Safety PodcastFood Safety Talk: Crisis Management in The Food Industry | Episode 41In this episode of Don’t Eat Poop!, our host Francine shares some recent (and not-so-pleasant) personal developments since our episode about contaminated dog food. That leads to her and Matt sharing invaluable insights on crisis management in the food industry. Drawing from their extensive experience in the field, they emphasize the critical need for preparing ahead of time, long before a crisis strikes. They also have some even more disturbing news to share, it was recently found that an NJ school janitor has been accused of contaminating the school’s food supply with his o...
2023-11-2833 minDon't Eat Poop! A Food Safety PodcastResponsible Food Practices: Your Guide to a Poop-Free Thanksgiving! | Episode 40Who brought the cranberry sauce?!The season of Thanksgiving is upon us and Francine and Matt have taken it upon themselves to teach you the best practices for a safe, sickness (and poop)-free holiday!Listeners will also learn about the origins of Francine's fear of birds, Matt's (occasional) desire to go to jail and there's a whole bit about the wholesome friendship between Martha Stewart and Snoop Dogg. Thanksgiving dinner conversations can be rough, but this one goes down smooth. Pass the gravy!If you're passionate about maintaining the highest s...
2023-11-2136 min
Don't Eat Poop! A Food Safety PodcastDon’t Cook Salmon in the Dishwasher! | Episode 38In this episode of Don’t Eat Poop!, our hosts Matt and Francine are here to talk about murder, mushrooms, and dishwasher salmon.Matt starts the episode by giving a big shout-out to his wife, who truly deserves it, and sharing his life as “Mr. Mom” during his wife’s week-long absence.They talk about a woman charged with murder in Australia for allegedly poisoning her ex-husband's family with toxic mushrooms all wrapped in fancy Beef Wellington. Naturally, they also joke about their unusual way of dealing with stress.
2023-11-0726 minDon't Eat Poop! A Food Safety PodcastIntegrating Cannabis into The World of Food Safety with Rick Biros | Episode 37In this episode, your hosts Matt and Francine sit down with Rick Biros, a prominent figure in the food safety industry and organizer of the Food Safety Consortium. Get ready for an informative and thought-provoking food safety talk as they explore the rich history of the Food Safety Consortium and its impact on the field. They also tackle the intriguing topic of integrating cannabis into the world of food safety—a fascinating subject that's gaining increasing importance. Throughout the conversation, our experts delve into the meaning and significance of 'trust' in the...
2023-10-3128 minDon't Eat Poop! A Food Safety PodcastFood Safety Talk with Tia Glave and Jill Stuber from Catalyst | Episode 36It's interview time! Welcome to the "Don't Eat Poop! A Food Safety Podcast," where hosts Matt and Francine take you on a journey into the world of food safety. Recorded at the Food Safety Consortium, they delve into a fascinating food safety talk with industry experts Tia Glave and Jill Stuber from Catalyst.Join Matt and Francine as they explore the importance of trust and people skills with Tia and Jill, and discover valuable insights on how to create and nurture a functional food safety culture within your organization.If...
2023-10-2436 minDon't Eat Poop! A Food Safety PodcastThe Calgary Daycare e.Coli Outbreak: What Will Happen Next? | Episode 33It may not be a fun topic, but the food safety world is not done hearing about the massive daycare e. Coli outbreak in Calgary, Alberta.Matt and Francine discuss what has unfolded since the last episode was recorded, musing on what will happen next, how the company should have handled things legally and from a PR perspective and how Canadian law might lead to different outcomes than a similar outbreak in the United States.Also discussed: Francine's book (details below) and Food In Places It Shouldn't Be. (00:35) - Francine's book
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2023-10-0349 minDon't Eat Poop! A Food Safety Podcast"Poisoned: The Dirty Truth About Your Food" (Netflix Documentary Review) | Episode 25In this episode, Matt and Francine review Poisoned, the new Netflix documentary on food safety in the United States.(00:30) - "Matt and Francine talk about coffee to wake themselves up"
(04:29) - "'Poisoned' Netflix documentary review
(33:14) - "The latest TikTok trend: exploding eggs
(38:03) - "Closing remarks"
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2023-08-0838 min