Don't Eat Poop! A Food Safety Podcast

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Join us every Tuesday for new episodes of Don't Eat Poop! A Food Safety Podcast. This informative podcast is hosted by renowned food safety specialists Francine L. Shaw, the CEO and Founder of Savvy Food Safety, and Matthew Regusci, the Founder of Fostering Compliance. Together, they delve into a wide range of topics related to food safety. The podcast covers everything from industry trends and food safety news to product recalls. It provides an in-depth look at the complexities of the food supply chain, offering listeners a comprehensive understanding of how food reaches their tables. The hosts also share personal stories and discuss recurring frustrations within the food industry, providing a unique insider's perspective. Occasional guest appearances add further depth to the discussions, bringing diverse viewpoints and expertise to the table. Whether you're a professional in the food industry or simply a curious consumer, this podcast will equip you with valuable knowledge about food safety. In essence, Don't Eat Poop! A Food Safety Podcast is not just about imparting information; it's about fostering a culture of food safety. By shedding light on the intricacies of the food supply chain and the latest food safety news, it aims to promote awareness and encourage responsible practices among consumers and industry professionals alike. Despite the seriousness of the topic, Shaw and Regusci manage to keep the tone light and entertaining. They offer fresh takes on food safety issues, often infusing humor into their discussions. However, they never lose sight of the importance of their message. At the heart of every episode is one golden rule: Don't Eat Poop!

Food Safety Specialists: Matthew Regusci and Francine L Shaw


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    Always Learn Something New About Food Safety with Tina Brillinger from GFSR | Episode 113

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2025 24:58


    How Changes in U.S. Food Agencies Are Putting Food Safety in America at Risk | Episode 108

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2025 48:38 Transcription Available


    In 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, opportunities, and issues rather than simply the politics behind it all. They also share what they believe should be done to make the U.S. food safety system function appropriately.In this episode:

    The Food Safety Risks of At-home Freeze Drying and How to Mitigate Them | Episode 107

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2025 36:49


    In 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, how the process works, and how to make sure you're doing it correctly, so you're able to have products with a shelf life of 25 years and, most importantly, not die.In this episode:

    Food Safety Voices: Communicating Effectively in Challenging Times (LinkedIn Live) | Episode 106

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2025 68:23


    In this episode of Don't Eat Poop!, our hosts Matt and Francine are sharing with you the food safety star-studded “Food Safety Voices: Communicating Effectively in Challenging Times” LinkedIn Live with guests: Bryan Armentrout, Dr. Darin Detwiler, Jill Stuber, and Tia Glave.These are six of the most recognized voices in food safety and they came together to discuss how to effectively communicate critical food safety messages in difficult situations both in public and professional arenas.From media interviews to industry panels, from crisis responses to everyday advocacy, everyone shared personal experiences, communication frameworks, practical takeaways, and strategies for engaging positively and effectively with the public, industry, and regulators.In this episode:

    Unbelievable Stories From Health Inspections Gone Wrong with Kim Carlton, from the Minnesota Department of Agriculture | Episode 105

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 4, 2025 22:25


    In 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.She also shares some of her best and most unbelievable stories from the time she was an environmental health inspector.In this episode:

    Navigating FDA Compliance and Recent Tariff and Regulation Changes with David Lennarz, President of Registrar Corp | Episode 104

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2025 48:55


    In this episode of Don't Eat Poop!, our hosts Matt and Francine are joined by David Lennarz, the President of Registrar Corp, a company that helps their clients to become and continue to be compliant with U.S. FDA Regulations. According to Matt, David is one of the most important, least-known people in the American food and beverage, cosmetic, medical device, and drug industries, and today, he is sharing his expertise from 22 working in the field with us.You'll learn about FDA Compliance nationally and internationally, what to watch out for, David's take on the significant changes happening within the FDA and with the new administration, and more.In this episode:

    A Closer Look at the Food and Beverage Industry Through Market Intelligence with Food and Beverage Editor Nevin Barich | Episode 103

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2025 37:13


    In this episode of Don't Eat Poop!, our hosts Matt and Francine are joined by Nevin Barich, the food and beverage guru of Industry Intelligence Inc.With 15+ years working as a curator and editor of all information and content out there about the food and beverage industry that his company can gather, Nevin shares a little bit of how this type of market intelligence works, how companies benefit from it, and the trends that have been emerging during his time in the role.Prepare to see a side of the industry we don't often see or talk about: the data that's behind it all.In this episode:

    The Foundation of Food Safety and How to Become a Better Food Safety Professional and Leader with Elena Montoya | Episode 102

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2025 36:49


    In 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 safety professionals and leaders they can be as our hosts should be one of our first guests in 2025.Get ready for some great laughs (usually Matt's fault), Elena's inspiring story in food safety, and ways you can become part of our welcoming and enriching Food Safety Community on LinkedIn.In this episode:

    Changing the Definition of Food and Consumer Safety with Jaclyn Bowen from Clean Label Project | Episode 101

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 4, 2025 55:20


    In this episode of Don't Eat Poop!, our hosts Matt and Francine are joined by Jaclyn Bowen, the Executive Director of the Clean Label Project. Food toxicology is the next frontier of food safety, and it's not just coming, it's already here.That's why we need to change and expand the definition of food safety from only protecting consumers from microbial and pathogen contaminants, to also minimizing our exposure to dangerous environmental contaminants and toxins in everyday consumer products.Tune in to discover how Jaclyn Bowen and the Clan Label Project are bringing about this change, as well as what you need to know about heavy metals, pesticide residues, and packaging migration issues.In this episode:

    The Tables Have Turned: Bill Marler Interviews Our Hosts Matt and Francine | Episode 100

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 28, 2025 41:54


    In 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:

    20 Food Items You Don't Actually Need to Refrigerate | Episode 99

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 21, 2025 45:25


    In 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 for you, Lynn.In this episode:

    A Culture of Doing the Right Thing with Sharon Beals from SKKB LLC | Episode 98

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 14, 2025 36:48


    In 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 keep food safe. They'll talk through a culture of doing things right (even when no one is watching), the biggest food safety challenge of the next 20 years, and more.In this episode:

    Insider Knowledge on the FDA's Traceability Rule FSMA 204 and Its Implementation with Andrew Kennedy from iFoodDS | Episode 97

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 7, 2025 34:34


    In 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 facilitating the implementation of the traceability rule through iFoodDS, the leader in food supply chain software.In this episode:

    Francine Wants a Poop-Free Salad | Episode 96

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 30, 2024 33:35


    In 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!In this episode:

    Don't Kill Your Loved Ones During the Holidays | Episode 95

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 23, 2024 32:56


    In 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:

    The Realities of Life as a Health Inspector with Justin Dwyer, Environmental Health Practitioner | Episode 94

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 17, 2024 43:43


    In 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 for some great stories, tips, and the realities of the life of a health inspector.In this episode:

    Letter from a Widow of Boar's Head Listeria Liverwurst | Episode 93

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 10, 2024 19:05


    In 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 recounts the death of a beloved husband. You might want to keep some tissues handy, this is a hard one.In this episode:

    A Recap of 2024's Major Outbreaks with Bill Marler | Episode 92

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 3, 2024 41:43


    In this episode of Don't Eat Poop!, our hosts Matt and Francine are joined by Bill Marler, the nation's leading foodborne illness attorney, to discuss some of the major outbreaks of 2024 (so far) and there are many.According to Matt, it feels like the industry, in terms of a lot of amazing brands, decided to throw their brands into a dumpster, put gasoline on it, and light a fricking match over the last six months.They talk about the Boar's Head Listeria outbreak, the McDonald's Quarter Pounders E. coli O157:H7 outbreak, and the Grimmway Farms carrots E. coli O121:H19 outbreak. As well as some you probably haven't heard of like the Andre's Banquet Center E. coli O157:H7 outbreak, the Wolverine Packing Co. E. coli O157:H7 outbreak, and the Montana Wagyu Beef E. coli O157:H7 outbreak.In this episode:

    Food Safety Resources for the Retail Food Industry with FDA Retail Food Specialist Carolyn White | Episode 91

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 26, 2024 28:18


    In 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 the issue of Norovirus including all the projectile vomiting that goes with it. They also share great stories of being in food retail.In this episode:

    Rethinking How Things Are Done to Solve Food Safety Problems with Steven Mandernach from AFDO | Episode 90

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 19, 2024 52:00


    In 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 episode:

    The 13th Annual Food Safety Consortium Recap | Episode 89

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 12, 2024 26:36


    In 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:

    McDonald's, Here We Go Again: Deadly E. Coli Outbreak Linked to McDonald's | Episode 88

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 5, 2024 35:31


    In 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.In this episode:

    The Impacts of American Federalism on US Food Safety with Doug Farquhar | Episode 87

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 29, 2024 44:54


    In 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 state, county, and municipality is from the federal government and what that ultimately means for US food safety.In this episode:

    Ask Us Anything! (LinkedIn Live) | Episode 86

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 22, 2024 37:03


    In 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 Francine's famous tiara, so tune in for a light episode that's also packed with great information.In this episode:

    The Road to Food Safety with Deborah Blum, Award-Winning Author of “The Poison Squad” | Episode 85

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 15, 2024 60:26


    In 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:

    Preventative Instead of Reactive Food Safety with Patrick Quade, Founder and CEO of Iwaspoisoned.com | Episode 84

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 8, 2024 37:34


    In 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 allowing companies to prevent instead of react to challenges.In this episode:

    The Future of Food Safety (Keynote at 2024 FDA Retail Food Seminar & Annual Education Conference) | Episode 83

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2024 38:05


    In 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 insightful episode.In this episode:

    Household Foods in The US That Are Banned in Other Countries | Episode 82

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 24, 2024 38:11


    In 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:

    Global Glove Safety Day and Other Big Food Safety Issues with “Food Safety Icon” Dr. Darin Detwiler | Episode 81

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 17, 2024 61:43


    In 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 the need for audits and inspections to have real consequences, how policy is not keeping up with changes in the industry, the slap in the wrist nature of corporate responsibility enforcement, and more.In this episode:

    Don't Drink Poop! Olympians Swimming in the Seine | Episode 80

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 10, 2024 26:36


    In 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 industry.In this episode:

    Breaking News: What's Going on with Boar's Head? The Latest of This Listeria Outbreak with Bill Marler

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 6, 2024 50:05


    In 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 shares powerful insights from his decades of experience in food safety law, including how government agencies and corporations can prevent future tragedies.In this episode:

    The Food Safety Side of the Cannabis Industry with Carly Bader of Willow Industries | Episode 79

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 3, 2024 11:10


    In 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:

    Replay: Do You Know How to Get Rid of Salmonella? | Episode 78

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 27, 2024 34:12


    After 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 sign-off, 'Don't eat poop!' (especially from airplane bathrooms!).In this episode:

    Quaker Oats Salmonella Food Recall Case Study | Episode 77

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 20, 2024 28:01


    In 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.In this episode:

    Silk and Great Value Brand Plant-based Milk Listeria Outbreak in Canada | Episode 76

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 13, 2024 27:21


    In 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:

    China's Cooking Oil Scandal | Episode 75

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 6, 2024 27:45


    In 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:

    Lead and Other Heavy Metals in Tampons | Episode 74

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 30, 2024 22:31


    In 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.In this episode:

    Don't Wash Your Chicken, Seriously | Episode 73

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 23, 2024 30:11


    In 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:

    Double Whammy: Chocolate and Coffee Simultaneous Recalls | Episode 72

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2024 32:51


    In 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:

    Child Labor in the Food Industry | Episode 71

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 9, 2024 25:12


    In 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 down the myth about which types of cutting boards hold harmful bacteria and pathogens and which don't.In this episode:

    Top 10 Food Safety Scandals | Episode 70

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 2, 2024 37:32


    In 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 another food safety myth today, the one that you should not put hot foods in the refrigerator. So, stay tuned!In this episode:

    A Look at the FDA's Reorganization Plan and Some Food Safety Mythbusting | Episode 69

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 25, 2024 34:20


    In 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 end.In this episode:

    The Cucumber Salmonella Major Outbreak | Episode 68

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2024 36:03


    In 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.In this episode:

    Lab-Grown Meat: The Pros & Cons and What to Expect | Episode 67

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2024 22:13


    In 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 terms of food safety, compliance, and regulations.In this episode:

    Conference Updates from the Food Safety Summit and the National Restaurant Association Show | Episode 66

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2024 35:37


    In 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:

    A Better Way to Do Supply Chain Management with Sara Jane Bellocchi from TraceGains | Episode 65

    Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2024 12:27


    In 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's packed full of information about the power of the network and more.In this episode:

    Paper, Spreadsheets, and the Need to Raise the Bar with David Hatch of Neogen | Episode 64

    Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2024 28:28


    In 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 comes to actually being able to do anything with the important data that it collects.Tune in to hear the reasons why and how David and Neogen are working to change the tide.In this episode:

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