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Most of us do try and eat healthy in some capacity. The majority of us are at least conscious of the fact that what we put in our bodies deeply shapes our present and future health. But even with a certain degree of health awareness, are we still in many regards doomed? Do the basic food systems and manufacturing processes that are in place in North America inherently lead to foods that are not only unhealthy, but perhaps harmful? Food Safety epert Darin Detwiler joins the podcast. Learn more about Darin Detwiler at https://cps.northeastern.edu/faculty/darin-detwiler/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Have food recalls been increasing in recent years? How does a recall even happen? We spend some time with Darin Detwiler, an author and professor at Northeastern University, about food safety, what the government does, and how the whole system works.
Do you ever think about food safety when you sit down for a meal? It's easy to take for granted, but behind every meal, strict standards and practices ensure the food we consume is safe. In this replay episode, we revisit our conversation with Darin Detwiler, Founder and CEO of Detwiler Consulting Group. Darin's path to food safety is deeply personal, driven by the tragic loss of his son to E. coli. Darin shares how the food safety industry is adapting to technological advancements like data analytics, AI, and digital solutions while meeting the ongoing demand for consistent production. If you've ever wondered about the efforts behind keeping food safe, this episode provides an inside look at the evolving food safety landscape and how we can continue protecting consumers in a rapidly changing environment. In this episode, you'll learn: How digital solutions like data analytics and blockchain balance long-term and short-term food safety goals The need for courage in food safety leadership to proactively manage and prevent crises The power of social media to help improve food safety and transparency Jump into the conversation: (00:00) Introducing Next Level Supply Chain (00:45) What led Darin into the food safety industry (04:05) What Detwiler Consulting Company offers (09:20) New technology and trends in the food safety industry (14:08) How Darin and his team use AI and evolve it (16:39) Big failures that have taken place in the food safety industry (23:47) Darin's favorite technology at the moment Connect with GS1 US: Our website - www.gs1us.org GS1 US on LinkedIn Connect with the guest: Darin Detwiler on LinkedIn Check out Detwiler Consulting Group
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:
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:
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:
In this episode, recorded in late December 2024, Michael and Diana talk with Dr. Darin Detweiler, a prominent food safety academic, advisor, advocate, and author. Dr. Detwiler has significantly influenced food safety policies through roles with the USDA, FDA, and others. He is a Professor at Northeastern University, an adjunct professor of food law at Michigan State University, and Founder and CEO of Detwiler Consulting Group. His career, spanning over 30 years, is highlighted in the Emmy Award-winning 2023 Netflix documentary "Poisoned: The Dirty Truth about Your Food." In addition to traveling around the world as a keynote speaker, Dr. Detwiler's work and insights appear regularly in various publications, news outlets, and podcasts, as well as his books: “Food Safety: Past, Present, and Predictions” and “Building the Future of Food Safety Technology: Blockchain and Beyond.” Notably, he is the recipient of the International Association for Food Protection's 2022 Control of Foodborne Illness Award as well as their 2018 Distinguished Service Award for dedicated and exceptional contributions to the reduction of risks of foodborne illness. Here, Dr. Detwiler discusses the recent spate of foodborne illness outbreaks, and he looks to the past to predict, and make recommendations for, the future. You can find more information on Dr. Detwiler here. You can read about the documentary Poisoned: The Dirty Truth About Your Food here. Michael T. Roberts is the Executive Director of the Resnick Center for Food Law & Policy at UCLA Law. Diana Winters is the Deputy Director of the Resnick Center for Food Law & Policy at UCLA Law.
Podcast: Bites & Bytes PodcastEpisode: Cyber Resilience Reimagined: Andrew Rose and Dr. Darin Detwiler (Part 2)Pub date: 2024-12-29Get Podcast Transcript →powered by Listen411 - fast audio-to-text and summarizationIn the final episode of 2024 and Part 2 of this series, host Kristin Demoranville continues her compelling conversation with two influential experts: Andrew Rose, an AgFuturist, and Dr. Darin Detwiler, a renowned food safety advocate and educator. Andrew shares his perspective on the challenges of balancing innovation and resilience in the food and agriculture sector. He emphasizes the importance of analog systems and legacy knowledge in a world increasingly dependent on digital solutions. He offers a compelling view of how businesses can build continuity and prepare for unexpected disruptions. Dr. Detwiler brings a global lens to the table, discussing the vulnerabilities in our food supply and how cybersecurity must evolve to meet the challenges of an interconnected world. From regulatory gaps to the role of collective courage, his insights highlight the urgent need for action to ensure the safety and security of what sustains us all. This episode powerfully concludes our first season, offering a blend of realism, hope, and practical wisdom. Join us as we close out the year with this meaningful conclusion to Season One. _______________________________________________ Episode Key Highlights (0:00:19) - Season 1 Finale Introduction (0:00:24) - Recap of Part 1 and What to Expect in Part 2 (0:00:38) - Automation Vulnerabilities in Food Systems (0:01:13) - Cyber Threats and Raw Milk Concerns (0:03:32) - Avian Influenza Risks in Dairy Supply Chains (0:06:01) - Analog Systems and Legacy Knowledge for Resilience (0:07:14) - The Importance of Business Continuity Planning (0:14:25) - Global Collaboration for Food System Security (0:15:17) - Accountability in Food Cybersecurity (0:19:26) - Cybersecurity's Role in Cross-Border Food Trade (0:28:20) - Consumer Awareness and Food Safety Education _______________________________________________ Cyberbiosecurity Summit February 25-26, Laurel, Maryland: https://www.cyberbiosecuritysummit.org/ Sumitt to a proposal to speak here: https://www.cyberbiosecuritysummit.org/sessions _______________________________________________ BSides ICS/OT Conference
Podcast: Bites & Bytes PodcastEpisode: Cyber Resilience in Food and Agriculture: Andrew Rose & Dr. Darin Detwiler (Part 1)Pub date: 2024-12-18Get Podcast Transcript →powered by Listen411 - fast audio-to-text and summarizationIn this episode, Kristin Demoranville sits down with AgFuturist Andrew Rose and food safety advocate Dr. Darin Detwiler to discuss why cybersecurity is a growing concern for the food and agriculture industries. Andrew Rose, an advisor to BIO-ISAC and a leader in agricultural innovation, shares his insights into protecting farmers and food supply chains from cyber threats. Dr. Detwiler, a renowned food safety expert, educator, and author, explains why inaction is the greatest cost to our global food systems. Tune in for an eye-opening conversation on resilience, risks, and real solutions for protecting what feeds us all.
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It seems like every other week there's a new food recall. Have they been increasing in recent years? How does a recall even happen? We spend some time with Darin Detwiler, an author and professor at Northeastern University, about food safety, what the government does, and how the whole system works.
This year has been packed with incredible supply chain stories showcasing innovation, collaboration, and inspiring moments in supply chain logistics. In this episode, hosts Reid Jackson and Liz Sertl take you through their favorite conversations of the year, featuring insights from industry leaders like Gena Morgan, Dr. Darin Detwiler, and Chuck Lasley. They discuss key topics that defined the year—data quality, traceability, retail automation, and the UPC barcode—all while looking ahead to what's next in 2025. In this episode, you'll learn: Key trends that influenced supply chains in 2024 Innovations driving transparency and traceability Exploring the future of 2D barcodes and data quality Jump into the conversation: (00:00) Introducing Next Level Supply Chain (01:48) 2D barcodes, data quality, and GS1 standards (05:20) E-commerce and supply chain challenges (06:37) Improving traceability and food safety (11:04) The adoption of the barcode and its multiple uses (13:11) Liz's favorite episodes (15:14) Reid's favorite episodes Connect with GS1 US: Our website - www.gs1us.org GS1 US on LinkedIn
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:
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:
Food safety is intricate, and for some, it can be emotional. But as food safety evolves, technology and innovation are more crucial now than ever. Reid Jackson and Darin Detwiler, Founder and CEO of Detwiler Consulting Group, discuss the intricacies of food safety. Darin, an expert with over 31 years of experience, opens up about his journey, which began with the tragic loss of his son to E. coli and evolved into a lifelong commitment to improving food safety standards. They discuss the roles that new technologies and procedures play in fortifying food safety systems, the emotional and operational challenges faced by professionals in the field, and the essential human elements—like courage—that drive meaningful change. They also address the complexities of balancing short-term and long-term goals in food safety investments, emphasizing the importance of preparing and integrating cutting-edge solutions amid ongoing production challenges. In this episode, you'll learn: How integrating advanced digital solutions like data analytics and blockchain can simultaneously address long-term and short-term goals within the food safety sector, ensuring a sustainable and secure supply chain. The importance of cultivating courage within food safety leadership roles, emphasizing the critical need for a proactive approach in preventing and mitigating safety crises. The transformative role of social media in empowering consumers as active stakeholders in food safety, contributing real-time data, and enhancing industry transparency and responsiveness to potential risks. Connect with GS1 US: Our website - www.gs1us.org GS1 US on LinkedIn Connect with the guests: Darin Detwiler on LinkedIn More about Detwiler Consulting Group - https://www.herculeaneffort.net/
In 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 lead by example.Tune in for this very important conversation that needs to be had about food safety culture.In this episode:
In this episode of Don't Eat Poop!, our food safety industry veterans 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 shares what that experience was like, including being threatened with a gun and taken in front of the City Council for a grilling.Tune in to hear this and other real-life stories from Francine's and Matt's careers as they navigate illegal and unethical demands from clients (and sometimes society) and stay true to what they believe in. They also hone in on the challenges inspectors and auditors face and talk about some solutions.In this episode:
Podcast: Bites & Bytes PodcastEpisode: Feeding the Digital Age: Part 2 - Embracing SolutionsPub date: 2024-02-02In Part 2 of our Bites & Bytes Podcast series, we continue our enriching discussion with Dr. Darin Detwiler, highlighting the essential themes of courage, overcoming shame, and maintaining integrity within the food industry regardless of your role. This episode not only focuses on technological innovations and strategies for food safety but also delves into the personal and ethical dimensions that drive industry leaders to champion security measures in the face of emerging digital threats. Join us for this impactful conversation that goes beyond the technical aspects, touching on the human elements critical to advancing food safety and security in today's digital world. Dr. Darin's socials: https://www.herculeaneffort.net/ https://cps.northeastern.edu/faculty/darin-detwiler/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/darin-detwiler/ Netflix Documentary, "Poisoned" https://www.netflix.com/title/81460481?trackId=259776131&trkId=259776131&src=tudumThe podcast and artwork embedded on this page are from AnzenSage, which is the property of its owner and not affiliated with or endorsed by Listen Notes, Inc.
Podcast: Bites & Bytes PodcastEpisode: Feeding the Digital Age: Part 2 - Embracing Solutions with Dr. Darin DetwilerPub date: 2024-02-29In Part 2 of our Bites & Bytes Podcast series, we continue our enriching discussion with Dr. Darin Detwiler, highlighting the essential themes of courage, overcoming shame, and maintaining integrity within the food industry regardless of your role. This episode not only focuses on technological innovations and strategies for food safety but also delves into the personal and ethical dimensions that drive industry leaders to champion security measures in the face of emerging digital threats. Join us for this impactful conversation that goes beyond the technical aspects, touching on the human elements critical to advancing food safety and security in today's digital world. Key Episode Highlights: (01:06 - 03:12) Food Safety and Technology Monitoring (11:13 - 12:11) Intentional Acts in Food Safety (19:07 - 20:04) Unregistered Food Plants in Texas (24:28 - 25:18) Corporate Responsibility and Reputation (31:37 - 33:18) Food Safety and Cybersecurity Vulnerabilities How to connect with Dr. Darin: Visit his Website Visit his University Page Connect on LinkedIn Watch the Netflix Documentary, "Poisoned" Connect with your host, Kristin, on LinkedIn Connect on the Bites and Bytes Podcast websiteThe podcast and artwork embedded on this page are from AnzenSage, which is the property of its owner and not affiliated with or endorsed by Listen Notes, Inc.
Podcast: Bites & Bytes PodcastEpisode: Feeding the Digital Age: Unpacking Cyber Risks (Part 1)Pub date: 2024-01-17Welcome to Part One of our enlightening episode, where we delve into the intricate world of food safety and cybersecurity. Join us as we sit down with Dr. Darin Detwiler, a “food safety icon,” professor, and leading food policy and safety expert. In this episode, Dr. Detwiler shares his personal stories and insights, setting the stage for a deeper understanding of the digital threats in our food supply. From his favorite food memories to his professional journey, Dr. Detwiler opens up about the challenges and complexities in ensuring the safety of our food in an increasingly digital world. Dr. Darin's socials: https://www.herculeaneffort.net/ https://cps.northeastern.edu/faculty/darin-detwiler/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/darin-detwiler/ Netflix Documentary, “Poisoned” https://www.netflix.com/title/81460481?trackId=259776131&trkId=259776131&src=tudumThe podcast and artwork embedded on this page are from AnzenSage, which is the property of its owner and not affiliated with or endorsed by Listen Notes, Inc.
Podcast: Bites & Bytes PodcastEpisode: Feeding the Digital Age: Part 1 - Unpacking Cyber Risks with Dr. Darin DetwilerPub date: 2024-01-17Welcome to Part 1 of our enlightening episode, where we delve into the intricate world of food safety and cybersecurity. Join us as we sit down with Dr. Darin Detwiler, a “food safety icon,” professor, and leading food policy and safety expert. In this episode, Dr. Detwiler shares his personal stories and insights, setting the stage for a deeper understanding of the digital threats to our food supply. From his favorite food memories to his professional journey, he opens up about the challenges and complexities of ensuring the safety of our food in an increasingly digital world. Key Episode Highlights: (03:35 - 04:20) Retro Salad Nostalgia (08:55 - 10:35) Food Safety and Consumer Perspectives (13:30 - 14:13) Identifying Food Allergy Triggers (18:17 - 19:29) Challenges in Food Safety Investigations (25:48 - 27:10) Data Management for Disaster Prevention How to connect with Dr. Darin: Visit his Website Visit his University Page Connect on LinkedIn Watch the Netflix Documentary, "Poisoned" Connect with your host, Kristin, on LinkedIn Connect on the Bites and Bytes Podcast websiteThe podcast and artwork embedded on this page are from AnzenSage, which is the property of its owner and not affiliated with or endorsed by Listen Notes, Inc.
In 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 negligence.They also explore the role of education, including the need to involve STEM teachers in the food safety industry to help educate and inspire future generations. Don't miss this eye-opening conversation about the realities of food safety and the significance of capturing these silent stories.In this episode:
Darin Detwiler, LP.D., M.A.Ed., is a food safety academic, advisor, advocate, and author with a 30-year history of working to control foodborne illness. After losing his son, Riley, to a foodborne Escherichia coli infection in 1993, Dr. Detwiler was invited by the U.S. Secretary of Agriculture to collaborate on consumer education. He has since been appointed twice to the U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA's) National Advisory Board on Meat and Poultry Inspection, and has represented consumers as the Senior Policy Coordinator for non-governmental organizations, served on consumer food protection councils, and supported the U.S. Food and Drug Administration's (FDA's) implementation of the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA). In addition to fulfilling his current role as Chair of the National Environmental Health Association's (NEHA's) Food Safety Program, Dr. Detwiler sits on numerous advisory and editorial boards, is the Founder and CEO Detwiler Consulting Group LLC, and is an Associate Professor of food policy and corporate social responsibility at Northeastern University. Dr. Detwiler has appeared on television, including Netflix's recent documentary, Poisoned: The Dirty Truth About Your Food, and has been published in print, such as his 2020 book, Food Safety: Past, Present, and Predictions. He is the recipient of the International Association for Food Protection's (IAFP's) 2022 Ewen C.D. Todd Control of Foodborne Illness Award, as well as Food Safety Magazine's 2018 Distinguished Service Award for his work in promoting science-based solutions for food safety issues. In this episode of Food Safety Matters, we speak with Dr. Detwiler [26:34] about: Consumer perceptions and discussions that emerged around food safety after Poisoned was released, as well as how the documentary may have spoken to industry leaders and policymakers What Poisoned meant to him personally, as it shared Dr. Detwiler's story as a father who lost his son to E. coli infection, and what he hoped to communicate to audiences through the film The work that individuals in the food industry carry out to protect consumers from foodborne illnesses, and why their efforts should be more widely recognized The role that legal consequences play in deterring “bad actors” from shirking their food safety responsibilities, and why fostering robust food safety culture is an important counterbalance Ways in which the U.S. can improve the safety of its food, such as by reducing regulatory complexity, as well as strides the U.S. has taken over the last 30 years in terms of food safety and considering the consumer New and emerging food safety challenges of concern in the future, how consumer demands and behavior could play into these challenges, and the importance of keeping the true “why” behind food safety—consumer protection—at the forefront of industry efforts. Food Safety Insights Column, Bob Ferguson Top Food Safety Priorities—Where are We Post-Pandemic? [16:51] Sponsored by: Pureline We Want to Hear from You! Please send us your questions and suggestions to podcast@food-safety.com
En este episodio, nos acompañan dos titanes de la industria carnica: el Dr. Randall Phebus y el Dr. Darin Detwiler, cuyos más de 60 años de experiencia combinada nos brindan una perspectiva única sobre la evolución de la inocuidad. Juntos, exploramos cómo la tecnología y la ética han moldeado la inocuidad a lo largo del tiempo, desde avances tecnológicos hasta desafíos éticos. Además, discutimos temas actuales como la comunicación entre industria, gobierno y academia, y el impacto de la pandemia en la cadena de suministro de alimentos.
In the summer of 2022, I sat down for a conversation with Dr. Darin Detwiler, featured in the top-rated documentary "Poisoned: The Dirty Truth About Your Food" now streaming on Netflix. Dr. Detwiler is a well-respected food safety academic, advisor, advocate, and author. For nearly 30 years, he has played a unique role in controlling foodborne illness. After losing his son, Riley, to E.coli in 1993, the Secretary of Agriculture invited Detwiler's collaboration on consumer education. He was twice appointed to the USDA's National Advisory Board on Meat and Poultry Inspection, represented consumers as the Senior Policy Coordinator for STOP Foodborne Illness, served on Conference for Food Protection councils, and supported the FDA's implementation of FSMA. Today, Detwiler is a Professor of food policy and corporate social responsibility at Northeastern University, where his students have gone on to leadership positions in industry and in state and federal agencies. Detwiler's research and insights have appeared on television and in print, including his column and articles in Quality Assurance and Food Safety Magazine and his books Food Safety: Past, Present, and Predictions and Building the Future of Food Safety Technology: Blockchain and Beyond. In addition to his current role as the Chair of the National Environmental Health Association's Food Safety Program, his leadership capacities include numerous advisory and editorial boards as well as having long consulted on food safety issues with industry in the U.S. and abroad. A U.S. Navy Nuclear Submarine Veteran, and a former high school teacher, Detwiler earned his doctorate in Law and Policy, focusing on states' ability to implement federal food policies. He is the recipient of the International Association for Food Protection's 2022 Ewen C.D. Todd Control of Foodborne Illness Award as well as their 2018 Distinguished Service Award for dedicated and exceptional contributions to the reduction of risks of foodborne illness.
In the summer of 2022, I sat down for a conversation with Dr. Darin Detwiler, featured in the top-rated documentary "Poisoned: The Dirty Truth About Your Food" now streaming on Netflix. Dr. Detwiler is a well-respected food safety academic, advisor, advocate, and author. For nearly 30 years, he has played a unique role in controlling foodborne illness. After losing his son, Riley, to E.coli in 1993, the Secretary of Agriculture invited Detwiler's collaboration on consumer education. He was twice appointed to the USDA's National Advisory Board on Meat and Poultry Inspection, represented consumers as the Senior Policy Coordinator for STOP Foodborne Illness, served on Conference for Food Protection councils, and supported the FDA's implementation of FSMA. Today, Detwiler is a Professor of food policy and corporate social responsibility at Northeastern University, where his students have gone on to leadership positions in industry and in state and federal agencies. Detwiler's research and insights have appeared on television and in print, including his column and articles in Quality Assurance and Food Safety Magazine and his books Food Safety: Past, Present, and Predictions and Building the Future of Food Safety Technology: Blockchain and Beyond. In addition to his current role as the Chair of the National Environmental Health Association's Food Safety Program, his leadership capacities include numerous advisory and editorial boards as well as having long consulted on food safety issues with industry in the U.S. and abroad. A U.S. Navy Nuclear Submarine Veteran, and a former high school teacher, Detwiler earned his doctorate in Law and Policy, focusing on states' ability to implement federal food policies. He is the recipient of the International Association for Food Protection's 2022 Ewen C.D. Todd Control of Foodborne Illness Award as well as their 2018 Distinguished Service Award for dedicated and exceptional contributions to the reduction of risks of foodborne illness.
Sick workers contribute to 40% of foodborne illness outbreaks at restaurants and food chains in the U.S., according to new data from the CDC, and some experts say corporate policies around employee health need to change. 30 years since E. coli came into the public consciousness, have things improved? Plus, Moscow is the target of a major drone attack. Guests: Axios' Dave Lawler, and Northeastern University's Dr. Darin Detwiler. Credits: Axios Today is produced by Niala Boodhoo, Alexandra Botti, Fonda Mwangi, Lydia McMullen-Laird and Alex Sugiura. Music is composed by Evan Viola. You can reach us at podcasts@axios.com. You can text questions, comments and story ideas to Niala as a text or voice memo to 202-918-4893. Go deeper: Sick workers tied to 40% of restaurant food poisoning outbreaks, CDC says CDC report Moscow targeted in major drone attack Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dr Darin Detwiler is a prominent food safety consumer advocate with more than just academic credentials. Recorded at the Food Safety Summit in Chicago, Dr Detwiler joins Matt and Francine to discuss his painful, personal food safety history, the difference between "believing in" and valuing food safety, and his involvement in the upcoming Netflix documentary "Poisoned." We hope you enjoy this episode!Be sure to subscribe to Don't Eat Poop on your favorite podcast app, leave a review and share the podcast with your friends!We'd love to hear from you!Follow Francine, Matt and the show on LinkedIn and let us know what you thought of the show. Also feel free to suggest topics you'd like to hear discussed! Produced by Joe Diaco Podcasting Support
Faylene Grant's death could have been many things. It could have been an accident. It could have been a suicide. It could have been cold-blooded murder. It could have been the result of emotional manipulation at the hands of her husband, Doug Grant. It was difficult to say for certain what led to the drowning death of 35-year-old Faylene Grant. But when her husband remarried just three weeks after Faylene died, it raised some eyebrows. Then Kristin tells us a truly vomitrocious story. At its peak, the Peanut Corporation of America produced peanuts, peanut butter and peanut powder for major food conglomerates like Sara Lee, Kelloggs and General Mills. They supplied peanut butter to hospitals, nursing homes and schools. Over the years, their profits soared. But their factories were unsanitary. Their workers were badly paid. Worst of all, the people in charge didn't care about whether the food that they sent all over the country was safe to consume. And now for a note about our process. For each episode, Kristin reads a bunch of articles, then spits them back out in her very limited vocabulary. Brandi copies and pastes from the best sources on the web. And sometimes Wikipedia. (No shade, Wikipedia. We love you.) We owe a huge debt of gratitude to the real experts who covered these cases. In this episode, Kristin pulled from: The episode of American Greed, “From Peanuts to Sick Millions” “The rise and fall of a peanut empire,” by Lyndsey Layton and Nick Miroff for NBC News “PCA prison terms put industry on notice about accountability,” by Kathy Holliman for foodqualityandsafety.com “Praise for an unlikely whistleblower,” by Darin Detwiler for Food Safety News “Michael Parnell's attorney paints him as the ‘little guy' in the PCA case,” by Dan Flynn for Food Safety News “Unprecedented verdict: Peanut executive guilty in deadly salmonella outbreak,” by Moni Basu for CNN “Former peanut executive sentenced to 28 years in prison,” by Brady Dennis for the Washington Post In this episode, Brandi pulled from: “A Divine Death” episode A Wedding and a Murder “Fatal Visions” episode Dateline “Mormon Widower Doug Grant Wasn't Counting on a Murder Rap When He Followed His Late Wife's Instruction to Marry His Ex-Lover” by Paul Rubin, Phoenix New Times “Doug Grant Gets Five Years After Slain Wife's Sister Pressed for His Conviction Based on a Dream” by Paul Rubin, Phoenix New Times “Grant v. Grant” casetext.com “Woman sues over mom's 2001 drowning” by Gary Grado, East Valley Tribune YOU'RE STILL READING? My, my, my, you skeezy scunch! You must be hungry for more! We'd offer you some sausage brunch, but that gets messy. So how about you head over to our Patreon instead? (patreon.com/lgtcpodcast). At the $5 level, you'll get 45+ full length bonus episodes, plus access to our 90's style chat room!
“I lost my son, but do I want to live in a world where the universe can say that my son lost his father?” -Dr. DetwilerDarin Detwiler has a CV that takes 74 pages to record. The defining moment in his life came after the loss of his 16-month-old son Riley due to second-hand exposure to the E. coli bacteria stemming from tainted beef sold at Jack in the Box restaurants. He has since become one of the leading experts who have shaped the last 30 years of Food Safety. Todd is honored to welcome him to the show.
There's no rest for the food safety industry...In the news (and on the discussion menu this week): Blue Bell Creameries' retired former CEO has reached a plea deal in the federal trial stemming from a listeria outbreak in 2015 that led to three deaths. Paul Kruse was potentially facing jail time but will simply pay a $100,000 fine.The FDA has sent a letter to baby formula producers essentially asking them to please do their jobs.Also: eating oranges in the shower... life-changing or potentially life-threatening?Listen to find out more!Articles mentioned:https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/wonk/wp/2015/07/17/the-souths-beloved-blue-bell-ice-cream-is-finally-getting-good-news/ https://www.foodsafetynews.com/2023/03/plea-deal-frees-retired-blue-bell-president-from-jail-time-or-another-jury-trial/Other links from the episode: Darin Detwiler on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/darin-detwiler/ Hygiene kits:https://www.gojo.com/en/Industries/Foodservice/Hand-Hygiene-Hub/Body-Fluid-Spill-Kits https://www.gojo.com/en/Industries/Education-K12/K-12-Spill-Kit https://www.gojo.com/en/Industries/Foodservice/Foodservice-Spill-KitWe hope you enjoy this episode!Be sure to subscribe to Don't Eat Poop on your favorite podcast app, leave a review and share the podcast with your friends!We'd love to hear from you!Follow Francine, Matt and the show on LinkedIn and let us know what you thought of the show. Also feel free to suggest topics you'd like to hear discussed! Produced by Joe Diaco Podcasting Support
Food contamination is a serious public health problem around the world. The World Health Organisation estimates that 600 million – almost 1 in 10 people in the world – fall ill after eating contaminated food and 420,000 die every year. In this episode, Ruth Alexander speaks to some of the people whose lives have been shaped by serious food safety breaches and how they are working to ensure food safety and strengthen our food systems. She speaks to US food policy campaigner, Darin Detwiler, whose son Riley died following an E. coli outbreak in 1993, food safety consultant Lone Jespersen, and Tina Potter, head of incidents at the Food Standards Agency for England, Wales and Northern Ireland. If you would like to get in touch with the show, please email: thefoodchain@bbc.co.uk (Picture: Scientist inspecting meat sample in laboratory. Credit: Getty/BBC) Producer: Elisabeth Mahy
Dr. Darin Detwiler:* Recipient, 2018 “Distinguished Service Award,” INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR FOOD PROTECTION (sponsored by Food Safety Magazine.). * Author - Food Safety: Past, Present, and Predictions (Elsevier Academic Press, 2020). * Regarded as “One of America's leading food safety advocates”(Food Safety Magazine). * "One of the most well-known, respected, and accomplished people in the food safety industry" (Food Safety News). * A nationally recognized leader in food regulatory industry and academia, with over 25 years of consultation for industry, government, and NGOs. * US Navy Nuclear Submarine Veteran. Dr. Darin Detwiler, the Assistant Dean at Northeastern University's College of Professional Studies, provides academic leadership for all undergraduate and graduate programs. He is also a professor of food regulatory policy, responsible for the development and instruction of courses related to food safety, global economics of food and agriculture, and food policy for graduate students who work in the food industry. He additionally advises industry and government agencies, addressing food safety and authenticity issues in the U.S. and abroad. After the loss of a son to E. coli in a landmark outbreak over 25 years ago, he consulted with the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) in strengthening food safety policies, particularly in the areas of consumer education, product labeling, and their pathogen reduction program. In addition to serving in various educational and advisory capacities, his committee work includes appointments to two terms as a member of the National Advisory Committee on Meat and Poultry Inspection for USDA, where his work improved standards and policies related to risk-based sampling. As the senior policy coordinator for a national food safety organization, he evaluated pertinent regulatory issues for the USDA and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) as a consumer advocate in their stakeholder advisory group. He later served two terms as a council member for the Conference for Food Protection, identifying and addressing emerging problems of food safety to influence model laws and regulations among all government agencies. Detwiler received his doctorate of law and policy from Northeastern University with a research focus on state implementation of the FDA Food Safety Modernization Act.Dr. Detwiler can be reached at HerculeanEffort.net.***Follow the Greg Krino Show here...GregKrino.comYouTubeInstagramFacebookTwitterLinkedInIf you enjoyed the podcast, please leave a 5-star rating and friendly comment on your podcast app. It takes only a minute, and it really helps convince popular guests to join me.If you have comments or ideas for the show, please contact me at gregkrinoshow@gmail.com.
Dr. Detwiler is the Assistant Dean at Northeastern University's College of Professional Studies and the Lead Faculty of the Master of Science in Regulatory Affairs of Food and Food Industries. As an Associate Teaching Professor of food regulatory policy, he has specialized in food safety, global economics of food and agriculture, Blockchain, and food authenticity. About Mackenzie Amyx Gen Z authority. Website: http://mackenzieamyx.com/ Instagram: @mackenzieamyx YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3lo5qcDh5MRhzjqieg7szg?view_as=public
This is a story of bravery and purpose. If food safety seems like an abstract policy concept to you, you must listen to Darin Detwiler's story. When Darin's 16-month-old son Riley contracted E. coli at daycare, Darin's world turned upside down. In the decades since, Darin, a former US Navy nuclear engineer has dedicated himself to making sure that we all understand the true human cost of unsafe food practices. Listen and weep.Photo Courtesy of Darin Detwiler.Heritage Radio Network is a listener supported nonprofit podcast network. Support Let's Talk About Food by becoming a member!Let's Talk About Food is Powered by Simplecast.
This week we sit down with two outstanding food safety leaders in the meat industry. Dr. Randall Phebus and Dr. Darin Detwiler from Kansas State University and Detwiler Consulting Group, respectively, discuss about the evolution of Food Safety and HACCP. Dr. Phebus is a Professor at Kansas State University who coordinates an active applied food safety research program focusing on food microbiology, food safety, food biosecurity and defense, and public health. He works closely with food processors, regulators, and technology providers across the country to improve food quality and safety through laboratory-based and processing-based research and troubleshooting activities. Dr. Detwiler serves as a consultant who supports food industry firms in their efforts to align all employees' roles with policies and protocols for compliance. He is a professor of food regulatory policy, specializing in food safety, global economics of food and agriculture, Blockchain, and food authenticity. Today you will learn: 1. The evolution of HACCP 2. Why HACCP began? 3. How to be a food safety leader 4. USDA efforts 5. Non-eating meat to meat industry leader 6. Future of food safety
Dr. Darin Detwiler returns to share how he stays organized and aligned with his purpose as he tackles the world of thought leadership. Dr. Darin Detwiler, Founder and CEO of Detwiler Consulting Group, LLC, is the Assistant Dean of the College of Professional Studies at Northeastern University in Boston, MA. He is also the Lead Faculty of the MS in Regulatory Affairs of Food and Food Industry and an award-winning Professor of Food Policy. Detwiler is a member of the editorial advisory board for Quality Assurance Magazine, as well as on numerous committees and advisory panels related to food science, nutrition, fraud, and policy. In 2018, Food Safety Magazine presented Detwiler with the "Distinguished Service Award" at the annual meeting of the International Association for Food Protection. You can learn more about Darin and his mission here: https://www.herculeaneffort.net/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dr. Darin Detwiler shares how a personal tragedy inspired a life-long journey of thought leadership in the food safety industry and how you can use your own adversity to create a meaningful life. Dr. Darin Detwiler, Founder and CEO of Detwiler Consulting Group, LLC, is the Assistant Dean of the College of Professional Studies at Northeastern University in Boston, MA. He is also the Lead Faculty of the MS in Regulatory Affairs of Food and Food Industry and an award-winning Professor of Food Policy. Detwiler is a member of the editorial advisory board for Quality Assurance Magazine, as well as on numerous committees and advisory panels related to food science, nutrition, fraud, and policy. In 2018, Food Safety Magazine presented Detwiler with the "Distinguished Service Award" at the annual meeting of the International Association for Food Protection. You can learn more about Darin and his mission here: https://www.herculeaneffort.net/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Darin Detwiler, LP.D., is the Assistant Dean at Northeastern University's College of Professional Studies and the Lead Faculty of the Master of Science in Regulatory Affairs of Food and Food Industries. As an Associate Teaching Professor of food regulatory policy, he has specialized in food safety, global economics of food and agriculture, Blockchain, and food authenticity. Dr. Detwiler is also the founder and CEO of Detwiler Consulting Group, LLC. He is an internationally recognized and respected food policy expert with over 25 years' experience in shaping federal food policy, consulting with corporations, and contributing thought leadership to industry events and publications, advising industry, NGOs, and government agencies, and addressing food safety and authenticity issues in the U.S. and abroad. In addition to serving in various educational, editorial, and advisory capacities, his committee work includes appointments to two terms as a member of the USDA's National Advisory Committee on Meat and Poultry Inspection, where his work improved standards and policies related to risk-based sampling. As the senior policy coordinator for a national food safety organization, he evaluated pertinent regulatory issues for the USDA and the FDA as a consumer advocate in their stakeholder advisory group. His work supported the FDA's efforts for implementation of the Food Safety Modernization Act. He later served as a council member for the Conference for Food Protection, identifying and addressing emerging problems of food safety to influence model laws and regulations among all government agencies. Dr. Detwiler is the author of FOOD SAFETY: Past, Present, and Predictions (Elsevier, 2020); and Building the Future of Food Safety Technology (Elsevier, 2020). In this episode… When his middle school student asked him why he was here, Dr. Detwiler thought, "You're right," and walked out of the room George-Costanza-style, figuratively, at least. In this episode of An Unconventional Life, Dr. Darin Detwiler shares with Dr. Russell Strickland the heart-breaking story about the loss of his son at 16 months and how it fueled his mission in life to make our food safer for everyone. His doctoral journey began with a moment of epiphany when one of his middle school students asked why are you here. His immediate (subvocalized) response was, "I quit." But quitting was just the beginning, as is so often the case. Dr. Detwiler went on to become an assistant dean at his doctoral university so quickly that he actually hooded himself at commencement! Dr. Detwiler acknowledges that lifelong learning, ingrained in him throughout his doctoral journey, "has served me well in terms of trying to achieve what I can for my mission." How will your doctoral degree serve your mission?
Father, author, professor, advisor, advocate - Darin Detwiler holds many titles, but his most cherished is "one who inspires others to recognize and embrace their inner Hercules to do great work." https://www.linkedin.com/in/darin-detwiler/ https://www.herculeaneffort.net/
Today on the Drop In CEO podcast, Dr. Darin Detwiler shares how a personal tragedy inspired him to educate and empower others to find the value of regulations and serve the industry with a “Herculean effort.” Listen in as Deborah and Darin discuss supporting regulatory efforts as a consumer vs. as a participant in the industry, building the trust between supplier and consumer, and what a Herculean effort looks like when focusing on human leadership. Dr. Darin Detwiler is the founder and CEO of Detwiler consulting group. He is an internationally recognized and respected food policy expert with over 25 years experience in shaping federal food policy, including the FDA and USDA. His work extends into consulting with corporations and contributing thought leadership to numerous publications and agencies and addressing food safety issues in the U S. and abroad. He is also the author of “Food Safety: Past, Present and Predictions” and “Building the Future of Food Safety Technology.” Dr. Detwiler is the assistant Dean at Northeastern University's college of Professional Studies and the lead faculty of the Master of Science and Regulatory Affairs of Food and Food Industries. You can connect with Dr. Detwiler through his website: www.herculeaneffort.net To learn more about how you can connect with Deb, go to https://www.dropinceo.com/ or join the Drop in CEO Facebook group for more conversations on how to lead, inspire, and achieve your goals. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Hungry for new ways to keep your food safe? Put DOWN the canister of disinfecting wipes and pick UP your gardening tools! Food shopping in the pandemic is one of the top concerns for households today. If you think #FoodSafety only entails wiping down your food, listen as expert Dr. Darin Detwiler dishes with Deb on OTHER actionable ways you can practice food responsibility. What idea stopped Deb in her tracks related to the WIC symbol? What’s Dr. Detwiler’s suggested solution for your produce procurement problems? And as a bonus, hear world-traveling Dr. Detwiler’s creative ways to collect meaningful and space-saving souvenirs. Dr. Darin Detwiler is an Assistant Dean and Associate Teaching Professor in CPS, Northeastern University. An international speaker and consultant on food safety and regulation, Dr. Detwiler has served as an advisor to the Department of Agriculture (USDA) and is the author of Food Safety: Past, Present, and Predictions (Elsevier, 2020) and of his forthcoming book Building the Future of Food Safety Technology: Blockchain and Beyond (Elsevier, 2020). He is a member of multiple advisory and editorial boards, maintains his own consulting practice in food safety and regulation, and is the recipient of the 2018 Distinguished Service Award from the International Association for Food Protection. Dr. Detwiler earned the Doctor of Law and Policy degree from Northeastern in 2016. Prior to completing his doctorate, he served in the US Navy’s Nuclear Submarine Force and became an award-winning teacher, department head and district teacher expert in the Lake Washington school district of Redmond, WA. #HerculeanEffort For more information, visit www.herculeaneffort.net/ Dr. Detwiler’s book FOOD SAFETY: Past, Present, and Predictions can be found on Amazon or Barnes & Noble or at the publisher's website: www.elsevier.com/books/food-safet…78-0-12-818219-2 www.TheDebSite.com/podcasts Upcycling with Deb is hosted by Deb Colameta, a #1 best-selling author and Northeastern University adjunct professor. Deb teaches you how to take what you’ve got and make it better. Live your Best Life today! To buy her book Best Offer, Best Life! or to contact Deb, please go to the website www.TheDebSite.com Follow her on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter: @debcolameta Watch this episode on YouTube https://youtu.be/5ChW_oW3TWI
Joseph Robertson's job is to convince politicians to focus on Climate Change, and we get into many strategies and stories on how to do just that. Joseph’s a powerhouse when it comes to working together with political bodies to get them to understand and act on the impending climate change issue. He not only plays a key role in getting Congress to focus on sustainable solutions, but he also has a great way of rallying up great people to join the cause. This episode gave me a bit of hope in the world. That with so many frequent catastrophes this year, more and more people are finally noticing what’s going on. And that people like you and me can actually make a difference in not just food, but policy, and so many other avenues. Thank you, Darin Detwiler, for this amazing guest. Perspectives like these really shock my system and it’s so cool getting a different, positive perspective on what’s going on in the world. Sponsor This episode is sponsored by the West Coast Nuriv Music and Tech festival a free music festival on March 6th, or the day before Expo West opens its doors. We have bands like The Bombpops, Direct Hit, Dog Party (opened for Green Day tour, 2017), Get Dead and a "Mystery" Headliner! FAT Wreck Chords presents, NURIV 2019 at the E Sports Arena in Santa Ana. email: innovate.today@virun.com to get on the list and a chance for a VIP spot as well. invite your friends! If you want to sponsor, email customer.service@virun.com ..we have a few open spots for sponsorship. Show Notes Citizens Climate Lobby – A grassroots organization focused on education Geocitizen – A staff for free lifelong education Geoversity Foundation- Connecting and collaborating people in the policy space. Focus on sustainability How does the US view sustainability?: My World Survey. The general public feels like it’s common sense to solve sustainability options. Institutions and leaders have constraints Is Shifting Policy Difficult?: yes, it’s very difficult. You have to keep on coming back again and again to get them to say yes. Farm Bill Describe the Steps it took to where you are today?: I studied Philosophy. Then a masters in Spanish Language Literature, then I started a publishing company. After writing a ton, I ended up at Citizen’s Climate Lobby. Frontier Work Article on Joseph Robertson’s blog How do you inspire people to do more Frontier Work?: You never really get anyone to do it. People become inspired. 21 Lessons for the 21st Century by Yuval Noah Harari Why Does Your Food job Rock?: I get to work on ideas that people seem to be impossible and make them possible. How long does it take to convince someone that what you’re working on is a good idea?: A split second. What is our biggest problem in food?: Scale. The population is growning and the more wealthy a country becomes, the more they consume resource intensive food. There are so many moving parts. We’ve used technology to improve the food supply, but we are quickly exhausting that technology. We need to regenerate the soil. Our food system is very stressed. There will be a huge focus on data and food. Someone who wants to work on food, and food systems, there are many opportunities. Stockholm Food Forum - The Eat Foundation in Norway David Brooks Aspen Ideas Festival NPR: Community will allow the US to save itself Reinventing Fire, Amy Lovins The Big Lebowski – The whole script is based on words that other people have said. The Narrative of the Life of Fredrick Douglass (autobiography) How do we work with Citizen’s Climate lobby?: citizensclimatelobby.org Twitter: @poet_economist JR@citizensclimate.org
Dr. Bob Brackett is the vice president of the Illinois Institute of Technology (IIT) http://bit.ly/2yvT9ck and director of the Institute for Food Safety and Health (IFSH) http://bit.ly/2KbZaiV. Prior to joining IIT, Dr. Brackett served as senior vice president and chief science and regulatory officer for the Grocery Manufacturers Association. Before that, he served at the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA's) Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition (CFSAN). His initial role there was as a senior microbiologist. After several promotions, Dr. Brackett was appointed CFSAN director, where he provided executive leadership to CFSAN’s development and implementation of programs and policies relative to the composition, quality, safety, and labeling of foods, food and color additives, dietary supplements, and cosmetics. Earlier in his career, Dr. Brackett held professorial positions with North Carolina State University and the University of Georgia. Dr. Brackett has been honored with the FDA Award of Merit, the FDA Distinguished Alumni Award, the Department of Health and Human Services Secretary’s Award for Distinguished Service, the International Association for Food Protection's President’s Appreciation Award, and the William C. Frazier Food Microbiology Award. Bob received his doctorate in food microbiology from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. He is a member of the Food Safety Magazine editorial advisory board. In this episode of Food Safety Matters, we speak to Bob Brackett about: The impetus behind starting IIT IIT's collaborative research practices His research on nanotechnology in the food industry and why he thinks that type of research has become less of an industry focus The growing interest in researching the survival and elimination of pathogens from low-moisture ingredients New technologies being used in food safety: high-pressure, pulse light, and cool plasma IIT's Biocontaminant Pilot Plant Current studies and research that may help to explain what happened in the recent romaine lettuce E. coli outbreak, and the 2006 spinach outbreak Joint research with FDA that found an effective way to clean pipes and rid them of Salmonella bacteria in a peanut butter production facility IIT's work with NOROCORE and norovirus interventions What goes on at the Center for Nutrition Research, the Center for Process Innovation, and the Center for Specialty Programs The most innovative developments to come out of IIT IIT's top goals moving forward His advice to food safety graduate students Related Content and Resources: Illinois Institute of Technology http://bit.ly/2yvT9ck Institute for Food Safety and Health http://bit.ly/2KbZaiV News Mentioned in This Episode: Feedback Wanted: FDA to Seek Comments on Cell Culture Technology Use in Food Sector http://bit.ly/2JV4O8U FDA's Constituent Update/Public Meeting Announcement on Cell Culture Technology http://bit.ly/2tBuL3l FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb's Statement on Cell Culture Technology http://bit.ly/2Mf9d3V Safe Food for Canadians Regulations Announced for 2019 http://bit.ly/2HN5HLx Pre-Cut Fruit Causes Multistate Salmonella Outbreak http://bit.ly/2JtkhxyFDA Outbreak Updates http://bit.ly/2MhqjhA CDC Advisory: Do Not Consume Any Kellogg's Honey Smacks Cereal http://bit.ly/2JX4p2r FDA: Del Monte Vegetable Trays Linked to Multistate Cyclospora Outbreak http://bit.ly/2MQlsVS Darin Detwiler to Receive Food Safety Magazine's Distinguished Service Award http://bit.ly/2kEx4hP Bob Ferguson's Food Safety Insights Articles: Listeria: An Important Focus of Environmental Monitoring (June/July 2018) http://bit.ly/2th4B6x Sanitation Verification for Allergen Control (April/May 2018) http://bit.ly/2vpsP1P Testing and Sanitation for Allergen Control (February/March 2018) http://bit.ly/2Bux9hU Outsourcing: Pathogen Testing under the Microscope (December 2017/January 2018) http://bit.ly/2HH04ml The New Face of Sanitation Programs: New Rules, New Challenges (October/November 2017) http://bit.ly/2kYlT6y A Closer Look at Environmental Monitoring in the Processing Plant (August/September 2017) http://bit.ly/2qSbx8G What Industry and FDA Are Thinking About FSMA Implementation (June/July 2017) http://bit.ly/2sMrOyA The Drivers of Differences in Food Safety Testing Practices (April/May 2017) http://bit.ly/2p8edwL A Look at the Microbiology Testing Market (February/March 2017) http://bit.ly/2khVWy6 Presenting Sponsor: Purell® Foodservice Surface Sanitizer kills norovirus in 30 seconds. No rinse required. To get a free bottle, visit podcast.purellsurface.com Share Your Feedback with Us: Please feel free to share any questions, comments, or even a suggestion on someone we should interview, let us know! There are two ways for podcast listeners to interact with us. Leave us a voicemail at 747-231-7630. Be sure to leave your contact information so we can get back in touch with you! Email us at podcast@foodsafetymagazine.com.
David Howard, VP of Corporate Strategy speaks with Dr. Darin Detwiler and pomologist David Doll, about consumer and farming trends in agriculture.
You may remember Darin in episode 73 where he talked about his life-long crusade to improve food safety. We’ve kept in touch and he asked me to help him with a guest lecturer project. Darin is in charge of the class, Global Economics of Food and Agriculture, which is a multidisciplinary graduate class focused on current global trends in the food industry. On the cutting edge, I was interested in helping him out and boy, I’m so glad I did. I was happy to interview 6 really cool guest lecturers from Darin’s class and wow did I learn a lot. Not only about the coolest technologies in the world like Geospatial tech, and environmental biome research, but there’s a lot on authenticity not only in the food realm but the political and entrepreneurial realm as well. Darin and I break down the purpose of the course and each of the guests that encompass this series I hope you enjoy this as much as I do. No ads this time, this one’s a freebie Show Notes GST 6350 – Global Economics of Food and Agriculture. This course was made to interdisciplinary cross-link Global Economics and people in the food industry Lead Faculty – Masters of Food Science in Regulatory Affairs in the Food Industry Why do people take this class?: Both of interest and requirements. Most people in the class are for the industry Why did you decide to use a guest structure?: I couldn’t do it alone. There’s too much to talk about. Thanks to technology, we can get guests anywhere in the world and even record and videotape it for the public. Why did you decide to put a podcast element in the podcast?: 3 reasons. Students like to know how people got into their profession This acts as a supplementation to the lecture Students like listening to podcasts Thank to you, (Adam), podcasts last forever and this information can be interchangeable for other course. It’s an innovative platform. Guest List: Mitchell Weinberg – Darin met him in Dubai and kept on running into each other. Because both were doing such great work in Authenticity, Darin and Mitchell have teamed up in many things. Does a lot of public television work and TED Talk things. What do people do to push new policy? Todd Barr- Works with another individual who Darin knows well. She recommended Todd Barr to do the lectures on precision agriculture. Still discussing on teaching a course about it. David Mahoney – Teaches in Regulatory affairs and Bio Medical Devices. Really good on FDA Laws. I actually interviewed him at Northeastern. During this interview, I asked the difference between a trade secret, patent, copyright. Ted Johnson – When I was going through my doctoral program, he was a student with me. Both in the military. His podcast is about finding ways to feed the underprivileged. As a man of policy, we get pretty into finding solutions. Uwe Hohgrawe – A genius of Analytics. His desk is close to mind. We talk a lot and how to use analytics to help the food industry. Multiple discussions on epidemiology and blockchain. Had to get him to speak and had students take classes in analytics to help them in their jobs. Analytics is a gadget. Keenan Davis – Wildcard of a guest. Very energetic. Same class as Ted and Darin. Took a different role in terms of an entrepreneur angle. It’s not all big corporations. There are startups that want to go into the food industry. Other guests that did not get interviewed Freight Farms Lawyer from Boston about BlockChain Talking about the security of food boarders How different countries protect data What is most important to Darin: These 32 students that come out of this class are going to make better educated decisisons whether in work, or life I also want to learn from them as well. This would be the class I’d want to be in.
This is a special interview where I get on skype and talk to not only Dr. Harris, but his whole class! In terms of content, this is a standard information about me, how my food job rocks, the life of a food scientist in my eyes, and what I’ve learned podcasting. If you’ve been a long time listener of the show, you’ll realize that I say the same things in previous episodes, or articles but unless you’re super obsessed with me, you’ll learn some things about me that is a great summary of the content I’ve produced in the past 110 episodes. You can even say I’ve updated my philosophy quite a bit. So key takeaways in this episode is that I distill the tactics for getting say, a job. Or switching jobs. Not only that, but the power of asking questions and the power of building your credibility. You’ll hear no laugh track on this one. Its either because I’m not funny or I couldn’t hear the crowd. I’ll be doing double episodes in the next 3 weeks and this is a special segment. I had the opportunity to help Darin Detwiler with his class, Global Economics and he allowed me to interview 6 of his amazing guest lecturers and use it as supplemental information. These types of technologies include Geospatial Technology, Food Fraud, and Analytics. All super interesting technology. Some of the lecturers are not focused on food actually, but they’re good none-the-less. So yea, expect 2 episodes a week, Monday and Wednesday. Sponsor - BAKERpedia This episode is brought to you by BAKERpedia – your one-stop, resource that answers all your questions on industry trends, ingredient information, food safety and more. It’s shared knowledge, freely available, always. BAKERpedia.com – we do all the thinking so you can focus on your business. Sponsor – FoodGrads If you are even just a little bit interested in a career in food & beverage, you should join FoodGrads. It’s an interactive platform where you can hear about different careers, hear from your peers, have a voice and share your story as well as ask specific questions and get feedback from industry experts across the sector. You can create a profile, add your resume and search for co-op, internships and full-time opportunities just for Food Grads. Employers can find you too, they can recruit you for jobs and projects they need help with to give you the relevant industry experience you need. Join FoodGrads today! Just go to Foodgrads.com Sponsor – ICON Foods Unless you have been living under a rock you can not get away from Halo Top Ice Cream’s amazing success with their under 300 calories per pint ice cream. What’s a frozen dessert manufacturer to do to compete? Pick up the phone and call Icon Foods at 310-455-9876 or find them on the web at www.iconfoods.com that’s what. They have a new HiPro Ice Cream Dry Mix that delivers amazing mouthfeel and sumptuous flavor all under 300 calories per pint. But, here’s the best part; you simply add the HiPro dry mix to any milk type, add glycerin and inclusions and you are off to the races with an amazing finished product lickity split. Icon Foods HiPro Ice Cream Dry Mix comes in hard ice cream mix, soft serve, vegan and wait for it… Keto. Call my friends at Icon and let them ReformulateU. 310-455-9876. I’ve updated why My Food Job Rocks: to overall, I have the ability to impact millions of people with food. Foodgrads.com Gabriel Harris' My Food Job Rocks: I get to work with cool students about the food scientist How did you find out about Food Science?: Serendipitously googled it How do you process Granola Bars?: A lot of stuff is mixed together in large machines. The big focus on how manufacturing helps with product development Manufacturing job: Bootcamp for Food Scientists How did you change from Granola Bar to Isagenix?: Networking and job hopping You can interview for another job. A lot of people actually don’t know this. Companies will encourage you to leave, and get experience somewhere else and come back. Your network is your net worth. You also need to have strong and weak relationships What is the day in the life of a food scientist?: It’s based on projects rather than the daily life. You have to work with a lot of people to get this done. Episode 80 Adam gets interviewed for the Phoenix New Times How did you start a podcast Why I built a website: A website is 100% mine I interviewed my friends first: Episode 2, Episode 3, Episode 4 Paul Shapiro – Clean Meat There will always be problems in the world. You should be the one who solve them What have you learned from 100 podcasts: How to ask better questions and when to ask better questions Student Questions How do ideas come up when you make new products? Sometimes through market research, sometimes through top leadership. It really depends on the company. However, you DO have the ability to give input if you gain enough credibility in the company. Is your podcast on Spotify?: Yes! Click Here
Dr. Darin Detwiler is the Assistant Dean of Graduate Academic and Faculty Affairs at Northeastern University in Boston, MA. He is also the Lead Academic of the MS in Regulatory Affairs of Food and Food Industry (http://bit.ly/2zCQi00) and Professor of Food Policy. In addition to being the Founder and President of Detwiler Consulting Group, LLC, Dr. Detwiler serves as the Executive Vice President for Public Health at the International Food Authenticity Assurance Organization. Dr. Detwiler serves on numerous committees and advisory panels related to food science, nutrition, fraud, and policy. In 2004, the Secretary of Agriculture appointed Detwiler to two terms on the U.S. Department of Agriculture's national advisory committee for meat and poultry inspection. He later advised the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) as the Senior Policy Coordinator for a leading national food safety advocacy organization, where his committee work and presentations supported the FDA’s progress towards implementation of Food Safety Modernization Act by bringing forward the true burden of disease to various federal, state, and industry audiences. He is a sought-after speaker and has addressed key issues in food safety at corporate and regulatory training events, as well as national and international events in Spain, Dubai, and the UK. He has been featured as a speaker before VTEC, STEC CAP, Food Safety Summit, Conference for Food Protection, National Food Policy Conference, AFDO regional events, FDA regional seminars, and multiple state public and environmental health conferences. Detwiler is a contributing writer to numerous food industry publications and is quoted frequently by journalists across the country. A consumer food safety advocate since his son’s death from E.coli during the landmark 1993 “Jack-in-the-Box” outbreak, Detwiler has been featured in a variety of national news stories on food safety with media such as The New York Times, Food Safety News, CNN, NPR, PBS’s Frontline, CNBC, and ABC’s Good Morning America. A Navy submarine veteran, Detwiler holds a Doctorate in Law and Policy at Northeastern University with his research on state food regulatory capacity and alignment with federal policy. Insert Libsyn player In this episode of Food Safety Matters, we speak to Darin Detwiler about: How his son's unexpected death led to an unplanned career in food policy and food safety The positive policy changes and technological advancements the food industry has seen in the Jack in the Box outbreak in 1993 The difference between the 1993 outbreak and Chipotle's recent food safety issues Pushback he experienced from the food industry when speaking out about his son's death and Jack in the Box's negligence The importance of the food industry understanding that their mistakes have a lasting impact on thousands of lives Working to make E. coli a common household term that consumers know, understand and ultimately prevent The lack of food safety focus in schools The evolution and trajectory of the food safety career path We also speak with Maryanne Gravely (USDA) and Hilary Thesmar (FMI) about: How industry can support the importance of the "Clean, Separate, Cook and Chill" concept as consumers head into the Thanksgiving holiday How consumers can prevent cross-contamination when grocery shopping for meat and poultry products Messaging and concepts that retailers should be educating consumers about The most frequently asked questions submitted to the USDA's Meat & Poultry Hotline Educational materials and resources available to both retailers and consumers About Maryanne Gravely Marianne joined the U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA's) Meat and Poultry Hotline (http://bit.ly/2zUS8dC) staff in 1988. As the senior technical information specialist, she provides consumers with safe food handling guidance daily through phone, live-chat and email inquiries and is one of the persons behind the USDA virtual representative “Ask Karen” (http://bit.ly/2yzVdvm) answering food safety questions. She also researches and writes materials for the Food Safety Inspection Service website, and handles media inquiries.Marianne has a Bachelor of Science degree in home economics with an emphasis in foods and nutrition from Hood College in Frederick, MD. She received her Master’s degree in Human Nutrition and Foods from Virginia Tech. About Hilary Thesmar In her role as the chief food and product safety officer and senior vice president of food safety programs for the Food Marketing Institute (FMI) (https://www.fmi.org/), Dr. Thesmar provides leadership for all safety programs for FMI’s retail and wholesale members and provides support for members on food safety training programs, FSMA training, recall plans and management, crisis management, research, and overall safety and sanitation programs. Dr. Thesmar has a Ph.D. in Food Technology from Clemson University, a Master of Science degree in Human Nutrition from Winthrop University, a bachelor’s degree in Food Science from Clemson, and she is a Registered Dietitian. She has over a decade of experience in scientific and regulatory affairs with food trade associations. Darin Detwiler's Articles Published by Food Safety Magazine: Food Safety: A Century of Warnings https://www.foodsafetymagazine.com/enewsletter/food-safety-a-century-of-warnings/ Related Content and Resources: Jack in the Box: Fostering Food Safety Through Great Partnering https://www.foodsafetymagazine.com/magazine-archive1/junejuly-2007/jack-in-the-box-fostering-food-safety-through-great-partnering/ Food Safety & the CEO: Keys to Bottom Line Success https://www.foodsafetymagazine.com/magazine-archive1/octobernovember-2007/food-safety-the-ceo-keys-to-bottom-line-success/ Why Don't We Learn from Our Mistakes? https://www.foodsafetymagazine.com/magazine-archive1/junejuly-2014/why-dont-we-learn-more-from-our-mistakes/ VIDEO: Jack in the Box E. coli Outbreak https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yfGOJKbqrWk VIDEO: Northeastern University's Regulatory Affairs of Food and Food Industries https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WOkzzzHWFYE FightBac--Partnership for Food Safety Education http://www.fightbac.org/ FoodSafety.gov https://www.foodsafety.gov/ Ask Karen https://www.foodsafety.gov/experts/askkaren/index.html USDA Meat & Poultry Hotline: 800-535-4555 Requests for bulk food safety reading/educational materials can be sent to fsis.outreach@fsis.usda.gov News Mentioned in This EpisodeAmerican Airlines Stood Along in Suspending LAX Catering Kitchen Over Listeria Find https://www.forbes.com/sites/tedreed/2017/11/02/american-airlines-stood-alone-in-suspending-lax-catering-kitchen-over-listeria-find/#18bef6a71c92 New Study Pinpoints Source of Salmonella in Ground Turkey https://www.foodsafetymagazine.com/news/new-study-pinpoints-source-of-salmonella-in-ground-turkey/ Do you have questions or guest suggestions for the Food Safety Matters podcast? 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Darin’s son died of an E.coli outbreak and he has spent the last 25 years devoting his life to making the world a safer place. Within the last 25 years, he’s become a Doctorate in Law and Policy where his main focus is to implement Food Policy. He’s talked with doctors, scientists, law makers, and graduate students into fighting for food safety. In his spare time, he comforts people who have gone through the same troubles as he has, and shares their stories. Darin does a great job weaving intricate stories to give you the sense of importance in Food safety, which includes aspects of history, humanity and Chipotle. A serious note for this interview: This is a very dense and emotional conversation of food safety. Darin really cares about what he does, and by the end of the episode, I hope you have a renewed sense of importance in food safety. About Darin Dr. Darin Detwiler is the Assistant Dean and a Professor of Food Policy at Northeastern University College of Professional Studies, Boston, MA. He is a food industry consultant, columnist, and frequent speaker at events across the country and beyond. He is coincidentally going to be on American Greed (yes, that's his voice) this week Sponsor This episode is sponsored by FoodGrads, an interactive platform for the Food & Beverage Industry, which focuses on closing the gap between students and employers with a broader mission to attract and retain people to a meaningful career in food. From Food Scientists to Farmers, Chefs to Plant Managers, QA Technicians to Dieticians, or Marketing and Sales, no matter what your passion--there's something for everyone in Food—and they will help you find it. Join FoodGrads for support, mentorship and guidance to start your career. Just go to foodgrads.com Knowledge Bombs Why deadly foodborne illnesses spikes during the summer months, which causes a bad experience in Thanksgiving The stories behind statistics. Focus on the stories. How the FDA has changed in the last 25 years How people being lazy can cause massive damage How history impacts food policy Everyone has a role to play in food safety Understanding the cause and effect in food safety Why Darin chooses Academia to do Food Safety How Darin balances out food industry stories and family stories and the differences between them How Darin’s perception of food safety has changed over time The lack of Ethics in the Peanut outbreak We talk smack about Chipotle I’m as old as Chipotle Key Summary How Darin has improved Food Safety: 1992 – operating a nuclear reactor, supported the USDA on food safety, went back to university and taught for 15 years in forensic science, Doctorate in Law and Policy and focus was on implementing food policy, Two reasons why food safety fails: They don’t understand or they don’t care. Maybe we need to teach people earlier. Most Food Safety folly is based on greed My Food Job Rocks: Food affects everyone and we connect to it on all aspects of life What advice do you give people to excel at what they do?: If you see things and you don’t take action, or won’t eat your own product, ask questions. Be a self-advocate. Why did Chipotle fail their food safety protocols?: Failure to invest in safety. The system needs work, but their response is textbook What should Chipotle should have done to be better?: They can’t fix the past Other Links Stop Foodborne Illnesses Jack-in-The-Box E.coli outbreak 1993 Food Fraud: Big in Europe Bioterrorism Upton Sinclair – The Jungle Peanut Outbreak Chipotle Outbreak Contact: d.detwiler@neu.edu Quality Assurance Magazine