Don't Eat Poop! A Food Safety Podcast

🍽️ Francine and Matt are building a global, fun, and inclusive Food Safety Family! From the C-suite to the kitchen, they’re making safe food the norm everywhere.👉 Follow Francine and Matt on LinkedIn for more food safety insights and updates.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:💩 [00:54] Saldesia’s first Goddess of Food Safety Award💩 [03:52] Let’s talk outbreaks💩 [05:36] The cucumber salmonella outbreak💩 [09:20] The changing dynamics of major outbreaks💩 [12:01] How the outbreaks can happen in the field or facility💩 [17:12] The issue with our sanitization methods💩 [18:05] The resistance to change in the industry💩 [21:11] When they just don’t care: fraud💩 [26:05] The origin of the cucumber outbreak💩 [27:49] Our dream podcast segment💩 [33:05] barfly7777 is back: Hotel bathroom jerkyDisclaimer: Episode title and content do not constitute legal or health advice.Resources from this episodeCheck out the Goddess of Food Safety Award Francine received from Saldesia Corporation here.For more on the outbreak, read the following Food Safety News articles on it:Recalled cucumbers may be source of ongoing Salmonella outbreakSecond Salmonella outbreak reported; cucumbers are likely sourceWatch barfly7777 make Hotel bathroom jerky here.Noteworthy quotes from this episode“I talk about food safety outbreaks being a series of events in a baseball game, you could be like super ahead in a baseball game up five runs and then one inning make a whole series of errors and lose the game. That's exactly how a packing house and a field could operate.” – Matthew Regusci“Everybody seems to think that foodborne illnesses are like one and done. You get it, you get sick and life goes on. But a lot of times with the kidney issues and some of the other issues, their conditions, they don't go away. You live with these issues forever, in some cases.” – Francine L ShawWe hope you enjoy this episode!Remember to subscribe, rate, and review the podcast on your favorite podcast platform. Together, we can raise awareness and make a positive impact in the world of food safety!We'd love to hear from you!Connect with Francine, Matt, and the "Don't Eat Poop!" show on LinkedIn! Share your thoughts and feedback on the show and feel free to offer any topics you would like to hear discussed.Check out Francine's book Who Watches the Kitchen? on Amazon! _______Produced by Ideablossoms

🍽️ Francine and Matt are building a global, fun, and inclusive Food Safety Family! From the C-suite to the kitchen, they’re making safe food the norm everywhere.👉 Follow Francine and Matt on LinkedIn for more food safety insights and updates.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:💩 [01:05] Why Matt and Francine are talking about lab-created meat💩 [02:51] Wanda Fish and the first cell-cultivated fish💩 [04:05] Parasite destruction tags and the matter with sushi💩 [07:30] The food safety ramifications of lab-grown meat💩 [12:30] Recent lab-grown meat bans💩 [17:06] Lab-cultivated meat facts and curiosities💩 [19:53] Debunking a food safety mythDisclaimer: Episode title and content do not constitute legal or health advice.Resources from this episodeRead the Food Safety News article Matt mentions: Israel-based Wanda Fish rolls out first cell-cultivated fish.FDA-approved lab-grown meat companies:UPSIDE Foods websiteGood Meat websiteNoteworthy quotes from this episode“No, cattle is not going extinct. You could make a huge argument that certain fish have the potential of going extinct because they're being overfished. So, where I think this really gets into a huge potential in the future is lab-based meat for fish alternatives.” – Matthew Regusci“I'm certain there have to be risks with these products. Maybe we're moving away from Salmonella and E. coli to God knows what.” – Francine L ShawWe hope you enjoy this episode!Remember to subscribe, rate, and review the podcast on your favorite podcast platform. Together, we can raise awareness and make a positive impact in the world of food safety!We'd love to hear from you!Connect with Francine, Matt, and the "Don't Eat Poop!" show on LinkedIn! Share your thoughts and feedback on the show and feel free to offer any topics you would like to hear discussed.Check out Francine's book Who Watches the Kitchen? on Amazon! _______Produced by Ideablossoms

🍽️ Francine and Matt are building a global, fun, and inclusive Food Safety Family! From the C-suite to the kitchen, they’re making safe food the norm everywhere.👉 Follow Francine and Matt on LinkedIn for more food safety insights and updates.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:💩 [00:50] Attending Conferences in Chicago💩 [03:22] The differences between the Food Safety Summit and the NRA Show💩 [04:23] Francine’s experience at the NRA Show💩 [08:48] Francine’s experience at the Food Safety Summit💩 [11:36] Don’t forget that others may not know what you know so well💩 [16:01] The Women in Food Safety Group, sexual harassment, and racism💩 [22:02] A patty that's frozen in the middle💩 [25:36] Blowing into single-use gloves is not a good idea💩 [28:26] Food safety at the NRA Show💩 [30:53] Interviewing people at the Food Safety ConsortiumDisclaimer: Episode title and content do not constitute legal or health advice.Resources from this episodeCatch up on our interview with Betsy Craig who moderated the Women in Food Safety session, on Episode 55: Making Food Safe For Everyone (Not Just Some) with Betsy Craig, CEO and Founder of MenuTrinfo®.Catch up on our interview with Rick Biros of the Food Safety Consortium, on Episode 37: Food Safety and Cannabis: Trust, Consumers, and More - An Interview with Rick Biros. Register for the Food Safety Consortium 2024 here.Noteworthy quotes from this episode“When I have a team and I'm training them, I get to go out and experience a conference with them. And I get to see it through their eyes. Like, that information isn't new for me, but to see how excited they get from receiving that information, and how motivated they are, and how more they understand their role provides excitement to me.” – Matthew Regusci“We forget that while this information isn't new to us, for some of the individuals that are there, it is very new to them.” – Francine L ShawWe hope you enjoy this episode!Remember to subscribe, rate, and review the podcast on your favorite podcast platform. Together, we can raise awareness and make a positive impact in the world of food safety!We'd love to hear from you!Connect with Francine, Matt, and the "Don't Eat Poop!" show on LinkedIn! Share your thoughts and feedback on the show and feel free to offer any topics you would like to hear discussed.Check out Francine's book Who Watches the Kitchen? on Amazon! _______Produced by Ideablossoms

🍽️ Francine and Matt are building a global, fun, and inclusive Food Safety Family! From the C-suite to the kitchen, they’re making safe food the norm everywhere.👉 Follow Francine and Matt on LinkedIn for more food safety insights and updates.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:💩 [01:12] Sara Jane’s journey in the food safety industry💩 [02:21] Showing people there’s a better way to do supply chain management💩 [04:03] The power of the TraceGains’ Network💩 [06:03] The benefit of having all documentation in one platform💩 [06:52] The evolution of TraceGains and its offerings💩 [08:12] Supply chain management success stories💩 [10:18] What’s great about the Food Safety Consortium and what could change💩 [11:42] What trust means to Sara JaneResources from this episodeRegister for the Food Safety Consortium 2024 here.TraceGains website tracegains.com.Noteworthy quotes from this episode“They fill it out once and then it goes to everyone that they're connected with instead of having to go to 18 different portals and upload 18 different sets of documents and remember all those passwords. The power of the network makes the supplier’s life easier as well as the quality manager’s life easier.” – Sara Jane BellocchiWe hope you enjoy this episode!Remember to subscribe, rate, and review the podcast on your favorite podcast platform. Together, we can raise awareness and make a positive impact in the world of food safety!We'd love to hear from you!Connect with Sara Jane, Francine, Matt, and the "Don't Eat Poop!" show on LinkedIn! Share your thoughts and feedback on the show and feel free to offer any topics you would like to hear discussed.Check out Francine's book Who Watches the Kitchen? on Amazon! _______Produced by Ideablossoms

🍽️ Francine and Matt are building a global, fun, and inclusive Food Safety Family! From the C-suite to the kitchen, they’re making safe food the norm everywhere.👉 Follow Francine and Matt on LinkedIn for more food safety insights and updates.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:💩 [01:57] Meet David and Neogen 💩 [03:09] The first major food safety incident David witnessed💩 [05:00] The type of testing that most companies use and how it works💩 [07:49] The importance of testing in food safety💩 [10:49] The problem of managing testing information on spreadsheets and paper💩 [14:45] David’s mission at Neogen to bring food safety to the present💩 [16:40] Using spreadsheets doesn’t actually mean the process is digitized 💩 [18:02] What it takes for food safety to become preventative instead of reactive 💩 [19:19] What’s great about the Food Safety Consortium💩 [20:14] Trust and how our jobs interfere with how we see it💩 [26:14] The other side of Neogen: making food safe upstreamDisclaimer: Episode title and content do not constitute legal or health advice.Resources from this episodeRegister for the Food Safety Consortium 2024 here.Neogen website neogen.com. Noteworthy quotes from this episode“The problem is that the corporate management at food companies hasn't found a way to justify the digital transformation that needs to take place. And it's not that they don't want to, it's that the food industry operates at the lowest margins of any industry in the world. On average, it's only a 2.8% margin, which is the lowest in all industries in the world.” – David HatchWe hope you enjoy this episode!Remember to subscribe, rate, and review the podcast on your favorite podcast platform. Together, we can raise awareness and make a positive impact in the world of food safety!We'd love to hear from you!Connect with David, Francine, Matt, and the "Don't Eat Poop!" show on LinkedIn! Share your thoughts and feedback on the show and feel free to offer any topics you would like to hear discussed.Check out Francine's book Who Watches the Kitchen? on Amazon! _______Produced by Ideablossoms

🍽️ Francine and Matt are building a global, fun, and inclusive Food Safety Family! From the C-suite to the kitchen, they’re making safe food the norm everywhere.👉 Follow Francine and Matt on LinkedIn for more food safety insights and updates.In this episode of Don’t Eat Poop!, our hosts Matt and Francine are talking about the future of the fast food industry, more specifically the rise of automation and robotics in fast food kitchens.You’ll get to meet Flippy, a kitchen robot that “mans” the fry station at a cutting-edge fast food in Los Angeles, California. Robots like this are here to stay so you’ll also get to hear all about what they mean for food safety in the restaurant setting.Lastly, you’ll hear about the world’s most questionable pizza which has been made using construction equipment. PSA: do not try this at home!In this episode:💩 [01:02] Buying the plane tickets without a plan and being on YouTube 💩 [05:29] The disregard for food safety when it comes to the media💩 [08:45] Flippy, the robot “manning” the fry station with the help of AI💩 [11:37] How food safety doesn’t get portrayed on TV💩 [13:18] Our points of view on restaurants with robot cooks💩 [19:40] The shifts in the fast food industry over the past couple of decades💩 [23:52] Foodborne illness outbreaks and automated kitchens💩 [29:18] How to make a (questionable) pizza on a construction siteDisclaimer: Episode title and content do not constitute legal or health advice.Resources from this episodeRead Francine’s LinkedIn post about Flippy the robot and Food Safety here.Check out the video from NBC about Flippy and other robots being the cooks at a fast food restaurant that Matt and Francine are dissecting in this episode, here.Here’s Jim Miller’s LinkedIn Post about Jobsite Pizza, if you want to go straight to the video on Instagram that shows the whole bizarre process go here.Noteworthy quotes from this episode“The economics of fast food does not make sense if you want cheap fast food to hire full-time employees on a large scale. It just doesn't work. So, the robot thing is going to happen. It is here. Everything has to now evolve to match that, including food safety.” – Matthew Regusci“I think that the technology is a good thing and we need it, the industry needs it. I'm also concerned about how it's going to operate and be monitored and are the employees going to be trained properly to take care of it properly.” – Francine L ShawWe hope you enjoy this episode!Remember to subscribe, rate, and review the podcast on your favorite podcast platform. Together, we can raise awareness and make a positive impact in the world of food safety!We'd love to hear from you!Connect with Francine, Matt, and the "Don't Eat Poop!" show on LinkedIn! Share your thoughts and feedback on the show and feel free to offer any topics you would like to hear discussed.Check out Francine's book Who Watches the Kitchen? on Amazon! _______Produced by Ideablossoms

🍽️ Francine and Matt are building a global, fun, and inclusive Food Safety Family! From the C-suite to the kitchen, they’re making safe food the norm everywhere.👉 Follow Francine and Matt on LinkedIn for more food safety insights and updates.In this episode of Don’t Eat Poop!, our hosts Matt and Francine are talking about the very concerning fact that the FDA is considering cutting funding for state food inspection programs, which is how a big part of the country’s inspections happen. As usual, food safety is not being prioritized by the government, in fact, it’s being put last.Tune in as Matt and Francine try to understand why this budget cut involved inspections and audits and as they contemplate the possible (and scary) consequences of getting rid of these inspection programs by removing their funds.You will also hear a story from Francine’s book ‘Who Watches the Kitchen?’. It is truly one of the craziest things that’s ever happened to her while she was doing an inspection, and trust us there have been many. In this episode:💩 [03:59] The FDA is recommending cutting the funding for state food inspection programs💩 [05:13] Food safety gets the short end of the stick again💩 [07:16] Food safety is a universal conversation we should all be having💩 [09:16] The reasoning behind the cut and what it signals to the industry💩 [14:01] The value and importance of third-party food safety inspections💩 [18:09] Alternatives for the FDA if current audits aren’t working💩 [22:44] The shortage of auditors and inspectors 💩 [27:11] Is auditing going away? The scary alternatives💩 [28:33] Running for politics to fix food safety issues💩 [31:44] Little legs all over the floor: one of the craziest things that’s ever happened to Francine when she was doing an inspectionDisclaimer: Episode title and content do not constitute legal or health advice.Resources from this episodeFor more stories like the one Francine shared today, check out her book ‘Who Watches the Kitchen?’ on Amazon.Noteworthy quotes from this episode“People eat every single day. And when people eat, they don't want to get sick and they definitely do not want to die. So, this is a universal conversation.” – Matthew Regusci“[Food Safety]’s one of those things that doesn't affect you until it affects you. Until you get sick and it affects you for the rest of your life or until your mother or your aunt or your child gets sick and it affects you for the rest of your life.” – Francine L ShawWe hope you enjoy this episode!Remember to subscribe, rate, and review the podcast on your favorite podcast platform. Together, we can raise awareness and make a positive impact in the world of food safety!We'd love to hear from you!Connect with Francine, Matt, and the "Don't Eat Poop!" show on LinkedIn! Share your thoughts and feedback on the show and feel free to offer any topics you would like to hear discussed.Check out Francine's book Who Watches the Kitchen? on Amazon! _______Produced by Ideablossoms

🍽️ Francine and Matt are building a global, fun, and inclusive Food Safety Family! From the C-suite to the kitchen, they’re making safe food the norm everywhere.👉 Follow Francine and Matt on LinkedIn for more food safety insights and updates.In this episode of Don’t Eat Poop!, our hosts Matt and Francine are talking about lead one more time, but this time it’s in Lunchables, which are part of school cafeterias and households across America.Tune in to better understand the situation, including what it means to have allowable levels of heavy metals in food (yes, that’s a thing) and what it means in the Lunchables case.They also dive into mold and what to do when you find a moldy surprise in your food. Tip: don’t eat it!In this episode:💩 [01:17] Consumer Reports investigation that found high levels of lead in Lunchables💩 [04:09] Processed food and high levels of sodium💩 [07:07] Yes, there is an allowable limit of lead in food, here’s why💩 [10:33] The real issue with the amount of lead in Lunchables💩 [14:22] Why being vigilant of heavy metals in food is so important 💩 [16:12] Flint, Michigan and the consequences of high lead exposure💩 [18:01] The consequences for Lunchables from this investigation💩 [21:12] Social media perception: never tick off a mother💩 [24:58] A moldy surprise in a free burgerDisclaimer: Episode title and content do not constitute legal or health advice.Resources from this episodeRead the Consumer Reports’ article on their investigation on Lunchables: Should You Pack Lunchables for Your Kid’s School Lunch?Check out the episode where we talked about “food filth”: Over 40% of Restaurant Foodborne Illness Outbreaks Are Caused by THIS! | Episode 16.If you’re curious about what we meant when we talked about the applesauce, catch up with Episode 51: Stanley Cups vs. Cinnamon Applesauce: Which Is More Likely To Give You Lead Poisoning?If you want to see the moldy surprise Francine’s friend found, go here. Noteworthy quotes from this episode“So, spoiler alert world, there is lead, arsenic, cadmium. All of these heavy metals are in food, a trace amount. There's really no way of getting rid of that.” – Matthew RegusciWe hope you enjoy this episode!Remember to subscribe, rate, and review the podcast on your favorite podcast platform. Together, we can raise awareness and make a positive impact in the world of food safety!We'd love to hear from you!Connect with Francine, Matt, and the "Don't Eat Poop!" show on LinkedIn! Share your thoughts and feedback on the show and feel free to offer any topics you would like to hear discussed.Check out Francine's book Who Watches the Kitchen? on Amazon! _______Produced by Ideablossoms

🍽️ Francine and Matt are building a global, fun, and inclusive Food Safety Family! From the C-suite to the kitchen, they’re making safe food the norm everywhere.👉 Follow Francine and Matt on LinkedIn for more food safety insights and updates.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:💩 [06:17] Food safety culture, the Food Safety Summit, and ruffling feathers💩 [08:15] Dr. Darin Detwiler’s recent article “Anticipating the inevitable”💩 [11:48] Companies’ (skewed) perceptions of their own food safety culture💩 [15:51] The importance of stepping into where the processes and procedures are applied, walking through them, and leading by example💩 [19:40] Even companies that are amazing at training seem to fail to teach the most important thing 💩 [21:40] The things we need to talk about, even if people don’t want to hear💩 [24:23] Where the next major food safety crisis will come from💩 [25:50] The importance of checking that the right things are actually getting done💩 [28:15] Matt’s prediction for food safety culture in the next 2 decades💩 [29:12] Good auditors, bad auditors, and the realities of being one💩 [32:07] Someone found a present in their popsicleDisclaimer: Episode title and content do not constitute legal or health advice.Resources from this episodeRead Dr. Darin Detwiler’s recent article Anticipating the inevitable: Predicting the next major food safety failure.See the popsicle with a special present inside here.Noteworthy quotes from this episode“The ones that don't want to hear what you have to say are the ones that need to hear what you have to say.” – Matthew Regusci“A good food safety culture sets those policies and procedures and they follow them from the top to the team member level. And they explain the whys of why this stuff is important. They don't just say this is how we have to do it.” – Francine L ShawWe hope you enjoy this episode!Remember to subscribe, rate, and review the podcast on your favorite podcast platform. Together, we can raise awareness and make a positive impact in the world of food safety!We'd love to hear from you!Connect with Francine, Matt, and the "Don't Eat Poop!" show on LinkedIn! Share your thoughts and feedback on the show and feel free to offer any topics you would like to hear discussed.Check out Francine's book Who Watches the Kitchen? on Amazon! _______Produced by Ideablossoms

🍽️ Francine and Matt are building a global, fun, and inclusive Food Safety Family! From the C-suite to the kitchen, they’re making safe food the norm everywhere.👉 Follow Francine and Matt on LinkedIn for more food safety insights and updates.In this episode of Don’t Eat Poop!, our hosts Matt and Francine are joined by RJ Palermo, the Sales Director of Food Safety Tech, which hosts the Food Safety Consortium.So, you’ll get some insights into the Food Safety Consortium, like why this last edition was held in New Jersey and why it’s such a small event when compared to some others out there.We also talk about the importance of content, how it drives the world now, and the impacts AI will have on the industry.In this episode:💩 [01:13] From outside salesperson to engagement specialist💩 [02:06] The evolution and future of how to get your brand out there💩 [03:23] The most engaging content on Food Safety Tech💩 [04:14] The impact of AI in food safety and other industries💩 [05:41] RJ’s insights into people’s favorite and least favorite parts of the Consortium💩 [07:19] What trust means to RJ💩 [07:31] How to create better engagement and sales within the Consortium💩 [11:45] What it’s like to work with Food Safety TechDisclaimer: Episode title and content do not constitute legal or health advice.Resources from this episodeFood Safety Tech website: foodsafetytech.com Register for the Food Safety Consortium 2024 here.Noteworthy quotes from this episode“Banner ads are important to get your brand out there, but it's other content that drives it, whether it be webinars, web seminars, and the Consortium itself.” – RJ Palermo

🍽️ Francine and Matt are building a global, fun, and inclusive Food Safety Family! From the C-suite to the kitchen, they’re making safe food the norm everywhere.👉 Follow Francine and Matt on LinkedIn for more food safety insights and updates.In this episode of Don’t Eat Poop!, our hosts Matt and Francine are diving back into food allergies. In episode 55, they interviewed Betsy Craig, the CEO and Founder of MenuTrinfo, who is a leader in the food allergen space. However, this is an important topic that deserves to be revisited.Today, our food safety veterans are sharing some important data about food allergies, commenting on two tragic food allergy-related deaths reported by the media, warning about hidden allergens that we may not be aware of, and more.Tune in to also hear about and understand the debate over “Would you rather eat a raw caterpillar or raw chicken?” (Yes, this is seriously a topic of conversation.)In this episode:💩 [02:32] Diving deeper into food allergies with some important data💩 [04:53] Allergies in children: 1 in 13 children in the US have food allergies💩 [06:21] 2 recent and tragic food allergy deaths in the news💩 [09:28] People with food allergies are protected by the ADA💩 [10:32] The dangers of food allergies versus the dangers of fentanyl💩 [11:44] Undeclared allergens are the leading cause of recalls in the US💩 [12:50] Hidden allergens that we normally wouldn’t know of or think about💩 [14:02] The challenges of eating out with food allergies💩 [16:48] Some extra protein inside someone’s In-N-Out peppers💩 [18:50] Busy restaurants and being served raw chickenDisclaimer: Episode title and content do not constitute legal or health advice.Resources from this episodeCatch up with Episode 55: Making Food Safe For Everyone (Not Just Some) with Betsy Craig, CEO and Founder of MenuTrinfo®.Learn more about the young woman who died from an allergic reaction after eating a mislabeled cookie here.Learn more about the New York doctor who died from an allergic reaction after dining at a Disney World restaurant here.Noteworthy quotes from this episode“Food allergies cause 30,000 cases of anaphylactic shock, 2,000 hospitalizations, and 150 deaths annually.” – Matthew Regusci“People don't take it seriously enough to be properly trained and educated.” – Francine L ShawWe hope you enjoy this episode!Remember to subscribe, rate, and review the podcast on your favorite podcast platform. Together, we can raise awareness and make a positive impact in the world of food safety!We'd love to hear from you!Connect with Francine, Matt, and the "Don't Eat Poop!" show on LinkedIn! Share your thoughts and feedback on the show and feel free to offer any topics you would like to hear discussed.Check out Francine's book Who Watches the Kitchen? on Amazon! _______Produced by Ideablossoms

🍽️ Francine and Matt are building a global, fun, and inclusive Food Safety Family! From the C-suite to the kitchen, they’re making safe food the norm everywhere.👉 Follow Francine and Matt on LinkedIn for more food safety insights and updates.In this episode of Don’t Eat Poop!, food safety industry veterans Matt and Francine are joined by the “Glove Guy”, Steve Ardagh, the CEO and Founder of Eagle Protect. He is really passionate about food safety and his mission is to save the world one glove at a time.Steve challenges the assumptions we have about gloves and helps shine a light on the food safety gap that comes from the use in the food industry of disposable gloves that are neither clean nor intact.Get ready for some shocking and eye-opening stories that Steve has to share. I’m sure you too will never look at disposable gloves the same after listening to this episode.In this episode:💩 [01:15] Saving the food industry one glove at a time💩 [03:10] The great experience at the intimate Food Safety Consortium💩 [04:15] An overview of the glove industry and market in the US💩 [05:35] Turns out disposable gloves aren’t as clean as one would imagine💩 [08:54] The big food safety gap no one is talking about💩 [10:57] The role of graphic details in raising awareness💩 [14:11] Challenging the assumptions people make about gloves💩 [15:45] The regulations haven't caught up with how the gloves are being used💩 [16:58] Steve’s optimistic view of trust💩 [17:55] What’s great about the Food Safety Consortium and what could changeDisclaimer: Episode title and content do not constitute legal or health advice.Resources from this episodeEagle Protect Website eagleprotect.com Catch up on the episode we mentioned Episode 15: Sell Your Poop!Register for the Food Safety Consortium 2024 here.Noteworthy quotes from this episode“Every time you bring a box of gloves into your food processing facility, you're bringing in potentially a million plus coliform units. Now, is that a problem? I'm not a microbiologist, but if some of them take hold in a dirty corner of a plant or they find a space to start propagating, then you've got a problem.” – Steve ArdaghWe hope you enjoy this episode!Remember to subscribe, rate, and review the podcast on your favorite podcast platform. Together, we can raise awareness and make a positive impact in the world of food safety!We'd love to hear from you!Connect with Steve, Francine, Matt, and the "Don't Eat Poop!" show on LinkedIn! Share your thoughts and feedback on the show and feel free to offer any topics you would like to hear discussed.Check out Francine's book Who Watches the Kitchen? on Amazon! _______Produced by Ideablossoms

🍽️ Francine and Matt are building a global, fun, and inclusive Food Safety Family! From the C-suite to the kitchen, they’re making safe food the norm everywhere.👉 Follow Francine and Matt on LinkedIn for more food safety insights and updates.In this episode of Don’t Eat Poop!, our hosts Matt and Francine are talking about single-use gloves in preparation for next week’s interview episode with Steve Ardagh, the “Glove Guy”.They expose some truly shocking truths about single-use gloves that most people can’t even fathom. I mean, who would ever think that most of the time these gloves are neither clean nor sanitary?They also talk about the instances where gloves are misused and how they provide a false sense of security that ends up making things worse.Lastly, they chat about something that will have you never looking at a piece of undercooked bacon the same again: tapeworms, more specifically tapeworm eggs in the brain.In this episode:💩 [00:49] Navigating different timezones and Daylight Savings time💩 [03:08] Don’t Eat Poop! Podcast is in the Top 100 and it hit the charts internationally💩 [05:34] Some shocking truths about single-use gloves💩 [09:45] Beware the false sense of security provided by gloves💩 [13:29] Who are the gloves to protect?💩 [14:40] Single-use gloves in quick-serve restaurants💩 [16:11] The quality of the gloves that are sold in the US isn’t guaranteed💩 [19:45] Tapeworm eggs in the brain: a cautionary tale to properly cook your baconDisclaimer: Episode title and content do not constitute legal or health advice.Resources from this episodeCatch Up with our LinkedIn Live with Tia Glave and Jill Stuber from Catalyst: Real Talk Food Safety: Making Food Safety Fun!Here is the Food Safety News article we mentioned: The ‘Glove Guy’ calls upon his industry to ban the sale of vinyl gloves.Here is the brain tapeworm CNN article we mentioned Doctors identify source of man’s migraines: tapeworm larvae, likely from undercooked bacon, in his brain.Noteworthy quotes from this episode“The amount of money companies spend on gloves every single year is 10 times the budget of the food side of the FDA.” – Matthew Regusci“One of the questions I would ask is who are the gloves to protect?” – Francine L ShawWe hope you enjoy this episode!Remember to subscribe, rate, and review the podcast on your favorite podcast platform. Together, we can raise awareness and make a positive impact in the world of food safety!We'd love to hear from you!Connect with Francine, Matt, and the "Don't Eat Poop!" show on LinkedIn! Share your thoughts and feedback on the show and feel free to offer any topics you would like to hear discussed.Check out Francine's book Who Watches the Kitchen? on Amazon! _______Produced by Ideablossoms

🍽️ Francine and Matt are building a global, fun, and inclusive Food Safety Family! From the C-suite to the kitchen, they’re making safe food the norm everywhere.👉 Follow Francine and Matt on LinkedIn for more food safety insights and updates.In this episode of Don’t Eat Poop!, our hosts Matt and Francine are joined by Betsy Craig, the CEO and Founder of MenuTrinfo, the leaders in the food allergen space for food service who have been saving people’s lives since 2010.Be prepared for some emotional and impactful stories that will hit home as they talk about food allergy success stories and tragedies.You will learn about some changes in the legislation and in the food allergen space both of which Betsy has been a driving force for. You will also discover some important food allergy-related facts that not even Matt or Francine knew about.So, tune in for this short but moving interview that might just change how you look at food because we can do better and it’s time we stopped hurting people with food.In this episode:💩 [00:48] How MenuTrinfo came to be and Betsy’s long history with restaurants💩 [02:52] One of MenuTrinfo’s biggest success stories💩 [04:28] The tragic story of Elijah and the legislative changes that came from it💩 [06:43] What Betsy wishes the industry would understand about food allergies💩 [09:07] The incredible benefits for restaurants when they guarantee their food is safe for everyone (not just some)💩 [12:01] The difference between dietary intolerances and dietary allergens💩 [14:13] How Betsy sees the difference between faith and trust💩 [15:47] The Food Safety Consortium and how to make it betterDisclaimer: Episode title and content do not constitute legal or health advice.Resources from this episodeLearn more about MenuTrinfo at menutrinfo.com. Register for the Food Safety Consortium 2024 here.Noteworthy quotes from this episode“I wish the industry would understand [...] they don't know what they don't know. And the arrogance of pretending they know is harming people.” – Betsy CraigWe hope you enjoy this episode!If you're passionate about maintaining the highest standards in food safety, this podcast is for you. Tune in to the "Don't Eat Poop" podcast for the latest food recalls, engaging conversations around food safety awareness, expert advice, food systems, news from the food supply chain, and actionable tips for responsible food safety practices. And of course, some food safety humor. Develop the knowledge and skills you need to protect yourself and others from foodborne illnesses.Connect with Betsy, Francine, Matt, and the "Don't Eat Poop!" show on LinkedIn! Share your thoughts and feedback on the show and feel free to offer any topics you would like to hear discussed.Check out Francine's book Who Watches the Kitchen? on Amazon! _______Produced by Ideablossoms

🍽️ Francine and Matt are building a global, fun, and inclusive Food Safety Family! From the C-suite to the kitchen, they’re making safe food the norm everywhere.👉 Follow Francine and Matt on LinkedIn for more food safety insights and updates.In this episode of Don’t Eat Poop!, our hosts Matt and Francine are righting a wrong. Inside jokes are a lot funnier when you're the person who understands them, right? So it’s high time they let you in on one of the Don’t Eat Poop! Podcast’s longest-running jokes: the salmon in the dishwasher.Due to some technical issues, the original episode was never aired. Not knowing this didn’t get fixed, Matt and Francine kept mentioning it thinking their audience was in on the joke. Well, don’t worry! The fish will finally get cooked in the dishwasher today.Tune in to finally hear the infamous episode about the dishwasher salmon. Matt and Francine also talk about a woman charged with murder in Australia for allegedly poisoning her ex-husband's family with toxic mushrooms in fancy Beef Wellington. Matt also gives a big shout-out to his wife, who truly deserves it.In this episode:💩 [00:05] The Mix-up: sorry for the podcast episode that never aired💩 [03:46] Matt’s life as “Mr. Mom” for a week💩 [05:52] Matt’s shout-out to his absolutely amazing wife💩 [10:27] Death by Beef Wellington: woman tries to kill ex’s family with poisonous mushrooms 💩 [15:12] The unusual way Matt and Francine deal with stress💩 [16:34] Their fascination with True Crime and how criminal minds work💩 [19:25] The mindset behind criminals and the power of choices💩 [24:08] Dishwasher salmon and why that is NOT a good ideaSorry for the delay! We hope you enjoy this great episode and get to truly appreciate this Don’t Eat Poop! inside joke.Disclaimer: Episode title and content do not constitute legal or health advice.Resources from this episodeCheck out the video Matt mentions of him talking about inside jokes and dishwasher salmon here.Learn more about the poisoning case in the Food Safety News article Woman charged with murder in mushroom poisoning case.You’ll find the original Dishwasher Salmon TikTok video Matt and Francine talk about in this episode here.LauraAura, the host of The Gutsy Podcast, is the one who sent Francine the video. Back in 2020, Francine was a guest on The Gutsy Podcast. You can listen to that interview here: Episode 60: The Perception of Being an Overnight Success with Francine Shaw.Francine mentions the hilarious “placenta episode”, you can listen to it here: Don't Eat Placentas! (or do, maybe, I guess) | Episode 28.Connect with Francine, Matt, and the "Don't Eat Poop!" show on LinkedIn! Share your thoughts and feedback on the show and feel free to offer any topics you would like to hear discussed.Check out Francine's book Who Watches the Kitchen? on Amazon! _______Produced by Ideablossoms

🍽️ Francine and Matt are building a global, fun, and inclusive Food Safety Family! From the C-suite to the kitchen, they’re making safe food the norm everywhere.👉 Follow Francine and Matt on LinkedIn for more food safety insights and updates.In this episode of Don’t Eat Poop!, our favorite food safety specialists Francine L. Shaw and Matt Regusci come together to talk about something that hit a little too close to home. In Lewiston, ME, a veteran restaurant inspector and the long-time and respected Code Enforcement Director are being ostracized and possibly fired for doing their job and asking that a popular local restaurant close their doors while they remediate a cockroach infestation.During her journey as a health inspector herself, Francine faced a very similar situation and she 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:💩 [02:27] The town that is voting to end city restaurant inspections 💩 [04:41] Francine’s very own story of backlash from the public for doing her job💩 [08:05] The challenges faced by health inspectors💩 [11:05] The importance of proper documentation and legal responsibility💩 [13:31] The consequences of bad inspectors and auditors for the industry💩 [19:10] Navigating illegal and unethical requests from clients💩 [22:43] The untold hero of Lewiston’s restaurant inspection drama💩 [24:55] What happens when you step on a double stack of 5-gallon storage buckets💩 [29:17] What we can do better with food safety culture in fast food restaurantsDisclaimer: Episode title and content do not constitute legal or health advice.Resources from this episodeConnect with Jonathan Needham.You can read more about other “too-out-there-to-actually-be-true” real stories from Francine’s remarkable thirty-plus-year career as a foodservice professional in her book ‘Who Watches the Kitchen?’ on Amazon!Check out Francine’s post about the story and look to the comments for the link with more material on the case from supporting documentation to email communication.Go to Dr. Darin Detwiler, LP.D.’s post for the video of a guy trying to get something at the top of the shelf of a restaurant cooler by stepping on buckets that he tagged Matt on.Noteworthy quotes from this episode“Occasionally, we had a big company that would just be like, ‘No, we pay you for this and you need to be able to change it if we want to.’ No! That's not how this works. That was definitely not in the agreement.” – Matthew Regusci“Health inspectors need to be able to do their job. Don't hire people for any position anywhere and not let them do their job. And they're there for a good reason and that's to protect the public's health.” – Francine L ShawWe hope you enjoy this episode!If you're passionate about maintaining the highest standards in food safety, this podcast is for you. Tune in to the "Don't Eat Poop" podcast for the latest food recalls, engaging conversations around food safety awareness, expert advice, food systems, news from the food supply chain, and actionable tips for responsible food safety practices. And of course, some food safety humor. Develop the knowledge and skills you need to protect yourself and others from foodborne illnesses.Connect with Francine, Matt, and the "Don't Eat Poop!" show on LinkedIn! Share your thoughts and feedback on the show and feel free to offer any topics you would like to hear discussed.Check out Francine's book Who Watches the Kitchen? on Amazon! _______Produced by Ideablossoms

🍽️ Francine and Matt are building a global, fun, and inclusive Food Safety Family! From the C-suite to the kitchen, they’re making safe food the norm everywhere.👉 Follow Francine and Matt on LinkedIn for more food safety insights and updates.In this episode of Don’t Eat Poop!, our hosts Matt and Francine are celebrating a very important milestone for the podcast, its 1 Year Anniversary! To celebrate they reflected on this food safety podcast journey, the many great surprises it brought them, and how it ended up being the opposite of a trash can fire for their careers. Not only that, in true Matt-and-Francine fashion there are inside jokes and super relatable real-life stories.With their great humor and incredible banter, they looked back on the first year of the podcast by sharing their favorite episodes so far: the ones with their dream guests, the funniest one, the ones that were the most impactful, and of course the ones with the craziest or most disgusting segments. As the good strategic dreamers they are, the hosts also looked into the future and shared with us the goals they set for the second year of the podcast. Thank you for listening and here’s to another 52 weeks of the Don’t Eat Poop! Podcast.In this episode:💩 [02:25] The people we dreamed of interviewing and that became guests💩 [08:20] The funniest podcast episode so far (one word: Placenta)💩 [10:45] Which were the most impactful Don’t Eat Poop! episodes💩 [13:15] What surprised us the most with the podcast💩 [16:32] Our goals for the 2nd year of Don’t Eat Poop!💩 [22:30] The craziest and most disgusting things we talked about💩 [26:32] Food Safety Humor: The cool thing about having a podcast, inside jokes, and the time Francine’s dogs almost did her inDisclaimer: Episode title and content do not constitute legal or health advice.Resources from this episodeGo to the newest edition of the Don’t Eat Poop! LinkedIn Newsletter for a compilation of all the episodes Matt and Francine mentioned as they looked back on the previous 51 episodes.You can also subscribe to the Don’t Eat Poop! LinkedIn Newsletter here so you never miss out on an important Food Safety discussion.Noteworthy quotes from this episode“I figured we were either going to have to create a company or close it down because nobody was listening. I just didn't know when that was going to be either one of those triggers.” – Matthew Regusci“I'm very strategic and I'm also a dreamer. If we weren't dreamers, we wouldn't be entrepreneurs. Right?” – Francine L ShawWe hope you enjoy this episode!Remember to subscribe, rate, and review the podcast on your favorite podcast platform. Together, we can raise awareness and make a positive impact in the world of food safety!We'd love to hear from you!Connect with Francine, Matt, and the "Don't Eat Poop!" show on LinkedIn! Share your thoughts and feedback on the show and feel free to offer any topics you would like to hear discussed.Check out Francine's book Who Watches the Kitchen? on Amazon! _______Produced by Ideablossoms

🍽️ Francine and Matt are building a global, fun, and inclusive Food Safety Family! From the C-suite to the kitchen, they’re making safe food the norm everywhere.👉 Follow Francine and Matt on LinkedIn for more food safety insights and updates.In this episode of Don’t Eat Poop!, our favorite food safety specialists Matt and Francine are talking about the not-so exciting topic of lead poisoning. With the recent Cinnamon Applesauce Pouches Lead and Chromium Poisoning Outbreak, and the media speculation about Stanley cups containing lead and their safety, this is a very necessary discussion.They debunk the concerns around the Stanley cups and get to the bottom of what’s behind the lead poisoning linked to the cinnamon applesauce pouches: food fraud.Tune in to learn about the symptoms of lead poisoning (some are similar to flu and cold symptoms so beware!), the true nature of food recalls (you should always be vigilant of what you buy), and how serious outbreaks like this can be avoided.They also delve into the importance of providing the correct food allergen information on labels and social media’s impact on people’s food safety perceptions.In this episode:💩 [02:48] The Stanley Cup craze and the concerns around the cups causing lead poisoning💩 [11:42] The seriousness of the Cinnamon Applesauce Pouches Lead and Chromium Poisoning Outbreak💩 [15:15] The symptoms and long-term issues linked to lead poisoning💩 [19:50] Other recently recalled supposedly healthy snacks 💩 [22:56] The importance of including food allergen information on labels💩 [24:34] The duty to properly verify your suppliers and learn about food fraud risks💩 [29:08] Social media and the skewed public perception of foodborne illnesses💩 [35:07] Interacting with our audience and the challenges of dealing with trollsDisclaimer: Episode title and content do not constitute legal or health advice.Resources from this episodeThe Quaker Recall of certain granola bars and granola cereals because of potential Salmonella contamination, see this post.Learn more about the Clean Label Project here.Francine’s LinkedIn post about the broccoli salad without food allergen information.To learn more about the story of the girl who passed after eating an unmarked allergen cookie with peanuts in it, check out this post.Here’s the Food Safety News’s The Litigated Dish: Can foodborne illnesses cause death? article.Our most controversial Don’t Eat Poop! Episode to date: Body Fluids in Kids’ School Lunches! Eww… | Episode 41.Noteworthy quotes from this episode“My job is not to make people believe that they are going to die of foodborne illness if they just 100 percent don't believe it. My job is to get people who actually believe it to do the right thing.” – Matthew Regusci“It's just so scary when you start to think about the fact that so many people just don't know. We need to do better. As a country we need to do better.” – Francine L ShawWe hope you enjoy this episode!If you're passionate about maintaining the highest standards in food safety, this podcast is for you. Tune in to the "Don't Eat Poop" podcast for the latest food recalls, engaging conversations around food safety awareness, expert advice, food systems, news from the food supply chain, and actionable tips for responsible food safety practices. And of course, some food safety humor. Develop the knowledge and skills you need to protect yourself and others from foodborne illnesses.Connect with Francine, Matt, Jonathan, and the "Don't Eat Poop!" show on LinkedIn! Share your thoughts and feedback on the show and feel free to offer any topics you would like to hear discussed.Check out Francine's book Who Watches the Kitchen? on Amazon! _______Produced by Ideablossoms

🍽️ Francine and Matt are building a global, fun, and inclusive Food Safety Family! From the C-suite to the kitchen, they’re making safe food the norm everywhere.👉 Follow Francine and Matt on LinkedIn for more food safety insights and updates.In this episode of Don’t Eat Poop!, our food safety specialists Francine L. Shaw and Matt Regusci come together to talk about hand washing and why relying solely on alcohol-based hand sanitizers does not cut it, especially in the produce and food industries.They debunk some misconceptions about using alcohol-based hand sanitizers as the primary hand-cleaning method and warn of its risks. These sanitizers are ineffective against some diseases, most notably the Norovirus.They explore solutions and alternatives that can be more effective, such as Hypochlorous Acid (HOCl), and emphasize the importance of training and education to guarantee food safety.Lastly, they dive right into some very unusual TikTok content: a guy who is “eating raw chicken every day until I get a tummy ache,” which sounds more like a foodborne illness-diarrhea diet instead.In this episode:💩 [00:58] The incredible experience of interviewing so many amazing people at the Food Safety Consortium💩 [06:08] PSA: do NOT drink alcohol-based hand sanitizers💩 [07:35] The misconception about alcohol-based hand sanitizers being enough💩 [13:09] The importance of training and education in food safety💩 [15:22] The risks of heavily relying on hand sanitizers for food safety💩 [16:58] Norovirus: its “fun” symptoms and what actually kills it💩 [21:17] The potential of hypochlorous acid in food safety💩 [23:21] Why isn’t HOCl being widely used when it’s safer and so effective?💩 [29:11] Food Safety Humor: Don’t do this at home! Our reaction to the "Raw Chicken Experiment" guyDisclaimer: Episode title and content do not constitute legal or health advice.Resources from this episodeCheck out Cori Muse’s post that Matt and Francine hijacked on LinkedIn here.Access Neal Wieselman’s article, The Science of Alcohol-Based Hand Sanitizers and Norovirus, here.If you’re curious, you can find Francine’s post to Matt about the guy who is “eating raw chicken every day until I get a tummy ache” here.Noteworthy quotes from this episode“There's so many products I think should be on the market that would help save lives that just aren't for some weird reasons. And I don't understand it.” – Matthew Regusci“I guess they think because they have sand sanitizer, it's not a problem. It doesn't work like that.” – Francine L ShawWe hope you enjoy this episode!Remember to subscribe, rate, and review the podcast on your favorite podcast platform. Together, we can raise awareness and make a positive impact in the world of food safety!We'd love to hear from you!Connect with Francine, Matt, and the "Don't Eat Poop!" show on LinkedIn! Share your thoughts and feedback on the show, and feel free to offer any topics you would like to hear discussed.Check out Francine's book Who Watches the Kitchen? on Amazon! _______Produced by Ideablossoms

🍽️ Francine and Matt are building a global, fun, and inclusive Food Safety Family! From the C-suite to the kitchen, they’re making safe food the norm everywhere.👉 Follow Francine and Matt on LinkedIn for more food safety insights and updates.In this episode of Don’t Eat Poop!, our hosts Matt and Francine are joined by long-time industry expert and professional Jorge Hernandez. He has an extensive career in food safety with experience on both the regulatory side and the industry side.Tune in for a great conversation with someone who has a true passion for what he does and discover how you too can actually make a difference when it comes to food safety awareness and practices.Jorge imparts his wisdom around food safety, emphasizes the importance of trust and communication in the industry, as well as shares a story from his time as a health inspector about how to achieve long-term results and actually improve food safety.In this episode:💩 [01:15] Jorge’s trajectory in the Food Safety industry💩 [02:30] A story of how Jorge made a difference as a food safety inspector💩 [09:00] Looking at your suppliers as your partners💩 [10:44] Connection and effective communication are key drivers of food safety💩 [12:37] The biggest changes to the industry over Jorge’s career💩 [14:25] Jorge’s alert and predictions on the future of food safety💩 [17:18] The need for solutions that align with business needs💩 [20:20] The Food Safety Consortium and bringing in younger people💩 [22:38] Trust is everythingDisclaimer: Episode title and content do not constitute legal or health advice.Resources from this episodeRegister for the Food Safety Consortium 2024 here.Catch up with our conversation with Tyler on Episode 48: A Fresh Perspective in the Food Safety Industry with Tyler Williams, CEO of ASI Food Safety.Noteworthy quotes from this episode“Everybody's trying to do the right thing. They just need to understand why and how.” – Jorge HernandezWe hope you enjoy this episode!If you're passionate about maintaining the highest standards in food safety, this podcast is for you. Tune in to the "Don't Eat Poop" podcast for the latest food recalls, engaging conversations around food safety awareness, expert advice, food systems, news from the food supply chain, and actionable tips for responsible food safety practices. And of course, some food safety humor. Develop the knowledge and skills you need to protect yourself and others from foodborne illnesses.Connect with Jorge, Francine, Matt, and the "Don't Eat Poop!" show on LinkedIn! Share your thoughts and feedback on the show and feel free to offer any topics you would like to hear discussed.Check out Francine's book Who Watches the Kitchen? on Amazon! _______Produced by Ideablossoms

🍽️ Francine and Matt are building a global, fun, and inclusive Food Safety Family! From the C-suite to the kitchen, they’re making safe food the norm everywhere.👉 Follow Francine and Matt on LinkedIn for more food safety insights and updates.In this episode of Don’t Eat Poop!, food safety veterans Matt and Francine chat with one of the youngest names in the food compliance world, Forbes 30 Under 30, and CEO of ASI Food Safety, Tyler Williams.This is a short and fun conversation that also goes deep on the foundational topic of trust in the food industry, food systems, the importance of engaging with your team, and more. You’ll get to know the young CEO, what he sees for the future of food safety, and the fresh perspective he brings into the industry.In this episode:💩 [00:56] Tyler’s journey in the food safety world 💩 [02:25] What he brings to the table as one of the youngest in the industry💩 [04:51] Tyler’s favorite parts of his job in the food compliance world💩 [06:17] The impacts of breaking consumer loyalty and trust💩 [08:41] What’s great about the Food Safety Consortium and what could changeResources from this episodeRegister for the Food Safety Consortium 2024 here.ASI Food Safety Website: asifood.com. Noteworthy quotes from this episode“Age is just a number. I tell my team that it's like building a soccer team, right? You have to have experienced people and you have to have those young energetic people on your team. So, I think at ASI, we have a good mix.” – Tyler WilliamsWe hope you enjoy this episode!Remember to subscribe, rate, and review the podcast on your favorite podcast platform. Together, we can raise awareness and make a positive impact in the world of food safety!We'd love to hear from you!Connect with Tyler, Francine, Matt, and the "Don't Eat Poop!" show on LinkedIn! Share your thoughts and feedback on the show and feel free to offer any topics you would like to hear discussed.Check out Francine's book Who Watches the Kitchen? on Amazon! _______Produced by Ideablossoms

🍽️ Francine and Matt are building a global, fun, and inclusive Food Safety Family! From the C-suite to the kitchen, they’re making safe food the norm everywhere.👉 Follow Francine and Matt on LinkedIn for more food safety insights and updates.In this episode of Don’t Eat Poop!, our hosts Matt and Francine talk to the co-founder of Sage Media, Austin Welch. They discuss their unique approach to learning and training programs in various industries with a special emphasis on food safety. Sage Media focuses on creating engrossing narratives and employing cognitive science to design effective training videos that aim at triggering cultural shifts within organizations. The co-founder explains their successful programs, how they personalize them for individual companies, and the longevity and effectiveness of such videos. The discussion also touches upon the aspect of trust and delivery within budget in the creative media industry and provides an overview of the Food Safety Consortium.In this episode:💩 [01:31] The unique approach of Sage Media to corporate training videos💩 [02:42] Creating engaging training videos – and why most trainings are ineffective💩 [05:16] The process of creating impactful videos that inform, impact, and create change.💩 [11:37] The value and shelf-life of high-quality training material💩 [13:49] The importance of trust and timeliness in creative media💩 [14:53] Austin's experience at the Food Safety ConsortiumResources from this episodeSage Media Website: https://sage.media/ Noteworthy quotes from this episode“For me as a producer of creative media, it’s getting a product out on budget and on time. That's my biggest thing.” – Austin WelchWe hope you enjoy this episode!If you're passionate about maintaining the highest standards in food safety, this podcast is for you. Tune in to the "Don't Eat Poop" podcast for the latest food recalls, engaging conversations around food safety awareness, expert advice, food systems, news from the food supply chain, and actionable tips for responsible food safety practices. And of course, some food safety humor. Develop the knowledge and skills you need to protect yourself and others from foodborne illnesses.Connect with Austin, Francine, Matt, and the "Don't Eat Poop!" show on LinkedIn! Share your thoughts and feedback on the show and feel free to offer any topics you would like to hear discussed.Check out Francine's book Who Watches the Kitchen? on Amazon! _______Produced by Ideablossoms

🍽️ Francine and Matt are building a global, fun, and inclusive Food Safety Family! From the C-suite to the kitchen, they’re making safe food the norm everywhere.👉 Follow Francine and Matt on LinkedIn for more food safety insights and updates.In this episode of Don’t Eat Poop!, food safety specialists Francine L. Shaw and Matt Ragucci talk about another recent Salmonella outbreak which leads to a discussion on developing standard food safety procedures in homes and the role of consumers in demanding safer food through better food safety regulations.Food Safety Humor: stay tuned in until the end to hear Francine and Matt's thoughts about a 'chef' who prepares meals in very unconventional settings.In this episode:💩 [01:17] Breaking news: We made it to the top 100 Podcasts!💩 [05:34] Dealing with another salmonella outbreak💩 [14:40] The basic steps of a recall💩 [16:42] Do you know how to get rid of salmonella in poultry?💩 [17:58] Understanding the risks of raw cookie dough💩 [20:59] The dangers of raw ingredients: eggs and flour💩 [26:27] The hotel room cook strikes again (in an airplane bathroom!)Resources from this episodeQuaker Oats RecallCreating a Recall-Ready Food Safety Industry | Episode 42Mile High Bathroom Garlic Shrimp & MashNoteworthy quotes from this episode“Our government has created an atmosphere of [...] rolling the dice every time we eat products. They’re literally okay with salmonella being in chicken and eggs. The expectation is that "housewives should know what to do with their chicken.” – Matthew Regusci“I truly don't think anything will happen until consumers demand a change.” – Francine L ShawWe hope you enjoy this episode!Remember to subscribe, rate, and review the podcast on your favorite podcast platform. Together, we can raise awareness and make a positive impact in the world of food safety!We'd love to hear from you!Connect with Francine, Matt, and the "Don't Eat Poop!" show on LinkedIn! Share your thoughts and feedback on the show and feel free to offer any topics you would like to hear discussed.Check out Francine's book Who Watches the Kitchen? on Amazon! _______Produced by Ideablossoms

🍽️ Francine and Matt are building a global, fun, and inclusive Food Safety Family! From the C-suite to the kitchen, they’re making safe food the norm everywhere.👉 Follow Francine and Matt on LinkedIn for more food safety insights and updates.In this episode of Don’t Eat Poop!, our hosts Matt and Francine discuss their predictions for food safety in 2024, highlighting the possible increase in consumer food safety awareness and the potential impact on food safety regulations and practices. They talk about the growing importance of digitization and traceability in ensuring food safety. They also shared concerns about recurrent outbreaks and food recalls such as those associated with spinach, cantaloupes, and central kitchens. The challenges posed by e-commerce and non-digitized operations and incidents of food fraud were also examined in this last episode of 2023.In this episode:💩 [01:40] Matt & Francine’s plans for Christmas💩 [05:35] Looking back at what happened in food safety in 2023💩 [09:37] Predictions for food safety preventative measures and the role of consumers💩 [14:36] Food traceability, food supply digitalization, and what we expect for 2024💩 [19:25] The reality of food supply in the digital age💩 [22:52] Predictions for food outbreaks in 2024💩 [27:02] The lack of control over e-commerce food💩 [30:48] Don’t Eat sink macaroni!Resources from this episodeSink macaroni post on LinkedinMatt’s popular sticker post on LinkedinNoteworthy quotes from this episode“I think that traceability is key. And as the industry learns to modernize and systematize their records, these recalls will be done a lot faster.” – Matthew Regusci“When are we going to start focusing on the prevention side of it? We need to have a focus on prevention. And maybe, maybe we can do that in 2024.” – Francine L ShawWe hope you enjoy this episode!If you're passionate about maintaining the highest standards in food safety, this podcast is for you. Tune in to the "Don't Eat Poop" podcast for the latest food recalls, engaging conversations around food safety awareness, expert advice, food systems, news from the food supply chain, and actionable tips for responsible food safety practices. And of course, some food safety humor. Develop the knowledge and skills you need to protect yourself and others from foodborne illnesses.Connect with Francine, Matt, and the "Don't Eat Poop!" show on LinkedIn! Share your thoughts and feedback on the show and feel free to offer any topics you would like to hear discussed.Check out Francine's book Who Watches the Kitchen? on Amazon! _______Produced by Ideablossoms

🍽️ Francine and Matt are building a global, fun, and inclusive Food Safety Family! From the C-suite to the kitchen, they’re making safe food the norm everywhere.👉 Follow Francine and Matt on LinkedIn for more food safety insights and updates.In this episode of Don’t Eat Poop! A Food Safety Podcast, our hosts Matt and Francine welcome Charles (Chuck) Jolley, Director Of Sales Marketing at Food Safety News to talk about the future of food safety publications. This is a discussion on the role of publications in providing timely and relevant information to the food safety industry and the general public.The guest, Chuck, talks about his experience at Food Safety News, its growth over the years, and its impact as a daily publication on the industry and consumers.In this episode:💩 [03:01] Food Safety News: how it started and where it is now💩 [06:15] The future of food safety publications 💩 [10:25] Why we created Don't Eat Poop! And who we created it for💩 [14:42] Advertising in food safety publications like Food Safety News 💩 [17:11] What does Chuck think of The Food Safety Consortium?Resources from this episodeFood Safety News Website: https://www.foodsafetynews.com/ Food Safety News Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/FoodSafetyNews Food Safety News X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/foodsafetynews Food Safety News Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/food-safety-news/ Noteworthy quote from this episode“Ink on paper is starting to go away. So where will we be in 10, 15 years? It depends on how efficient your computer gets, how quickly you can download stuff, how fast the material can appear on your screen.” – Charles JolleyWe hope you enjoy this episode!Remember to subscribe, rate, and review the podcast on your favorite podcast platform. Together, we can raise awareness and make a positive impact in the world of food safety!We'd love to hear from you!Connect with Francine, Matt, and the "Don't Eat Poop!" show on LinkedIn! Connect with Chuck on Linkedin as well.Share your thoughts and feedback on the show and feel free to offer any topics you would like to hear discussed.Check out Francine's book Who Watches the Kitchen? on Amazon! _______Produced by Ideablossoms

🍽️ Francine and Matt are building a global, fun, and inclusive Food Safety Family! From the C-suite to the kitchen, they’re making safe food the norm everywhere.👉 Follow Francine and Matt on LinkedIn for more food safety insights and updates.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:💩 [02:20] An interesting sight at the LAX Airport💩 [05:26] The last mile: why food safety training is important💩 [07:00] The public’s response since Poisoned came out💩 [13:37] Is there a need to be graphic as a food safety professional?💩 [18:33] Transferring management as a way of ensuring a safer food supply chain💩 [20:38] Food Safety Consortium: the best part and what can make it even betterResources from this episodeTo learn more about Darin’s story, listen to episode 13 – Don't Eat Poison! Dr. Darin Detwiler’s Story of Heartbreak and AdvocacyConnect with Dr. Darin on LinkedinWatch Poisoned: The Dirty Truth About Your Food on NetflixGet the book Food Safety: Past, Present, and Predictions on AmazonNoteworthy quote from this episode"I think the role that I played in the documentary was to try to make sure that if they're going to tell the story, they tell the full story. So people understand this is not just a "mild inconvenience" [...] there are some serious and grave consequences for failures in food safety." – Dr. Darin DetwilerWe hope you enjoy this episode!If you're passionate about maintaining the highest standards in food safety, this podcast is for you. Tune in to the "Don't Eat Poop" podcast for the latest food recalls, engaging conversations around food safety awareness, expert advice, food systems, news from the food supply chain, and actionable tips for responsible food safety practices. And of course, some food safety humor. Develop the knowledge and skills you need to protect yourself and others from foodborne illnesses.Connect with Francine, Matt, and the "Don't Eat Poop!" show on LinkedIn! Share your thoughts and feedback on the show and feel free to offer any topics you would like to hear discussed.Check out Francine's book Who Watches the Kitchen? on Amazon! _______Produced by Ideablossoms

🍽️ Francine and Matt are building a global, fun, and inclusive Food Safety Family! From the C-suite to the kitchen, they’re making safe food the norm everywhere.👉 Follow Francine and Matt on LinkedIn for more food safety insights and updates.In this episode of Don’t Eat Poop!, our hosts Matt and Francine interview an industry veteran, Roger Hancock, CEO of Recall InfoLink. He shares his insights and experiences from the past 30 years in the food safety industry, more specifically, in the food recall business. They discuss the importance of a fast and efficient food recall, the perception of recalls by the general public, and the challenges involved in handling recalls. Roger also talks about the complexity and size of the biggest food recall he has ever worked on – the day before Christmas Eve, 2002. The conversation explores the concept of a recall-ready industry and community.In this episode:💩 [01:41] An introduction to Roger and why he created Recall InfoLink💩 [02:52] The importance of a fast, efficient recall💩 [07:00] Is there complacency to recalls?💩 [08:23] The role of loyalty cards in notifying consumers about recalls💩 [09:56] Creating a recall-ready food safety industry and community💩 [11:11] The biggest recall Roger worked on💩 [15:50] Roger’s favorite part of the Food Safety ConsortiumResources from this episodeRecall InfoLink: www.recallinfolink.comFood Safety Consortium: www.foodsafetyconsortium.orgNoteworthy quotes from this episode“The recall business is a business that either you find humor in or it drives you crazy.” – Roger Hancock“Recalls only happen when they aren't expected and aren't planned [...] So to make them fast and easy, it requires practice and being ready." – Roger HancockWe hope you enjoy this episode!Remember to subscribe, rate, and review the podcast on your favorite podcast platform. Together, we can raise awareness and make a positive impact in the world of food safety!We'd love to hear from you!Connect with Francine, Matt, and the "Don't Eat Poop!" show on LinkedIn! Share your thoughts and feedback on the show and feel free to offer any topics you would like to hear discussed.Check out Francine's book Who Watches the Kitchen? on Amazon! _______Produced by Ideablossoms

🍽️ Francine and Matt are building a global, fun, and inclusive Food Safety Family! From the C-suite to the kitchen, they’re making safe food the norm everywhere.👉 Follow Francine and Matt on LinkedIn for more food safety insights and updates.In this episode of Don’t Eat Poop!, our host Francine shares some recent (and not-so-pleasant) personal developments since our episode about contaminated dog food. That leads to her and Matt sharing invaluable insights on crisis management in the food industry. Drawing from their extensive experience in the field, they emphasize the critical need for preparing ahead of time, long before a crisis strikes. They also have some even more disturbing news to share, it was recently found that an NJ school janitor has been accused of contaminating the school’s food supply with his own body fluids. Curious to know what Francine and Matt think about this? Press play and find out.In this episode:💩 [06:15] A personal development caused by the dog food outbreak💩 [12:56] An outbreak of Listeria and E. coli – and the problem with our current recall process and crisis management💩 [22:27] Contaminated dog food: What you can do to make sure there is no cross-contamination💩 [24:52] Body fluid all over the school campus – and we're not just talking about pee or poopIf you're passionate about maintaining the highest standards in food safety, this podcast is for you. Tune in to the "Don't Eat Poop" podcast for engaging conversations, expert advice, food systems, the latest news from the food supply chain, and actionable tips for responsible food safety practices. Get ready to develop the knowledge and skills you need to protect yourself and others from foodborne illnesses.Resources from this episodehttps://www.foodsafetynews.com/2023/11/fda-reports-two-new-outbreaks-of-unknown-origin/https://www.cbsnews.com/news/product-recall-salmonella-dog-cat-food-mid-america-pet-food/https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/nj-school-janitor-accused-contaminating-food-faces-child-porn-charges-rcna124334Noteworthy quotes from this episode“That's two separate things. One is traceability, figuring out where that problem is. And the other is figuring out how to get that stuff off the shelf as fast as possible.” – Matthew Regusci“The time to create it [a crisis management plan] isn't in the middle of a crisis. It's before the crisis.” – Francine L ShawWe hope you enjoy this episode!Remember to subscribe, rate, and review the podcast on your favorite podcast platform. Together, we can raise awareness and make a positive impact in the world of food safety!We'd love to hear from you!Connect with Francine, Matt, and the "Don't Eat Poop!" show on LinkedIn! Share your thoughts and feedback on the show and feel free to offer any topics you would like to hear discussed.Check out Francine's book Who Watches the Kitchen? on Amazon! _______Produced by Ideablossoms

🍽️ Francine and Matt are building a global, fun, and inclusive Food Safety Family! From the C-suite to the kitchen, they’re making safe food the norm everywhere.👉 Follow Francine and Matt on LinkedIn for more food safety insights and updates.Who brought the cranberry sauce?!The season of Thanksgiving is upon us and Francine and Matt have taken it upon themselves to teach you the best practices for a safe, sickness (and poop)-free holiday!Listeners will also learn about the origins of Francine's fear of birds, Matt's (occasional) desire to go to jail and there's a whole bit about the wholesome friendship between Martha Stewart and Snoop Dogg. Thanksgiving dinner conversations can be rough, but this one goes down smooth. Pass the gravy!If you're passionate about maintaining the highest standards in food safety, this podcast is for you. Tune in to the "Don't Eat Poop" podcast for engaging conversations, expert advice, food systems, the latest news from the food supply chain, and actionable tips for responsible food safety practices. Get ready to develop the knowledge and skills you need to protect yourself and others from foodborne illnesses.We hope you enjoy this episode!Remember to subscribe, rate, and review the podcast on your favorite podcast platform. Together, we can raise awareness and make a positive impact in the world of food safety! Do your part to serve safe food to your family, friends, and consumers.We'd love to hear from you!Connect with Francine, Matt, and the "Don't Eat Poop!" show on LinkedIn! Share your thoughts and feedback on the show and feel free to offer any topics you would like to hear discussed.Check out Francine's book Who Watches the Kitchen? on Amazon!

🍽️ Francine and Matt are building a global, fun, and inclusive Food Safety Family! From the C-suite to the kitchen, they’re making safe food the norm everywhere.👉 Follow Francine and Matt on LinkedIn for more food safety insights and updates.If ever there was an episode to not eat before or after a meal, this might be the one.This week's topics include: Contracting salmonella from your pet's food (yes, it's possible)Death by vegetable-sorting robotVelveeta, powdered milk and government cheeseThe not-so-sanitary habits of 7 out of 10 Uber Eats drivers The nightmare-inducing reason you should probably (definitely) bring your own toiletries to hotels'Nuff said.Chapters(00:47) - Salmonella in dog food (09:39) - Killer veggie robots (16:25) - The part of the episode where things get gross If you're passionate about maintaining the highest standards in food safety, this podcast is for you. Tune in to the "Don't Eat Poop" podcast for engaging conversations, expert advice, food systems, the latest news from the food supply chain, and actionable tips for responsible food safety practices. Get ready to develop the knowledge and skills you need to protect yourself and others from foodborne illnesses.Articles mentioned in this episodehttps://www.cbsnews.com/news/product-recall-salmonella-dog-cat-food-mid-america-pet-food/ https://futurism.com/the-byte/man-crushed-death-grocery-robot https://www.dailymail.co.uk/travel/article-12142917/Former-hotel-manager-reveals-gross-reason-NEVER-use-toiletries-room.htmlWe hope you enjoy this episode!Remember to subscribe, rate, and review the podcast on your favorite podcast platform. Together, we can raise awareness and make a positive impact in the world of food safety! Do your part to serve safe food to your family, friends, and consumers.We'd love to hear from you!Connect with Francine, Matt, and the "Don't Eat Poop!" show on LinkedIn! Share your thoughts and feedback on the show and feel free to offer any topics you would like to hear discussed.Check out Francine's book Who Watches the Kitchen? on Amazon!

🍽️ Francine and Matt are building a global, fun, and inclusive Food Safety Family! From the C-suite to the kitchen, they’re making safe food the norm everywhere.👉 Follow Francine and Matt on LinkedIn for more food safety insights and updates.In this episode of Don’t Eat Poop!, our hosts Matt and Francine are here to talk about murder, mushrooms, and dishwasher salmon.Matt starts the episode by giving a big shout-out to his wife, who truly deserves it, and sharing his life as “Mr. Mom” during his wife’s week-long absence.They talk about a woman charged with murder in Australia for allegedly poisoning her ex-husband's family with toxic mushrooms all wrapped in fancy Beef Wellington. Naturally, they also joke about their unusual way of dealing with stress.Then, they dive deeper into their fascination with True Crime, the inner workings of criminal minds, and how they end up becoming the “great” criminals they are.Lastly, they contemplate the absurd notion of cooking salmon in a dishwasher, all the even crazier things people put in their dishwashers (washing machines exist for a reason, okay?), and why none of this is a good idea.In this episode:💩 [00:35] Matt’s life as “Mr. Mom” for a week💩 [02:42] Matt’s shout-out to his absolutely amazing wife💩 [07:17] Death by Beef Wellington: woman tries to kill ex’s family with poisonous mushrooms 💩 [12:01] The unusual way Matt and Francine deal with stress💩 [13:24] Their fascination with True Crime and how criminal minds work💩 [16:15] The mindset behind criminals and the power of choices💩 [20:59] Dishwasher salmon and why that is NOT a good ideaDisclaimer: Episode title and content do not constitute legal or health advice.Resources from this episodeCheck out the video Matt mentions of him talking about inside jokes and dishwasher salmon here.Learn more about the poisoning case in the Food Safety News article Woman charged with murder in mushroom poisoning case.You’ll find the original Dishwasher Salmon TikTok video Matt and Francine talk about in this episode here.LauraAura, the host of The Gutsy Podcast, is the one who sent Francine the video. Back in 2020, Francine was a guest on The Gutsy Podcast. You can listen to that interview here: Episode 60: The Perception of Being an Overnight Success with Francine Shaw.Francine mentions the hilarious “placenta episode”, you can listen to it here: Don't Eat Placentas! (or do, maybe, I guess) | Episode 28.Connect with Francine, Matt, and the "Don't Eat Poop!" show on LinkedIn! Share your thoughts and feedback on the show and feel free to offer any topics you would like to hear discussed.Check out Francine's book Who Watches the Kitchen? on Amazon! _______Produced by Ideablossoms

🍽️ Francine and Matt are building a global, fun, and inclusive Food Safety Family! From the C-suite to the kitchen, they’re making safe food the norm everywhere.👉 Follow Francine and Matt on LinkedIn for more food safety insights and updates.In this episode, your hosts Matt and Francine sit down with Rick Biros, a prominent figure in the food safety industry and organizer of the Food Safety Consortium. Get ready for an informative and thought-provoking food safety talk as they explore the rich history of the Food Safety Consortium and its impact on the field. They also tackle the intriguing topic of integrating cannabis into the world of food safety—a fascinating subject that's gaining increasing importance. Throughout the conversation, our experts delve into the meaning and significance of 'trust' in the context of food safety. Discover how trust plays a crucial role in ensuring the safety and well-being of consumers.Join Matt and Francine for an engaging conversation covering the history of this food safety industry institution, the integration of cannabis into the world of food safety, and the meaning of 'trust' as it relates to food safety.If you're passionate about maintaining the highest standards in food safety, this podcast is for you. Tune in to the "Don't Eat Poop" podcast for engaging conversations, expert advice, food systems, the latest news from the food supply chain, and actionable tips for responsible food safety practices. Get ready to develop the knowledge and skills you need to protect yourself and others from foodborne illnesses.We hope you enjoy this episode!Remember to subscribe, rate, and review the podcast on your favorite podcast platform. Together, we can raise awareness and make a positive impact in the world of food safety!We'd love to hear from you!Connect with Francine, Matt, and the "Don't Eat Poop!" show on LinkedIn! Share your thoughts and feedback on the show "Don't Eat Poop." Additionally, feel free to offer any topics you would like to hear discussed on the show.Check out Francine's book Who Watches the Kitchen? on Amazon!

🍽️ Francine and Matt are building a global, fun, and inclusive Food Safety Family! From the C-suite to the kitchen, they’re making safe food the norm everywhere.👉 Follow Francine and Matt on LinkedIn for more food safety insights and updates.It's interview time! Welcome to the "Don't Eat Poop! A Food Safety Podcast," where hosts Matt and Francine take you on a journey into the world of food safety. Recorded at the Food Safety Consortium, they delve into a fascinating food safety talk with industry experts Tia Glave and Jill Stuber from Catalyst.Join Matt and Francine as they explore the importance of trust and people skills with Tia and Jill, and discover valuable insights on how to create and nurture a functional food safety culture within your organization.If you're passionate about maintaining the highest standards in food safety, this podcast is for you. Tune in to the "Don't Eat Poop" podcast for engaging conversations, expert advice, the latest news from the food supply chain (including the most recent food recalls), and actionable tips for responsible food safety practices. Get ready to develop the knowledge and skills you need to protect yourself and others from foodborne illnesses.Don't wait another moment—start your food safety journey with us on the "Don't Eat Poop" podcast!We hope you enjoy this episode!Remember to subscribe, rate, and review the podcast on your favorite platform. Together, we can raise awareness and make a positive impact in the world of food safety!We'd love to hear from you!Connect with Francine, Matt, and the "Don't Eat Poop!" show on LinkedIn! Share your thoughts and feedback on the show "Don't Eat Poop." Additionally, feel free to offer any topics you would like to hear discussed on the show. Check out Francine's book Who Watches the Kitchen? on Amazon!

🍽️ Francine and Matt are building a global, fun, and inclusive Food Safety Family! From the C-suite to the kitchen, they’re making safe food the norm everywhere.👉 Follow Francine and Matt on LinkedIn for more food safety insights and updates.Don't eat bathroom chicken! This as self-explanatory as it is cryptic. You'd think responsible food practicesTune in as we delve into crucial discussions about food safety mishaps within the baby food and infant formula sector. Learn about the vital importance of boiling water before preparing infant formula and brace yourself for a startling revelation on "bathroom chicken" – hint: bathrooms contain poop! Listener discretion advised: not recommended on an empty or full stomach.(00:32) - Future episode idea (01:25) - Consortium! (05:48) - Botulism in baby food (14:55) - Infant formula (20:20) - Boiling water (31:30) - Bathroom chicken Articles mentionedhttps://www.foodsafetynews.com/2023/10/baby-food-manufacture-warned-by-fda-after-consumer-complaint-of-infant-botulism-prompts-inspection/https://www.foodsafetynews.com/2023/10/fda-updates-compliance-program-for-infant-formula-investigators-compliance-officers/https://www.foodsafetynews.com/2023/10/study-raises-infant-formula-preparation-concerns/We hope you enjoy this episode!Be sure to subscribe to "Don't Eat Poop" on your favorite podcast app, leave a review, and spread the word to your friends for more intriguing revelations!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! Check out Francine's book Who Watches the Kitchen? on Amazon!

🍽️ Francine and Matt are building a global, fun, and inclusive Food Safety Family! From the C-suite to the kitchen, they’re making safe food the norm everywhere.👉 Follow Francine and Matt on LinkedIn for more food safety insights and updates.Ugh, not another training!Food safety requires rigorous, across-the-board training. Truthfully, all industries do. But let's face it: training can be torture. But according to Adam Spach, this week's guest, it doesn't have to be. Topics discussed in this interview include eye-rolling teens, VHS tapes, Gandalf and food safety disco music... If that sounds like the ideal party concept, this is the podcast for you!A delightful and informative interview with a friend of the show, funny and brimming with value-add... this is the first podcast that had Matt taking notes!About Adam:Adam is founder of KAS Concepts the home of No Boring Training. NBT exists to train the trainer to design, develop and deliver interesting and effective training sessions. With daily tips across social media and products aimed at helping new and experienced trainers alike his mission is to rid the world of boring training. Whether you are new to training or just got thrown into the role, NBT can help. He's is also the Learning & Development manager at a worldwide manufacturer and unofficial spokesperson for Bucees. NBT Products can be found here: https://noboringtraining.gumroad.com/ For daily tips to design, develop and deliver training that produces results, not yawns, follow Adam here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adamspacht/ For all the NBT Content locations & Sign up to join NBT Nation: https://zaap.bio/NoBoringTrainingWe 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! Check out Francine's book Who Watches the Kitchen? on Amazon!

🍽️ Francine and Matt are building a global, fun, and inclusive Food Safety Family! From the C-suite to the kitchen, they’re making safe food the norm everywhere.👉 Follow Francine and Matt on LinkedIn for more food safety insights and updates.It may not be a fun topic, but the food safety world is not done hearing about the massive daycare e. Coli outbreak in Calgary, Alberta.Matt and Francine discuss what has unfolded since the last episode was recorded, musing on what will happen next, how the company should have handled things legally and from a PR perspective and how Canadian law might lead to different outcomes than a similar outbreak in the United States.Also discussed: Francine's book (details below) and Food In Places It Shouldn't Be. (00:35) - Francine's book (10:09) - Calgary daycare e. Coli outbreak revisited (43:11) - Food in places it shouldn't be 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! Check out Francine's book Who Watches the Kitchen? on Amazon! Produced by Joe Diaco Podcasting Support

🍽️ Francine and Matt are building a global, fun, and inclusive Food Safety Family! From the C-suite to the kitchen, they’re making safe food the norm everywhere.👉 Follow Francine and Matt on LinkedIn for more food safety insights and updates.We went with our usual food safety humor in the title, but... our main topic is not really funny.Hundreds of children have become infected with e. Coli in a daycare outbreak in Calgary, Alberta, Canada.The cases have been traced back to a central kitchen that provided food for a number of daycare centers. Children have been hospitalized and secondary infections have been recorded. Not good.How did this happen? What can prevent this from happening again? And what might be the ramifications?(00:30) - Calgary Daycare e. Coli (38:22) - One Chip Challenge Also in this week's episode: The One-Chip Challenge! Some nightmarish health inspector stories! And a big announcement (stick around until the end)...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!

🍽️ Francine and Matt are building a global, fun, and inclusive Food Safety Family! From the C-suite to the kitchen, they’re making safe food the norm everywhere.👉 Follow Francine and Matt on LinkedIn for more food safety insights and updates.The venerable food safety publication Food Safety News has reached its 14th birthday. It's ready to start high school!14 years ago, nobody was talking about food safety except during MASSIVE outbreaks. Food Safety News has been working hard to change that - while also providing nearly limitless content for the Don't Eat Poop Podcast.This week, Matt and Francine pay tribute to this organization (full disclosure: both have written numerous articles for Food Safety News) as well as mapping out potential avenues it might take in the next 14 years.(01:22) - Food Safety News milestone (18:59) - Another food safety myth debunked! Here is the article about refreezing thawed food. 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!

🍽️ Francine and Matt are building a global, fun, and inclusive Food Safety Family! From the C-suite to the kitchen, they’re making safe food the norm everywhere.👉 Follow Francine and Matt on LinkedIn for more food safety insights and updates.Wow! This show is 30 episodes strong! Not bad for a podcast called "Don't Eat Poop!"To mark the occasion, here's an episode about diabetes, cockroaches, "forever chemicals" and more!(04:31) - Food safety and diabetes (23:57) - More thoughts on 'Poisoned' Here's to another 30!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!

🍽️ Francine and Matt are building a global, fun, and inclusive Food Safety Family! From the C-suite to the kitchen, they’re making safe food the norm everywhere.👉 Follow Francine and Matt on LinkedIn for more food safety insights and updates.Listeria in milkshakes. YouTube influencers in the energy drink business. Some things were not meant to be...... but if you've ever wondered why the milkshake machine at McDonalds is always out of order, or why putting the caffeine equivalent of a six-pack of Coke into a single beverage is ill-advised, this is the episode you were meant to hear!Join Matt and Francine for another illuminating and entertaining half-hour of food safety awareness (and humor) in which you'll learn as much about food safety as you could reasonably expect from a free podcast.They could teach you (more), but they'd have to charge ;)(01:13) - Listeria! In milkshakes! (16:41) - Don't Drink Influencer Energy Drinks! 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!

🍽️ Francine and Matt are building a global, fun, and inclusive Food Safety Family! From the C-suite to the kitchen, they’re making safe food the norm everywhere.👉 Follow Francine and Matt on LinkedIn for more food safety insights and updates.Placenta: It's what's for dinner!Yes, half of this episode is about the food safety of eating placenta. It's what it sounds like. Not recommended dinnertime listening.(00:30) - The zoo has really changed... (03:55) - Vinegar acidflation? (15:55) - In which Matt and Francine discuss the eating of human placentas Also discussed: the zoo and vinegar... both just aren't what they used to be! But could lowering the pH of vinegar by 1% be dangerous for your family this canning season? Listen and learn!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!

🍽️ Francine and Matt are building a global, fun, and inclusive Food Safety Family! From the C-suite to the kitchen, they’re making safe food the norm everywhere.👉 Follow Francine and Matt on LinkedIn for more food safety insights and updates.The World Health Organization (WHO) is coming for your diet soda... Actually they're not, but the WHO has recognized that aspartame, the artificial sweetener in all your favorite low- or no-calorie beverages and snack items is "possibly" carcinogenic.What does that mean for sugar and caffeine addicts? Will people quit diet soda for good? Will they be more likely to quit eating salad?These questions and more were answered in this week's episode.(00:54) - Matt complains about the cost of back-to-school (20:02) - Truth in marketing (24:56) - Quit eating salad? (27:56) - Food Safety Myths: Microwave ovens (31:07) - Time to end this episode... (31:35) - Or not... (33:46) - Matt makes a few last dad jokes... 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!

🍽️ Francine and Matt are building a global, fun, and inclusive Food Safety Family! From the C-suite to the kitchen, they’re making safe food the norm everywhere.👉 Follow Francine and Matt on LinkedIn for more food safety insights and updates.Yup, we're talking about it again. It's not every day Netflix puts out a hit documentary about food safety, so yeah... we're excited.In this episode, Matt and Francine discuss a Salon article covering the documentary (awesome!) and what regulations might come about due to the renewed food safety awareness (we hope!) "Poisoned" is bringing about.Other topics include how to handle chicken and the bad, bad joke Matt made to his in-laws...(00:30) - "A discussion on the difficulties faced by the podcaster" (06:20) - "Discussing a Salon article about 6 horrifying takeaways from the documentary 'Poisoned'" (28:30) - "What new regulations might come about because of this documentary?" (33:16) - "How do YOU treat your chicken?" (38:53) - "Matt got in TROUBLE..." 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!

🍽️ Francine and Matt are building a global, fun, and inclusive Food Safety Family! From the C-suite to the kitchen, they’re making safe food the norm everywhere.👉 Follow Francine and Matt on LinkedIn for more food safety insights and updates.In this episode, Matt and Francine review Poisoned, the new Netflix documentary on food safety in the United States.(00:30) - "Matt and Francine talk about coffee to wake themselves up" (04:29) - "'Poisoned' Netflix documentary review (33:14) - "The latest TikTok trend: exploding eggs (38:03) - "Closing remarks" 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!

🍽️ Francine and Matt are building a global, fun, and inclusive Food Safety Family! From the C-suite to the kitchen, they’re making safe food the norm everywhere.👉 Follow Francine and Matt on LinkedIn for more food safety insights and updates.What's botulism? Why is it associated with canned foods? How does food become contaminated with botulism? And what exactly is it that makes you sick?In this week's episode, Matt and Francine discuss this nasty foodborne illness. (00:30) - "Opening banter" (04:25) - "Botulism outbreak in Spain" (11:29) - "Botulism in your nachos?!" (25:00) - "Matt makes a dad joke..." (25:31) - "Potato fun facts" Food Safety Humor: Matt makes a dad joke and Francine shares potato fun facts.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!

🍽️ Francine and Matt are building a global, fun, and inclusive Food Safety Family! From the C-suite to the kitchen, they’re making safe food the norm everywhere.👉 Follow Francine and Matt on LinkedIn for more food safety insights and updates.In this episode, Matt and Francine discuss the dangers of inappropriate refrigerator use, including why you should not put your fridge outside in the snow during the winter - HINT: the same insulation that keeps cold air IN can keep cold air OUT - and learn about the condiments that need refrigeration and those that don't.Tune in to learn more about responsible food practices when it comes to refrigeration.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!

🍽️ Francine and Matt are building a global, fun, and inclusive Food Safety Family! From the C-suite to the kitchen, they’re making safe food the norm everywhere.👉 Follow Francine and Matt on LinkedIn for more food safety insights and updates.Got Milk? Hopefully not raw.Yes, some swear by the taste and purported health benefits. But drinking raw milk comes with risks. Listen to this week's episode with food safety professionals Francine L. Shaw and Matthew Regusci to learn more - and keep you and your family safe.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!

🍽️ Francine and Matt are building a global, fun, and inclusive Food Safety Family! From the C-suite to the kitchen, they’re making safe food the norm everywhere.👉 Follow Francine and Matt on LinkedIn for more food safety insights and updates.Pre-packaged food is convenient. And often meat and vegetables are cooked together. But packaging them together under the same plastic is a recipe for disaster. Not sure why? Matt and Francine discuss this and other unsafe convenience food trends in this episode of Don't Eat Poop! A Food Safety Podcast.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!

🍽️ Francine and Matt are building a global, fun, and inclusive Food Safety Family! From the C-suite to the kitchen, they’re making safe food the norm everywhere.👉 Follow Francine and Matt on LinkedIn for more food safety insights and updates.AI is changing the game... And that includes the food game!Matt and Francine discuss how bleeding-edge technology is becoming a vital ingredient in the food you eat - and part of the food systems and responsible food practices we see in the industry.Sounds gross, but it's not.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!

🍽️ Francine and Matt are building a global, fun, and inclusive Food Safety Family! From the C-suite to the kitchen, they’re making safe food the norm everywhere.👉 Follow Francine and Matt on LinkedIn for more food safety insights and updates.Remember sitcoms in the 90s? Remember how every season would have a "clip show" mostly featuring excerpts from earlier episodes?Well, that concept is back! Enjoy the "Don't Eat Poop" Clip Show, featuring some of the best and funniest moments from Don't Eat Poop history up to this point.We have everything here: food safety regulations, news from the industry, food recalls, food systems, food safety awareness, responsible food practices, interviews with food safety professionals and specialists,And of course... A lot of laughs.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!