Don Schaffner, PhD, food microbiologist, Rutgers University (Part 1)
Food Sleuth Radio · Melinda Hemmelgarn
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Show Notes
Did you know that pregnant women should avoid deli lunch meats due to the risk of listeria-related foodborne illness? Join Food Sleuth Radio host and Registered Dietitian, Melinda Hemmelgarn for her conversation with Don Schaffner, PhD, food microbiologist, Distinguished Professor, and Extension Specialist at Rutgers University. Schaffner discusses his research on handwashing, characteristics of listeria and the recent Boar’s Head lunch meat recall, and food safety related to power outages.
(Part 1 of 2)
Related Websites: https://www.riskyornot.co/
Historical perspectives on handwashing: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK144018/
Boar’s Head meat recall CDC updates: https://www.cdc.gov/media/releases/2024/s0828-listeria-outbreak-deli-meats.html