Don't Eat Poop! A Food Safety Podcast

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!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!  Produced by Joe Diaco Podcasting Support

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 robot Velveeta, powdered milk and government cheese The 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 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!  Produced by Joe Diaco Podcasting Support

Disclaimer: episode title does not constitute legal or health advice.Back to the usual format this week, Francine and Matt are here to talk about murder, mushrooms and dishwasher salmon. In the news: a woman has been charged with murder in Australia for allegedly poisoning her ex-husband's family with toxic mushrooms. Francine and Matt discuss this story, the origin of criminal masterminds. They also pay tribute to Matt's wife and contemplate the absurdist horror that is "dishwasher salmon."After two weeks of interviews from the Food Safety Consortium, it's good to be back to these freewheeling, accessible conversations. But don't worry, more interviews will be released in the coming weeks and months! Stay tuned for more informative, funny, poignant and bizarre content, and don't forget the golden rule of food safety: Don't Eat Poop!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 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 Joe Diaco Podcasting Support

It's interview time!Recorded at the Food Safety Consortium, it's an interview with Rick Biros of... the Food Safety Consortium!In this episode, your hosts Matt and Francine sit down with Rick Biros, a prominent figure in the food safety realm and organizer of the Food Safety Consortium. Get ready for an informative and thought-provoking discussion 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, and actionable tips to enhance your 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 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!  Produced by Joe Diaco Podcasting Support

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 fascinating discussions 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. 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, and actionable tips to enhance your 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! Produced by Joe Diaco Podcasting Support

The title should be as self-explanatory as it is cryptic...Tune 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! Produced by Joe Diaco Podcasting Support

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 from a friend of the show, funny and brimming with value-add... this is the first podcast that had Matt taking notes!About AdamAdam 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! Produced by Joe Diaco Podcasting Support

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

We went with a funny title, but...... our main topic is not so 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?Also in this week's episode: The One-Chip Challenge! Some nightmarish health inspector stories! And a big announcement (stick around until the end)... (00:30) - Calgary Daycare e. Coli (38:22) - One Chip Challenge We hope you enjoy this episode!Be sure to subscribe to Don't Eat Poop on your favorite podcast app, leave a review and share the podcast with your friends!We'd love to hear from you!Follow Francine, Matt and the show on LinkedIn and let us know what you thought of the show. Also feel free to suggest topics you'd like to hear discussed! Produced by Joe Diaco Podcasting Support

Have you heard?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! Produced by Joe Diaco Podcasting Support

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! Here's to another 30! (04:31) - Food safety and diabetes (23:57) - More thoughts on 'Poisoned' We hope you enjoy this episode!Be sure to subscribe to Don't Eat Poop on your favorite podcast app, leave a review and share the podcast with your friends!We'd love to hear from you!Follow Francine, Matt and the show on LinkedIn and let us know what you thought of the show. Also feel free to suggest topics you'd like to hear discussed! Produced by Joe Diaco Podcasting Support

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, 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! Produced by Joe Diaco Podcasting Support

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.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! (00:30) - The zoo has really changed... (03:55) - Vinegar acidflation? (15:55) - In which Matt and Francine discuss the eating of human placentas We hope you enjoy this episode!Be sure to subscribe to Don't Eat Poop on your favorite podcast app, leave a review and share the podcast with your friends!We'd love to hear from you!Follow Francine, Matt and the show on LinkedIn and let us know what you thought of the show. Also feel free to suggest topics you'd like to hear discussed! Produced by Joe Diaco Podcasting Support

The World Health Organization 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 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! Produced by Joe Diaco Podcasting Support

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 discuss 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! Produced by Joe Diaco Podcasting Support

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! Produced by Joe Diaco Podcasting Support

Botulism: not recommended.But what is 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. Also: Matt makes a dad joke and Francine shares potato fun facts. (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" We hope you enjoy this episode!Be sure to subscribe to Don't Eat Poop on your favorite podcast app, leave a review and share the podcast with your friends!We'd love to hear from you!Follow Francine, Matt and the show on LinkedIn and let us know what you thought of the show. Also feel free to suggest topics you'd like to hear discussed! Produced by Joe Diaco Podcasting Support

Is your refrigerator running?If not, plug it in!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!We hope you enjoy this episode!Be sure to subscribe to Don't Eat Poop on your favorite podcast app, leave a review and share the podcast with your friends!We'd love to hear from you!Follow Francine, Matt and the show on LinkedIn and let us know what you thought of the show. Also feel free to suggest topics you'd like to hear discussed! Produced by Joe Diaco Podcasting Support

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 to learn more.We hope you enjoy this episode!Be sure to subscribe to Don't Eat Poop on your favorite podcast app, leave a review and share the podcast with your friends!We'd love to hear from you!Follow Francine, Matt and the show on LinkedIn and let us know what you thought of the show. Also feel free to suggest topics you'd like to hear discussed! Produced by Joe Diaco Podcasting Support

Does it really need to be said?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.Matt and Francine discuss this and other unsafe convenience food trends.We hope you enjoy this episode!Be sure to subscribe to Don't Eat Poop on your favorite podcast app, leave a review and share the podcast with your friends!We'd love to hear from you!Follow Francine, Matt and the show on LinkedIn and let us know what you thought of the show. Also feel free to suggest topics you'd like to hear discussed! Produced by Joe Diaco Podcasting Support

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.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! Produced by Joe Diaco Podcasting Support

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 and some of the best and funniest moments from Don't Eat Poop history up to this point.And don't worry, we will be back with our regular content soon.We hope you enjoy this episode!Be sure to subscribe to Don't Eat Poop on your favorite podcast app, leave a review and share the podcast with your friends!We'd love to hear from you!Follow Francine, Matt and the show on LinkedIn and let us know what you thought of the show. Also feel free to suggest topics you'd like to hear discussed! Produced by Joe Diaco Podcasting Support

Time to lawyer up, food safety enthusiasts!Bill Marler is the world's leading foodborne illness attorney. Starting with a landmark $15.6 million settlement from Jack in the Box following their infamous 1992-1993 e. Coli outbreak, Marler has leapt from success to success, delivering accountability to food companies that fail to protect the health of their customers.In this week's episode, the most feared man in food talks to Francine and Matt about getting the F out of the FDA, the importance of food safety culture, why he voluntarily spends time trying to put himself out of a job and whether he feels like the monster some consider him to be.Not to be missed.We hope you enjoy this episode!Be sure to subscribe to Don't Eat Poop on your favorite podcast app, leave a review and share the podcast with your friends!We'd love to hear from you!Follow Francine, Matt and the show on LinkedIn and let us know what you thought of the show. Also feel free to suggest topics you'd like to hear discussed! Produced by Joe Diaco Podcasting Support

When Bill Marler means business, he means BUSINESS.The legendary, fearsome food safety attorney - scourge of every negligent food service business - has made an offer that can't be refused: he will provide consultation to any company that wishes to mandate the Hepatitis A vaccine for its employees for the low price of $1. This will make them immune to being sued by him in the future.Talk about a power play!The Hepatitis A vaccine prevents contamination by food service workers and saves lives, but is not yet required.Also: food poisoning... should you blame the last thing you ate?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! Article mentioned:https://www.foodsafetynews.com/2023/06/offer-hepatitis-a-vaccines-an-off-you-cant-refuse/Produced by Joe Diaco Podcasting Support

It turns out coming to work sick is a bad idea.More than 40% of restaurant foodborne illness outbreaks are caused by employees showing up to work sick. Many restaurants and other food service facilities lack official policies outlining the specific symptoms that require employees to stay home. Can you spot the problem?Also, Matt and Francine discuss "food filth," which is every bit as appetizing as it sounds!We hope you enjoy this episode!Be sure to subscribe to Don't Eat Poop on your favorite podcast app, leave a review and share the podcast with your friends!We'd love to hear from you!Follow Francine, Matt and the show on LinkedIn and let us know what you thought of the show. Also feel free to suggest topics you'd like to hear discussed! Produced by Joe Diaco Podcasting Support

Selling your poop: it's the American Dream!Unfortunately, it's out of reach for most Americans. But if you are one of the rare few who is in great shape, eats well and has an excellent gut micro-biome, making your stool ideal for fecal transplants, you too can be rolling in it...Money. We mean money.This week, Matt and Francine discuss the side hustle that might be both the best - and crappiest - of them all.ALSO: raw milk... could it improve your health AND your relationship with your mother? Listen and find out!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: https://www.linkedin.com/in/francinelshaw/Matt: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mattregusci/Produced by Joe Diaco Podcasting Support

The food we eat is safe... after all, it's been certified, right?As food safety industry insiders, Matt and Francine know that things are not always on the up and up. Today's main topic: certification fraud. What happens when a company wants to move a bunch of inventory without going through the agonizing burden of actually getting it certified? Do the good people of the industry all turn their backs on these shenanigans... or does a bidding war commence?Also: is it OK to sell Walmart pizzas, microwaved in your own oven, on DoorDash? Risky business or top-shelf entrepreneurialism?We hope you enjoy this episode!Be sure to subscribe to Don't Eat Poop on your favorite podcast app, leave a review and share the podcast with your friends!We'd love to hear from you!Follow Francine, Matt and the show on LinkedIn and let us know what you thought of the show. Also feel free to suggest topics you'd like to hear discussed! Produced by Joe Diaco Podcasting Support

Dr Darin Detwiler is a prominent food safety consumer advocate with more than just academic credentials. Recorded at the Food Safety Summit in Chicago, Dr Detwiler joins Matt and Francine to discuss his painful, personal food safety history, the difference between "believing in" and valuing food safety, and his involvement in the upcoming Netflix documentary "Poisoned." We hope you enjoy this episode!Be sure to subscribe to Don't Eat Poop on your favorite podcast app, leave a review and share the podcast with your friends!We'd love to hear from you!Follow Francine, Matt and the show on LinkedIn and let us know what you thought of the show. Also feel free to suggest topics you'd like to hear discussed! Produced by Joe Diaco Podcasting Support

If you love chickens, you're in cluck...This week's episode is about chickens and the avian flu viruses that love (to infect) them!With avian flu concerns on the rise, what are the implications for mass-vaccinating chickens destined for your plate? Join Matt and Francine for a discussion on this and other fowl topics... or are you too chicken?!We hope you enjoy this episode!Be sure to subscribe to Don't Eat Poop on your favorite podcast app, leave a review and share the podcast with your friends!We'd love to hear from you!Follow Francine, Matt and the show on LinkedIn and let us know what you thought of the show. Also feel free to suggest topics you'd like to hear discussed! Produced by Joe Diaco Podcasting Support

Who doesn't love burgers?!They're as American as you get. But in 1993, the fast food burger chain Jack in the Box had a massive E. coli outbreak that affected hundreds, killed four children and ended with the company paying out about $98 million, with one victim receiving $15.6 million. It's also the subject of the upcoming Netflix documentary, Poisoned.It's also the subject of this week's episode of Don't Eat Poop! Francine and Matt discuss the seminal event that created the modern food safety industry, including its after effects and implications on their own careers in food safety.We hope you enjoy this episode!Be sure to subscribe to Don't Eat Poop on your favorite podcast app, leave a review and share the podcast with your friends!We'd love to hear from you!Follow Francine, Matt and the show on LinkedIn and let us know what you thought of the show. Also feel free to suggest topics you'd like to hear discussed! Produced by Joe Diaco Podcasting Support

There's a war on between chocolate and cannabis...... and the green stuff has THROWN DOWN!That's right, sales of legal cannabis are OUTSTRIPPING sales of chocolate in a surreal twist of fate that reminds us of how quickly things have changed in the United States on the cannabis front.Matt and Francine try to make sense of this, while discussing the wild policy differences between states: with regards to cannabis, liquor sales and more.Also discussed: Starbucks' bowel-emptying new product that will be coming soon to a drive through near you!We hope you enjoy this episode!Be sure to subscribe to Don't Eat Poop on your favorite podcast app, leave a review and share the podcast with your friends!We'd love to hear from you!Follow Francine, Matt and the show on LinkedIn and let us know what you thought of the show. Also feel free to suggest topics you'd like to hear discussed! Produced by Joe Diaco Podcasting Support

This week, we go full C-SPAN...Frank Yiannis (former chief of the "food" side of the FDA) has testified on Capitol Hill about the bacterial contamination at a Michigan plant that led to a baby formula shortage last February.Babies, we hope it doesn't need to be said, should not be getting sick from drinking formula.Yiannis agrees, and his no-holds-barred testimony took industry and government alike to task for allowing this to happen and pointing toward reforms to be implemented to avoid a repeat.Join Matt and Francine for commentary on Yiannis's testimony, musings on the issues it raises, and no shortage of jokes. Because that's simply how they roll.Relevant links:https://www.c-span.org/video/?520583-1/fda-commissioner-testifies-baby-formula-shortage https://oversight.house.gov/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Yiannas-Testimony_-House-Subcomm_March-27-2023.pdf https://www.foodsafetynews.com/2023/02/baby-formula-recalled-over-concerns-of-cronobacter-contamination/ https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/2023/03/20/gerber-infant-formula-recall-cronobacter-concern/11507913002/ https://www.fda.gov/media/77065/download https://www.usnews.com/news/health-news/articles/2022-10-26/new-tiktok-trend-of-mouth-taping-during-sleep-carries-dangersWe hope you enjoy this episode!Be sure to subscribe to Don't Eat Poop on your favorite podcast app, leave a review and share the podcast with your friends!We'd love to hear from you!Follow Francine, Matt and the show on LinkedIn and let us know what you thought of the show. Also feel free to suggest topics you'd like to hear discussed! Produced by Joe Diaco Podcasting Support

Usually we like to have a good laugh......but there's nothing particularly funny about food insecurity. What is food insecurity? How many people in America face it? What are the causes? And what can be done? Listen and find out!Also, on a much funnier note, this week we discuss "sleepy chicken," the bizarre TikTok food trend!Articles mentioned: https://www.feedingamerica.org/hunger-in-america/food-insecurity https://www.cdc.gov/nchs/products/databriefs/db432.htm https://thebarbecuelab.com/hunger-in-america/ https://www.feedingamerica.org/hunger-in-america?s_src=Y23XG3H1Y&s_subsrc=c&s_keyword=hunger%20stats&gclid=CjwKCAjw586hBhBrEiwAQYEnHT4Faw31gUKQv2FjPG7zVZnJNGQTxNBPe7v_FmqD0Mg9ld0OprAyeRoCEkgQAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds https://www.fns.usda.gov/wicWe hope you enjoy this episode!Be sure to subscribe to Don't Eat Poop on your favorite podcast app, leave a review and share the podcast with your friends!We'd love to hear from you!Follow Francine, Matt and the show on LinkedIn and let us know what you thought of the show. Also feel free to suggest topics you'd like to hear discussed! Produced by Joe Diaco Podcasting Support

Are you eating foods from the "Dirty Dozen?"Every year the Environmental Working Group releases its "dirty dozen" list of the twelve produce items with the most pesticide residue.Spoiler alert: they're probably all in your fridge.But is this list as meaningful as it sounds? Are pesticides as scary as you think? And does "organic" mean what you've been led to believe?Also in this week's episode: uh oh, a hepatitis outbreak in frozen strawberries! And making grilled cheese sandwiches in your toaster oven... a good idea? (DISCLAIMER: No, it is a terrible idea, DO NOT BURN DOWN YOUR HOME)Articles mentioned:https://www.foodsafetynews.com/2023/03/letter-to-the-editor-dirty-dozen-requires-a-second-look/ https://www.seattletimes.com/life/wellness/why-the-dirty-dozen-produce-list-is-misguided/ https://www.foodsafetynews.com/2023/03/environmental-working-group-unveils-its-dirty-dozen-clean-15-for-2023/ https://www.usda.gov/media/blog/2020/10/27/organic-101-allowed-and-prohibited-substances https://www.usda.gov/media/blog/2012/03/22/organic-101-what-usda-organic-label-means https://www.fda.gov/food/food-labeling-nutrition/organic-food-labels We hope you enjoy this episode!Be sure to subscribe to Don't Eat Poop on your favorite podcast app, leave a review and share the podcast with your friends!We'd love to hear from you!Follow Francine, Matt and the show on LinkedIn and let us know what you thought of the show. Also feel free to suggest topics you'd like to hear discussed! Produced by Joe Diaco Podcasting Support

Food safety starts at home...... so that's what we're talking about this week.Except when we're talking about dialects, what Matt's kids call him, and whether reusable bags are actually environmentally friendly, that is.Distractions aside, this episode covers the aspects of food safety that take place in our own kitchen. And as a bonus, Matt and Francine take on the TikTok trend of "healthy coke"... is it all it's cracked up to be? Listen and find out!Articles mentioned:https://www.fightbac.org/ https://www.tiktok.com/@mandyvjones/video/7106302944194071851?embed_source=121331973%2C120811592%2C120810756%3Bnull%3Bembed_fullscreen&refer=embed&referer_url=www.foodnetwork.com%2Ffn-dish%2Fnews%2Ftiktok-healthy-coke&referer_video_id=7106302944194071851We hope you enjoy this episode!Be sure to subscribe to Don't Eat Poop on your favorite podcast app, leave a review and share the podcast with your friends!We'd love to hear from you!Follow Francine, Matt and the show on LinkedIn and let us know what you thought of the show. Also feel free to suggest topics you'd like to hear discussed! Produced by Joe Diaco Podcasting Support

Don't Eat Poop is back to discuss everyone's favorite topic...... bureaucracy!No? Well, we promise it's interesting.Should the FDA split into two agencies, one overseeing drugs and one food? Should cannabis fall under yet another agency? Francine and Matt have thoughts. Also, did you know that states (and even counties) have their own rules that help make up the regulatory patchwork of food safety in the United States? What to do?!Also discussed: the TikTok trend of sticking garlic up your nose to clear your sinuses. Listen to the podcast for more detail, but let's get this out of the way: NOT a great idea!Articles mentioned:https://www.foodsafetynews.com/tag/get-the-f-out-of-the-fda/ https://www.foodpolitics.com/2023/03/bill-marlers-new-campaign-get-the-f-out-of-the-fda/ https://www.fda.gov/inspections-compliance-enforcement-and-criminal-investigations/press-releases/chipotle-mexican-grill-agrees-pay-25-million-fine-resolve-charges-stemming-more-1100-cases-foodborne#:~:text=In%20December%202015%2C%20over%20the,clear%20violation%20of%20company%20policy. https://www.fda.gov/food/fda-food-code/adoption-fda-food-code-state-and-territorial-agencies-responsible-oversight-restaurants-and-retail https://www.fda.gov/food/fda-food-code/food-code-2022 https://www.health.com/condition/sinus-disorders/garlic-in-nose-clear-sinusWe'd love to hear from you!Follow Francine, Matt and the show on LinkedIn and let us know what you thought of the show. Also feel free to suggest topics you'd like to hear discussed! Produced by Joe Diaco Podcasting Support

There's no rest for the food safety industry...In the news (and on the discussion menu this week): Blue Bell Creameries' retired former CEO has reached a plea deal in the federal trial stemming from a listeria outbreak in 2015 that led to three deaths. Paul Kruse was potentially facing jail time but will simply pay a $100,000 fine.The FDA has sent a letter to baby formula producers essentially asking them to please do their jobs.Also: eating oranges in the shower... life-changing or potentially life-threatening?Listen to find out more!Articles mentioned:https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/wonk/wp/2015/07/17/the-souths-beloved-blue-bell-ice-cream-is-finally-getting-good-news/ https://www.foodsafetynews.com/2023/03/plea-deal-frees-retired-blue-bell-president-from-jail-time-or-another-jury-trial/Other links from the episode: Darin Detwiler on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/darin-detwiler/ Hygiene kits:https://www.gojo.com/en/Industries/Foodservice/Hand-Hygiene-Hub/Body-Fluid-Spill-Kits https://www.gojo.com/en/Industries/Education-K12/K-12-Spill-Kit https://www.gojo.com/en/Industries/Foodservice/Foodservice-Spill-KitWe hope you enjoy this episode!Be sure to subscribe to Don't Eat Poop on your favorite podcast app, leave a review and share the podcast with your friends!We'd love to hear from you!Follow Francine, Matt and the show on LinkedIn and let us know what you thought of the show. Also feel free to suggest topics you'd like to hear discussed! Produced by Joe Diaco Podcasting Support

Welcome back to the podcast!Francine and Matt have lots to talk about, as always. Discussed this week:  Best By/Sell By/Expiration dates demystified. A discussion of refrigerator design (the good and the bad) A new study indicating that a scary percentage of medical gloves have traces of poop on them Busting the myth that cross-contamination can't happen at home (IT CAN) 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! Articles mentioned:https://www.stuff.co.nz/business/131048000/study-finds-half-of-new-disposable-gloves-carry-microbes-from-poohttps://www.cdc.gov/foodsafety/ten-dangerous-mistakes.htmlProduced by Joe Diaco Podcasting Support

Welcome back to the podcast!This week, Francine and Matt pay tribute to a food safety titan: the FDA's Frank Yiannis.Also discussed: multiple Family Dollar store closures due to extreme rat infestations. This prompts Francine to share another nightmare-fuel story from her past as a food service health inspector.Finally, your hosting duo debate the five-second rule: is it legit, or should you quit?Insight (and laughs) abound!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! Articles mentioned:https://www.foodsafetynews.com/2023/01/dollar-tree-warned-because-of-rodent-infestation-and-conditions-in-distribution-center/https://superscience.scholastic.com/issues/2016-17/050117/testing-the-five-second-rule.html#840LProduced by Joe Diaco Podcasting Support

It's the inaugural episode!In this episode, hosts Francine and Matt dive into the latest updates and news from the food service industry. Exciting news unfolds as they discuss Subway's recent announcement of being up for sale. They also shed light on a concerning issue, the FDA's investigation into a listeria outbreak with an unknown source.Drawing from her experience as a health inspector, Francine shares captivating war stories that give a unique perspective on the importance of maintaining food safety standards. Additionally, our hosts dispel a food safety myth, ensuring listeners are well-informed.Tune in for an insightful discussion that emphasizes the significance of food safety and its impact on both the business and consumer sides of the industry.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! Articles mentioned:https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/food/2022/11/15/subway-sandwiches-vending-machines-ai/10705236002/https://www.theatlantic.com/health/archive/2022/11/expiration-dates-food-waste-safety/672311/ (THERE IS SO MUCH WRONG WITH THIS ONE)Produced by Joe Diaco Podcasting Support

Welcome to Don't Eat Poop!Join food safety specialists Francine L. Shaw (CEO and Founder, Savvy Food Safety) and Matthew Regusci (Founder, Fostering Compliance) and occasional guests as they dish about all things food safety: industry trends, news, recurring frustrations and more. Learn everything you've ever wanted to know about the food supply chain, but were too afraid to ask - plus a lot you never wanted to know and will regret learning! Funny, fresh takes on a (potentially deadly!) serious topic. New episodes served up on Tuesdays.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!