Don't Eat Poop! A Food Safety Podcast

By: Food Safety Specialists: Matthew Regusci and Francine L Shaw
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  • Tune in every Tuesday for a brand new episode of Don't Eat Poop! A Food Safety Podcast. Join Francine L. Shaw, the savvy CEO of Savvy Food Safety, and Matthew Regusci, compliance connoisseur and founder of Fostering Compliance, as they serve up the latest in food safety with a side of laughter. Explore the ins and outs of food systems, responsible food practices, and food safety regulations. Stay informed about food safety awareness and the not-so-occasional food recall. Delve deep into the complexities of the food supply chain with our dynamic duo, who blend expert insights with a pinch of food safety humor. Whether you're knee-deep in the food safety industry or just passionate about what's on your plate, this podcast promises a fresh take on staying safe while eating well. Expect candid conversations, personal anecdotes, and occasional guest appearances that spice up the discussion. Shaw and Regusci bring their combined decades of experience to the table, making each episode as informative as it is entertaining. From industry trends to must-know food safety news and regulations, they've got your back (and your lunch). In essence, Don't Eat Poop! A Food Safety Podcast is not just about imparting information; it's about fostering a culture of food safety. By shedding light on the intricacies of the food supply chain and the latest food safety news, it aims to promote awareness and encourage responsible food practices among consumers and industry professionals alike. When it comes to food safety, knowledge is power, and a good laugh is the best seasoning. At the heart of every episode is one golden rule: Don't Eat Poop!
    © 2024 Food Safety Specialists: Matthew Regusci and Francine L Shaw
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  • A Recap of 2024’s Major Outbreaks with Bill Marler | Episode 92

    A Recap of 2024’s Major Outbreaks with Bill Marler | Episode 92
    Dec 3 2024
    In this episode of Don’t Eat Poop!, our hosts Matt and Francine are joined by Bill Marler, the nation's leading foodborne illness attorney, to discuss some of the major outbreaks of 2024 (so far) and there are many.According to Matt, it feels like the industry, in terms of a lot of amazing brands, decided to throw their brands into a dumpster, put gasoline on it, and light a fricking match over the last six months.They talk about the Boar’s Head Listeria outbreak, the McDonald's Quarter Pounders E. coli O157:H7 outbreak, and the Grimmway Farms carrots E. coli O121:H19 outbreak. As well as some you probably haven’t heard of like the Andre’s Banquet Center E. coli O157:H7 outbreak, the Wolverine Packing Co. E. coli O157:H7 outbreak, and the Montana Wagyu Beef E. coli O157:H7 outbreak.In this episode:💩 [02:09] Diving deep into one outbreak or talking about them all?💩 [03:26] The many major outbreaks of 2024💩 [05:27] Stories of grief from Bill’s clients💩 [08:36] Boar’s Head Listeria outbreak💩 [10:59] McDonald's Quarter Pounders E. coli O157:H7 outbreak💩 [12:35] Food safety in the board of directors💩 [14:06] McDonald’s poor response to their outbreak💩 [18:18] Chi-Chi’s 2003 Hepatitis A outbreak💩 [19:22] How companies respond to outbreaks💩 [20:44] Iwaspoisoned.com and Bill’s strong ethics💩 [21:57] The cost of food safety headlines for McDonald’s💩 [22:57] Grimmway Farms carrots E. coli O121:H19 outbreak💩 [29:14] The resurgence of undercooked E. coli-laced hamburger outbreaks💩 [33:55] Where food safety liability lies💩 [35:18] How to calibrate a thermometer💩 [36:24] Every outbreak could and should have been prevented💩 [38:28] The one who holds the industry accountable💩 [39:51] “Get the F out of the FDA” shirts and Thanksgiving wishesDisclaimer: Episode title and content do not constitute legal or health advice.Resources from this episodeRead Dr. Darin Detwiler’s article Matt mentioned Anticipating the inevitable: Predicting the next major food safety failure.Visit Bill Marler’s blog at marlerblog.com.Watch this short video about one of the victims of the 2011 Listeria outbreak posted by Marler Clark.Check out the post by Patrick Quade, founder of Iwaspoisoned.com, about The Cost of Food Safety Headlines: 2024 McDonald's Edition.Catch up with past Bill Marler episodes:Episode 17 | This Legendary Food Safety Attorney Has Made An Offer You Can't RefuseEpisode 18 | Bill Marler: The Attorney Behind The $15.6 Million Settlement from Jack in the Box Following Their Infamous 1992-1993 e. Coli OutbreakBonus Episode | Breaking News: What's Going on with Boar's Head? The Latest of This Listeria Outbreak with Bill MarlerNoteworthy quotes from this episode“We all are going to die. I get it. I think the thing that drives me the craziest about death in food cases is people live their entire lives, and then all of a sudden, they eat something, and it kills them, or it kills their child, kills their spouse. It's just not the way it's supposed to be.” – Bill MarlerWe 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 Bill, 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
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    42 mins
  • Food Safety Resources for the Retail Food Industry with FDA Retail Food Specialist Carolyn White | Episode 91

    Food Safety Resources for the Retail Food Industry with FDA Retail Food Specialist Carolyn White | Episode 91
    Nov 26 2024

    In this episode of Don’t Eat Poop!, our hosts Matt and Francine are joined by FDA Retail Food Specialist Carolyn White at the 2024 FDA Retail Food Seminar & IEHA Annual Education Conference.


    No one is happy to see a health inspector, right? Well, today’s guest will help reframe that point of view as she shows that a health inspector is NOT the enemy but a resource.


    She shares some essential FDA resources available for retail food safety both for regulators and operators.


    In true Don’t Eat Poop! fashion, they dive deep into the issue of Norovirus including all the projectile vomiting that goes with it. They also share great stories of being in food retail.


    In this episode:


    💩 [01:35] Carolyn White and her role as FDA Retail Food Specialist

    💩 [03:21] The power of Carolyn’s background

    💩 [05:11] Working with different rules in different places

    💩 [05:56] A day in the life of an FDA Retail Food Specialist

    💩 [06:37] The importance of the Annexes in the Food Code

    💩 [10:09] Free tools and resources for regulators and operators

    💩 [12:36] Norovirus and the difficulty of preventing its spread

    💩 [16:09] An FDA Retail Food Specialist’s role in an outbreak situation

    💩 [17:19] How local regulatory programs are making a difference

    💩 [21:22] Regulators and operators share the same goals

    💩 [24:52] No conversation is off-limits for folks in retail food

    💩 [26:45] The importance of health inspectors


    Disclaimer: Episode title and content do not constitute legal or health advice.

    Resources from this episode

    Read Francine’s recent article for QA Magazine Sanitation Supplement: The Essentials of Sanitation in Food Facilities.


    Check out the FDA Employee Health Policy Tool Carolyn mentioned.


    Meet Vomiting Larry and get a visual representation of vomit spray.


    Noteworthy quotes from this episode

    “For our industry stakeholders, we talk a lot about food safety management systems and are we putting in a culture of food safety into our establishment, whether you have a 4 million dollar budget or a 40 dollar budget, right? The importance of that food safety culture.” – Carolyn White


    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 Carolyn, 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!

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    Produced by Ideablossoms
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    28 mins
  • Rethinking How Things Are Done to Solve Food Safety Problems with Steven Mandernach from AFDO | Episode 90

    Rethinking How Things Are Done to Solve Food Safety Problems with Steven Mandernach from AFDO | Episode 90
    Nov 19 2024

    In this episode of Don’t Eat Poop!, our hosts Matt and Francine are joined by Steven Mandernach, Executive Director at the Association of Food and Drug Officials, straight from the Food Safety Consortium 2024.


    “I never thought of it that way” is something you’ll catch yourself saying throughout this episode full of gems.


    Prepare yourself to better understand the harsh realities of being a food inspector, the consequences of the planned budgetary cuts by the FDA to food inspections, how food e-commerce could be better regulated, and more.


    In this episode:


    💩 [01:07] AFDO and what it does for state and local regulators

    💩 [03:31] Understand the FDA Reorganization Plan and its impacts

    💩 [08:06] Rethinking the requirements for food inspectors

    💩 [10:40] Just-in-time training and specialization

    💩 [14:15] FDA information sharing challenges

    💩 [17:15] The realities of food inspector salaries

    💩 [18:42] A hopeful solution for the information sharing issues

    💩 [20:50] When state departments step in for USDA and FDA

    💩 [25:45] The food safety challenges of food e-commerce

    💩 [32:01] AFDO and lobbying

    💩 [33:26] What to do when going through difficult budget times

    💩 [34:55] The contracting system between the states and the FDA

    💩 [38:17] The FDA’s sometimes questionable risk analysis

    💩 [40:23] The sheer deficit of food inspectors

    💩 [43:38] Get the F out of the FDA

    💩 [45:39] How the reorg is going so far

    💩 [47:31] The FDA’s dilemma: a public health or regulatory organization?

    💩 [49:45] What’s good about the Food Safety Consortium 2024


    Disclaimer: Episode title and content do not constitute legal or health advice.

    Resources from this episode

    Learn more about AFDO at afdo.org.


    Noteworthy quotes from this episode

    “So, if I were a commissioner right now of the Food and Drug Administration, I hope they realize this is your last chance to fix food. If you don't do it, a single food agency is next. I mean, I really don't think you get another bite at the apple, you've had all of them now.” – Steven Mandernach


    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 Steven, 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!

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    Produced by Ideablossoms
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    52 mins

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