Best Francine L Shaw Podcasts (2024)

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Quaker Oats Salmonella Food Recall Case Study | Episode 77 28:01

4h ago28:01

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In this episode of Don’t Eat Poop!, our hosts Matt and Francine are once more talking about the Quaker Oats Salmonella Recall, this time in light of the public FDA letter that got sent to PepsiCo about the case. They are doing a case study of this food recall, breaking it down, and making it meaningful for the people that are on the ground managing…

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Silk and Great Value Brand Plant-based Milk Listeria Outbreak in Canada | Episode 76 27:21

3h ago27:21

27:21

In this episode of Don’t Eat Poop!, our hosts Matt and Francine are talking about a Listeria outbreak in Canada that was traced back to Silk and Great Value brand plant-based milk, both produced in the same Danone Canada facility. Tune in as they make sense of what went wrong, talk about the consequences of such a recall, and educate us about Liste…

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China’s Cooking Oil Scandal | Episode 75 27:45

7d ago27:45

27:45

In this episode of Don’t Eat Poop!, our hosts Matt and Francine are talking about Chinese food safety after an outrageous cooking oil scandal in China. Tune in for all the details, some insight into how it happened and what it may mean for food safety in China. Also learn about the shocking number of diseases spread through food. In this episode: 💩…

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Lead and Other Heavy Metals in Tampons | Episode 74 22:31

14d ago22:31

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In this episode of Don’t Eat Poop!, our hosts Matt and Francine are talking about something that does not fall within the realm of food safety but still needs to be discussed because it affects millions of women: tampons. They are going over some recent studies that show there are lead, arsenic, and other potentially toxic chemicals in tampons and …

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Don’t Wash Your Chicken, Seriously | Episode 73 30:11

22d ago30:11

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In this episode of Don’t Eat Poop!, our hosts Matt and Francine are talking about chicken, more specifically about how you should NOT wash raw chicken. The problem is that the majority of Americans wash raw poultry even though that does more harm than good. So, today our hosts are tackling this big issue. Since salmonella is already in debate they …

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Double Whammy: Chocolate and Coffee Simultaneous Recalls | Episode 72 32:51

1M ago32:51

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In this episode of Don’t Eat Poop!, our hosts Matt and Francine are talking about two of people’s favorite things: chocolate and coffee. Unfortunately, it’s for a not-so-great reason: major product recalls. Tune in to learn all about the recall of over 4 million pounds of chocolate potentially contaminated with salmonella. As well as the recall of …

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Child Labor in the Food Industry | Episode 71 25:12

2M ago25:12

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In this episode of Don’t Eat Poop!, our hosts Matt and Francine take on the challenging but important topic of child labor. This is relevant for food safety because the majority of working children worldwide work in agriculture. This is a topic that is close to Matt’s and Francine’s hearts as both worked many different jobs when they were still chi…

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Top 10 Food Safety Scandals | Episode 70 37:32

2M ago37:32

37:32

In this episode of Don’t Eat Poop!, our hosts Matt and Francine are going through the list of the 10 Worst Food Safety Scandals in recent history, which include both national and international outbreaks that resulted in serious health consequences, deaths, and widespread outrage. You will hear about what some of these outbreaks were like from the i…

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A Look at the FDA’s Reorganization Plan and Some Food Safety Mythbusting | Episode 69 34:20

2M ago34:20

34:20

In this episode of Don’t Eat Poop!, our hosts Matt and Francine are talking about the recently approved FDA’s reorganization plan, which will hopefully bring positive changes to the organization. They discuss all the major changes being made to the FDA, including their opinions on each of them. They also talk about the acronym nightmare this is alr…

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The Cucumber Salmonella Major Outbreak | Episode 68 36:03

2M ago36:03

36:03

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 bee…

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Lab-Grown Meat: The Pros & Cons and What to Expect | Episode 67 22:13

2M ago22:13

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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…

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Conference Updates from the Food Safety Summit and the National Restaurant Association Show | Episode 66 35:37

3M ago35:37

35:37

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 o…

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A Better Way to Do Supply Chain Management with Sara Jane Bellocchi from TraceGains | Episode 65 12:27

3M ago12:27

12:27

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, manu…

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Paper, Spreadsheets, and the Need to Raise the Bar with David Hatch of Neogen | Episode 64 28:28

3M ago28:28

28:28

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 p…

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The Future of the Fast Food Industry and Robot Food Safety | Episode 63 38:19

3M ago38:19

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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 …

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Food Safety Gets the Short End of the Stick (Again) | Episode 62 42:32

4M ago42:32

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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 i…

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Lead in Lunchables: Unpacking What’s Really Going On | Episode 61 30:41

4M ago30:41

30:41

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…

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Food Safety Culture and The Next Big Food Safety Crisis | Episode 60 35:04

4M ago35:04

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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 c…

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Insights into the Food Safety Consortium with RJ Palermo, Sales Director of Food Safety Tech | Episode 59 13:04

4M ago13:04

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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 the…

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Food Allergies: Important Data, Recent Deaths, and Hidden Dangers | Episode 58 25:53

5M ago25:53

25:53

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…

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The Glove Food Safety Gap: Raising Disposable Glove Standards with Steve Ardagh, CEO and Founder of Eagle Protect | Episode 57 21:04

5M ago21:04

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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 th…

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The Truth About Single-Use Gloves: Are They Actually Helping? | Episode 56 27:22

5M ago27:22

27:22

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 ar…

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Making Food Safe For Everyone (Not Just Some) with Betsy Craig, CEO and Founder of MenuTrinfo® | Episode 55 17:50

5M ago17:50

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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 …

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Salmon in the Dishwasher: Finally Understand the Inside Joke and Why That’s Not a Good Idea | Episode 54 29:29

5M ago29:29

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In this episode of Don’t Eat Poop!, our hosts Matt and Francine are righting a wrong. Inside jokes are a lot funnier when the person understands the inside joke. 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 …

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Good Job! You’re Fired. Food Safety: The Industry You Can Lose Your Job by Doing It Too Well | Episode 53 33:49

6M ago33:49

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In this episode of Don’t Eat Poop!, our food safety industry veterans Francine L. Shaw and Matt Regusci come together to talk about something that hit a little too close to home. In Lewiston, ME, a veteran restaurant inspector and the long-time and respected Code Enforcement Director are being ostracized and possibly fired for doing their job and a…

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Happy 1 Year Anniversary! The Highlights of This Food Safety Podcast And Our Goals for 2024 | Episode 52 32:12

6M ago32:12

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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 the podcast’s 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-…

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Stanley Cups vs. Cinnamon Applesauce: Which Is More Likely To Give You Lead Poisoning? | Episode 51 39:45

6M ago39:45

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In this episode of Don’t Eat Poop!, our hosts Matt and Francine are talking about the very 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 ar…

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Alcohol-Based Hand Sanitizers, Washing Your Hands, and How To Actually Prevent Diseases | Episode 50 33:52

6M ago33:52

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In this episode of Don’t Eat Poop!, our food safety industry veterans 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 prim…

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How to Actually Make a Difference in Food Safety with Seasoned Industry Veteran Jorge Hernandez | Episode 49 24:53

7M ago24:53

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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 …

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A Fresh Perspective in the Food Safety Industry with Tyler Williams, CEO of ASI Food Safety | Episode 48 11:36

7M ago11:36

11:36

In this episode of Don’t Eat Poop!, food safety industry 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, the importance of enga…

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Creating Effective, Relatable & Engaging Training Videos with Austin Welch from Sage Media | Episode 47 16:30

7M ago16:30

16:30

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 effectiv…

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Do You Know How to Get Rid of Salmonella? And How About An Airplane Bathroom Garlic Shrimp to Go? | Episode 46 34:12

7M ago34:12

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In this episode of Don’t Eat Poop!, food safety industry veterans 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. Towards the end, there is a hum…

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The Future of Food Safety: Matt and Francine's Predictions for 2024 | Episode 45 37:58

8M ago37:58

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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 awareness and potential impact on the industry's policies and practices. They talk about the growing importance of digitization and traceability in ensuring food safety. They also shared c…

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The Future of Food Safety Publications with Chuck Jolley, Director of Director Of Sales Marketing at Food Safety News | Episode 44 20:44

8M ago20:44

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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 …

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Unveiling Silent Stories of Food Safety with “Food Safety Icon” Dr. Darin Detwiler | Episode 43 26:53

9M ago26:53

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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 cha…

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What Does A Fast And Efficient Food Recall Looks Like? With Roger Hancock, CEO of Recall InfoLink | Episode 42 18:44

9M ago18:44

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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 percepti…

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Food Safety Talk: Crisis Management in The Food Industry | Episode 41 33:59

9M ago33:59

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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 f…

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Responsible Food Practices: Your Guide to a Poop-Free Thanksgiving! | Episode 40 36:29

9M ago36:29

36:29

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 …

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Food for Thought: Tales of Food Safety and Surprises | Episode 39 32:43

9M ago32:43

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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 y…

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Don’t Cook Salmon in the Dishwasher! | Episode 38 26:20

10M ago26:20

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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 all…

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Integrating Cannabis into The World of Food Safety with Rick Biros | Episode 37 28:12

10M ago28:12

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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 intri…

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Food Safety Talk with Tia Glave and Jill Stuber from Catalyst | Episode 36 36:11

10M ago36:11

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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 t…

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Infant Formula Preparation Concerns And The FDA Updates | Episode 35 40:36

10M ago40:36

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Don't eat bathroom chicken! This as self-explanatory as it is cryptic. You'd think responsible food practices 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 reve…

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Food Safety Trainings Don't Have to Be Boring with Adam Spacht from KAS Concepts | Episode 34 55:59

11M ago55:59

55:59

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…

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The Calgary Daycare e.Coli Outbreak: What Will Happen Next? | Episode 33 49:49

11M ago49:49

49:49

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 m…

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Unidentified Food Floating in Chemical Buckets: The Daycare Outbreak in Calgary | Episode 32 50:25

11M ago50:25

50:25

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 secon…

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Have You Heard the (Food Safety) News? | Episode 31 20:33

11M ago20:33

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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, Ma…

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Diabetes, Cockroaches and Forever Chemicals (Oh My!) | Episode 30 33:00

12M ago33:00

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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 …

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My Milkshake Brings Logan Paul to the Yard | Episode 29 33:23

12M ago33:23

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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! J…

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Placentas for Dinner! The Food Safety of Eating Placenta | Episode 28 29:01

12M ago29:01

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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…

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