Best Francine L Shaw Podcasts (2024)

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The Cucumber Salmonella Major Outbreak | Episode 68 36:03

2d ago36:03

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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

9d 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

16d 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

23d 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

1M 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

1M ago38:19

38:19

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

1M ago42:32

42:32

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

2M 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

2M 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

2M ago13:04

13:04

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

2M 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

3M ago21:04

21:04

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

3M 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

3M ago17:50

17:50

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

3M ago29:29

29:29

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

4M ago33:49

33:49

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

4M ago32:12

32:12

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

4M ago39:45

39:45

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

4M ago33:52

33:52

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

5M ago24:53

24:53

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

5M 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

5M 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

5M 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

6M ago37:58

37:58

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

6M ago20:44

20:44

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

6M ago26:53

26:53

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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Creating a Recall-Ready Food Safety Industry | Episode 42 18:44

7M ago18:44

18:44

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 recall business. They discuss the importance of a fast and efficient recall, the perception of reca…

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Body Fluids in Kids’ School Lunches! Eww… | Episode 41 33:59

7M ago33:59

33:59

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

7M 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

7M ago32:43

32:43

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 Throw the Salmon in the Dishwasher! | Episode 38 26:20

8M ago26:20

26:20

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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Food Safety and Cannabis: Trust, Consumers, and More - An Interview with Rick Biros | Episode 37 28:12

8M ago28:12

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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 discussio…

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How to Create a Functional Food Safety Culture within Your Organization with Tia Glave and Jill Stuber from Catalyst | Episode 36 36:11

8M ago36:11

36:11

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 impo…

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Don't Eat Bathroom Chicken | Episode 35 40:36

8M ago40:36

40:36

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 con…

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

8M 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 Outbreak: Revisited | Episode 33 49:49

9M 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 | Episode 32 50:25

9M ago50:25

50:25

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 …

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

9M ago20:33

20:33

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…

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

9M ago33:00

33:00

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 …

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

10M ago33:23

33:23

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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Don't Eat Placentas! (or do, maybe, I guess) | Episode 28 29:01

10M ago29:01

29:01

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…

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The Artificial Sweetener in Our Favorite Diet Sodas & Low-Carb Snacks Might Be Carcinogenic | Episode 27 34:28

10M ago34:28

34:28

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 mor…

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What Regulations Might Come About Due to "Poisoned" And The Renewed Food Safety Awareness | Episode 26 40:30

10M ago40:30

40:30

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. O…

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"Poisoned: The Dirty Truth About Your Food" (Netflix Documentary Review) | Episode 25 38:32

11M ago38:32

38:32

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 …

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What is Botulism? How Does Food Get Contaminated? | Episode 24 35:13

11M ago35:13

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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 ban…

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The Dangers of Inappropriate Refrigerator Use | Episode 23 22:32

11M ago22:32

22:32

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 refrigeratio…

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Is It Safe to Drink Raw Milk? Food Safety Specialists Break It Down | Episode 22 22:36

11M ago22:36

22:36

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 f…

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Is It Safe to Package Raw Vegetables And Meat Together? Find Out Today! | Episode 21 17:39

12M ago17:39

17:39

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 favor…

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AI: How Bleeding-Edge Technology Is Becoming a Vital Ingredient of The Food You Eat | Episode 20 29:19

12M ago29:19

29:19

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…

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The "Don't Eat Poop" Clip Show! The Best & Funniest Moments | Episode 19 22:11

12M ago22:11

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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…

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