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Don't Eat Poop! A Food Safety Podcast

Don't Eat Poop! A Food Safety Podcast

Von: 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!© 2026 Food Safety Specialists: Matthew Regusci and Francine L Shaw Kochen Kunst Lebensmittel & Wein Wissenschaft
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  • Produce Safety Starts with Creating a Culture of Food Safety with Humberto Maldonado from Organically Grown Co. | Episode 150

    Produce Safety Starts with Creating a Culture of Food Safety with Humberto Maldonado from Organically Grown Co. | Episode 150
    Jan 20 2026

    🍽️ Francine and Matt are building a global, fun, and inclusive Food Safety Family! From the C-suite to the kitchen, they’re making safe food the norm everywhere.

    👉 Follow Francine and Matt on LinkedIn for more food safety insights and updates.


    In this episode of Don’t Eat Poop!, our hosts Matt and Francine are joined by produce safety veteran Humberto Maldonado, the Director of Safety and Compliance at Organically Grown Company, straight from the Food Safety Consortium 2025.


    Humberto shares lessons from his 20+ years in produce safety. Starting out with the 2003 Hepatitis A green onion outbreak at the beginning of his food safety career, to his time at Driscoll's Mexico navigating auditors and growers, and his newer role.


    Get ready for an episode packed with food safety wisdom and practical ways to build a culture of food safety from the field all the way to the C-suite.


    In this episode:


    0:00:00 Audits and certifications at Driscoll's Mexico

    0:10:29 The 2003 Hepatitis A outbreak in green onions

    0:16:17 Beyond audits to a good culture of food safety

    0:25:48 Humberto's work at Organically Grown Company

    0:29:57 Food safety culture from field to C-suite


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


    Resources from this episode

    Read about the 2003 Hepatitis A Outbreak Associated with Green Onions here.


    Learn more about the Organically Grown Company.


    Noteworthy quotes from this episode

    “One of the pushbacks I always received was, 'This is too complex for the growers to understand. This is too complex for the harvest crew people to understand.' That's not true. We are the ones making things complex. You can explain complex things in a simple way, so keep it simple.” – Humberto Maldonado


    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!


    Share your thoughts and feedback on the show, and feel free to offer any topics you would like to hear discussed.


    We'd love to hear from you!


    📲 Connect with Humberto, Francine, Matt, and the "Don't Eat Poop!" show on LinkedIn!


    📕 Check out Francine's book Who Watches the Kitchen?


    🎙️ BE A GUEST ON DON’T EAT POOP!


    Fill out this form to tell us more about yourself. We’ll reach out via email within 30 days with next steps if you’re selected.

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    35 Min.
  • Is FSMA 204 On Its Way Out? We Were Optimistic, But It's Time to Be Realistic | Episode 149

    Is FSMA 204 On Its Way Out? We Were Optimistic, But It's Time to Be Realistic | Episode 149
    Jan 13 2026

    🍽️ Francine and Matt are building a global, fun, and inclusive Food Safety Family! From the C-suite to the kitchen, they’re making safe food the norm everywhere.

    👉 Follow Francine and Matt on LinkedIn for more food safety insights and updates.


    In this episode of Don’t Eat Poop!, our hosts Matt and Francine are talking about some even more frustrating news on the FDA's traceability rule, FSMA 204.


    Back in April of 2025, the implementation of the rule was pushed off yet again, giving the food industry 2.5 years to become fully compliant.


    Everything changed after the longest government shutdown in US history, though, because the new funding bill blocks FMSA 204. That's, unfortunately, expected, since some of the senators who ended the stalemate received funds from food industry lobbyists.

    Tune in for a breakdown of the current situation with US food traceability.


    In this episode:


    0:00:00 Food traceability policies are being gutted

    0:11:17 Who's behind the death of FSMA 204 and why

    0:17:54 Why food traceability is extremely complicated

    0:23:38 Politicians, integrity, and helping people

    0:30:27 What will happen with FSMA 204

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


    Resources from this episode

    Read the Marler Blog article Matt and Francine refer to in this episode.


    Listen to Episode 148, where we talk about the huge increase in hospitalizations and deaths from foodborne illness.


    Catch up with Episode 109 from April 2025, where we questioned whether or not FSMA 204 would ever actually be implemented.


    Noteworthy quotes from this episode

    “ I think [FSMA 204 is] dead. I think there's going to be some companies that are going to do it, but without the government's push to do this, it will not happen across the board, which means it won't happen.” – Matt Regusci


    “ So, let me tell you what I love about this. The National Restaurant Association, they make all their money promoting and advocating for food safety. That's how they earned all that money that they donated to lobby against it.” – Francine L Shaw


    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!


    Share your thoughts and feedback on the show, and feel free to offer any topics you would like to hear discussed.


    We'd love to hear from you!


    📲 Connect with Francine, Matt, and the "Don't Eat Poop!" show on LinkedIn!


    📕 Check out Francine's book Who Watches the Kitchen?


    🎙️ BE A GUEST ON DON’T EAT POOP!


    Fill out this form to tell us more about yourself. We’ll reach out via email within 30 days with next steps if you’re selected.

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    35 Min.
  • The Concerning Increase in Hospitalizations and Deaths from Foodborne Illnesses in 2024 | Episode 148

    The Concerning Increase in Hospitalizations and Deaths from Foodborne Illnesses in 2024 | Episode 148
    Jan 6 2026
    🍽️ Francine and Matt are building a global, fun, and inclusive Food Safety Family! From the C-suite to the kitchen, they’re making safe food the norm everywhere.👉 Follow Francine and Matt on LinkedIn for more food safety insights and updates.In this episode of Don’t Eat Poop!, our hosts Matt and Francine are looking back before they look forward in this new year.They are unpacking an article from February 2025 that shares some worrisome stats about foodborne illness, outbreaks, hospitalizations, and deaths from contaminated food in 2024, all of which increased significantly from the previous year.In this episode:0:00:00 When distances are relative0:07:07 A recap of food recalls in 20240:13:43 Key findings on foodborne illnesses0:18:06 If you don't test for it, it's not thereTune back in next week for the episode where our hosts talk about the article on how the government is looking to shut down some key food safety acts and rules.Disclaimer: Episode title and content do not constitute legal or health advice.Resources from this episodeRead the Food for Thought 2025 article Matt and Francine refer to in this episode.Correction: chickens fly at 175 birds per minute, not 175 miles per hour, in US poultry processing plants. You can learn more about these worrisome speeds on Episode 110.As for the acceptable levels of Salmonella in poultry, you can check out Episode 144.For a Recap of 2024’s Major Outbreaks with Bill Marler, listen to Episode 92, and for one of the major outbreaks from the first half of 2025, catch up with Episode 129.Hear more about what it's like to get listeria and survive it in the gut-wrenching Episode 122.Learn the basics of the ByHeart Infant Botulism Outbreak linked to their baby formula, check out Episode 147.Noteworthy quotes from this episode“ If we're looking at why 13 [outbreaks] accounted for 98% of the hospitalizations and deaths. It's because 22% of the recalls came from Listeria. That is crazy.” – Matt Regusci“ It's mind-boggling that they are shutting down food safety programs one after another, agencies, and just different things throughout the course of the year, and foodborne illnesses are increasing.” – Francine L ShawWe 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!Share your thoughts and feedback on the show, and feel free to offer any topics you would like to hear discussed.We'd love to hear from you!📲 Connect with Francine, Matt, and the "Don't Eat Poop!" show on LinkedIn!📕 Check out Francine's book Who Watches the Kitchen?🎙️ BE A GUEST ON DON’T EAT POOP!Fill out this form to tell us more about yourself. We’ll reach out via email within 30 days with next steps if you’re selected._______Produced by Ideablossoms
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    20 Min.
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