Best Food Safety Magazine Podcasts (2025)

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Ep. 213: The MeatingPod Editor's Roundtable on poultry 29:23

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In this inaugural episode of the MeatingPod Editor’s Roundtable, Meatingplace Co-Editor-in-Chief Tom Johnston and Managing Editor Peter Ricci discuss the state of the poultry processing industry and where the protein may be headed in the near future. Both editors have covered protein processing businesses for years and offer their insights regardin…

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Ep. 194. Alex Truelove: Impending Compliance Changes for Compostable Food Packaging 59:27

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Alex Truelove has served as Legislation and Advocacy Manager at BPI (Biodegradable Plastics Institute) since 2022. He previously directed U.S. PIRG's (Public Interest Research Group's) zero-waste program. He remains passionate about waste reduction, public policy, and working with others to incrementally solve messy environmental problems. In this …

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Ep. 212: Maintaining food safety standards 29:59

7d ago29:59

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The challenge of implementing and maintaining food safety standards at any food manufacturing plant requires strict record-keeping, solid communications and a commitment to working with inspectors on both the federal and state levels. In this episode, Brian Kellerman, chief quality and food safety officer at Kellerman Consulting, describes implemen…

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Safety Tips for Electric Bicycles and Scooters

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We've all seen people riding electric bicycles or scooters at what seems like 100 miles per hour. Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff's Deputy Robert Jensen gives tips on keeping you and your kids safe on these motorized devices.By Henry Mayo Newhall

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Bonus Episode: Live from the 2025 Food Safety Summit—Part 2 1:16:24

9d ago1:16:24

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To get a taste of the discussions that were happening at the 2025 Food Safety Summit, we spoke face-to-face with Sharon Beals, Founder, SKKB; Peter Taormina, Ph.D., Founder and President, Etna Consulting Group; Sandra Eskin, J.D., CEO, STOP Foodborne Illness; John O'Fallon, Senior Manager Environmental Sensors, Zebra Technologies; Monica Khoury, Se…

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Bonus Episode: Live from the 2025 Food Safety Summit—Part 1 1:48:22

13d ago1:48:22

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To get a taste of the discussions that were happening at the 2025 Food Safety Summit, we spoke face-to-face with keynote speaker Jason Evans, Ph.D., Dean, College of Food Innovation and Technology, Johnson & Wales University; as well as Brian Ronholm, M.A., Director of Food Policy, Consumer Reports; Michael Fang, Co-Founder, Spectacular Labs; and S…

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From the vault: Best of both worlds 42:05

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The way Jeff “Trip” Tripician sees it, he didn’t leave his job as CEO of a conventional meat company to become CEO of the Dutch cultivated meat company Meatable; rather, he went from CEO of one meat company to another. After decades working to institute progressive practices within the U.S. meat industry, Trip is pushing the cultivated meat industr…

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Ep. 193. Christian Ararat: A Global Perspective on Auditing, Certifications, AI, and Beyond 1:25:05

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Christian Ararat, M.Sc., M.Eng. is a food safety professional with more than ten years of experience in food safety and quality. After earning a bachelor's degree in Food Science from Valley University in Colombia, he began his career in the bakery industry, where he implemented and enforced good manufacturing practices (GMPs) and prerequisite prog…

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Ep. 210: Protecting the color of bacon 19:33

21d ago19:33

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In this episode, Stephanie Major, a senior at Iowa State University, outlines a research project that aimed to better understand how bacon becomes discolored under varying types of retail lights. With Major as co-leader of the research team, the study involved treating cured bacon with natural antioxidants and then packaging the product in aerobic …

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Staying Physically Healthy at Work

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Does your job require you to spend a lot of time in front of a computer? Occupational Therapist and Certified Ergonomics Assessment Specialist John Lee talks about how you can avoid back, repetitive stress, or other injuries in today's work environment.By Henry Mayo Newhall

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Ep. 209: Salmonella, HPAI and More! 26:28

28d ago26:28

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In this episode, Kromm will outline the specifics of the original USDA plan to monitor Salmonella contamination levels in processing plants as well as the goals for tracking various serotypes of Salmonella as well as other pathogens among poultry. She also notes that the proposed regulations – which were challenged by the poultry industry and other…

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From the vault: Collaboration, flavors and R&D 21:13

1M ago21:13

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Developing custom flavors for new and existing foodservice and restaurant customers for sous vide proteins involves collaboration and communication, according to Keith Goerl, Vice President, R&D and Commercialization at Ed Miniat LLC. Successfully meeting client needs means employing a variety of channels to stay ahead of emerging flavor trends and…

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Choose Your Attitude: Bring Happiness to Your Workplace

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Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital Director of Leadership and Organizational Development talks about navigation the modern workplace and how to deal with work-related stress.By Henry Mayo Newhall

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Ep. 192. Alfredo Fernández: Emerging U.S. Regulations for PFAS in Food Contact Materials 49:24

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Alfredo Fernández, J.D. is an attorney and Partner at Shipman & Goodwin LLP. As a member of the firm's national Environmental Practice, Alfredo advises clients across industry types on environmental, health, and safety issues that arise in all areas of business operations. Risk management pertaining to per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) is …

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Ep. 207: A matter of trust 29:09

1M ago29:09

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Confusion is a major barrier for alt-meat companies struggling to gain traction with shoppers — confusion about healthfulness, ingredients, labels. Add to that a disconnect between consumer expectation and reality on matters of taste and texture. In short, consumers don’t trust the information they’re getting. Trust in the food system is what the C…

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Ep. 206: New technology for HPAI detection 21:25

2M ago21:25

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As avian influenza continues to affect the poultry industry – as well as dairy cows and other mammals like cats and even seals – researchers are developing a hand-held device that can detect the virus that causes bird flu in the air in minutes with a success rate of 90%. Dr. Rajan Chakrabarty at Washington University in St. Louis, is leading a team…

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Ep. 191. Dr. Edward Dudley: Wastewater Monitoring for Foodborne Pathogen Surveillance 1:12:04

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Edward G. Dudley, Ph.D. is the Director of the E. coli Reference Center and a Professor of Food Science at the Pennsylvania State University. He has a broad background in molecular biology, physiology, and foodborne bacteria genomics, with expertise in both beneficial and pathogenic species. His current research program focuses on factors that driv…

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From the vault: Advancing the Salmonella challenge 33:55

2M ago33:55

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With current USDA rules on Salmonella in frozen and raw poultry products, the fight to combat microbial infection also is being waged on the hatchery level using research that ultimately could protect humans from some biological invasions. Dr. Margie Lee from the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine is involved in groundbreaking researc…

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The Measles - What You Need to Know

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Henry Mayo pediatrician Neela Sethi, MD explains measles signs and symptoms, why it's a serious diseases, and how you can protect you and your family.By Henry Mayo Newhall

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Ep. 190. Phil Kafarakis: Ensuring Food Safety for Food Away From Home 58:09

2M ago58:09

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Phil Kafarakis is the President and CEO of IFMA The Food Away from Home Association, formerly known as the International Foodservice Manufacturers Association. He is responsible for overseeing IFMA's day-to-day operations and directing the activities of the association in support of its policies, goals, and objectives. Phil is a highly accomplished…

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From the Vault: Food Safety & Profitability 19:38

2M ago19:38

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According to Tim Vlcek, a food safety consultant and also the CEO of a direct-to-consumer meat business, explains how maintaining proper food safety protocols can directly impact a processor’s profitability because it makes managing operations more efficient. In this episode, he outlines the connection between maintaining consistent food safety sta…

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Bird Flu - What You Need to Know

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Bird flu is in the news every day. What exactly is it? How can you protect you and your family? Henry Mayo Newhall Primary Care physician Anirudh Rai, MD gives the answers.By Henry Mayo Newhall

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Hygiena: Optimizing Data for Improved Food Safety Risk Management and Compliance 23:56

3M ago23:56

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Mark Carter is the Senior Software Product Manager at Hygiena. He assumed the presidency of the International Association for Food Protection (IAFP) at the conclusion of the IAFP Annual Meeting in July 2024. Mr. Carter has extensive international business and technical experience. He most recently served as COO of Matrix Sciences, as well as the Ex…

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Ep. 203: It all starts in North Carolina 27:46

3M ago27:46

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North Carolina is home to a number of groundbreaking alt-meat development centers, from the soon-to-be-completed Believer Meats cultivated meat plant, to the North Carolina Food Innovation Lab, and most recently, the first of three global Bezos Centers for Sustainable Protein at North Carolina State. Bill Aimutis has been in the proteins industry f…

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Ep. 189. Dr. Jason Evans: Leadership When Nothing is Easy—A Food Safety Summit Keynote Preview 1:17:34

3M ago1:17:34

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Jason Evans, Ph.D. is the Dean of the College of Food Innovation and Technology (CFIT) at Johnson & Wales University, which offers baccalaureate and graduate programming in Culinary Arts, Culinary Science, Culinary Nutrition, Food and Beverage Entrepreneurship, and Sustainable Food Systems. Formerly, Dr. Evans was an Associate Professor of Agricult…

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Ep. 202: A woody breast breakthrough 17:25

3M ago17:25

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Working with a research team at the University of Arkansas System, Division of Agriculture, Dr. Dongyi Wang will outline for our MeatingPod listeners new advances that can improve the detection rate of woody chicken breast on the processing line 95% of the time. Utilizing cutting-edge hyperspectral imaging as chicken breasts move down the line, the…

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Ep. 201: Tracking the avian metaneurovirus 29:26

3M ago29:26

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As the ongoing threat of highly pathogenic avian influence (HPAI) enters its fourth year, research continues to develop preventative and protective approaches with regard to the nation’s poultry industry. Sunil Mor is an assistant professor at South Dakota State University and is one of the scientists focusing on the identification of various HPAI …

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Clean Out Your Medicine Cabinet in the New Year

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Henry Mayo Pharmacist Courtney Mattley offers tips on cleaning out your medicine cabinet in the new year and safely disposing of medications you no longer need.By Henry Mayo Newhall

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Ep. 188. Dr. Kimberly Baker: Educating Small Manufacturers on Food Safety Compliance and Best Practices 59:21

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Kimberly Baker, Ph.D. serves as the Food Systems and Safety Program Team Director and an Associate Extension Specialist with the Clemson University Cooperative Extension Service. She received her Ph.D. in Food Technology from Clemson University and is both a registered and licensed dietitian, as well as a trained chef. Since joining Clemson Extensi…

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From the vault: Food safety lessons post Boar's Head 25:33

3M ago25:33

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Food safety veteran Sharon Beals offers perspectives on what food manufacturers need to know about continuing the learning process when it comes to protecting workers and customers from foodborne illnesses. In the wake of last year’s listeria outbreak that sent nearly 60 people to the hospital and played a role in the deaths of at least nine people…

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Ep. 199: The world's largest alt-meat trade show 16:56

4M ago16:56

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The alt-meat sector has plenty of conferences, but this May, the largest trade show dedicated to alt-meat will be held in Frankfurt, Germany, adding to the list of global conferences for alt-meat networking. In fact, an entire hall at the triannual IFFA show, which otherwise is dedicated to conventional meat production, will focus on alternative pr…

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Vasectomies - Myths Versus Facts

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Henry Mayo and Keck Medicine of USC urologist Kian Asanad, MD explains exactly what a vasectomy is and dispels myths about a vasectomy's supposed side effects.By Henry Mayo Newhall

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Ep. 187. Rainer and Coneski: Evolving Legislation Around Food Packaging Chemicals and Additives—Implications for Industry 1:25:55

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Natalie Rainer, J.D., M.P.H. is a Partner and a Member of K&L Gates LLP's Health Care and FDA practice. She focuses her practice primarily in the food and beverage industry. Natalie practices food and drug law, advising clients on regulatory requirements for foods, dietary supplements, cosmetics, and food and drug packaging in jurisdictions around …

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Ep. 198: Automation, AI and Robotics updates 24:36

4M ago24:36

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Automation has been part of the U.S. manufacturing industry since the 1930s and an increasingly prominent factor in food manufacturing in more recent decades. Our MeatingPod guest is Steve Mustard, who has more than 35 years of experience in automated systems. In this episode, he'll cover some of that history and provide insights on how meat proces…

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Ep. 197: Hunting Campylobacter in retail chicken 21:22

4M ago21:22

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With the monitoring of foodborne pathogens attracting even more focused efforts, today’s MeatingPod guest offers insights on methodologies that a recent study of Campylobacter showed that the pathogen could still be detected in poultry sold on store shelves. Dr. Agneta Dziegiel is a researcher at the Quadrum Institute in Norwich, England, and was p…

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Ep. 186. Lucy Angarita: Outlining an Action Plan for FSMA 204 Compliance 1:30:50

4M ago1:30:50

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Lucy Angarita is the Director of Food Supply Chain visibility at GS1 US, where she works with retail, grocery, foodservice, and healthcare companies to increase data quality, operational efficiencies, and full supply chain traceability. With over 20 years of experience in program management and process improvement, as well as a Six Sigma Black Belt…

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Ep. 196: FSIS and new food safety approaches 23:13

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With USDA's Food Safety and Inspection Service focusing new protocols to detect Listeria monocytogenes in meat, food safety veteran Sharon Beals offers her perspectives on steps meat processors adopted in the wake of the deadly Boar's Head outbreak that was connected to the deaths of 10 consumers in 2024. She also outlines the goals of the Women's …

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From the Vault: Cultured meat safety, regulatory challenges 27:36

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More than any other segment of the alternative meats sector, cultivated meat is where innovation meets controversy. Long before it hits store shelves, meat grown in bioreactors has sparked a heated debate in the food culture wars. Government bans and social media backlash are complicating its path to regulatory approval and consumer acceptance. For…

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Rising Breast Cancer Rates in Younger Women

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According to a recent story in the New York Times, death rates are declining among U.S. women with breast cancer. But the disease is turning up more often in women under age 50. What is the story behind these statistics?By Henry Mayo Newhall

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Ep. 185. Dr. Haley Oliver: Global Food Safety Innovation to 'Feed the Future' 54:48

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Haley F. Oliver, Ph.D. is the Director of the Feed the Future Food Safety Innovation Lab at Purdue University. She is also the Vice Provost for Graduate Students and Postdoctoral Scholars and the 150th Anniversary Professor of Food Science at Purdue University, renowned for her expertise in food safety microbiology. She earned dual B.S. degrees in …

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Ep. 194: How poultry worker injuries plunged 15:31

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Worker injury rates in the U.S. poultry industry posted a significant decline in the last 29 years and this week’s MeatingPod guest explains how this milestone was achieved through innovation, education and collaboration. Matt Spencer is vice president of human resources and safety programs at USPOULTRY, which monitors trends industrywide. He notes…

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Ep. 193: USPOULTRY on research and 2025 IPPE 24:05

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Dr. Denise Heard, vice president of Research Programs at the U.S. Poultry & Egg Association, updates recent results from research partially funded by the organization known primarily as USPOULTRY. She also outlines how the process works regarding the research support arms of the association and its USPOULTRY Foundation. Dr. Heard provides a sneak p…

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Why Do Teens Resist Therapy?

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Henry Mayo pediatrician Neela Sethi, MD, talks about why teenagers are resistant to getting therapy even when they are in pain, and how they might be persuaded to get the help they need.By Henry Mayo Newhall

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Ep. 184. Hottest Topics of 2024: Outbreaks, Food Chemicals, FDA Changes, and More 1:40:44

5M ago1:40:44

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In this episode of Food Safety Matters, we discuss the top food safety stories of 2024 and their implications. We cover: The Boar's Head Listeria Outbreak [6:24] USDA Announces Immediate Changes to Listeria Rule, Inspections for RTE Food Facilities Following Deadly Listeria Outbreak, USDA Launches Internal Investigation Into How it Handled Boar’s H…

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From the Vault: R&D, food safety for organic meats 21:57

5M ago21:57

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In this MeatingPod episode, Brad Johnson, CEO of Verde Farms, outlines the challenges and processes to maintain innovations and safety standards for the company’s line of 100% grass-fed and organic beef products. The Mass.-based processor is focused on keeping the lines of communications open with its retail customers in addition to conducting its …

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Food Safety Tips

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It seems like not a week goes by when there isn't news of a food safety recall or widespread illness caused by tainted food. What steps can you take to ensure the food you are eating is safe?By Henry Mayo Newhall

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MilliporeSigma: The Importance of E. coli and STEC Testing to Food Safety 33:55

6M ago33:55

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Justyce Jedlicka serves as the Food and Beverage Regulatory Liaison in North America for MilliporeSigma, where she is responsible for engaging with influencers in the food and beverage industry to align initiatives with regulatory compliance and promote best practices for food safety and quality testing methods. Justyce has been serving the food an…

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Ep. 191: Best of both worlds 42:05

6M ago42:05

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The way Jeff “Trip” Tripician sees it, he didn’t leave his job as CEO of a conventional meat company to become CEO of the Dutch cultivated meat company Meatable; rather, he went from CEO of one meat company to another. After decades working to institute progressive practices within the U.S. meat industry, Trip is pushing the cultivated meat industr…

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Ep. 190: Progress on sustainability, GHG emissions 19:46

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This episode centers on a process that offers assistance to meat processors seeking methods to make sustainability more effective and consistent. Ryan Jones of Indigo Ag works with a variety of consumer product companies by connecting them with supplies of low-carbon grain that is used in animal feed, resulting in reduced rates of greenhouse gas (G…

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Ep. 183. Thomas Gremillion: Advocating for Strong Federal Food Safety Regulation 56:11

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Thomas Gremillion, J.D., M.A. is the Director of Food Policy at the Consumer Federation of America (CFA). He oversees research, analysis, advocacy, and media outreach for the group's food policy activities, and monitors food safety activities at the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), and in Congress,…

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