Don't Eat Poop! A Food Safety Podcast

Written 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!
    © 2025 Food Safety Specialists: Matthew Regusci and Francine L Shaw
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  • Changing the Definition of Food and Consumer Safety with Jaclyn Bowen from Clean Label Project | Episode 101

    Changing the Definition of Food and Consumer Safety with Jaclyn Bowen from Clean Label Project | Episode 101
    Feb 4 2025
    In this episode of Don’t Eat Poop!, our hosts Matt and Francine are joined by Jaclyn Bowen, the Executive Director of the Clean Label Project. Food toxicology is the next frontier of food safety, and it’s not just coming, it's already here.That’s why we need to change and expand the definition of food safety from only protecting consumers from microbial and pathogen contaminants, to also minimizing our exposure to dangerous environmental contaminants and toxins in everyday consumer products.Tune in to discover how Jaclyn Bowen and the Clan Label Project are bringing about this change, as well as what you need to know about heavy metals, pesticide residues, and packaging migration issues.In this episode:💩 [01:53] Meet Jaclyn Bowen from the Clean Label Project💩 [03:22] The new frontier of food safety💩 [04:40] Why Jaclyn got into food toxicology💩 [06:24] Heavy metals are a problem, even if they’re naturally occurring💩 [10:47] How best to inform consumers and provide trust in the food system💩 [13:56] The realities of modern food safety pressures in a global society💩 [15:56] Putting the proverbial regulatory cart in front of the science horse💩 [18:01] California’s AB 899: what’s good and what could improve💩 [21:41] Gerber’s Hawaiian Delight and other baby food (for adults too)💩 [25:03] Heavy metals in protein powder and supplement regulations💩 [29:55] The challenges of getting enough protein and some solutions💩 [33:37] Complementing a healthy lifestyle with supplements💩 [35:50] CLP’s call to action for consumers to make brands accountable💩 [37:46] How heavy metal testing works and how shockingly cheap it is💩 [40:54] Testing for 500 different pesticides for less than $400💩 [41:56] COAs might be making brands more lenient💩 [43:17] Ingredients that present a higher heavy metal risk💩 [44:07] Levels of detection versus levels of quantification💩 [46:59] Why brands aren’t investing in testing and how to change that💩 [51:28] Where baby food suppliers that didn’t pass muster are goingDisclaimer: Episode title and content do not constitute legal or health advice.Resources from this episodeLearn more about the Clean Label Project at cleanlabelproject.org. Read Clean Label Project’s White Paper on Protein Powder.If you want to learn more about the Cinnamon Applesauce Pouches Lead and Chromium Poisoning Outbreak mentioned in this episode, catch up with Episode 51 | Stanley Cups vs. Cinnamon Applesauce: Which Is More Likely To Give You Lead Poisoning?Noteworthy quotes from this episode“ Trust [your suppliers] but verify. You don't have to have [a Clean Label Project] certification but recognize that the future of food safety is food toxicology. Heavy metals, pesticide residues, packaging migration issues are a modern food safety problem. And independent of CLP, it's a matter of doing your diligence in order to minimize the introduction of these contaminants for my family, as well as yours.” – Jaclyn BowenWe 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 Jaclyn, Francine, Matt, and the "Don't Eat Poop!" show on LinkedIn!📕 Check out Francine's book Who Watches the Kitchen? on Amazon! 🎙️ 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 LEAVE A RATING & REVIEW!Please take a few seconds to leave us a rating and review on the podcast app of your choice. Each review helps us reach more listeners and spread this food safety message. Thank you for your support. Stay safe, and remember, don't eat poop!
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  • The Tables Have Turned: Bill Marler Interviews Our Hosts Matt and Francine | Episode 100

    The Tables Have Turned: Bill Marler Interviews Our Hosts Matt and Francine | Episode 100
    Jan 28 2025
    In this episode of Don’t Eat Poop!, our hosts Matt and Francine are celebrating their 100th episode and 2 years of the podcast. Incredible, right?This means that this isn’t just your regular old episode. To make this milestone extra special, they decided to switch things up and invited the incredible Bill Marler, the nation's leading foodborne illness attorney and regular guest on the podcast, to interview THEM!Tune in for a very special episode and celebration.In this episode:💩 [01:16] How the idea for the episode came about💩 [03:18] Bill’s appreciation for the Don’t Eat Poop! podcast💩 [04:38] How Francine became a go-to voice in food safety💩 [08:40] The two men who changed the trajectory of Francine’s career💩 [11:40] How food safety went from just a job to a true passion for Matt💩 [14:56] The importance of being able to fire or be fired by clients in food safety💩 [17:46] The Don’t Eat Poop! Podcast origin story💩 [19:00] How the podcast grew over the last 100 episodes💩 [22:08] How Matt and Francine fell into interviewing guests💩 [24:13] The hard but really important stories that need to be told💩 [28:07] The letter from a widow of Boar’s Head Listeria liverwurst episode💩 [30:48] The moment when Bill truly realized how important this work is💩 [34:14] Food Safety News: its origin, incredible growth, and how it works💩 [37:25] The future of Food Safety News💩 [40:37] When Francine first got to write an article for Food Safety NewsDisclaimer: Episode title and content do not constitute legal or health advice.Resources from this episodeCatch up with past Bill Marler episodes:Episode 17Episode 18Bonus EpisodeEpisode 92Watch Bill Marler and Darin Detwiler’s Emmy award-winning documentary, Poisoned: The Dirty Truth About Your Food.Listen to the episode where Matt and Francine get choked up by a Letter from a Widow of Boar’s Head Listeria Liverwurst | Episode 93.Watch stories of foodborne illness victims represented by Marler Clark on their Vimeo channel.Catch up with our Dr. Darin Detwiler episodes:The 1st interview on the podcast: Episode 13Episode 43Episode 81Check out Francine’s episode on Hal King’s Food Safety Unwrapped podcast.Noteworthy quotes from this episode“ I'm very cognizant now of how I speak to people, what I say to people. And I know that it may change their path because those conversations very much changed my trajectory.” – Francine L Shaw“ I think the ability to talk about food safety and the impacts on humans is just really important. And I think not only do you guys do that, but you also bring in perspective of the companies that are making mistakes and the companies that are doing a good job. I think the more people that talk about it, the more people will learn about it. It's a good thing. So, I thank you for you guys for doing this.” – 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!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? on Amazon! 🎙️ 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 LEAVE A RATING & REVIEW!Please take a few seconds to leave us a rating and review on the podcast app of your choice. Each review helps us reach more listeners and spread this food safety message. Thank you for your support. Stay safe, and remember, don't eat poop!
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    42 mins
  • 20 Food Items You Don’t Actually Need to Refrigerate | Episode 99

    20 Food Items You Don’t Actually Need to Refrigerate | Episode 99
    Jan 21 2025

    In this episode of Don’t Eat Poop!, our hosts Matt and Francine are going through the things we put in our refrigerator that don’t actually need to be in there.

    Prepare to be surprised about some of the 20 food items they cover. We for sure thought they had to be refrigerated, but it turns out they don’t.

    In other cases, you’ll discover that putting these items in the refrigerator is not only unnecessary but can actually lower the quality of the product, so that’s a big no-no.

    This episode is for you, Lynn.


    In this episode:

    💩 [01:19] Here we are at episode 99. Wow!

    💩 [04:11] A recap of the holidays and the passing of dear ones

    💩 [06:36] The inspiration for today’s episode

    💩 [10:02] #1 Ketchup and #2 potatoes

    💩 [12:41] #3 Mayonnaise (you heard that right) and #4 mustard

    💩 [16:13] #5 Soy sauce and Worcestershire sauce

    💩 [17:28] #6 Tomatoes and #7 hot sauce

    💩 [21:59] The long-lasting consequences of working in a restaurant

    💩 [25:43] #8 Avocados and #9 fresh basil

    💩 [27:31] #10 Stone fruit and buying in bulk

    💩 [29:31] Potatoes and acrylamide

    💩 [30:20] #11 Nuts and #12 chocolate (Francine’s favorite)

    💩 [34:55] #13 Coffee and the cry once mentality

    💩 [38:09] #14 Apples and apple trivia

    💩 [41:32] #15 Nutella and peanut butter and #16 honey

    💩 [42:39] #17 Cucumbers and #18 citrus fruit

    💩 [43:12] #19 Fresh peppers, #20 onions, and crying


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


    Resources from this episode

    Read the article Matt and Francine used for this episode in full here.


    Noteworthy quotes from this episode

    “ Benjamin Franklin is quoted for saying, ‘God loves us because he gave us beer.’ I actually think that we know God loves us because he gave us coffee and tea.” – Matthew Regusci

    “ Ironically, when you work in a restaurant, you eat a lot of room-temperature food. You eat a lot of food standing up. You learn how to eat very fast. You're always the first one done eating at the table, clearing away the dishes before anybody else is done eating. Everybody gets really annoyed with you.” – 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!

    We'd love to hear from you!


    Connect with 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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    45 mins

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