Food Safety Matters
Episodes
Yiannas, McDonald, Besser, Hedberg: Fixing the Outbreak Investigation System
30 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Frank Yiannas, M.P.H. is a renowned food safety leader and executive, food system futurist, author, professor, past president of the International Ass...
Ep. 208: Reviewing 2025—A Year of Change for Food Safety Policy
23 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Food Safety Matters, we discuss the top food safety stories of 2025 and their implications. We cover: The Trump Administration's ...
Ep. 207. Brian Sylvester: Preparing for 'MAHA'-Driven Policy Changes on Food Dyes, UPFs, GRAS
09 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Brian P. Sylvester, J.D. is a Partner and Head of Food Regulatory in Morrison Foerster's FDA and Healthcare Regulatory and Compliance Group, and is an...
Ep. 206. Jay Berglind: In Fearless Pursuit of Safer Eggs and Food Safety Innovation
25 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Jay Berglind is a nationally respected food safety expert and the principal of Aegis Foods, a consultancy focused on strengthening food safety system...
Ep. 205. Black and Gabor: Digital Transformation and Emerging International Standards for Food Safety
11 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Tom Black is the First Assistant Secretary of the Exports and Veterinary Services Division at the Australian Government's Department of Agriculture...
Kris Sollid: What Does Consumer Sentiment Say About the Safety of the U.S. Food Supply?
30 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Kris Sollid, R.D., is the Senior Director for Research and Consumer Insights at the International Food Information Council (IFIC). A registered dieti...
Ep. 204. Spink and Fenoff: How to Prevent Food Fraud in Your Supply Chain
28 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
John Spink, Ph.D. is the Director and Lead Instructor for the Food Fraud Prevention Academy, as well as an Assistant Professor in the Department of ...
Ep. 203. Dr. David Dyjack: What Does the Future of the Food Safety Workforce Look Like?
14 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
David T. Dyjack, Dr.P.H., CIH has served as Executive Director and CEO of the National Environmental Health Association (NEHA) since May 2015. Dr. D...
Ep. 202. Dr. Kathy Knutson: What Does a Robust Environmental Monitoring Program Look Like?
23 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Kathy Knutson, Ph.D., PCQI, is educated in bacteriology, food science, and education. She speaks, writes, and trains on compliance for the Food and D...
Ep. 201. Mick Dutcher: The Work of FDA OII's Food Products Inspectorate
09 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Food Safety Matters, we speak with Dr. Dutcher [38:31] about: The internal structure of the Food Products Inspectorate (FPI) withi...
Ep. 200: A Celebration of Food Safety Matters Podcast History
26 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this special 200th episode of Food Safety Matters, our hosts look back at the podcast's eight-year history, sharing their stories and experiences,...
Elanco: Implementing a Holistic Approach to Salmonella Control in Poultry
19 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Vic Fox is a Poultry Account Manager at Elanco. Prior to his time at Elanco, Fox worked as a Breeder Hatchery Manager, Live Production Manager, and ...
Ep. 199. George Misko: The Future of Food Regulation Under MAHA
12 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
George G. Misko, Esq. is a Partner at Keller and Heckman LLP in Washington D.C. He counsels domestic and foreign clients on food and drug matters an...
Diamantas and Choiniere: FDA Focuses on Produce Safety, MAHA, Culture, and More
05 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Kyle Diamantas, J.D. is the Deputy Commissioner for Human Foods at the U.S. Food and Drug Administration's (FDA's) Human Foods Program (HFP), where ...
Ep. 198. Dr. Jim Fredericks: Controlling Rodent Risks in Food Facilities
22 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Jim Fredericks, Ph.D. is a Board Certified Entomologist and Senior Vice President of Public Affairs at the National Pest Management Association (NPM...
Ep. 197. Jatin Patel: Lessons Learned and Best Practices for Handling a Recall
08 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Jatin Patel is the Head of Operations at FGS Ingredients Ltd. He has over two decades of extensive experience in the food industry and has been a corn...
Ep. 196. Dr. Lane Highbarger: How the FDA Workforce Cuts May Impact Food Safety
24 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Lane Highbarger, Ph.D. worked for 26 years in the food additive regulatory and compliance field with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), serv...
FlexXray: How External X-Ray Inspection Helps Close the Gap on Foreign Material
17 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Kye Luker serves as the Chief Product Officer at FlexXray, where he leads the development of the company's innovative X-ray inspection process and tec...
Ep. 195. Dr. Christopher Daubert: The Value of a Food Science Education
10 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Christopher R. Daubert, Ph.D., serves as the President of the Institute of Food Technologists (IFT) and as the Vice Chancellor and Dean of the Colle...
Elanco: Diagnostics and the Role of Testing in Ensuring Food Safety
03 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Savannah Applegate, Ph.D. is a Senior Consultant at Elanco Poultry Food Safety. Dr. Applegate received her B.S. degree in Meat Science from Ohio Sta...
Ep. 194. Alex Truelove: Impending Compliance Changes for Compostable Food Packaging
27 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Alex Truelove has served as Legislation and Advocacy Manager at BPI (Biodegradable Plastics Institute) since 2022. He previously directed U.S. PIRG's ...
Bonus Episode: Live from the 2025 Food Safety Summit—Part 2
22 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 T...
Bonus Episode: Live from the 2025 Food Safety Summit—Part 1
20 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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., ...
Ep. 193. Christian Ararat: A Global Perspective on Auditing, Certifications, AI, and Beyond
13 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 bac...
Ep. 192. Alfredo Fernández: Emerging U.S. Regulations for PFAS in Food Contact Materials
22 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Alfredo Fernández, J.D. is an attorney and Partner at Shipman & Goodwin LLP. As a member of the firm's national Environmental Practice, Alfredo adv...
Ep. 191. Dr. Edward Dudley: Wastewater Monitoring for Foodborne Pathogen Surveillance
08 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Ep. 190. Phil Kafarakis: Ensuring Food Safety for Food Away From Home
25 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Phil Kafarakis is the President and CEO of IFMA The Food Away from Home Association, formerly known as the International Foodservice Manufacturers A...
Hygiena: Optimizing Data for Improved Food Safety Risk Management and Compliance
18 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Mark Carter is the Senior Software Product Manager at Hygiena. He assumed the presidency of the International Association for Food Protection (IAFP)...
Ep. 189. Dr. Jason Evans: Leadership When Nothing is Easy—A Food Safety Summit Keynote Preview
11 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Jason Evans, Ph.D. is the Dean of the College of Food Innovation and Technology (CFIT) at Johnson & Wales University, which offers baccalaureate and...
Ep. 188. Dr. Kimberly Baker: Educating Small Manufacturers on Food Safety Compliance and Best Practices
25 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Kimberly Baker, Ph.D. serves as the Food Systems and Safety Program Team Director and an Associate Extension Specialist with the Clemson University ...
Ep. 187. Rainer and Coneski: Evolving Legislation Around Food Packaging Chemicals and Additives—Implications for Industry
11 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 fo...
Ep. 186. Lucy Angarita: Outlining an Action Plan for FSMA 204 Compliance
28 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Lucy Angarita is the Director of Food Supply Chain visibility at GS1 US, where she works with retail, grocery, foodservice, and healthcare companies...
Ep. 185. Dr. Haley Oliver: Global Food Safety Innovation to 'Feed the Future'
14 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 Grad...
Ep. 184. Hottest Topics of 2024: Outbreaks, Food Chemicals, FDA Changes, and More
24 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 Outb...
MilliporeSigma: The Importance of E. coli and STEC Testing to Food Safety
19 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Justyce Jedlicka serves as the Food and Beverage Regulatory Liaison in North America for MilliporeSigma, where she is responsible for engaging with ...
Ep. 183. Thomas Gremillion: Advocating for Strong Federal Food Safety Regulation
10 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Thomas Gremillion, J.D., M.A. is the Director of Food Policy at the Consumer Federation of America (CFA). He oversees research, analysis, advocacy, ...
Ep. 182. Paul Shapiro: Making the Case for Cell-Based Meats and Plant-Based Proteins
26 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Paul Shapiro is the author of the bestselling book, Clean Meat: How Growing Meat Without Animals Will Revolutionize Dinner and the World. He is also ...
Ep. 181. Johanna Velez: Dedicated to a Culture of Consistent Improvement
12 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Johanna Velez is Vice President of Quality Assurance for Monin Americas, having joined the brand in 2002. With more than 27 years in the food industr...
Ep. 180. Dr. Carolyn Ross: Where Sensory Science Meets Food Safety and Quality
22 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Carolyn Ross, Ph.D., M.Sc. is a Professor in the School of Food Science at Washington State University (WSU), Affiliate Professor in the WSU School ...
Dr. Lone Jespersen: Methods for Communicating Insights to Assess Food Safety Culture
15 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Lone Jespersen, Ph.D. is a published author, speaker, and the Principal and Founder of Cultivate SA, a Swiss-based organization dedicated to eradica...
Ep. 179. Dr. Takashi Nakamura: Ensuring Fresh Produce Safety From Field to Fork
08 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Takashi Nakamura, Ph.D. has served as Vice President of Food Safety for Fresh Del Monte since 2019. Previously, he worked in various senior research...
Esteban and Eskin: On the Frontlines of the Food Safety Fight Against Salmonella in Poultry
01 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
José Emilio Esteban, D.V.M. was sworn in as the U.S. Under Secretary for Food Safety on January 4, 2023. In this role, he leads the Office of Food ...
Robroy: Preventing Food Recalls With Hygienic Design
26 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Steve Voelzke is a seasoned executive with over 34 years of experience in engineering and manufacturing leadership roles. His expertise lies in auto...
Ep. 178. Jeannie Shaughnessy: 'Nuts' About Food Safety—PTNPA's Industry and Regulatory Work
24 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Jeannie Shaughnessy is CEO of the Peanut and Tree Nut Processors Association (PTNPA), where she leads the association in fulfilling its mission and ...
Elanco: The Importance of Farm Biosecurity to Food Safety
17 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Scott Gustin is a native of Gloucester, Virginia, where he grew up on a small family farm raising registered Angus and Hereford cattle. He received ...
Ep. 177. Dr. Brendan Niemira: Cold Plasma Technology for Food Safety and Sanitation
10 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Brendan A. Niemira, Ph.D. is a research microbiologist with the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Agricultural Research Service (USDA's ARS) in Wyndm...
Mitzi Baum: Setting a Focused Path for STOP Foodborne Illness
03 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
As CEO of STOP Foodborne Illness (STOP) since May 2019, Mitzi Baum, M.Sc. is focused on expanding STOP's impact by concentrating on three strategic a...
Ep. 176. Sarah Brew: What Does the Overturning of the 1984 Chevron Ruling Mean for Food Safety?
27 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Sarah L. Brew, J.D. leads Faegre Drinker LLP's nationally recognized food litigation and regulatory practice. She is one of the country's leading fo...
Ep. 175. Joelle Mosso: Food Safety Starts on the Farm
13 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Joelle Mosso, M.S., is Associate Vice President of Science Programs for Western Growers, where she works alongside growers to develop improved approa...
Ep. 174. Nuno Soares: Three-and-a-Half Steps for Selling Food Safety
23 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Nuno F. Soares, Ph.D., is an author, consultant, and trainer in food safety with more than 21 years of experience in the food industry as a food safe...
Ep. 173. 100 Years of the Pasteurized Milk Ordinance—And a Look Ahead at Dairy Food Safety
09 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Beth Panko Briczinski, Ph.D. is the Senior Science Advisor for Milk Safety in the Office of Food Safety at the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA...
Elanco: The Role of Diagnostics in Determining Food Safety Interventions
28 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Brandon Carter, D.V.M. is a Food Safety Technical Advisor for Elanco Animal Health. Dr. Carter received his B.S. degree in Animal Science and his D....
Ep. 172. DeWaal and Pluke: Improving Food Safety in Traditional Markets
25 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Caroline Smith DeWaal, J.D. is Senior Manager at the Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition (GAIN). She also serves as Deputy Chief of Party of EatSa...
Ep. 171. Dr. Kathleen Glass: An Award-Winning Career in Food Safety
11 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Kathleen (Kathy) Glass, Ph.D. joined the Food Research Institute (FRI) at the University of Wisconsin–Madison as a food safety researcher in 1985, ...
World Food Safety Day 2024 and Mick Miklos: Prepare for the Unexpected
07 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Mark (Mick) Micklos, CP-FS, is an executive dedicated to food safety education and advocacy. His 27-year career includes 16 years in restaurant opera...
Ep. 170. Dr. Barbara Kowalcyk: An Integrated Approach to Food Safety, Nutrition, and Food Security
28 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Barbara Kowalcyk, Ph.D., M.A., is an Associate Professor in the Department of Exercise and Nutrition Sciences and the Director of the Food Policy Ins...
Bonus Episode: Live from the 2024 Food Safety Summit—Part 2
16 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
To get a taste of the discussions that were happening at the 2024 Food Safety Summit, we spoke face-to-face with Melody Ge, M.S., FSQA, Director at St...
Ep. 169. Live from the 2024 Food Safety Summit—Part 1
14 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
To get a taste of the discussions that were happening at the 2024 Food Safety Summit, we spoke face-to-face with Mitzi Baum, CEO of Stop Foodborne Ill...
Elanco: Dr. Alissa Welsher—Using Darkling Beetles as an Indicator for Pre-Harvest Salmonella Loads
30 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Alissa Welsher, Ph.D. is an Associate Senior Consultant at Elanco Poultry Food Safety. Dr. Welsher received her B.S. degree in Biological Sciences f...
Ep. 168. Francine Shaw: Watching the Kitchen to Ensure Food Safety in Foodservice
23 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Francine Shaw, CP-FS, FMP, is a food safety specialist, podcaster, speaker, entrepreneur, the Founder and CEO of Savvy Food Safety Inc., and the auth...
Ep. 167. James (Jim) Jones: Engaging Stakeholders for a Unified FDA Human Foods Program
09 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
James (Jim) Jones joined the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in September 2023 as the agency's first Deputy Commissioner for Human Foods. In...
Ep. 166. Robert Manning: Real-World Recall Management and Prevention Strategies
26 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Robert (Bob) Manning, M.B.A., M.S., M.E.M., has worked in the food and beverage industry for over 25 years in various facility and senior corporate p...
MilliporeSigma: Cultivated Seafood—Collaborative Journey to Scale-Up Success
21 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Brittany Sambol is the Vice President of Operations at Wildtype Foods, where she is responsible for leading the scale-up of the company's operations...
Ep. 165. Dr. Jason Richardson: Refreshing FSQA Culture at The Coca-Cola Company
12 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Jason Richardson, Ph.D. is the Vice President of Global Quality and Food Safety of The Coca-Cola Company, a position he has held since January 2021. I...
Ep. 164. Brian Ronholm: Food Safety Current Events From a Consumer Advocate POV
27 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Brian Ronholm, M.A., is the Director of Food Policy for Consumer Reports, where he leads advocacy efforts to advance a safe and healthy food system. ...
Ep. 163. Natalie Dyenson: IFPA's Advocacy for Global, Farm-to-Fork Produce Safety
13 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Natalie Dyenson, M.P.H. is the Chief Food Safety and Regulatory Officer for the International Fresh Produce Association (IFPA). She has nearly three...
Ep. 162. Brian Sylvester: How the California Food Safety Act is Shaping U.S. Food Additives Regulation
23 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Brian Sylvester, J.D., is a Partner in Perkins Coie LLP's Washington D.C. office and a former Attorney-Advisor at the U.S. Department of Agriculture'...
Ep. 161. Sara Mortimore: Managing Food Safety and Supply Chains at Walmart and Beyond
09 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Sara Mortimore, M.Sc., FRSPH, MIFST, is the Vice President and Global Subject Matter Expert for Food Safety at Walmart Inc. In her role, Sara is resp...
Ep. 160. 2023: A Year of Evolving Food Safety Concerns and Regulations
26 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Food Safety Matters, we review the top food safety stories of 2023 and their implications. Specifically, we discuss: Development...
Ep. 159. Sherry Brice: Balancing Food Safety, Business Leadership, and Teamwork
12 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Sherry Brice, M.B.A. is Chief Supply Chain Officer at W.K. Kellogg Co. She was formerly Vice President of Global Quality and Food Safety at the Kell...
Path Forward: Ensuring Safety and Efficiency through Equipment Qualification
07 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Matt Brosseau founded Path Forward Consulting LLC in early 2022 after spending a decade working as an engineer and operations manager in the powdered ...
Ep. 158. Harris and Grantham: How Food Processors are Preparing to Meet FSMA 204 Traceability Requirements
28 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Blake Harris, CSCP, is a specialist in standards and process enhancement, digital solution development, and implementation, with more than a decade of...
MilliporeSigma: Guarding Your Food—Detecting Cronobacter and Ensuring Food Safety
16 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Justyce Jedlicka serves as the Food and Beverage Regulatory Liaison in North America for MilliporeSigma, where she is responsible for engaging with ...
Ep. 157. Dr. Kathy Knutson: Food Safety Considerations and Regulations for Cannabis-Infused Edibles
14 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Kathy Knutson, Ph.D., PCQI, is the Founder of Kathy Knutson Food Safety Consulting LLC, an author, and the Chair of the Education Committee for the Na...
Ma and D'lima: How FDA Enforces Allergen Requirements and Recalls to Ensure Food Safety
26 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Yinqing Ma, Ph.D., is the Director of Compliance Policy Staff in the Office of Compliance at the U.S. Food and Drug Administration's Center for Food S...
Ep. 156. Lise Korsten: Food Safety Considerations, From Post-Harvest Interventions to Future Challenges
24 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Lise Korsten, Ph.D. is the Co-Director of the Department of Science and Innovation (DSI) in the Center of Excellence in Food Security at the Universit...
Ep. 155. Dr. Barbara Masters: Food Safety Regulatory Policy—More Than One Side to the Story
10 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Barbara Masters, D.V.M., is the Vice President of Regulatory Policy, Food, and Agriculture at Tyson Foods Inc., where she provides regulatory vision a...
Ep. 154: Guzzle, Ham, Lewis, Pierce: 30th Anniversary and Ongoing Implementation of FDA's Food Code
26 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Patrick Guzzle, M.P.H., M.A. is the Vice President of Food Science for the National Restaurant Association. He has been involved in retail food safety...
Saunier and Eisenbeiser: Why Every Month is Food Safety Education Month
19 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Britanny Saunier, M.P.A. is the Executive Director of the Partnership for Food Safety Education (PFSE). She focuses on leveraging PFSE's historical ...
Ep. 153: Dr. Darin Detwiler: Reflections on Netflix's Poisoned and 30 Years of Food Safety Advocacy
12 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Darin Detwiler, LP.D., M.A.Ed., is a food safety academic, advisor, advocate, and author with a 30-year history of working to control foodborne illnes...
Ep. 152. Dr. Kris de Smet: Managing Food Safety in the EU and Beyond
22 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Kris de Smet, D.V.M., is the Head of the Food Hygiene Team under the Directorate-General for Health and Food Safety at the European Commission. Dr. de...
Ep. 151. Pierce, Morales, and Quam: Behavioral Science of Food Safety in Small-Scale Retail Foodservice
08 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Andre Pierce joined the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in January 2022 as the Retail Food Protection Division Director in the Office of State...
Ep. 150. Sarah Gallo: CBA and FDA—Modernizing Recalls, Inspections, Labeling, and More
25 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Sarah Gallo is Vice President of Product Policy at the Consumer Brands Association (CBA). In her role, Sarah holistically oversees Consumer Brands' po...
Ep. 149. Dr. Steven Lyon: Food Safety Innovation, Stewardship, and Culture at Chick-Fil-A
11 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Steven A. Lyon, Ph.D., is the Director of Food Safety–Field Operations at Chick-Fil-A Inc. He has been with Chick-fil-A since 2009, leading various ...
Ep. 148. Tracy Fink: IFT's Research, Resources, and Reach
26 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Tracy Fink is the Director of Scientific Programs and Science and Policy Initiatives at IFT. She has more than 25 years of experience in leading food ...
Ep. 147. Angela Fernandez: Achieving FSMA 204 Compliance With GS1 Standards
13 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Angela Fernandez is the Vice President of Community Engagement at GS1 U.S., where she is responsible for driving broader adoption of GS1 Standards to ...
Waldrop and Coffman: Stakeholder Collaboration is Key to Advancing Culture
08 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Christopher Waldrop, M.P.H., is a Senior Health Scientist in the Division of Public Health Informatics and Analytics at the U.S. Food and Drug Adminis...
Elanco: Addressing USDA's Top Salmonella Serotype KPIs in Poultry
06 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Bill Potter, Ph.D. is a Technical Advisor at Elanco Poultry Food Safety. Dr. Potter received his Ph.D. and M.S. degrees in Poultry Science from the Un...
Ep. 146. Live from the 2023 Food Safety Summit—Part 2
30 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
To get a taste of the discussions that were happening at the 2023 Food Safety Summit, we spoke face-to-face with Deb Kane, Vice President of Food Safe...
Ep. 145. Live from the 2023 Food Safety Summit—Part 1
23 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
To get a taste of the discussions happening at the 2022 Food Safety Summit, we spoke face-to-face with Michael (Mike) Taylor, J.D., Board Member Emeri...
Ep. 144. Dr. Angela Anandappa: Advancing the Science and Practice of Sanitation
09 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Angela Anandappa, Ph.D. is the Founding Director for the Alliance for Advanced Sanitation. She has researched and worked in food safety and genomic...
MilliporeSigma: Small Steps, Big Impacts—Understanding Risks and Regulations for Infant Food Safety
27 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Sally Powell Price is MilliporeSigma's Regulatory and Public Health Expert for Food and Beverage Safety Testing in North America. Previously, she serv...
Ep. 143. Frank Yiannas: The Time to Take Bold Food Safety Action is Now
24 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Frank Yiannas is a food safety culture expert, a food safety executive at global brands, an author, and an adjunct professor. He served as the Deputy ...
Pierce, Chapman, and Zimmerman: The Behavioral Science of Retail Food Safety Culture
12 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Andre C. Pierce, M.P.A., REHS joined the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in January 2022, serving as the Retail Food Protection Division Direc...
Ep. 142. Dr. Donald Prater: FDA's Import Food Safety, Culture, and Smarter Tools
11 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Donald A. Prater, D.V.M. is Acting Director of the Office of Food Policy and Response (OFPR) at the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Since 2019, h...
Ep. 141. Mukherjee and Fattori: Preparing for Tomorrow's Food Safety Risks, Today
28 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Keya Mukherjee, Ph.D., is a Food Safety Specialist with the Food Systems and Food Safety Division of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the U...
OHAUS: Quality and Profit from Your Scale and Balance
23 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Carl Joslyn is the Industrial Market Product Manager for industrial scales at the OHAUS Corporation. He has 30 years of experience in industrial marke...
Ep. 140. Dr. Martin Wiedmann: Pathogen Interventions to Advance Food Safety
14 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Martin Wiedmann, Ph.D., D.V.M, is the Gellert Family Professor of Food Safety at Cornell University. He received a veterinary degree and a doctorate i...
Ep. 139. Dr. Susan Mayne: CFSAN's Mission, Today and Tomorrow
28 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Susan Mayne, Ph.D., is the Director of the Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition (CFSAN) at the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Dr. Ma...
Black History Month: George Washington Carver's Life and Legacy
27 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Norma Dawkins, Ph.D. is a professor, a research scientist, and the Department Chair of Food and Nutritional Sciences at Tuskegee University in Tuskege...