Don't Eat Poop! A Food Safety Podcast
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!
- Update frequency
- every 7 days
- Average duration
- 34 minutes
- Episodes
- 134
- Years Active
- 2023 - 2025
The Administration for Healthy America (AHA): Understand What It Is and How It’ll Affect U.S. Food Safety | Episode 112
In this episode of Don’t Eat Poop!, our hosts Matt and Francine are discussing a true alphabet soup of changes in the U.S. Health Agencies.
In late March 2025, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the current U.S. …
What They Don’t Tell You About Decaf Coffee That You Should Absolutely Know | Episode 111
In this episode of Don’t Eat Poop!, our hosts Matt and Francine are talking about the ongoing Class II recall of Our Family’s Traverse City Cherry-Flavored Decaf Light Roast Ground Coffee from the pa…
When Dead Chickens Fly: The Current Issue With American Chicken Processing Plants | Episode 110
In this episode of Don’t Eat Poop!, our hosts Matt and Francine are discussing a new development in the poultry industry: a waiver made during the pandemic that allowed poultry plants to increase the…
It’s Been Punted Yet Again. Companies Get 30 Extra Months to Comply with FSMA 204 | Episode 109
In this episode of Don’t Eat Poop!, our hosts Matt and Francine are talking about some very frustrating but (unfortunately) not surprising news: the FSMA 204 implementation process has been pushed of…
How Changes in U.S. Food Agencies Are Putting Food Safety in America at Risk | Episode 108
In this episode of Don’t Eat Poop!, our hosts Matt and Francine are talking about a very important but also potentially controversial topic: how the significant changes that are happening with this n…
The Food Safety Risks of At-home Freeze Drying and How to Mitigate Them | Episode 107
In this episode of Don’t Eat Poop!, our hosts Matt and Francine are alone again for a change. Matt brought up a very important topic for discussion: at-home freeze drying, something that’s quickly gr…
Food Safety Voices: Communicating Effectively in Challenging Times (LinkedIn Live) | Episode 106
In this episode of Don’t Eat Poop!, our hosts Matt and Francine are sharing with you the food safety star-studded “Food Safety Voices: Communicating Effectively in Challenging Times” LinkedIn Live wi…
Unbelievable Stories From Health Inspections Gone Wrong with Kim Carlton, from the Minnesota Department of Agriculture | Episode 105
In this episode of Don’t Eat Poop!, our hosts Matt and Francine are joined by Kim Carlton, the Retail Food Program Manager at the Minnesota Department of Agriculture, straight from the 2024 FDA Retai…
Navigating FDA Compliance and Recent Tariff and Regulation Changes with David Lennarz, President of Registrar Corp | Episode 104
In this episode of Don’t Eat Poop!, our hosts Matt and Francine are joined by David Lennarz, the President of Registrar Corp, a company that helps their clients to become and continue to be compliant…
A Closer Look at the Food and Beverage Industry Through Market Intelligence with Food and Beverage Editor Nevin Barich | Episode 103
In this episode of Don’t Eat Poop!, our hosts Matt and Francine are joined by Nevin Barich, the food and beverage guru of Industry Intelligence Inc.
With 15+ years working as a curator and editor of a…
The Foundation of Food Safety and How to Become a Better Food Safety Professional and Leader with Elena Montoya | Episode 102
In this episode of Don’t Eat Poop!, our hosts Matt and Francine are joined by Food Safety Sanitation Professional Elena Montoya.
She has been one of the podcast’s most loyal listeners, and if you look…
Changing the Definition of Food and Consumer Safety with Jaclyn Bowen from Clean Label Project | Episode 101
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…
The Tables Have Turned: Bill Marler Interviews Our Hosts Matt and Francine | Episode 100
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 epis…
20 Food Items You Don’t Actually Need to Refrigerate | Episode 99
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 t…
A Culture of Doing the Right Thing with Sharon Beals from SKKB LLC | Episode 98
In this episode of Don’t Eat Poop!, our hosts Matt and Francine are joined by Sharon Beals from SKKB LLC, straight from the Food Safety Consortium 2024.
Sharon truly cares about this work of keeping f…
Insider Knowledge on the FDA's Traceability Rule FSMA 204 and Its Implementation with Andrew Kennedy from iFoodDS | Episode 97
In this episode of Don’t Eat Poop!, our hosts Matt and Francine are joined by Andrew Kennedy from iFoodDS, straight from the Food Safety Consortium 2024.
Andrew worked in the FDA and was one of the ke…
Francine Wants a Poop-Free Salad | Episode 96
In this episode of Don’t Eat Poop!, our hosts Matt and Francine are wrapping up the year by discussing the produce industry and how the shocking number of produce recalls in 2024 clearly shows that w…
Don’t Kill Your Loved Ones During the Holidays | Episode 95
In this episode of Don’t Eat Poop!, our hosts Matt and Francine are sharing some food safety tips for safe holiday cooking.
There are a lot of holiday parties this time of year, and you don't want to …
The Realities of Life as a Health Inspector with Justin Dwyer, Environmental Health Practitioner | Episode 94
In this episode of Don’t Eat Poop!, our hosts Matt and Francine are joined by Justin Dwyer, an Environmental Health Practitioner for Peoria City/County Health Department, straight from the 2024 FDA R…
Letter from a Widow of Boar’s Head Listeria Liverwurst | Episode 93
In this episode of Don’t Eat Poop!, our hosts Matt and Francine are tying a knot in the Boar’s Head Listeria outbreak now that the outbreak has been deemed over by the CDC.
They share the final toll o…