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
Don’t Wash Your Chicken, Seriously | Episode 73
In this episode of Don’t Eat Poop!, our hosts Matt and Francine are talking about chicken, more specifically about how you should NOT wash raw chicken.
The problem is that the majority of Americans wa…
Double Whammy: Chocolate and Coffee Simultaneous Recalls | Episode 72
In this episode of Don’t Eat Poop!, our hosts Matt and Francine are talking about two of people’s favorite things: chocolate and coffee. Unfortunately, it’s for a not-so-great reason: major product r…
Child Labor in the Food Industry | Episode 71
In this episode of Don’t Eat Poop!, our hosts Matt and Francine take on the challenging but important topic of child labor. This is relevant for food safety because the majority of working children w…
Top 10 Food Safety Scandals | Episode 70
In this episode of Don’t Eat Poop!, our hosts Matt and Francine are going through the list of the 10 Worst Food Safety Scandals in recent history, which include both national and international outbre…
A Look at the FDA’s Reorganization Plan and Some Food Safety Mythbusting | Episode 69
In this episode of Don’t Eat Poop!, our hosts Matt and Francine are talking about the recently approved FDA’s reorganization plan, which will hopefully bring positive changes to the organization.
They…
The Cucumber Salmonella Major Outbreak | Episode 68
In this episode of Don’t Eat Poop!, our hosts Matt and Francine are, unfortunately, talking about a new multi-state outbreak, this time it’s cucumbers that are carrying salmonella and putting people …
Lab-Grown Meat: The Pros & Cons and What to Expect | Episode 67
In this episode of Don’t Eat Poop!, our hosts Matt and Francine are talking about the future again, this time they're tackling lab-grown meat — that is if one can even call it meat if it’s grown in a…
Conference Updates from the Food Safety Summit and the National Restaurant Association Show | Episode 66
In this episode of Don’t Eat Poop!, our hosts Matt and Francine are talking conferences.
Francine recently attended the Food Safety Summit and the National Restaurant Association Show and she’s taking…
A Better Way to Do Supply Chain Management with Sara Jane Bellocchi from TraceGains | Episode 65
In this episode of Don’t Eat Poop!, our hosts Matt and Francine are joined by Sara Jane Bellocchi, a Functional Consultant at TraceGains. They talk about how much of a game-changer a tool like TraceG…
Paper, Spreadsheets, and the Need to Raise the Bar with David Hatch of Neogen | Episode 64
In this episode of Don’t Eat Poop!, our hosts Matt and Francine are joined by David Hatch from Neogen, one of the world's largest suppliers of food safety testing platforms.
Get ready to learn all abo…
The Future of the Fast Food Industry and Robot Food Safety | Episode 63
In this episode of Don’t Eat Poop!, our hosts Matt and Francine are talking about the future of the fast food industry, more specifically the rise of automation and robotics in fast food kitchens.
You…
Food Safety Gets the Short End of the Stick (Again) | Episode 62
In this episode of Don’t Eat Poop!, our hosts Matt and Francine are talking about the very concerning fact that the FDA is considering cutting funding for state food inspection programs, which is how…
Lead in Lunchables: Unpacking What’s Really Going On | Episode 61
In this episode of Don’t Eat Poop!, our hosts Matt and Francine are talking about lead one more time, but this time it’s in Lunchables, which are part of school cafeterias and households across Ameri…
Food Safety Culture and The Next Big Food Safety Crisis | Episode 60
In this episode of Don’t Eat Poop!, food safety industry veterans Matt and Francine are talking about food safety culture falling apart and when and where the next major food safety outbreak will be.…
Insights into the Food Safety Consortium with RJ Palermo, Sales Director of Food Safety Tech | Episode 59
In this episode of Don’t Eat Poop!, our hosts Matt and Francine are joined by RJ Palermo, the Sales Director of Food Safety Tech, which hosts the Food Safety Consortium.
So, you’ll get some insights i…
Food Allergies: Important Data, Recent Deaths, and Hidden Dangers | Episode 58
In this episode of Don’t Eat Poop!, our hosts Matt and Francine are diving back into food allergies. In episode 55, they interviewed Betsy Craig, the CEO and Founder of MenuTrinfo, who is a leader in…
The Glove Food Safety Gap: Raising Disposable Glove Standards with Steve Ardagh, CEO and Founder of Eagle Protect | Episode 57
In this episode of Don’t Eat Poop!, food safety industry veterans Matt and Francine are joined by the “Glove Guy”, Steve Ardagh, the CEO and Founder of Eagle Protect. He is really passionate about fo…
The Truth About Single-Use Gloves: Are They Actually Helping? | Episode 56
In this episode of Don’t Eat Poop!, our hosts Matt and Francine are talking about single-use gloves in preparation for next week’s interview episode with Steve Ardagh, the “Glove Guy”.
They expose som…
Making Food Safe For Everyone (Not Just Some) with Betsy Craig, CEO and Founder of MenuTrinfo® | Episode 55
In this episode of Don’t Eat Poop!, our hosts Matt and Francine are joined by Betsy Craig, the CEO and Founder of MenuTrinfo, the leaders in the food allergen space for food service who have been sav…
Salmon in the Dishwasher: Finally Understand the Inside Joke and Why That’s Not a Good Idea | Episode 54
In this episode of Don’t Eat Poop!, our hosts Matt and Francine are righting a wrong. Inside jokes are a lot funnier when you're the person who understands them, right? So it’s high time they let you…