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Don't Eat Poop! A Food Safety Podcast

Don't Eat Poop! A Food Safety Podcast

著者: 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 アート クッキング 博物学 科学 自然・生態学 食品・ワイン
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  • Cockroach Infestation Horror Stories and What They Reveal About Food Safety | Episode 117
    2025/05/27

    In this episode of Don’t Eat Poop!, our hosts Matt and Francine dive into the dark, crunchy underbelly of food safety: cockroach infestations.


    They kick things off with a recent incident at Erewhon’s luxury tonic bar in Santa Monica, temporarily shut down after cockroaches were discovered in a cabinet. But things quickly escalate when Francine shares one of the worst infestation cases of her career.


    The hosts dig into the gaps in pest control protocols, how poor vendor oversight can keep infestations alive, and the often-overlooked realities of food safety enforcement.


    In this episode:


    💩 [04:07] The cockroach violation at Erewhon’s luxury tonic bar in Santa Monica

    💩 [07:59] Francine’s craziest cockroach story

    💩 [09:03] What happens when you spray a bad cockroach infestation

    💩 [13:17] What it takes for the health department to reopen a restaurant

    💩 [16:34] The psychological effect of inspecting a bad cockroach infestation

    💩 [18:44] Taking food safety seriously

    💩 [20:35] A fill factor

    💩 [21:59] What they found at Erewhon’s luxury tonic bar in Santa Monica

    💩 [23:05] Where there’s one cockroach, there are thousands

    💩 [24:49] Consumer reaction to the Erewhon cockroach violation

    💩 [27:20] The need for weekly pest control

    💩 [28:44] The expectations of Erewhon’s luxury tonic bar customers



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


    Resources from this episode

    Check out the Food Safety News article our hosts are talking about, Cockroach violation shuts down Erewhon’s luxury tonic bar in Santa Monica.


    Noteworthy quotes from this episode

    “If you're paying 20 bucks for a smoothie or a tonic, you probably don't want cockroaches as the added ingredient.” – Matt Regusci


    “[Cockroaches] were inside the milkshake machine. They were everywhere. [...] This does not happen overnight. It took a while for it to get this bad.” – 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!


    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!


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    Produced by Ideablossoms


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  • Some Growing Food Safety Threats That Most Don't Think About But Can Gravely Affect Your Facility | Episode 116
    2025/05/20
    In this episode of Don’t Eat Poop!, our hosts Matt and Francine are talking about some growing threats to food safety: cyber attacks, food terrorism, and food fraud.For some time, these were associated with external threats, as was the case with JBS's Russian ransomware attack, which stopped 30% of the American meat supply back in 2021, and the lead-laced-cinnamon fraud that came from Ecuador and led to the Cinnamon Applesauce Pouches Lead and Chromium Poisoning Outbreak.But today, our hosts are bringing you a very serious case of a cyber attack by someone on the inside, with dangerous consequences for both consumers and workers at a poultry processing facility. So, stay tuned to know all about these growing threats and how to protect your facility from them.In this episode:💩 [04:05] What makes our hosts successful in the food compliance world💩 [05:23] The food industry must prepare for food terrorism and fraud💩 [07:17] The South Carolina chicken plant sabotage case💩 [08:26] The bad side of the current level of automation in meat-packing plants💩 [10:05] What the saboteur accomplished and the questions that elicited💩 [12:08] A disgruntled insider’s access and the importance of changing codes💩 [16:07] Having no past criminal records doesn't mean much💩 [17:32] Chemical risks in poultry processing💩 [20:41] Cybersecurity: A growing threat to food safety💩 [23:55] Listen to your IT people, they're trying to protect you from this💩 [26:25] The points in the system where food can be tampered with💩 [29:50] The need for good food defense plansDisclaimer: Episode title and content do not constitute legal or health advice.Resources from this episodeCatch up with our decaf coffee episode, What They Don’t Tell You About Decaf Coffee That You Should Absolutely Know | Episode 111.In case you're curious, these are the Alani Nu Energy Drinks marketed to women.Check out the Food Safety News article our hosts are talking about, South Carolina chicken plant sabotage case exposes food safety gap.Watch Matt and Francine's global webinar for NEMIS, Ensuring Food Safety Worldwide: Tackling Challenges and Paving the Way for a Safer Future.Catch up with our funny take on Dr. Darin's article, When Dead Chickens Fly: The Current Issue With American Chicken Processing Plants | Episode 110.Noteworthy quotes from this episode“This case exposes a blind spot in food safety: the vulnerability of digitized processing systems to insider attacks. While efficient, these systems are susceptible to sabotage, especially by former employees with lingering access.” – Matt Regusci“ Companies need to start watching out for this type of behavior [food terrorism] because it's going to happen. It's just a matter of time till this type of behavior starts to happen. It's on the forefront and it's not just [in] manufacturing and processing [but in] restaurants as well.” – Francine L ShawWe 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
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  • Gloves: Risks and Solutions for the Most Overlooked Zone 1 Food Safety Item with Steve Ardagh, CEO & Founder of Eagle Protect | Episode 115
    2025/05/13
    In this episode of Don’t Eat Poop!, our hosts Matt and Francine are joined by Steve Ardagh, the CEO and Founder of Eagle Protect, now as our official sponsor. He’s also known as the “Glove Guy” and is on a mission to save the world one glove at a time.He’s been on the podcast before, and we’ve also talked about his research and glove safety on other occasions. Even so, we guarantee you’ll learn something new today, as our hosts always do when talking to him.They touch on topics such as the glove safety gap in the US, the fact that contaminated gloves might result in false positive lab results, the idea that better quality gloves actually reduce glove cost, the impact of tariffs on glove quality, why vinyl gloves should be banned, and more.In this episode:💩 [01:14] Officially meet Steve Ardagh, the “Glove Guy”, as our new sponsor💩 [03:17] The biggest challenge behind glove safety💩 [04:01] When Matt and Francine learned that gloves may already come in dirty💩 [05:03] Being FDA Food Compliant doesn’t guarantee the glove is safe💩 [07:11] The glove safety gap and Eagle Protect’s role in closing it💩 [08:28] The harmful chemicals that can even be in FDA food-compliant gloves💩 [09:50] Bringing awareness to the problem, but also providing the solution💩 [12:07] Any risk is too much of a risk when it comes to our safety💩 [14:34] The terrible consequences for the most vulnerable and their loved ones💩 [17:08] The idea that maybe the gloves are the actual culprit💩 [19:39] Why vinyl gloves should be banned from food handling💩 [22:28] How tariffs can impact the vinyl glove supply and a better option💩 [24:29] The progress in the industry around gloves💩 [25:36] Stop cutting corners: better quality gloves actually reduce glove cost💩 [30:03] Beware the ways glove factories save money, especially as tariffs rise💩 [31:58] How Eagle Protect guarantees their gloves are safe and high quality💩 [34:55] Make sure your gloves help rather than compromise your safety💩 [36:13] Good gloves don’t rip💩 [38:05] 16% of food outbreaks implicate gloves as the cause💩 [40:36] Stories of concerning yet common glove misuseDisclaimer: Episode title and content do not constitute legal or health advice.Resources from this episodeCatch up on our previous episodes about Glove Safety:Episode 56 | The Truth About Single-Use Gloves: Are They Actually Helping?Episode 57 | The Glove Food Safety Gap: Raising Disposable Glove Standards with Steve Ardagh, CEO and Founder of Eagle ProtectEpisode 81 | Global Glove Safety Day and Other Big Food Safety Issues with “Food Safety Icon” Dr. Darin DetwilerAccess the Journal of Food Protection Paper Steve mentions.Check out Eagle Protect’s Clean Gloves Project: White Paper & Glove Testing.The new glove safety solution that Eagle Protect unveiled at the Food Safety Summit 2025.Eagle Protect’s Case Study on How Better Quality Gloves Reduce Glove Cost. For more of their Case Studies, go here.Articles and Papers on Phthalates and Vinyl Gloves:Eagle Protect’s Article: Are Vinyl Gloves - Protection or Poison?The Coalition for Safer Food Processing & Packaging’s Report: Time To Take Off The Toxic Gloves.Ansell Care’s Position Paper: Vinyl Gloves: Facts You Should Know.The paper that showed that 16% of Foodborne Outbreaks Implicate Glove Cross-Contamination.Noteworthy quote from this episode“ Gloves [in the US] aren't required to be clean or intact, so you could have a glove come in with a dead mouse in it and holes all through it, and as long as it passes that FDA food compliance, there's nothing illegal being done.” – Steve ArdaghWe 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 Steve, 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
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