Spoiler Alert! A Food Safety Roundtable

Al Baroudi, MS, Ph. D, CFS, Vice President of Food Safety and Quality Assurance at The Cheesecake Factory, joins Dr. Darin Detwiler and Callin Godson-Green, MSc. for an entertaining and candid conversation about his food safety journey.

At the National Restaurant Association Show 2026, Cafe Rio's Jerry Juneau shares how the implementation of Jolt transformed food safety, compliance, and operational efficiency across 152 restaurants in 10 states. Dr. Darin Detwiler and Callin Godson-Green lead the conversation on how cloud-based monitoring, automated labeling, and real-time data visibility help protect customers, simplify audits,...

This episode of Spoiler Alert! features Knala Keith, Manager of Operations Support at Del Taco, discussing Del Taco’s commitment to fresh, made-to-order food, employee development, food safety, and a culture of quality that emphasizes consistency, customization, and customer trust.

Live from the International Association for Food Protection Annual Conference in Cleveland, Dr. Darin Detwiler and Callin Godson-Green sit down with SSAFE Executive Director Quincy Lissaur. They explore how global public–private partnerships are tackling food safety, traceability, and fraud. From FSMA 204 and harmonized international standards to sustainability, food defense, and microplastics, th...

Recorded live at the International Association for Food Protection (IAFP) in Cleveland, Dr. Darin Detwiler and Callin Godson-Green welcome Cronan McNamara of Creme Global to explore how AI, data analytics, and predictive modeling are transforming food safety risk management.

This episode of Spoiler Alert! was recorded live at the National Retail Federation show in New York City. Matt Bunker, Director of Safety and Asset Protection at Lowes Foods, discusses the role of stewardship, technology, and proactive monitoring in protecting food quality and minimizing shrink. The conversation explores how real-time temperature data, early alerts, and smarter operational practic...

Recorded live at NRF 2026 in New York City, this episode of Spoiler Alert! features Dr. Darin Detwiler and Callin Godson-Green in conversation with retail technology veteran Dave Steck on how grocers can use smarter operations and automation to prevent wasted food. From temperature monitoring and forecasting to customer trust and brand reputation, they unpack why reducing waste is inseparable from...

Recorded live at IAFP in Cleveland, Spoiler Alert! hosts Dr. Darin Detwiler and Callin Godson-Green sit down with Ian Westcott, Editor of New Food magazine, to explore how AI, authenticity, and ethics are reshaping food safety and publishing. From AI hallucinations and editorial responsibility to food fraud, PFAS, and global regulatory gaps, this conversation tackles why truth, integrity, and crit...

From SmartSense LIVE25 in Nashville, Dr. Darin Detwiler and Callin Godson-Green sit down with Zoli Stahl, Food Safety Specialist at Sprouts Farmers Market, to explore how technology, training, and culture shape modern food safety programs. The conversation dives into the opportunity to engage employees through micro-learning and the growing challenge of misinformation in food safety.

Dr. Larry Payton, Food Safety and Quality Assurance Leader for Sushic Catering, joins Spoiler Alert! live from SmartSense LIVE25 to discuss balancing retailer standards, regulatory compliance, and in-store execution across 400 locations. The conversation explores how technology, AI, and culture-driven leadership strengthen food safety, improve communication across diverse teams, and turn complianc...

From SmartSense LIVE25 in Nashville, Spoiler Alert! hosts Dr. Darin Detwiler and Callin Godson-Green sit down with Hsing-Yi Hsieh, Director of Food Protection & Regulatory Affairs at Festival Foods, to discuss the evolving role of technology in food safety. The conversation explores how data, behavior, and culture bridge the gap between compliance and true commitment in today’s increasingly co...

From SmartSense LIVE25 in Nashville, Spoiler Alert! hosts Dr. Darin Detwiler and Callin Godson-Green sit down with Ashley Hammond, Assistant Manager of Food Safety at the Hershey Entertainment Complex. Ashley shares how digital transformation is reshaping food safety operations across iconic venues like Hersheypark.

In this episode of Spoiler Alert!, Dr. Darin Detwiler and Callin Godson-Green speak with Matt Anselmo of Giant Eagle. They explore retail’s frontline role in food safety, balancing complexity across departments, protecting consumers, and sustaining trust. Anselmo emphasizes food safety as both a professional responsibility and daily lifestyle.

Dr. Darin Detwiler and Callin Godson-Green speak with JP Thomas, VP of Operations at honeygrow, about developing a proactive food safety culture.