Don't Eat Poop! A Food Safety Podcast

Who brought the cranberry sauce?! The season of Thanksgiving is upon us and Francine and Matt have taken it upon themselves to teach you the best practices for a safe, sickness (and poop)-free holiday! Listeners will also learn about the origins of Francine's fear of birds, Matt's (occasional) desire to go to jail and there's a whole bit about the wholesome friendship between Martha Stewart and Sn...

If ever there was an episode to not eat before or after a meal, this might be the one. This week's topics include:  Contracting salmonella from your pet's food (yes, it's possible) Death by vegetable-sorting robot Velveeta, powdered milk and government cheese The not-so-sanitary habits of 7 out of 10 Uber Eats drivers  The nightmare-inducing reason you should probably (definitely) bring your own t...

Disclaimer: episode title does not constitute legal or health advice. Back to the usual format this week, Francine and Matt are here to talk about murder, mushrooms and dishwasher salmon. In the news: a woman has been charged with murder in Australia for allegedly poisoning her ex-husband's family with toxic mushrooms. Francine and Matt discuss this story, the origin of criminal masterminds. They...

It's interview time! Recorded at the Food Safety Consortium , it's an interview with Rick Biros of... the Food Safety Consortium! In this episode, your hosts Matt and Francine sit down with Rick Biros, a prominent figure in the food safety realm and organizer of the Food Safety Consortium.   Get ready for an informative and thought-provoking discussion as they explore the rich history of the Food...

It's interview time! Welcome to the " Don't Eat Poop! A Food Safety Podcast ," where hosts Matt and Francine take you on a journey into the world of food safety. Recorded at the Food Safety Consortium, they delve into fascinating discussions with industry experts Tia Glave and Jill Stuber from Catalyst . Join Matt and Francine as they explore the importance of trust and people skills with Tia and...

The title should be as self-explanatory as it is cryptic... Tune in as we delve into crucial discussions about food safety mishaps within the baby food and infant formula sector. Learn about the vital importance of boiling water before preparing infant formula and brace yourself for a startling revelation on "bathroom chicken" – hint: bathrooms contain poop! Listener discretion advised: not recomm...

Ugh, not another training! Food safety requires rigorous, across-the-board training. Truthfully, all industries do. But let's face it: training can be torture. But according to Adam Spach, this week's guest, it doesn't have to be. Topics discussed in this interview include eye-rolling teens, VHS tapes, Gandalf and food safety disco music... If that sounds like the ideal party concept, this is the...

It may not be a fun topic, but the food safety world is not done hearing about the massive daycare e. Coli outbreak in Calgary, Alberta. Matt and Francine discuss what has unfolded since the last episode was recorded, musing on what will happen next, how the company should have handled things legally and from a PR perspective and how Canadian law might lead to different outcomes than a similar out...

We went with a funny title, but... ... our main topic is not so funny. Hundreds of children have become infected with e. Coli in a daycare outbreak in Calgary, Alberta (Canada). The cases have been traced back to a central kitchen that provided food for a number of daycare centers. Children have been hospitalized and secondary infections have been recorded. Not good. How did this happen? What can...

Have you heard? The venerable food safety publication Food Safety News has reached its 14th birthday. It's ready to start high school! 14 years ago, nobody was talking about food safety except during MASSIVE outbreaks. Food Safety News has been working hard to change that--while also providing nearly limitless content for the Don't Eat Poop podcast. This week, Matt and Francine pay tribute to this...

Wow! This show is 30 episodes strong! Not bad for a podcast called "Don't Eat Poop!" To mark the occasion, here's an episode about diabetes, cockroaches, "forever chemicals" and more! Here's to another 30! (04:31) - Food safety and diabetes (23:57) - More thoughts on 'Poisoned' We hope you enjoy this episode! Be sure to subscribe to Don't Eat Poop on your favorite podcast app, leave a review and s...

Listeria in milkshakes. YouTube influencers in the energy drink business. Some things were not meant to be... ... but if you've ever wondered why the milkshake machine at McDonalds is always out of order, or why putting the caffeine equivalent of a six-pack of Coke into a single beverage is ill-advised, this is the episode you were meant to hear! Join Matt and Francine for another illuminating and...

Placenta: It's what's for dinner! Yes, half of this episode is about the food safety of eating placenta. It's what it sounds like. Not recommended dinnertime listening. Also discussed: the zoo and vinegar... both just aren't what they used to be! But could lowering the pH of vinegar by 1% be dangerous for your family this canning season? Listen and learn! (00:30) - The zoo has really changed... (0...

The World Health Organization is coming for your diet soda! Actually they're not, but the WHO has recognized that aspartame, the artificial sweetener in all your favorite low- or no-calorie beverages and snack items, is "possibly" carcinogenic. What does that mean for sugar and caffeine addicts? Will people quit diet soda for good? Will they be more likely to quit eating salad? These questions and...

Yup, we're talking about it again. It's not every day Netflix puts out a hit documentary about food safety, so yeah... we're excited. In this episode, Matt and Francine discuss a Salon article covering the documentary (awesome!) and discuss what regulations might come about due to the renewed food safety awareness (we hope!) "Poisoned" is bringing about. Other topics include how to handle chicken...

In this episode, Matt and Francine review Poisoned , the new Netflix documentary on food safety in the United States. (00:30) - "Matt and Francine talk about coffee to wake themselves up" (04:29) - "'Poisoned' Netflix documentary review (33:14) - "The latest TikTok trend: exploding eggs (38:03) - "Closing remarks" We hope you enjoy this episode! Be sure to subscribe to Don't Eat Poop on your favor...

Botulism: not recommended. But what is botulism? Why is it associated with canned foods? How does food become contaminated with botulism? And what exactly is it that makes you sick? In this week's episode, Matt and Francine discuss this nasty foodborne illness. Also: Matt makes a dad joke and Francine shares potato fun facts. (00:30) - "Opening banter" (04:25) - "Botulism outbreak in Spain" (11:29...

Is your refrigerator running? If not, plug it in! In this episode, Matt and Francine discuss the dangers of inappropriate refrigerator use, including why you should not put your fridge outside in the snow during the winter. (HINT: the same insulation that keeps cold air IN can keep cold air OUT) And learn about the condiments that need refrigeration and those that don't! We hope you enjoy this epi...

Got Milk? Hopefully not raw. Yes, some swear by the taste and purported health benefits. But drinking raw milk comes with risks. Listen to this week's episode to learn more. We hope you enjoy this episode! Be sure to subscribe to Don't Eat Poop on your favorite podcast app, leave a review and share the podcast with your friends! We'd love to hear from you! Follow Francine , Matt and the show on Li...

Does it really need to be said? Pre-packaged food is convenient. And often meat and vegetables are cooked together. But packaging them together under the same plastic is a recipe for disaster. Matt and Francine discuss this and other unsafe convenience food trends. We hope you enjoy this episode! Be sure to subscribe to Don't Eat Poop on your favorite podcast app, leave a review and share the podc...

AI is changing the game... And that includes the food game! Matt and Francine discuss how bleeding-edge technology is becoming a vital ingredient in the food you eat. Sounds gross, but it's not. We hope you enjoy this episode! Be sure to subscribe to Don't Eat Poop on your favorite podcast app, leave a review and share the podcast with your friends! We'd love to hear from you! Follow Francine , Ma...

Remember sitcoms in the 90s? Remember how every season would have a "clip show" mostly featuring excerpts from earlier episodes? Well, that concept is back! Enjoy the "Don't Eat Poop" Clip Show, featuring and some of the best and funniest moments from Don't Eat Poop history up to this point. And don't worry, we will be back with our regular content soon. We hope you enjoy this episode! Be sure to...

Time to lawyer up, food safety enthusiasts! Bill Marler is the world's leading foodborne illness attorney. Starting with a landmark $15.6 million settlement from Jack in the Box following their infamous 1992-1993 e. Coli outbreak, Marler has leapt from success to success, delivering accountability to food companies that fail to protect the health of their customers. In this week's episode, the mos...

When Bill Marler means business, he means BUSINESS. The legendary, fearsome food safety attorney - scourge of every negligent food service business - has made an offer that can't be refused: he will provide consultation to any company that wishes to mandate the Hepatitis A vaccine for its employees for the low price of $1. This will make them immune to being sued by him in the future. Talk about a...

It turns out coming to work sick is a bad idea. More than 40% of restaurant foodborne illness outbreaks are caused by employees showing up to work sick. Many restaurants and other food service facilities lack official policies outlining the specific symptoms that require employees to stay home. Can you spot the problem? Also, Matt and Francine discuss "food filth," which is every bit as appetizing...