The 13th Annual Food Safety Consortium Recap | Episode 89

In this episode of Don’t Eat Poop!, our hosts Matt and Francine have just gotten back from the Food Safety Consortium 2024 and they’re sharing everything while it’s still fresh in their minds.

You will hear all about their experience and their biggest takeaways. You will also be in the know about the amazing interviews they have coming your way.

So, don’t miss this event recap!

In this episode:

💩 [01:32] An exciting start to the Food Safety Consortium 2024

💩 [04:19] The best networking event in food safety 

💩 [07:29] The difference being in Washington D.C. made

💩 [09:11] The interviews they did and that are coming your way

💩 [11:11] The Women in Food Safety networking event

💩 [13:35] The sense of community around industry colleagues

💩 [15:34] The missed opportunities of our legal system

💩 [16:47] What you can expect in the upcoming episodes

💩 [17:36] A taste of fame

💩 [18:48] Matt’s and Francine’s biggest takeaways from the Consortium

💩 [21:32] Food safety concerns aren’t the same all over the world

💩 [23:47] Concerns about the FDA’s Reorganization Plan

💩 [25:00] The right reason for wearing black gloves

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

Resources from this episode

Stay up to date on all things Food Safety Consortium for next year’s edition here. 

Catch up on our interview with Rick Biros, the organizer of the Food Safety Consortium, on last year’s edition, Episode 37 | Integrating Cannabis into The World of Food Safety with Rick Biros.

Learn more about Women in Food Safety.

Catch up on the episode about the FDA’s plans to cut food funding to the states, Episode 69 | A Look at the FDA’s Reorganization Plan and Some Food Safety Mythbusting.

Noteworthy quotes from this episode

“Really, truly the Food Safety Consortium is the best networking event that I have ever been to.” – Matthew Regusci

“Corporate culture has got to change before we can change food safety culture and that's where we need to start. I know that's where the difference is going to be made.” – Francine L Shaw

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