HIGHLIGHTS
Food Safety Matters is the podcast for food safety professionals, hosted by Food Safety Magazine—the leading media brand in food safety for over 20 years. Each episode features a conversation with a food safety professional sharing their experiences and insights on the important job of safeguarding the world’s food supply. New episodes are posted twice per month; a selection of our recent episodes are highlighted below.
Episode 178: 'Nuts' About Food Safety—PTNPA's Industry and Regulatory Work
Jeannie Shaughnessy, Executive Director and CEO, Peanut and Tree Nut Processors Association (PTNPA)
In this episode, Jeannie speaks about the work of the Peanut and Tree Nut Producers Association (PTNPA) within the domestic nut industry, on Capitol Hill, and in global trade efforts. Food safety is a primary focus of PTNPA's annual Operations and Technical Food Safety Forum, at which the organization's frequently updated Handbook for Safe Processing of Nuts is reviewed. Jeannie also discusses PTNPA's recent meetings with FDA Human Foods Program (HFP) leaders amid the HFP's reorganization, to be implemented by October 1.
Episode 177: Cold Plasma Technology for Food Safety and Sanitation
Brendan Niemira, Ph.D., Research Microbiologist, USDA's Agricultural Research Service
Brendan sits down to discuss cold plasma technology applications for decontamination of food and food contact surfaces, his research work in this area, and how cold plasma technology compares to related emerging food safety technologies. He also shares a recap of the root cause analysis session at the 2024 Food Safety Summit, which he co-led alongside a group of star panelists from industry and government.
Bonus Episode: Setting a Focused Path for STOP Foodborne Illness
Mitzi Baum, M.Sc., CEO, STOP Foodborne Illness
In this special episode honoring National Food Safety Education Month, Mitzi discusses STOP Foodborne Illness' advocacy for better food safety policy to lessen the burden of foodborne illness in the U.S. Mitzi also speaks about how she and her team have worked to position STOP as a more credible, reliable, and focused organization with greater visibility and improved fundraising outcomes, as well as her proudest achievements during her tenure as CEO.
Episode 176: What Does the Overturning of the 1984 Chevron Ruling Mean for Food Safety?
Sarah L. Brew, J.D., Partner, Faegre Drinker LLP
We speak with Sarah about the June 2024 Supreme Court ruling on Loper Bright Enterprises v. Raimondo, which overturned the Chevron U.S.A. Inc. v. Natural Resources Defense Council Inc. decision of 1984, and the new ruling's regulatory implications for the food industry. Sarah comments on how the Loper Bright decision could open up an avenue for industry to challenge important FDA or USDA decisions, and the difficulties plaintiffs would face in actually challenging such decisions.
Episode 175: Food Safety Starts on the Farm
Joelle Mosso, M.S., Associate Vice President of Science Programs, Western Growers
In this episode, Joelle speaks about her work at Western Growers to help produce growers develop improved approaches to food safety and sustainability by considering the entire farm-to-fork continuum. She discusses microbial testing of agricultural water, the transition to sustainable packaging, hygienic design of farm equipment, and more.
