About this episode
?? Francine and Matt are building a global, fun, and inclusive Food Safety Family! From the C-suite to the kitchen, they’re making safe food the norm everywhere.? Follow Francine and Matt on LinkedIn for more food safety insights and updates.When your cucumbers keep ending up on outbreak lists, it’s time to ask: what the actual food safety fail is going on?In this episode of Don’t Eat Poop!, our hosts Matt and Francine dig into the repeat salmonella outbreaks linked to Bedner Growers - and why the phrase “voluntary recall” should still raise your eyebrows. They dissect how the contamination trail is traced, what might really be behind recurring farm-based outbreaks, and why cross-contamination is everyone’s problem. Whether you're running a farm, a food service kitchen, or just trying to avoid the “poop” in your produce, this one’s a wake-up call.In this episode:? [03:02] The shift from consumer ignorance to awareness of food safety? [05:32] Bedner Growers: One salmonella outbreak is bad–two is a pattern? [08:02] How tracebacks work? [12:35] Epidemiology 101: What did you eat... a week ago?? [17:16] Farming and food safety: Where does Salmonella come from?? [20:59] Most farms don’t survive a salmonella outbreak? [25:54] Ripple effects: How one farm’s mistake can tank a whole commodity? [32:24] Lessons from Jack in the Box, Chipotle, and other infamous outbreaks? [35:35] Food safety and insurance companiesDisclaimer: Episode title and content do not constitute legal or health advice.Resources from this episodeCheck out the Food Safety News article our hosts are talking about, Bedner cucumbers are back, making people sick once again.Noteworthy quotes from this episode“ You can't taste [salmonella], you can't see it, you can't smell it. It's invisible to the naked eye, but not invisible to the human body system.” – Matt Regusci“All foodborne illnesses are preventable. You get them from eating something that's contaminated. Are we ever going to eliminate all of them? No. But they're all preventable.” – 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
