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?? 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.The FDA just dropped a list of food safety "wins," and in this episode of Don’t Eat Poop!, our hosts Matt and Francine are here to break it down. Spoiler: If you're hoping for action on salmonella-in-your-eggs or listeria-in-your-lunchmeat, you might want to lower your expectations. Matt and Francine dissect what the FDA is really prioritizing (hint: it’s not pathogen prevention), why “generally recognized as safe” might be due for a rebrand, and what Frank Yiannas had to say with his subtle-but-spicy LinkedIn post. In this episode:? [01:08] Introducing Don’t Eat Poop’s new sponsor? [04:36] The FDA’s 100 Days of Embracing Gold-Standard Science, Transparency and Common Sense? [06:00] Infant formula improvements? [09:00] Titanium dioxide and other banned substances? [10:03] GRAS reform: What “generally recognized as safe” really means? [11:14] Nature food dyes? [12:12] Defining “ultra-processed foods” is harder than you think? [14:56] Frank Yiannas’s take on the FDA’s 100 Days? [20:37] Using AI to help utilize big data? [22:58] The drug side of the FDA gets 3x more attention than the food side? [26:36] Two types of safety: what kills you now vs. what kills you slowlyDisclaimer: Episode title and content do not constitute legal or health advice.Resources from this episodeTake a look at the FDA’s 100 Days of Embracing Gold-Standard Science, Transparency and Common Sense here.Listeria’s Lasting Damage: A Food Safety Wake-Up Call | Episode 122. Listen here.Noteworthy quotes from this episode“ The FDA should actually be renamed DAF. Drug administration and food. It's like food is an afterthought in the FDA.” – Matt Regusci“ We need to think about the American consumers and keeping their food safe because we don't want them to die when they eat their food.” – 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 aw
