Confidence in U.S. Food Safety Hits an All-Time Low

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Don't Eat Poop! A Food Safety Podcast

Food Safety Specialists: Matthew Regusci and Francine L Shaw

144 episodes

2 days ago

Tune in every Tuesday for a brand new episode of Don't Eat Poop! A Food Safety Podcast. Join Francine L. Shaw, the savvy CEO of Savvy Food Safety, and Matthew Regusci, compliance connoisseur and founder of Fostering Compliance, as they serve up the latest in food safety with a side of laughter. Explore the ins and outs of food systems, responsible food practices, and food safety regulations. Stay informed about food safety awareness and the not-so-occasional food recall. Delve deep into the complexities of the food supply chain with our dynamic duo, who blend expert insights with a pinch of food safety humor. Whether you're knee-deep in the food safety industry or just passionate about what's on your plate, this podcast promises a fresh take on staying safe while eating well. Expect candid conversations, personal anecdotes, and occasional guest appearances that spice up the discussion. Shaw and Regusci bring their combined decades of experience to the table, making each episode as informative as it is entertaining. From industry trends to must-know food safety news and regulations, they've got your back (and your lunch). In essence, Don't Eat Poop! A Food Safety Podcast is not just about imparting information; it's about fostering a culture of food safety. By shedding light on the intricacies of the food supply chain and the latest food safety news, it aims to promote awareness and encourage responsible food practices among consumers and industry professionals alike. When it comes to food safety, knowledge is power, and a good laugh is the best seasoning. At the heart of every episode is one golden rule: Don't Eat Poop!

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Confidence in U.S. Food Safety Hits an All-Time Low | Episode 130

Don't Eat Poop! A Food Safety Podcast

40 minutes

2 months ago

Confidence in U.S. Food Safety Hits an All-Time Low | Episode 130

In this episode of Don’t Eat Poop!, our hosts Matt and Francine are diving into the 2025 IFIC Food and Health Survey, a robust study that reveals confidence in U.S. food safety has hit an all-time low.

Tune in for their analysis on the big shifts that have happened in consumer opinions and concerns over the past few years, and their opinion on what this means for food suppliers going forward.

Keep in mind that there is a lot of their trademark humor throughout the episode. Don't always take things at face value, unless they're actual stats. Beware!

In this episode:

💩 [01:18] Matt's going from 11 to 12 forever kiddos

💩 [07:32] Francine's health scare (don't worry, she's alright now)

💩 [09:55] Confidence in U.S. food safety has hit an all-time low

💩 [12:00] How different generations relate to the safety of their food

💩 [15:43] Why overall confidence dropped so much so fast

💩 [17:46] The pressure is on for food suppliers to catch up

💩 [19:55] The shift in consumers' major concerns around the U.S. food supply

💩 [24:17] Consumers are becoming more worried about foodborne illnesses

💩 [28:50] Growing concern over heavy metals, chemicals, and food dyes

💩 [33:52] Americans' views on the safety of imported food

💩 [37:21] Key results from the 2025 IFIC Food and Health Survey

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

Resources from this episode

Check out the Food Safety News article our hosts are talking about, Confidence in U.S. food safety hits an all-time low.

Learn more about the Clean Label Project Certification at cleanlabelproject.org.

Catch up on our previous episode for more on the Shakes Outbreak, Episode 129 | A Recap of 2025’s Major Outbreaks (So Far) with Bill Marler.

Catch up on the episode where we talked about what MAHA is trying to push, Episode 125 | FDA Spikes the Ball and Claims Success.

Watch Emmy award-winning documentary, Poisoned: The Dirty Truth About Your Food.

Learn all about the WanaBana Cinnamon Applesauce Pouches Lead and Chromium Poisoning Outbreak with Episode 51.

Noteworthy quotes from this episode

“The food industry is going to have to shift. It just is. It's not a, if it's going to, it's a when it's going to because it won't be able to compete with other companies that address these issues. It just won't.” – Matt Regusci

“ I don't think even three years ago that [...] people were aware of foodborne illnesses so much. Yeah, they existed. But [...] I don't think it was something that was really even thought about. Which makes me believe that things like Poisoned and the podcasts that are out there talking about these things are helping.” – Francine L Shaw

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