In this episode of Don’t Eat Poop!, our hosts Matt and Francine dive into the often untold stories of food safety with their guest, Dr. Darin Detwiler. Dr. Detwiler shares his personal journey and the impact of seeing his family's story portrayed on screen on the Netflix documentary, “Poisoned: The Dirty Truth About Your Food.”

They discuss the challenges in the last mile of the food supply chain, food safety training, and the power of external auditors in ensuring compliance. From moldy vents to temperature discrepancies, they uncover the real-world consequences of food safety negligence.

They also explore the role of education, including the need to involve STEM teachers in the food safety industry to help educate and inspire future generations. Don't miss this eye-opening conversation about the realities of food safety and the significance of capturing these silent stories.

In this episode:

💩 [02:20] An interesting sight at the LAX Airport

💩 [05:26] The last mile: why food safety training is important

💩 [07:00] The public’s response since Poisoned came out

💩 [13:37] Is there a need to be graphic as a food safety professional?

💩 [18:33] Transferring management as a way of ensuring a safer food supply chain

💩 [20:38] Food Safety Consortium: the best part and what can make it even better

Resources from this episode

To learn more about Darin’s story, listen to episode 13 – Don't Eat Poison! Dr. Darin Detwiler’s Story of Heartbreak and Advocacy

Connect with Dr. Darin on Linkedin

Watch Poisoned: The Dirty Truth About Your Food on Netflix

Get the book Food Safety: Past, Present, and Predictions on Amazon

Noteworthy quote from this episode

"I think the role that I played in the documentary was to try to make sure that if they're going to tell the story, they tell the full story. So people understand this is not just a "mild inconvenience" [...] there are some serious and grave consequences for failures in food safety." – Dr. Darin Detwiler

We hope you enjoy this episode!

If you're passionate about maintaining the highest standards in food safety, this podcast is for you. Tune in to the "Don't Eat Poop" podcast for the latest food recalls, engaging conversations around food safety awareness, expert advice, food systems, news from the food supply chain, and actionable tips for responsible food safety practices. And of course, some food safety humor. Develop the knowledge and skills you need to protect yourself and others from foodborne illnesses.

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