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Food Safety Matters

Food Safety Magazine
Food Safety
FDA
FDA Regulations
Chronobacter
Infant Formula
Cannabis-Infused Edibles
Cannabis
Pathogen Detection
Food Safety Summit
Milliporesigma
California Food Safety Act
FDA Human Foods Program
HACCP
Public Health
Preventive Controls
Training
Equipment Qualification
Cultured Meat
Recall Management
Quality Assurance

Food Safety Matters is a podcast for food safety professionals hosted by the Food Safety Magazine editorial team – the leading media brand in food safety for over 20 years. Each episode will feature a conversation with a food safety professional sharing their experiences and insights into the important job of safeguarding the world's food supply.

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Chris McGarvey is the Director of the Regulatory and Compliance Team for Walker Morris LLP in the UK. He has more than 25 years of experience working in both the private and public sector, and has a track record of helping clients navigate complex le... more

Kye Luker serves as the Chief Product Officer at FlexXray, where he leads development of the company's innovative X-ray inspection process and technology. With more than two decades of experience in the service, consumer packaged goods (CPG), and foo... more

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Richard (Rick) Stier, M.S. is a consulting food scientist who has helped food processors develop safety, quality, and sanitation programs. He believes in emphasizing the importance of how these programs can help companies increase profits. Rick comes... more

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Claire Sand, Ph.D. is a global packaging leader with 40 years of experience in food science and packaging. As founder of Packaging Technology and Research LLC, her mission is to enable a more sustainable food system by advancing innovations that exte... more

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Recent Guests

Chris McGarvey
UK-based regulatory attorney; Director of Regulatory and Compliance Team, Walker Morris (UK)
Walker Morris (UK)
Episode: Ep. 214. Chris McGarvey: UK/EU Food Regulatory Changes on the Horizon
Rick Stier
Consulting food scientist, Editorial Advisory Board member of Food Safety Magazine
Independent consultant; former industry/association roles
Episode: Ep. 213. Richard Stier: Driving Continuous Improvement in Food Safety and Sanitation
Dr. Claire Sand
Global packaging leader with 40 years of experience in food science and packaging.
Packaging Technology and Research LLC
Episode: Ep. 212. Dr. Claire Sand: The Future of Food Packaging and Chemicals of Concern
Kathleen Sanzo
Attorney specializing in regulatory and compliance issues connected to FDA-related products.
Morgan Lewis
Episode: Ep. 211. Kathy Sanzo: The Implications of FDA's Synthetic Food Dye Phase-Out
Campbell Mitchell
Food Safety and Compliance Head at Kraft Heinz North America with over 30 years of international experience
Kraft Heinz North America
Episode: Ep. 210. Campbell Mitchell: Executive Leadership in Food Safety on a Global Scale
Helena Bottemiller Evich
Founder and editor-in-chief of Food Fix, acclaimed food policy journalist
Food Fix
Episode: Ep. 209. Helena Bottemiller Evich: The MAHA Effect on American Food Policy
Drew McDonald
Senior Vice President of Quality and Food Safety at Taylor Fresh Foods
Taylor Fresh Foods
Episode: Yiannas, McDonald, Besser, Hedberg: Fixing the Outbreak Investigation System
Frank Yiannas
Food safety leader and former Deputy Commissioner for Food Policy and Response at FDA
Smarter FY Solutions
Episode: Yiannas, McDonald, Besser, Hedberg: Fixing the Outbreak Investigation System
Dr. John Besser
Former Deputy Chief of the Enteric Diseases Laboratory Branch at CDC
Episode: Yiannas, McDonald, Besser, Hedberg: Fixing the Outbreak Investigation System

Hosts

Stacey Acheson
Publisher of Food Safety Magazine; experienced food safety journalist and industry advocate
Adrienne Bloom
Editorial Director; long-standing editor and commentator on food safety policy
Bob Ferguson
President of Strategic Consulting; experienced voice on policy, regulation, and industry strategy

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 90 ratings
  • Love current special series

    Love the current series you are doing with the food safety authors. It has been a great, fun, informative series.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Indiana Cruiser
    United States4 years ago
  • Wasteful Chit chat among experts

    “it’s good to educate the public about food safety.”

    After an episode on Salmonella, I wasted time. Go to Wikipedia for an education instead of this podcast. This is the second podcast on food protection by experts that just waste the listener‘s time.

    I hope there is one by someone who knows how to put a program together and how to interview experts.

    Why should I subscribe to a magazine when the speakers waste my time, and there is much on the internet.

    If you want to educate, Talk is no... more

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    August Consumer
    United States5 years ago
  • Wasteful Chit chat among experts

    “it’s good to educate the public about food safety.”

    After an episode on Salmonella, I wasted time. Go to Wikipedia for an education instead of this podcast. This is the second podcast on food protection by experts that just waste the listener‘s time.

    I hope there is one by someone who knows how to put a program together and how to interview experts.

    Why should I subscribe to a magazine when the speakers waste my time, and there is much on the internet.

    If you want to educate, Talk is no... more

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    August Consumer
    United States5 years ago
  • High Quality Professional Development

    As a relatively junior food safety professional, this podcast has been the professional development I needed and previously would not have had access to. I love listening to the speakers, they are my mentors without me ever having met them. Their insights help me to grow both technically and personally into the food safety professional I want to be.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Con_B
    Australia7 years ago
  • Thank you, FSM Team!

    What a valuable resource this podcast is. I appreciate the deep library of past episodes. Since my background is in other areas of the food industry, I don’t have a large professional network specific to food safety/food manufacturing. The conversations on this podcast is a great supplement and is awesome for exposing me to new concepts.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    W in Boston
    United States7 years ago

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Overall, the show is a strong professional development resource with deep dives from industry experts and policy leaders.
The mix of regulatory, policy, and technical topics is viewed as highly valuable for staying ahead of industry changes and compliance requirements.
Listeners frequently praise the access to high-caliber guests and practical insights that help them stay current in a complex field.
Some critics feel certain episodes lean toward long-form expert discussion that could benefit from tighter editing or more focused interview pacing.

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FlexXray: Emerging Technologies for Improving Foreign Material Detection
Q: So Kye, with all the investment producers are putting into advanced detection equipment, why does foreign material continue to be such a challenge to prevent and detect?
The challenge spans multiple production-stage issues: older end-line detectors signal problems without addressing upstream controls, and plants often lack consistent testing standards for suppliers, leading to a reactive posture rather than proactive prevention.
Ep. 214. Chris McGarvey: UK/EU Food Regulatory Changes on the Horizon
Q: How can regulatory strategy become a competitive advantage, and can you give an example from the CBD market in the UK?
A robust regulatory approach creates a uniform standard, builds consumer trust, and accelerates market access. The CBD edición in the UK demonstrated this by inviting industry players to apply for novel foods approval while allowing products to remain on sale during the process, which helped mature the market and prevent wholesale disruption.
Ep. 214. Chris McGarvey: UK/EU Food Regulatory Changes on the Horizon
Q: Which regulatory trend will have the most immediate operational impact for food businesses, and what should they do now to prepare?
The BPA restrictions in the UK are the most immediate, with potential implementation from July. Companies should urgently review packaging materials, update supplier specifications, and ensure that any non-compliant packaging is decommissioned before the deadline to avoid market disruption.
Ep. 213. Richard Stier: Driving Continuous Improvement in Food Safety and Sanitation
Q: Can you tell us how you came to food science and food safety, and how your career evolved into the consulting work you do today?
Rick describes growing up with a mother who was a food science professor, his education at Rutgers and UC Davis, various roles in industry and associations, and how those experiences shaped his consulting practice helping processors develop safety, quality, and sanitation programs.
Ep. 210. Campbell Mitchell: Executive Leadership in Food Safety on a Global Scale
Q: What plans do you have to strengthen food safety culture and compliance in the coming year?
We aim to conduct an enterprise-wide food safety culture survey and implement improvements based on findings to engage all levels of the organization.

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What is Food Safety Matters about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This podcast serves food safety professionals with in-depth conversations featuring industry leaders, policymakers, and researchers. Episodes frequently cover regulatory developments, emerging food safety technologies, outbreak investigations, and the broader policy environment shaping how products are produced and inspected. A notable throughline is the drive toward safer, more transparent food systems, including discussions of labeling, additives, digitalization of standards, and international collaboration. The show often blends practical leadership insights with technical expertise, offering listeners templates for improving compliance, risk management, and cross-functional communication within food businesses. A standout attribute is i... more

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1. Chris McGarvey
2. Rick Stier
3. Dr. Claire Sand
4. Kathleen Sanzo
5. Campbell Mitchell
6. Helena Bottemiller Evich
7. Drew McDonald
8. Frank Yiannas

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