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Food Safety Matters

Food Safety Magazine
Food Safety
FDA
Salmonella
Food Safety Culture
Public Health
Food Additives
FDA Regulations
Food Safety Summit
PFAS
California Food Safety Act
Infant Formula
Food Safety Modernization Act
Listeria
FISMA 204
Traceability
Foodborne Illness
Sensory Science
Whole Genome Sequencing
Food Recalls
Food Texture Perception

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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Alissa Welsher, Ph.D. is a Senior Consultant at Elanco Poultry Food Safety. Dr. Welsher received her bachelor's degree in biological sciences from the University of Pittsburgh, a master's degree in poultry science, and a Ph.D. in cell and molecular b... more

Brady Carter, Ph.D. is the Chief Scientific Officer at Carter Scientific Solutions. He specializes in water activity, moisture sorption, shelf-life stability, plant science, and wheat production and quality. He has 23 years of experience in research ... more

To get a taste of the discussions that were happening at the 2026 Food Safety Summit, we spoke face-to-face with Roberta Wagner, M.Sc., Senior Vice President of Regulatory and Scientific Affairs for the International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA); S... more

To get a taste of the discussions that were happening at the 2026 Food Safety Summit, we spoke face-to-face with Jeremy Zenlea, M.B.A., Vice President and Head of Health and Safety for EG America and Laurie Farmer, Director of the U.S. Food and Drug ... more

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Recent Guests

Brady Carter
Chief Scientific Officer at Carter Scientific Solutions; water activity expert
Carter Scientific Solutions
Episode: Ep. 218. Dr. Brady Carter: Water Activity, Shelf-Life Validation, and Food Safety Controls
Roberta Wagner
Senior Vice President of Regulatory and Scientific Affairs, International Dairy Foods Association
International Dairy Foods Association
Episode: Live from the 2026 Food Safety Summit—Part 2
Steve Mandernach
Executive Director, AFDO
AFDO
Episode: Live from the 2026 Food Safety Summit—Part 2
Jacob Nelson
Asset Protection Sales Manager, Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams
Episode: Live from the 2026 Food Safety Summit—Part 2
Feraas Aiameh
Food and Beverage Segment Marketing Manager, Sherwin-Williams Protective & Marine
Sherwin-Williams
Episode: Live from the 2026 Food Safety Summit—Part 2
Vanessa Coffman
Director, Alliance to Stop Foodborne Illness
Alliance to Stop Foodborne Illness
Episode: Live from the 2026 Food Safety Summit—Part 2
Lone Jespersen
Founder and Principal, Cultivate SA
Cultivate SA
Episode: Live from the 2026 Food Safety Summit—Part 2
Cindy Jiang
Former Senior Director, Global Food Safety Risk Management, McDonald's
McDonald's
Episode: Live from the 2026 Food Safety Summit—Part 2
Laurie Farmer
Director of the FDA Office of Retail Food Protection
FDA
Episode: Live from the 2026 Food Safety Summit—Part 1

Hosts

Adrian Bloom
Editorial Director and co-host with deep involvement in editorial direction and industry coverage
Adrienne Bloom
Editorial Director and co-host; frequent participant in interview segments
Stacey Acheson
Longstanding host and publisher with Deep expertise in food safety media
Bob Ferguson
President of Strategic Consulting; frequent guest on industry topics

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 91 ratings
  • Larry Keener

    Thank you for your interview with Larry Keener. For me it was a walkdown memory lane. I started my career and food safety quite accidentally in the late 1980s in the San Francisco Bay Area after a stint in QA with a major food processor. I took my first HACCP course with FDA in 1993 and it’s been a significant part of my life since then as a trainer, auditor, and consultant. I recently retired from a well-known certification, body and am avid listener to your podcast.. keep up the good work.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    YesGinger
    United Statesa month ago
  • 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

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Expert voices and practical, real-world insights are the show's strength, with strong mentorship vibes from seasoned guests.
Listeners praise high-quality guests and deep dives into safety culture and governance.
Some criticism notes a need for tighter presentation in episodes focused on technical topics.

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Live from the 2026 Food Safety Summit—Part 2
Q: What are the most important first steps for food safety leaders who want to begin leveraging AI but lack infrastructure?
Leaders should start with leadership adoption, empower staff, and begin with one or two high-impact, low-risk use cases, such as SOP drafting or targeted training, while engaging legal and cybersecurity teams to set guardrails.
Live from the 2026 Food Safety Summit—Part 2
Q: From a regulatory standpoint, what are the biggest gaps between what companies say about food safety culture and what is actually demonstrated in practice?
The discussion highlighted that many companies talk about a strong culture, but when crises hit or leadership turnover occurs, the culture falters unless there is infrastructure, training, and incentives embedded into day-to-day operations, not just a written plan.
Live from the 2026 Food Safety Summit—Part 1
Q: How can retailers ensure data-driven tools strengthen food safety culture rather than just compliance?
Data tools should augment human analysis, provide actionable insights, and be supported by training and governance so staff understand how to use them to improve everyday practices.
Live from the 2026 Food Safety Summit—Part 1
Q: What differentiates retailers that sustain sanitation programs during disruptions from those that struggle?
Strong leadership and clear, prioritized communication create a culture where sanitation is seen as essential, even during disruptions; in contrast, under-communicated priorities and staffing gaps degrade cleanliness and safety.
Elanco: Spring and Summer Pest Pressure—Smart Insecticide Strategies for Poultry Producers
Q: If producers aren't sure what combination of chemicals they need, can Elanco help decide the best rotation and usage for their situation?
Yes. Elanco offers a dedicated insecticide team that visits farms, evaluates pest populations, uses an observation-based scoring system, and recommends a rotation plan that combines adulticides, larvicides, and IGRs tailored to the current population and resistance risk.

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

A seasoned audience of food safety professionals tunes in for in-depth conversations with industry leaders, regulators, scientists, and practitioners. Episodes typically explore practical applications of safety science, regulatory developments, and technology-enabled risk management—from IPM strategies in production facilities and water activity insights to digital HACCP, AI, and tracing innovations. Notable strengths include a diverse guest roster that spans brand executives, regulators, and innovators, plus real-world case studies and actionable takeaways for building safety cultures at scale. The show often threads together policy, field practices, and product safety across global supply chains, making it a go-to resource for staying cur... more

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2. Roberta Wagner
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4. Jacob Nelson
5. Feraas Aiameh
6. Vanessa Coffman
7. Lone Jespersen
8. Cindy Jiang

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