
Smarter Food Safety is a science-based, straight-talk podcast hosted by former FDA Deputy Commissioner Frank Yiannas. Each episode goes beyond headlines to explore outbreaks, policy, culture, and emerging risks, with practical insights from global leaders across industry, government, and academia. Designed for food safety professionals, decision-makers, and innovators, the show delivers real-world... more
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 14 | Founded | 6 months ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | TechnologyNewsNews Commentary | |||

In this special bonus episode of the Smarter Food Safety Podcast, Frank Yiannas launches a new series, Frankly Speaking, to provide timely perspectives on the food safety issues shaping our world. Frank examines the unprecedented Cyclospora outbreak ... more
When a food safety crisis unfolds, the media often becomes the public's first source of information, shaping perception, trust, and action. In this episode of Smarter Food Safety, I sit down with Marcia Brown, Food & Agriculture Reporter at POLITICO,... more
The return of New World Screwworm has raised important questions about the resilience of the U.S. food system. In this episode of the Smarter Food Safety podcast, Dr. Mindy Brashears, U.S. Under Secretary for Food Safety at the USDA, returns to discu... more
When a food safety crisis unfolds, journalists help shape how the public understands risk, responsibility, and trust. Over the next two episodes of the Smarter Food Safety podcast, in a two-part series, Frank Yiannas sits down with two different repo... more
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Frank Yiannas delivers a clear and timely message: food safety is no longer just about compliance—it’s about culture, data, and speed.
Drawing on his leadership at the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and in industry, Frank Yiannas outlines the shift from reactive systems to predictive, technology-enabled food safety. It’s a message that resonates—but more importantly, it’s one that’s already playing out operationally.
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I love that Frank is having real experts in the food safety field on as guests! The episode on food colorings was eye opening, and in general I love hearing the various perspectives and the technologies shaping the future of food safety.
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A science-based, straight-talk series that surveys outbreaks, policy, culture, and emerging risks through interviews with global leaders across government, industry, and academia. Episodes often center on improving food safety systems via data-driven decisions, regulatory reform, and practical, real-world protections—from regulatory priorities and public trust to innovative technologies like AI and sampling design. A standout is its consistent emphasis on culture as a primary control point and on actionable, cross-sector collaboration to build a safer, smarter food system.
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Recent guests on Smarter Food Safety include:
1. Marcia Brown
2. Brenda Goodman
3. Dr. Phil Bremer
4. Marcel Zwietering
5. Sophie Attwood
6. Bill Marler
7. Dr. Elliott Grant
8. Martin Wiedmann
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