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In this episode of Don’t Eat Poop! recorded on-site at the 2024 Food Safety Consortium, our hosts Matt and Francine sit down with Rick Biros, the mastermind behind the conference and publisher of Food Safety Tech. 


From escalator woes to high-level discussions on FSMA 204 and food safety culture metrics, this episode captures the pulse of a post-pandemic industry ready to level up. Whether you're an industry vet or a newcomer, get ready for insights and a healthy dose of laughter.


In this episode:


💩 [01:41] Kicking things off with Rick Biros

💩 [04:30] The escalator strikes again! Why venue logistics matter

💩 [06:55] The value of a conference: education & networking

💩 [08:59] FSMA 204, listeria outbreaks, and why the food safety industry is “waking up”

💩 [11:06] Chemical testing rising

💩 [13:16] The AFFI partnership: how collaboration upgraded the agenda

💩 [17:17] Women in Food Safety Breakfast: growing stronger every year

💩 [19:37] What’s next for Food Safety Tech: more projects & purpose

💩 [22:12] Measuring food safety culture



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


Resources from this episode

Visit: https://foodsafetytech.com/


Noteworthy quotes from this episode

“ We've not really been paying a lot of attention from a regulatory standpoint on chemical testing. That's been all Europe's big issues. Now with forever chemicals and a lot of the other issues, we're going to see an increase in the aspect of analytical testing that we've not seen in a long time in the food industry.” – Rick Biros


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