In this episode of the Food Safety Unwrapped Podcast, Dr. Hal King interviews Tonya Gray who shares key insights from her wealth of experience in the food safety industry. Drawing on her nearly four decades of experience, she emphasizes the importance of partnership between inspectors and restaurant operators in reducing the risk of foodborne illness to consumers. Tune in to learn how this partnership is key in building safer food systems.

In this episode of the Food Safety Unwrapped Podcast, Dr. Hal King interviews Dr. Art Liang, a distinguished Public Health physician and Epidemiologist with more than four decades of experience. With notable roles such as former Director of the CDC Food Safety Office and Chief of the Communicable Disease Division at the Hawaii Department of Health, Dr. Liang discusses the crucial role of government investigators in identifying outbreak sources within food service, emphasizing their collaborative efforts to prevent illness. Tune in for valuable insights on how these investigators can help you to work towards the common goal of safeguarding public health.

In this episode of the Food Safety Unwrapped Podcast, host Dr. Hal King interviews Dr. Darin Detwiler, a seasoned professional with 30 years in the food service industry, including work with the USDA and FDA. Dr. Detwiler shares his journey, driven by personal tragedy, and emphasizes the importance of prioritizing ethical practices over waiting for regulations. He highlights the need for collaboration between regulatory agencies and food safety leaders - tune in to gain valuable insights into the future of food safety.

We're celebrating 1 year of the Food Safety Unwrapped podcast presented by Sani Professional! We thank you for listening and for making this inaugural year a resounding success! In this special episode, we revisit key highlights shared by our esteemed guests throughout the year.

In this episode, Dr. Hal King talks with Mick Micklos, an awarded food safety business leader with experience at organizations including Waffle House, the National Restaurant Association and various advisory boards. This episode spans topics including the maintenance of food safety compliance during times of disaster, the importance of collaboration and recent survey project with Association of Food and Drug Officials (AFDO). Throughout the discussion, Mick Micklos emphasizes the fundamental principle of "food safety first" and underscores the pivotal role of working alongside regulators to uphold and ensure safe food practices, particularly in emergency situations.

In this compelling podcast episode, Frank Yiannas continues his engaging conversation with Dr. Hal King, drawing upon his rich experiences at the FDA and Walmart to explore the world of food safety enhancement. He passionately stresses that even a solitary instance of foodborne illness is one too many, and underlines the pivotal role played by data, cutting-edge technologies such as AI and machine learning, and the imperative of fostering data sharing, collaborative efforts, and public-private partnerships to raise the bar for food safety standards. During this episode, he acknowledges that regulatory bodies cannot directly govern food safety culture but that they concentrate on equipping investigators with fundamental principles, empowering them to instill a robust food safety culture that promotes compliance throughout the industry. He also talks through effective means of gathering metrics to understand the strength of food systems and where there is room for improvement.

In this episode, we're joined by Mary Wagner, President of MK Wagner & Associates, a global leader in food science management consulting. Drawing from her rich background at Starbucks and Taco Bell, Mary discusses the art of devising successful strategies for leading food safety programs. With her innovative mindset, she has not only introduced groundbreaking products but she has also pioneered research initiatives that have enhanced the food safety industry. Tune in to gain valuable insights from a true problem solver and industry trailblazer!