{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Don't Eat Poop! A Food Safety Podcast","title":"FDA's New Director of Produce Safety: Can Dr. Donna Garren Make a Change? | Episode 179","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/5e47e452\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":2371,"description":"The FDA's top produce safety post sat empty for over a year, and when it comes to leafy greens, berries, and bagged salads, that's not a small gap. Now Dr. Donna Garren has the job, arriving with a three-decade resume that reads like a tour of nearly every food trade association in the country. \nIn this episode of Don’t Eat Poop!, Matt and Francine ask the question nobody else seems to be asking: does the person in the seat actually change outcomes?\nThis episode is a deep dive into Garren's career, what the Office of Produce Safety actually does, and whether decades of political skill can move an agency stuck in reactionary mode.\nSpoiler alert: She's not bringing a magic wand. She's bringing decades of relationship capital, and that might be exactly what this role needs.\nIn this episode:\n00:00:00 Meet Dr. Donna Garren, FDA's New Director of Produce Safety00:04:25 Garren's Food Science Roots00:07:24 Two Decades of Lobbying00:17:55 What the Office of Produce Safety Actually Does00:22:57 Garren vs. Her Predecessor: Political Skill vs. Scientific Pedigree00:28:33 Stakeholder Engagement and Training ( Industry Outreach and Consensus-Building) 00:34:47 Translating Science for Farmers\nDisclaimer: Episode title and content do not constitute legal or health advice.\nNoteworthy quotes from this episode“I think the FDA has been in reactionary mode as opposed to preventative mode.” – Matt Regusci\n“You can't keep doing what we've been doing. You've gotta do something different.” – Francine L Shaw\nWe hope you enjoy this episode!Remember to subscribe, rate, and review the podcast on your favorite podcast platform. Together, we can raise awareness and make a positive impact in the world of food safety!\nShare your thoughts and feedback on the show, and feel free to offer any topics you would like to hear discussed.\nWe'd love to hear from you!\n📲 Connect with Francine, Matt, and the \"Don't Eat Poop!\" show on LinkedIn!\n📕 Check out Francine's book Who Watches the Kitchen?\n🎙️ BE A...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/I2EDo-ExonCZl2fSuvdGhc-brszaguY36XczjzRgFXI/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9zaG93/LzM4MzcyLzE2NzUy/ODUwMDYtYXJ0d29y/ay5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}