{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Don't Eat Poop! A Food Safety Podcast","title":"Food Safety Inspections Explained with Steven Mandernach from AFDO | Episode 158","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":3831,"description":"Food safety regulations can sometimes feel like a bureaucratic maze, but behind the scenes, regulators, inspectors, and food businesses are all trying to accomplish the same thing: keeping people from getting sick.\nIn this episode of Don’t Eat Poop!, our hosts Matt and Francine sit down with Steven Mandernach from AFDO (the Association of Food and Drug Officials) to unpack the complex world of food safety inspections, regulatory collaboration, and the future of food safety compliance.\nFrom government shutdowns affecting inspectors to the evolving relationship between state regulators, the FDA, and food businesses, the conversation dives deep into how the system really works and where it could work better.\nIn this episode:00:00:00 The AFDO, FDA, and USDA00:06:27 Food Code Interpretation Gaps00:11:12 Food Facility Inspection Realities00:22:07 Industry and Regulator Partnerships00:34:32 Food Safety Workforce Challenges00:47:02 Compensation And Staffing00:51:38 The Role of Lawyers in Food Safety\nDisclaimer: Episode title and content do not constitute legal or health advice.\nResources from this episodeConnect with Steven here.Listen to our last conversation with Steven:Rethinking How Things Are Done to Solve Food Safety Problems with Steven Mandernach from AFDO | Episode 90\nNoteworthy quotes from this episode“I'm not sure it's a science major. I think we could find someone with critical thinking skills, good time management, and who communicates well, and I could turn them into a good food safety inspector.” – Steven Mandernach\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...","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}