{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Don't Eat Poop! A Food Safety Podcast","title":"Is FSMA 204 On Its Way Out? We Were Optimistic, But It's Time to Be Realistic | Episode 149","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":2123,"description":"In this episode of Don’t Eat Poop!, our hosts Matt and Francine are talking about some even more frustrating news on the FDA's traceability rule, FSMA 204.\nBack in April of 2025, the implementation of the rule was pushed off yet again, giving the food industry 2.5 years to become fully compliant.\nEverything changed after the longest government shutdown in US history, though, because the new funding bill blocks FMSA 204. That's, unfortunately, expected, since some of the senators who ended the stalemate received funds from food industry lobbyists.\nTune in for a breakdown of the current situation with US food traceability.\nIn this episode:\n0:00:00 Food traceability policies are being gutted0:11:17 Who's behind the death of FSMA 204 and why0:17:54 Why food traceability is extremely complicated0:23:38 Politicians, integrity, and helping people0:30:27 What will happen with FSMA 204\nDisclaimer: Episode title and content do not constitute legal or health advice.\nResources from this episodeRead the Marler Blog article Matt and Francine refer to in this episode.\nListen to Episode 148, where we talk about the huge increase in hospitalizations and deaths from foodborne illness.\nCatch up with Episode 109 from April 2025, where we questioned whether or not FSMA 204 would ever actually be implemented.\nNoteworthy quotes from this episode“ I think [FSMA 204 is] dead. I think there's going to be some companies that are going to do it, but without the government's push to do this, it will not happen across the board, which means it won't happen.” – Matt Regusci\n“ So, let me tell you what I love about this. The National Restaurant Association, they make all their money promoting and advocating for food safety. That's how they earned all that money that they donated to lobby against it.” – 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...","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}