{"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 Spikes the Ball and Claims Success | Episode 125","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/f67e604c\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":1898,"description":"The FDA just dropped a list of food safety \"wins,\" and in this episode of Don’t Eat Poop!, our hosts Matt and Francine are here to break it down. Spoiler: If you're hoping for action on salmonella-in-your-eggs or listeria-in-your-lunchmeat, you might want to lower your expectations. Matt and Francine dissect what the FDA is really prioritizing (hint: it’s not pathogen prevention), why “generally recognized as safe” might be due for a rebrand, and what Frank Yiannas had to say with his subtle-but-spicy LinkedIn post. In this episode:💩 [01:08] Introducing Don’t Eat Poop’s new sponsor💩 [04:36] The FDA’s 100 Days of Embracing Gold-Standard Science, Transparency and Common Sense💩 [06:00] Infant formula improvements💩 [09:00] Titanium dioxide and other banned substances💩 [10:03] GRAS reform: What “generally recognized as safe” really means💩 [11:14] Nature food dyes💩 [12:12] Defining “ultra-processed foods” is harder than you think💩 [14:56] Frank Yiannas’s take on the FDA’s 100 Days💩 [20:37] Using AI to help utilize big data💩 [22:58] The drug side of the FDA gets 3x more attention than the food side💩 [26:36] Two types of safety: what kills you now vs. what kills you slowlyDisclaimer: Episode title and content do not constitute legal or health advice.Resources from this episodeTake a look at the FDA’s 100 Days of Embracing Gold-Standard Science, Transparency and Common Sense here.Listeria’s Lasting Damage: A Food Safety Wake-Up Call | Episode 122. Listen here.Noteworthy quotes from this episode“ The FDA should actually be renamed DAF. Drug administration and food. It's like food is an afterthought in the FDA.” – Matt Regusci“ We need to think about the American consumers and keeping their food safe because we don't want them to die when they eat their food.” – Francine L ShawWe 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...","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}