In this episode, Ben and Don start with some warm up chatting about Decoding the Gurus, George Strombolopolis (which Don thinks is a made up name, but it is not) and James Acaster's obsession with a nemesis. The conversation then shifts to food safety regulation (after a quick detour through international hockey and Ben describing his fanboy moment with risk communication pioneer Vincent Covello) as the guys chat about the latest impacts of federal government cuts to FDA - personal, programatic and how it may impact the safety of the food supply. Before wrapping up, Ben and Don discuss recent food recalls (and an upcoming talk Don is giving) and their hot takes on why we might be hearing more about foodborne illnesses and recalls, despite the fact that tracking shows that events aren't necessarily higher.
Show notes so you can follow along at home:
Decoding Academia 32: Do Babies REALLY like good guys? - Decoding the Gurus
This Is My… With Gabby Logan, James Acaster and Lee Mack | Would I Lie To You? - YouTube
Trump Goads ‘51st State’ Canada Ahead Of Hockey Grudge Match - Barron’s
FDA layoffs spark concerns over nation’s food safety - Marketplace
Food Recalls & Supply Safety – New York Institute of Food Technologists (NYIFT)
Food Safety: Status of Foodborne Illness in the U.S. | U.S. GAO
Are food recalls rising? Despite concern, the number is dropping. - The Washington Post
Understanding FSIS Food Recalls | Food Safety and Inspection Service
Going Public: Early Disclosure of Food Risks for the Benefit of Public Health - PubMed