In this episode, Dr. Hal King  talks with Mick Micklos, an awarded food safety business leader with experience at organizations including Waffle House, the National Restaurant Association and various advisory boards. This episode spans topics including the maintenance of food safety compliance during times of disaster, the importance of collaboration and recent survey project with Association of Food and Drug Officials (AFDO). Throughout the discussion, Mick Micklos emphasizes the fundamental principle of "food safety first" and underscores the pivotal role of working alongside regulators ..read more

In this compelling podcast episode, Frank Yiannas continues his engaging conversation with Dr. Hal King, drawing upon his rich experiences at the FDA and Walmart to explore the world of food safety enhancement. He passionately stresses that even a solitary instance of foodborne illness is one too many, and underlines the pivotal role played by data, cutting-edge technologies such as AI and machine learning, and the imperative of fostering data sharing, collaborative efforts, and public-private partnerships to raise the bar for food safety standards. During this episode, he acknowledges that re ..read more

In this episode, we're joined by Mary Wagner, President of MK Wagner & Associates, a global leader in food science management consulting. Drawing from her rich background at Starbucks and Taco Bell, Mary discusses the art of devising successful strategies for leading food safety programs. With her innovative mindset, she has not only introduced groundbreaking products but she has also pioneered research initiatives that have enhanced the food safety industry. Tune in to gain valuable insights from a true problem solver and industry trailblazer ..read more

In this episode, Steven Lyon shares his learnings from 20 years in the food service industry, having experience at both the USDA and at Chick-Fil-A. He speaks to the importance of improving the food service business model, and how Chick-fil-A has achieved operational excellence that others want to emulate through maintaining a safe, clean, and enjoyable experience for guests.  ..read more

In this episode, guest Dr. James Marsden shares with us key learnings from his 50 years of experience in the food safety industry. Dr. Marsden has gained experience through roles in food service, academia and research and has held roles at companies including Chipotle, the American Meat Association and the AMI foundation ..read more

In this episode, Jorge Hernandez, VP of quality assurance at Wendy’s, discusses his education and experience in the food safety industry, some best practices, and why and how he became a business leader  ..read more

In Part II of this episode, guest John Zimmerman, VP of Quality Assurance and Food Safety for First Watch, continues to reflect on the importance of quality assurance and food safety.  ..read more

In this episode, guest John Zimmerman, VP of Quality Assurance and Food Safety for First Watch, reflects on his 30+ years of experience in quality assurance and food safety - discussing how he developed and implemented an industry leading food safety management system at First Watch Restaurants.  ..read more

In this episode, Dr. Hal King discusses the importance and recognition of food safety leadership in foodservice, and how their influence can encourage change in the U.S ..read more