The Feed Science Podcast Show - #6 - Exploring food safety: embracing microbiological perspectives

In this episode, we take a fascinating journey into the world of food safety and delve into the intricacies of food safety, pathogens, and interventions with Dr. Keith Warriner, a Professor of Food Microbiology at the University of Guelph. Join us as we uncover the complexities of ensuring safe food production; discuss mitigation strategies and explore alternatives to harmful substances; scrutinize the barriers hindering the adoption of new technologies in the industry; and talk about intervention strategies, pushing the boundaries of food contamination control, the delicate balance between quality and safety, and cutting-edge technologies. Also, we address the pressing issue of antibiotics and advocate for a more balanced stewardship approach. 

What you'll learn:

     ○ Mitigation strategies for food safety

     ○ Alternatives to harmful substances

     ○ The barriers for the adoption of new technology in industries

     ○ New technologies in the feed industry: safety concerns and economic factors

     ○ The use of antibiotics at feed mills

     ○ Interesting cases of microbiological concerns in animal feed

Meet the guest:

Dr. Keith Warriner 

Background:

     ○ B.Sc., Food Science (the University of Nottingham)

     ○ Ph.D., Microbial Physiology (the University of Wales)

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