Food Safety Unwrapped Presented by Sani Professional
A podcast for food safety professionals, foodservice operators, crew members and anyone involved in the preparation, service, or delivery of food to the public. Hosted by Dr. Hal King, expert in public health and food safety management, author, and keynote speaker, the podcast will bring together food safety experts to engage in a broad range of topics from the back to the front of house and everything in between.The podcast is sponsored by Sani Professional, the food safety division of PDI, a global leader in infection prevention. As the #1 brand of foodservice wipes*, they provide simple and compliant solutions for cleaning, sanitizing, and disinfecting surfaces andsanitizing hands. Dr. Hal King and Sani Professional have spent years cultivating relationships with top food safety advocates nationwide. A shared passion for food safety education makes their collaboration on a podcast a natural next step. Together, they are excited to deliver actionable infection prevention solutions and advice from a Who’s Who of industry professionals.
Episodes
29 episodes
Episode 22 Part II: Your Supplier Is Your First Allergen Control: Preventing Undeclared Allergens with Dr. Steven Lyon
In Part 2 of this episode, we dive into the critical role corporate governance plays in strengthening food safety—especially when it comes to allergen control. Steven shares how he evaluates food safety culture within organizations and explains...
Episode 22 Part I: Your Supplier Is Your First Allergen Control: Preventing Undeclared Allergens with Dr. Steven Lyon
In Part 1 of this episode, Dr. Hal King sits down with Dr. Steven Lyon, Sr. Leader of Field Operations at Chick-fil-A Corporate, to discuss the critical role suppliers play in preventing undeclared allergens in the food supply chain. Together, ...
Episode 21 Part II: Food Safety Management with AI in a Foodservice Business
In Part 2 of this special episode recorded live at the Food Safety NEXT Roundtable, host Dr. Hal King leads an engaging discussion on the evolving the future of AI in food safety management within foodservice businesses. The conversation explor...
Episode 21 Part I: Food Safety Management with AI in a Foodservice Business
In this special episode recorded live at the Food Safety NEXT Roundtable, host Dr. Hal King leads an engaging discussion on the evolving role of AI in food safety management within foodservice businesses. The conversation explores how artificia...
Episode 20 Part II: Food Safety in Higher Education: Integrating Food Safety Education into the Culinary Arts
In Part 2 of our conversation, Ted continues to unpack the complex world of culinary education, offering deeper insights into food safety education, staff training, and building a culture of accountability. He also shares how institutions can f...
Episode 20 Part I: Food Safety in Higher Education: Integrating Food Safety Education into the Culinary Arts
In Part 1 of this two-part episode, Dr. Hal King interviews Ted McCall, Ed.D., faculty member at the College of Food Innovation and Technology (CFIT) at Johnson & Wales University, to discuss the integration of food safety education within ...
Episode 19 Part II: Food Safety in Higher Education: Discovery and Teaching Food Safety
In Part 2, Dr. Hal King continues his conversation with Ben Chapman, PhD, diving deeper into Ben’s groundbreaking research on cross-contamination and its implications in higher education foodservice environments.On this episode they expl...
Episode 19 Part I: Food Safety in Higher Education- Discovery and Teaching Food Safety
In Part 1 of this two-part episode, Dr. Hal King interviews Ben Chapman, PhD, Professor and Director of the Safe Plates Food Safety Program at NC State University, to explore the role of higher education in shaping the next generation of food s...
Episode 18: Sanitizing and Disinfecting Strategies for High-Contact Surfaces
In this episode, we’re switching things up! Sani Professional’s very own Espie Carrion takes the host seat to interview Dr. Hal King, answering listener-submitted questions about high-contact surfaces in the quick-service restaurant industry an...
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Episode 17: Labor and Technology in Fast Casual
In this episode of the Food Safety Unwrapped podcast, Sarah Garcia and Hal King dive into the risks of high staff turnover, discussing how it affects food safety, training, and overall restaurant operations. She also explores the growing role o...
Episode 16 Part II: From Kitchen to Compliance: A Dual Perspective on Food Safety
In this episode of the Food Safety Unwrapped podcast, Francine L. Shaw dives into her journey from restaurant management to becoming a leading regulatory expert. She reflects on how her hands-on experience in the restaurant industry sh...
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Episode 16 Part I: From Kitchen to Compliance: A Dual Perspective on Food Safety
In this episode of the Food Safety Unwrapped podcast, Francine L. Shaw shares her extensive experience in restaurant management. Drawing from years of firsthand industry knowledge, Francine provides valuable insights into the challenge...
Episode 15: Innovating Through R&D: Driving Disinfection and Product Development
In this episode of the Food Safety Unwrapped Podcast, Candice shares her background in product development and passion for the food safety industry. She also delves into the 'behind the scenes’ of product development, highlighting the importanc...
Episode 14: From Inspections to Interactions: Enhancing Food Safety on a Personal Level
In this episode of the Food Safety Unwrapped Podcast, Hal King, PH.D., sits down with Chirag Bhatt, Director of Regulatory Affairs (Environmental Health) at HS GovTech. With over 40 years of experience in the food safety industry, Chirag shares...
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Episode 13: Partners in Food Safety: How Collaborating with Health Inspectors leads to Optimal Results
In this episode of the Food Safety Unwrapped Podcast, Dr. Hal King interviews Tonya Gray who shares key insights from her wealth of experience in the food safety industry. Drawing on her nearly four decades of experience, she emphasizes the imp...
Episode 12: Strategic Alliances: Navigating Foodborne Disease Outbreaks in Collaboration with Government Investigators
In this episode of the Food Safety Unwrapped Podcast, Dr. Hal King interviews Dr. Art Liang, a distinguished Public Health physician and Epidemiologist with more than four decades of experience. With notable roles such as former Director of the...
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Episode 11: Darin Detwiler - Beyond Mandates: Inspiring Proactive Food Safety Leadership
In this episode of the Food Safety Unwrapped Podcast, host Dr. Hal King interviews Dr. Darin Detwiler, a seasoned professional with 30 years in the food service industry, including work with the USDA and FDA. Dr. Detwiler shares his journey, dr...
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Episode 10: Best of 2023!
We're celebrating 1 year of the Food Safety Unwrapped podcast presented by Sani Professional! We thank you for listening and for making this inaugural year a resounding success! In this special episode, we revisit key highlights shared by our e...
Episode 9: Food Safety Protocols in Public Health
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 top...
Episode 8: The Future Food Safety Business Leader's Toolbox and How Food Safety Leader Leadership Will Evolve Part II
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 eve...
Episode 8: The Future Food Safety Business Leader's Toolbox and How Food Safety Leader Leadership Will Evolve Part I
In this episode, Frank Yiannas, celebrated author, professor, and seasoned expert in food safety, shares his insights from experience in the industry. Frank’s accomplished career includes working with global brands such as Disney, Walma...
Episode 7: Developing Strategy & Governance To Lead Food Safety Programs
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 succes...
Episode 6: How Food Safety Business Leaders Improve the Foodservice Business Model
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 h...
Episode 5: How Do Business Leaders Implement a Food Safety Culture?
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 comp...
