Ep. 201. Mick Dutcher: The Work of FDA OII's Food Products Inspectorate

Ep. 201. Mick Dutcher: The Work of FDA OII's Food Products Inspectorate

In this episode of Food Safety Matters, we speak with Dr. Dutcher [38:31] about:

  • The internal structure of the Food Products Inspectorate (FPI) within FDA's OII
  • OII's role and responsibilities for inspecting human foods at FDA, including examples of frontline activities
  • How the FPI is equipped to facilitate outbreak investigations and recalls
  • Priority work plans assigned to FPI in 2025, and how this work will be accomplished
  • In light of reduced funding for state inspectoral partners, how FPI can work with state public health agencies to ensure that priority inspections are carried out How OII is working to help restore confidence in the food supply among U.S. consumers
  • New technologies and platforms being leveraged by OII to advance operations both internally and structurally, and how they are benefitting OII operations and functions.

News and Resources

News

Leaked Second MAHA Report Emphasizes Food Industry Deregulation, Reliance on Voluntary Industry Action [4:10]

CDC Slashes FoodNet Surveillance From Eight Foodborne Pathogens to Two [16:21]

Trump-Appointed CDC Director Dr. Susan Monarez Fired After Clashes With Secretary Kennedy [23:00]

Boar's Head to Reopen Facility Behind Fatal Listeria Outbreak While Other Plants Remain Insanitary
USDA Taking Over Boar's Head Inspections From State Officials at Plant Responsible for Outbreak [31:37]

FDA Adds Six Artificial Food Dyes to List of Chemicals Under Post-Market Review [35:27]

Resources

Partnership for Food Safety Education—National Food Safety Education Month

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Ep. 196. Dr. Lane Highbarger: How the FDA Workforce Cuts May Impact Food Safety

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FlexXray: How External X-Ray Inspection Helps Close the Gap on Foreign Material

Kye Luker serves as the Chief Product Officer at FlexXray, where he leads the development of the company's innovative X-ray inspection process and technology. With over two decades of experience in th...

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Ep. 195. Dr. Christopher Daubert: The Value of a Food Science Education

Ep. 195. Dr. Christopher Daubert: The Value of a Food Science Education

Christopher R. Daubert, Ph.D., serves as the President of the Institute of Food Technologists (IFT) and as the Vice Chancellor and Dean of the College of Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources at th...

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Elanco: Diagnostics and the Role of Testing in Ensuring Food Safety

Elanco: Diagnostics and the Role of Testing in Ensuring Food Safety

Savannah Applegate, Ph.D. is a Senior Consultant at Elanco Poultry Food Safety. Dr. Applegate received her B.S. degree in Meat Science from Ohio State University and her M.S. degree and Ph.D. in Appl...

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Ep. 194. Alex Truelove: Impending Compliance Changes for Compostable Food Packaging

Ep. 194. Alex Truelove: Impending Compliance Changes for Compostable Food Packaging

Alex Truelove has served as Legislation and Advocacy Manager at BPI (Biodegradable Plastics Institute) since 2022. He previously directed U.S. PIRG's (Public Interest Research Group's) zero-waste prog...

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Bonus Episode: Live from the 2025 Food Safety Summit—Part 1

Bonus Episode: Live from the 2025 Food Safety Summit—Part 1

To get a taste of the discussions that were happening at the 2025 Food Safety Summit, we spoke face-to-face with keynote speaker Jason Evans, Ph.D., Dean, College of Food Innovation and Technology, J...

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Ep. 193. Christian Ararat: A Global Perspective on Auditing, Certifications, AI, and Beyond

Ep. 193. Christian Ararat: A Global Perspective on Auditing, Certifications, AI, and Beyond

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