Ep. 106. Dr. Brittany Campbell: What's Bugging Your Facility?

Ep. 106. Dr. Brittany Campbell: What's Bugging Your Facility?

Dr. Brittany Campbell is the Director of Technical Services for the National Pest Management Association (NPMA). NPMA is a global association supporting the pest management industry and its commitment to protecting public health, food, and property. Brittany earned her master's degree in Entomology from Virginia Tech and her Ph.D. in Entomology from the University of Florida.

In this episode of Food Safety Matters we speak with Brittany [20:49] about:

  • Overview of National Pest Management Association
  • Training and background of pest management professionals
  • Pest Control versus integrated pest management (IPM)
  • Common pests in food plants and the potential impacts
  • Pest identification
  • Controlling rodents and birds
  • Signs you have an infestation
  • Top three things every plant should do to prevent pest issues
  • Advice for starting or updating your pest management program

News and Resources:

FDA Announces Findings from Sampling of Romaine Lettuce in Yuma, AZ [3:44]

FDA Studies Effectiveness of Whole-Genome Sequencing Program [7:17]
Bob Ferguson of Strategic Consulting shares insights from his discussion with the authors of the FDA study.

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Ep. 208: Reviewing 2025—A Year of Change for Food Safety Policy

Ep. 208: Reviewing 2025—A Year of Change for Food Safety Policy

In this episode of Food Safety Matters, we discuss the top food safety stories of 2025 and their implications. We cover: The Trump Administration's impact on federal agencies overseeing food safety ...

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Ep. 207. Brian Sylvester: Preparing for 'MAHA'-Driven Policy Changes on Food Dyes, UPFs, GRAS

Ep. 207. Brian Sylvester: Preparing for 'MAHA'-Driven Policy Changes on Food Dyes, UPFs, GRAS

Brian P. Sylvester, J.D. is a Partner and Head of Food Regulatory in Morrison Foerster's FDA and Healthcare Regulatory and Compliance Group, and is an influential thought leader and practitioner in fo...

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Ep. 206. Jay Berglind: In Fearless Pursuit of Safer Eggs and Food Safety Innovation

Ep. 206. Jay Berglind: In Fearless Pursuit of Safer Eggs and Food Safety Innovation

Jay Berglind is a nationally respected food safety expert and the principal of Aegis Foods, a consultancy focused on strengthening food safety systems across the supply chain. Aegis Foods is also the ...

25 Nov 202554min

Ep. 205. Black and Gabor: Digital Transformation and Emerging International Standards for Food Safety

Ep. 205. Black and Gabor: Digital Transformation and Emerging International Standards for Food Safety

Tom Black is the First Assistant Secretary of the Exports and Veterinary Services Division at the Australian Government's Department of Agriculture, Fisheries, and Forestry. In this role, he is respo...

11 Nov 20251h 26min

Kris Sollid: What Does Consumer Sentiment Say About the Safety of the U.S. Food Supply?

Kris Sollid: What Does Consumer Sentiment Say About the Safety of the U.S. Food Supply?

Kris Sollid, R.D., is the Senior Director for Research and Consumer Insights at the International Food Information Council (IFIC). A registered dietitian with a passion for improving nutrition science...

30 Okt 202530min

Ep. 204. Spink and Fenoff: How to Prevent Food Fraud in Your Supply Chain

Ep. 204. Spink and Fenoff: How to Prevent Food Fraud in Your Supply Chain

John Spink, Ph.D. is the Director and Lead Instructor for the Food Fraud Prevention Academy, as well as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Supply Chain Management (SCM) in the College of Bus...

28 Okt 20251h 8min

Ep. 203. Dr. David Dyjack: What Does the Future of the Food Safety Workforce Look Like?

Ep. 203. Dr. David Dyjack: What Does the Future of the Food Safety Workforce Look Like?

David T. Dyjack, Dr.P.H., CIH has served as Executive Director and CEO of the National Environmental Health Association (NEHA) since May 2015. Dr. Dyjack's 30-year career includes expertise in enviro...

14 Okt 20251h 14min

Ep. 202. Dr. Kathy Knutson: What Does a Robust Environmental Monitoring Program Look Like?

Ep. 202. Dr. Kathy Knutson: What Does a Robust Environmental Monitoring Program Look Like?

Kathy Knutson, Ph.D., PCQI, is educated in bacteriology, food science, and education. She speaks, writes, and trains on compliance for the Food and Drug Administration's (FDA's) Food Safety Modernizat...

23 Sep 20251h 23min

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