Food safety leaders unite for LinkedIn live event on effective communication in crisis

A free live event from the Don’t Eat Poop! podcast team featuring six recognized voices in food safety will explore strategies for effective communication during food safety crises.

“Food Safety Voices: Communicating Effectively in Challenging Times” will be at 12 p.m. ET (9 a.m. PT) Wednesday, Feb. 26 on LinkedIn.

Speakers include:

• Francine Shaw, founder of Savvy Food Safety, co-host of Don’t Eat Poop! and author of "Who Watches the Kitchen?"
• Matt Regusci, CEO of Ellipse Analytics, co-host of Don’t Eat Poop! and regulatory compliance expert
• Darin Detwiler, professor, host of PEP Talks with Dr. Darin Detwiler and author of "Food Safety: Past, Present, and Predictions"
• Tia Glave, co-founder of Catalyst, co-host of Real Talk Food Safety and founder of Black Professionals in Food Safety & Quality
• Jill Stuber, co-founder of Catalyst and co-host of Real Talk Food Safety
• Bryan Armentrout, founder of The Food Leadership Group, host of Food Safety Chat – Live! and author of "The New Manager Mindset"

The conversation will explore how food safety professionals can improve their messaging strategies during times of crisis or controversy and will cover media engagement, crisis communication and techniques for effectively reaching consumers, industry stakeholders and regulators.

Key takeaways will include:

• Strategies for clear, impactful messaging in high-pressure situations.
• Real-world examples of food safety communication challenges and successes.
• Practical tips for engaging with media, industry and public health officials.
• How to turn food safety advocacy into meaningful action.

The organizers said this is not a policy or political debate; it’s a deep dive into how food safety professionals deliver critical messages when it matters most. Attendees will leave with actionable insights to strengthen their communication skills and influence positive change in the food industry.

The target audience includes food safety professionals, industry leaders, public health officials, consumer advocates and academics.

To register, click here.