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Chew on This podcast series
Chew on This is a podcast series that focuses on food safety and protecting our nation's food supply, featuring insights from America's leading food experts.
Antimicrobial Resistance -- Assessing the Risk
November 13, 2009
Many people are talking about antimicrobial resistance these days, and
there are lots of misconceptions about what role, if any, our food
plays in this resistance. In our latest Chew on This podcast, Dr. Scott
Hurd, associate professor of veterinary diagnostic and production
animal medicine at Iowa State University, discusses quantitative risk
assessments of antibiotic resistance in humans and explains all of this
in laymen’s terms. Listen now
Salmonella: What You Need to Know
October 28, 2009
Food contaminated with salmonella has made headlines over the past two years with recalls of food like peanuts, pistachios and peppers. In the latest Chew on This podcast, Dr. Christine Hoang, assistant director of the AVMA’s Scientific Activities Division, discusses salmonella—what it is, how people get it and how dangerous it is. Listen now
Poultry: Coming to a Backyard Near You?
October 14, 2009
In what many may consider a sign of the times, some residents of urban areas have begun raising poultry in their backyards. In the latest Chew on This podcast, Dr. Bret Marsh, state veterinarian of Indiana, joins us to discuss backyard poultry and food safety. Listen now
State Veterinarians and Food Safety
September 30, 2009
Across our nation, state veterinarians serve as important safeguards in keeping our food safe. In our latest Chew on This podcast, Dr. Bret Marsh, state veterinarian of Indiana, discusses the role of state veterinarians in food safety. Listen now
Campylobacter Q&A
September 16, 2009
Campylobacter is a leading cause of global foodborne illness, but it is often misunderstood. What is it? How dangerous is it? Why have a lot of us never heard of it? In the latest Chew on This podcast, Dr. Christine Hoang, assistant director of the AVMA's Scientific Activities Division, answers these questions and tells us what systems are in place to keep our food safe from campylobacter. Listen now
The ABCs of E. Coli
September 2, 2009
We’ve all heard of E Coli, but most of us are unsure what exactly it is and how we can get it. In this new Chew on This podcast, Dr. Christine Hoang, Assistant Director of the AVMA’s Scientific Activities Division, tells us what E Coli is, where you might find it and what you should be on the look-out for when buying food. Listen now
Cause for Concern: Responding to the Pew Report
August 17, 2009
A common concern among Americans is making sure that the food we eat is the safest in the world. We can thank our nation's food supply veterinarians for helping keep our nation's livestock healthy and the making sure the meat, eggs and dairy products the livestock produces is safe to eat. The AVMA, the world's largest and most prestigious veterinary medical organization, recently released an extensive report that addresses some current concerns about the way farm animal health is maintained in the U.S. In our latest Chew on This podcast, Dr. Ron DeHaven, AVMA CEO, discusses The American Veterinary Medical Association Response to the Report of the Pew Commission on Industrial Farm Animal Production. Listen now
The Federal Government and Food Safety
July 22, 2009
Recent food safety outbreaks and recalls have caused many to question the efficiency and effectiveness of our federal food safety system. In this new Chew on This podcast, Dr. Ron DeHaven, Chief Executive Officer of the AVMA, explains which federal agencies work to keep our food safe and discusses what the government can do to improve food safety. Listen now
Farm Animal Welfare
July 1, 2009
A hot topic on many consumers’ minds these days is the welfare of animals on farms. In this new Chew on This podcast, Dr. Gail Golab, Director of the AVMA’s Animal Welfare Division, discusses why the public is increasingly interested in animal welfare. Dr. Golab also addresses some of the facts and misconceptions regarding the welfare of animals used to produce food. Listen now
Keeping Livestock Healthy
June 3, 2009
Preventing and treating disease in livestock is crucial to keeping our meat, eggs and dairy products safe. In the latest Chew on This podcast, Dr. Christine Hoang, assistant director of the AVMA’s Scientific Activities Division, talks about the methods and treatments used to keep livestock healthy and discusses the important relationship between animal and human health. Listen now
Bioterrorism and Food Safety
May 18, 2009
Did you know that there’s a link between food safety and bioterrorism? The threat of bioterrorism to our food supply is very real in America, and luckily, we have hard working men and women working to keep us safe. In this new Chew on This podcast, Dr. John Sanders, Branch Chief for Food Defense and Preparedness Coordination at the Department of Homeland Security, joins us to talk about food safety and bioterrorism. Listen now
How FARAD Keeps Our Food Safe
May 4, 2009
Veterinarians rely on a variety of food safety tools, and one key program, FARAD, helps make sure our meat, eggs and dairy products are free of drug, environmental and pesticide contaminants. In this new podcast, we discuss the crucial role of the Food Animal Residue Avoidance Databank (FARAD) in the food safety with Dr. Jim Riviere, Professor of the College of Veterinary Medicine at North Carolina University and Co-Director of the FARAD program. Listen now
The many roles of veterinarians
April 15, 2009
Veterinarians help keep food safe in a variety of jobs in public and private service. In this Chew on This podcast, Dr. Ted Mashima, Associate Executive Director for Academic & Research Affairs at the Association of American Veterinary Medical Colleges, discusses these and other interesting and important jobs that veterinarians hold. Listen now
Veterinarians Keep My Food Safe? Really?
April 2, 2009
Veterinarians don’t just take care of pets; they also help ensure a safe and healthy food supply. Dr. Mark Lutschaunig, director of the AVMA’s Governmental Relations Division, explains in this Chew on This podcast the indispensible role veterinarians play in food safety and how a shortage of food animal veterinarians could spell trouble. Listen now
Food Safety Across Borders
March 16, 2009
More and more people these days want to know where their food comes from. How can we tell if it’s safe? How do we know what country it came from? What does animal identification have to do with meat, eggs and dairy products that we enjoy? In this Chew on This podcast, Dr. Barbara Masters, Senior Policy Advisor at Olsson Frank Weeda P.C and former Administrator of the USDA’s Food Safety Inspection Service, talks about the safety of food imported into the U.S. and answers questions about labeling and animal identification. Listen now
Vegetarians and Food Safety
March 2, 2009
Being a vegetarian doesn’t necessarily mean that you escape food safety challenges. In this Chew on This podcast, Dr. Tracey DuVernoy, an AVMA member veterinarian and vegetarian, discusses food safety and health concerns for vegetarians. Dr. DuVernoy explains where contamination comes from and the roles veterinarians play in preventing it. Listen now
All About Organic Food
February 15, 2009
Purchasing organic food has become increasingly popular in America in the past few years, and for many this means paying more for food. But is it really worth it to always buy more expensive food? In this Chew on This podcast, Dr. Christine Hoang, assistant director of the AVMA Scientific Activities Division, explains what "organic" means and discusses the choices we face when purchasing food. Listen now
Should I Worry about Food Safety?
February 5, 2009
In this Chew on This podcast, Dr. Steven Sundloff, a veterinarian and Director of the FDA’s Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition, addresses whether we should worry about food safety and explains the important role that veterinarians play in protecting our nation’s food supply. Dr. Sundloff also tells us what resources are available for us to check whether or not our food is safe to eat. Listen now
Taking Action in Our Democracy (Part II)
January 21, 2009
What can I do to get the government to care more about food safety? How can I effectively communicate with my elected leaders? What’s the best way to take action? During his two terms in the US Senate, veterinarian Wayne Allard learned first-hand the answers to these questions while dealing with issues impacting food safety. In Part Two of this special two-part podcast, Senator Wayne Allard joins us to discuss advocacy tactics and what Congress can do to keep our food safe. Listen now
Taking Action in Our Democracy (Part I)
January 5, 2009
As America turns its attention to a historic Presidential Inauguration, ‘Chew on This’ focuses on the intersection of politics and food safety. Veterinarian Wayne Allard served in the US Senate for the last 12 years and has dealt with many pressing issues impacting food safety. In Part One of this special two-part podcast, Senator Allard, discusses how being a veterinarian prepared him for his role as a US Senator and the importance of being involved in legislative process. Listen now
Hello, Dolly!
December 17, 2008
The science of cloning livestock has evolved rapidly over the past decade, so much that the method is now a viable solution for producing healthy and strong members of food animal families. Dr. Barbara Glenn, Managing Director for Animal Biotechnology at the Biotechnology Industry Organization (BIO), discusses whether food from cloned animals is safe to eat and if you should expect to see it at the local supermarket in the near future. Listen now
The Scoop on "Raw Milk"
December 3, 2008
A lot of people are talking about “raw milk” these days and asking questions about unpasteurized dairy products. Are they safe? Are they healthy? Dr. Raymond Sweeney, Chief Professor of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania’s School of Veterinary Medicine, discusses the importance of pasteurization and gives us the scoop on “raw milk.” Listen now
Thanksgiving Food Safety
November 19, 2008
With Thanksgiving ahead of us, there are some important considerations for keeping your family's dinner safe to eat. Dr. Dustan Clark, Extension Poultry Veterinarian, University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture, Center of Excellence for Poultry Science, and the Arkansas Cooperative Extension Service, discusses ways to keep your food safe this Thanksgiving. Listen now
