Behind the Plate: Keeping Our Food Safe

A CDC Foundation Podcast

Contagious Conversations is a podcast hosted and brought to you by the CDC Foundation (@CDCFound). The CDC Foundation is an independent nonprofit and the sole entity created by Congress to mobilize philanthropic and private-sector resources to support the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s critical health protection work. Their podcast  features compelling interviews with experts who are tackling some of the world’s toughest health challenges.

This episode is hosted by Claire Stinson, Communications Officer for the CDC Foundation and host of today’s conversation. Every episode we hear from inspiring leaders and innovators who make the world healthier and safer for all of us. Contagious Conversations is brought to you by the CDC Foundation, an independent nonprofit that builds partnerships to help the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention save and improve more lives.

Episode 50: “Behind the Plate: Keeping Our Food Safe” of Contagious Conversations explores the critical work done to ensure the safety of our food supply. The episode features insights from experts at the CDC and other public health organizations, discussing how foodborne illness outbreaks are detected, investigated, and prevented. Through real-world examples, the conversation highlights the collaboration between scientists, health departments, and food industries to keep the public safe—from farm to fork.