Spoiler Alert! A Food Safety Roundtable

Quincy Lissaur of SSAFE

Live from the International Association for Food Protection Annual Conference in Cleveland, Dr. Darin Detwiler and Callin Godson-Green sit down with SSAFE Executive Director Quincy Lissaur. They explore how global public–private partnerships are tackling food safety, traceability, and fraud. From FSMA 204 and harmonized international standards to sustainability, food defense, and microplastics, this episode unpacks the interconnected systems working behind the scenes to protect consumers worldwide.

Cronan McNamara of Creme Global

Recorded live at the International Association for Food Protection (IAFP) in Cleveland, Dr. Darin Detwiler and Callin Godson-Green welcome Cronan McNamara of Creme Global to explore how AI, data analytics, and predictive modeling are transforming food safety risk management.

Matt Bunker of Lowes Foods

This episode of Spoiler Alert! was recorded live at the National Retail Federation show in New York City. Matt Bunker, Director of Safety and Asset Protection at Lowes Foods, discusses the role of stewardship, technology, and proactive monitoring in protecting food quality and minimizing shrink. The conversation explores how real-time temperature data, early alerts, and smarter operational practices can prevent waste, preserve freshness, and safeguard both brand reputation and customer trust.

Dave Steck, formerly of Schnucks

Recorded live at NRF 2026 in New York City, this episode of Spoiler Alert! features Dr. Darin Detwiler and Callin Godson-Green in conversation with retail technology veteran Dave Steck on how grocers can use smarter operations and automation to prevent wasted food. From temperature monitoring and forecasting to customer trust and brand reputation, they unpack why reducing waste is inseparable from delivering a better in-store experience.

Ian Westcott of New Food Magazine

Recorded live at IAFP in Cleveland, Spoiler Alert! hosts Dr. Darin Detwiler and Callin Godson-Green sit down with Ian Westcott, Editor of New Food magazine, to explore how AI, authenticity, and ethics are reshaping food safety and publishing. From AI hallucinations and editorial responsibility to food fraud, PFAS, and global regulatory gaps, this conversation tackles why truth, integrity, and critical thinking matter more than ever in the food system.