The episode starts with a discussion of a couple of documentaries that Ben recently watched and Don lends his recommendation of the Time Traveler's Wife (the series, not the film). Ben talks about his recent running experience and then the guys really get into food safety. They do a deep dive of the recent Jif peanut butter-linked Salmonellosis outbreak. They bring back quick game of ABCDCFDA+ around the outbreak and recall information. The conversation goes to Abbott Labs and infant formula (and all the ripple effects of Coronabacter sakazakii). The guys talk about Lucky Charms and the utility of crowdsourced outbreak info. The show ends on a discussion about the challenges of being a political appointee during a pandemic.
Show notes so you can follow along at home:
The Time Traveler’s Wife | Official Website for the HBO Series | HBO.com
Investigation Details | Salmonella Outbreak Linked to Peanut Butter | CDC
Outbreak Investigation of Salmonella: Peanut Butter (May 2022) | FDA
F.D.A. and Abbott Reach Agreement on Baby Formula to Try to Ease Shortage - The New York Times
How the Trump Administration Helped the Meatpacking Industry Block Pandemic Worker Protections
CNN anchor grills Birx in interview on Trump White House | The Hill