Francine Shaw

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Founder and CEO of Savvy Food Safety, TracSavvy, and My Food Source

Francine Shaw is a globally recognized food safety expert whose work has impacted organizations and events worldwide. From successful projects in Peru and Mexico to captivating keynote presentations in Dubai and across the United States, Francine has become a trusted authority in ensuring food safety at every level.

She has spoken at prestigious events organized by institutions such as the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the Food Safety Consortium, the National Environmental Health Association (NEHA), the Association of Nutrition and Foodservice Professionals, the School Nutrition Association, ISSA/INTERCLEAN, and various women’s organizations.

Francine’s extensive client list includes leading companies such as Diversey, Target, Paradies Lagardère, RizePoint, McDonald’s, Stop & Shop, Subway, Marriott, and Walgreens, as well as numerous colleges, universities, and public health departments. Her expertise spans industries, and she provides practical, impactful solutions to complex food safety challenges.

As a trusted voice in her field, Francine has been featured as a food safety authority in top-tier media outlets, including National Public Radio (NPR), BBC World Series Radio, iHeartRadio, The Huffington Post, The Dr. Oz Show, Food Safety News, Food Management Magazine, and the Food Service Consultants Society International.

Through her work, Francine continues to champion the importance of food safety, helping businesses and organizations create safer dining experiences for all.

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March 24, 2025

297: Norovirus 101: What Event Planners Need to Know About Food Safety

Food safety isn’t just about what’s on the plate—it’s about protecting everyone who gathers to share a meal. This week on Eating at a Meeting Podcast LIVE, I chat with food safety expert Francine Shaw, CP-FS, FMP, about one of the most contagious viruses threatening events today: norovirus.  Francine’s expertise spans the globe, with projects from Peru to Dubai. She’s worked with household names like Target, Marriott, and McDonald’s. From keynote stages to consulting with public health departments, Francine, founder and CEO of Savvy Food Safety, Inc., co-creator and co-host of Don't Eat POOP! A Food Safety Podcast, and author of “Who Watches the Kitchen,” has made it her mission to champion food safety in every corner of the industry.  With norovirus outbreaks on the rise, especially during the busy event season, it’s a crucial topic for meeting planners. Did you know that norovirus spreads easily through contaminated food, surfaces, and direct contact? Unlike COVID-19, hand s…
Guest: Francine Shaw
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Jan. 4, 2022

111: How to be Savvy with Food Safety at Events

Did you know that 48 million people in the US alone get and 3,000 die from foodborne illnesses each year? Some of these illnesses cause lifelong ramifications or potentially death. The problem is that no one cares until it affects them personally. To help spread awareness on the importance of compliance and ethics related to food safety, in this episode Tracy chats with food safety expert Francine Shaw, Founder and CEO of Savvy Food Safety. Francine and Tracy dive deep into the crucial role of food safety education, the advantages of digital traceability tools, and the rising consumer demand for transparency in where our food comes from. From tips on safe turkey preparation to the importance of checking health inspection scores of event partners, this episode is a treasure trove of practical advice for anyone involved in planning and managing food service. 🚦🌱 🌡️ We also tackle some tough topics, like the stress of foodborne illness liability, the shocking inconsistencies in food…
Guest: Francine Shaw