Biogenic Amines in Chicken: The Real Risk from Cold Chain Failures | Episode 166

About this episode

This episode discusses the risks associated with biogenic amines in chicken due to cold chain failures, highlighting a food safety incident in Spain.

🍽️ Francine and Matt are building a global, fun, and inclusive Food Safety Family ! From the C-suite to the kitchen, they’re making safe food the norm everywhere. 👉 Follow Francine and Matt on LinkedIn for more food safety insights and updates. If you thought chicken was the “safe” option on the menu, this episode of Don’t Eat Poop! might ruffle your feathers. Matt and Francine dig into a bizarre (and under-the-radar) food safety incident out of Spain, where children developed allergic-like reactions not from allergens, but from biogenic amines formed due to poor cold chain management. This episode is a must-listen for anyone in restaurant food safety, food safety training, or navigating food safety regulations. We break down the science, the risks, and what this means for foodborne illness prevention worldwide. In this episode: 00:00:00 Get to Know Your Food Safety Podcast Hosts 00:11:00 Biogenic Amine Outbreak in Spain 00:14:47 Poor Cold Chain Management in Foodservice 00:17:56 Why Symptoms Looked Like Allergies 00:21:10 Temperature Control Matters Disclaimer: Episode title and content do not constitute legal or health advice. Resources from this episode Take a look at the…

People in this episode

Hosts: Matthew Regusci, Francine L Shaw

Topics covered

• food safety
• biogenic amines
• cold chain management
• foodborne illness
• allergic reactions

Keywords

• biogenic amines
• food safety
• cold chain
• chicken
• allergic reactions
• foodborne illness
• Spain

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Spanish Agency for Food Safety and Nutrition (AESAN)

Places: Spain

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