Recalls remain one of the most costly and damaging challenges in the food industry and too often, companies are left reacting after the damage is done. In this session, food safety expert Darin Detwiler draws from his unique background as both a nuclear engineer and food safety leader to reveal how lessons from high-stakes industries can transform food safety practices.

Darin will explore why traditional “farm-to-table” thinking falls short, and how relying on delayed or incomplete data leaves organizations vulnerable to outbreaks and costly recalls. He’ll highlight the value of proactive monitoring, independent validation, and mock recall simulations to strengthen preparedness and close dangerous gaps. In this session, Darin will challenge industry leaders to rethink how they measure success, shifting focus from reactive outcomes to true readiness.

With real-world examples and actionable insights, this webinar will equip attendees with strategies to move beyond compliance, prevent recalls before they happen, and lead with a culture of safety that protects both consumers and brand reputation.

In this webinar, you will be able to:

• Differentiate between reactive and proactive food safety data monitoring and identify strategies to adopt real-time, preventive approaches.
• Explain how independent validation and mock recall simulations can strengthen recall readiness and reduce risk.
• Recognize the financial and reputational advantages of prevention, including why proactive safety measures cost significantly less than reactive responses.
• Redefine leadership performance metrics to emphasize preparedness and optimization, rather than relying solely on the absence of recalls.