Meat Safety & Career Paths

Food safety, science, policy, and career growth all come together in this episode of MeatsPad.

Dr. Katie Rose McCullough joins Dr. Phil Bass and Sharon Beals for a wide-ranging conversation on the challenges and opportunities shaping today’s meat industry. From emerging food safety priorities and the science behind meat ingredients to Salmonella, public health, and the impact of rapidly changing policies, the discussion highlights why science-based decisions and industry collaboration matter more than ever.

The conversation also goes beyond food safety to explore mentorship, leadership, continuing education, and building a successful career in meat science. Katie Rose shares lessons from her own journey, including why career paths don’t have to be linear, the importance of finding the right mentors, and why graduate school isn’t always the next step.

Whether you’re a student, researcher, processor, or meat industry professional, this episode offers valuable perspectives on the science, people, and decisions shaping the future of meat.