Episode Transcription I’m Susie Craig from Washington State University Extension. On January 1st, this year, California began requiring baby food testing for heavy metals: Arsenic, cadmium, lead, and mercury. They require a minimum of monthly testing of a representative sample of baby food which is sold, held, or distributed in California. Results will be available […]
Episode Transcription This is Susie Craig from Washington State University Extension. Did you know the Food and Drug Administration works to protect us from potential health risks and economic harm from food fraud? Here are examples of food fraud from the FDA: This is Susie Craig, thanks for listening to Food Safety in a Minute. […]
Episode Transcription From Washington State University Extension, this is Food Safety in a Minute. Did you know the USDA is responsible for investigating problems with meat, poultry, and eggs? If you spot a problem, call the USDA Meat and Poultry Hotline at 888-674-6854 Monday through Friday between 10A and 6P Eastern Standard Time. Or report […]
Episode Transcription From Washington State University Extension, I’m Susie Craig. Confused by date labels on food products? You are not alone. “Use By”, “Best By”, and other dates on labels vary by manufacturer and regulators, state by state. Consumers don’t know if they are more reflective of freshness and quality or related to increased risk […]
Episode Transcription From Washington State University Extension, this is Food Safety in a Minute. Are you confused by organic food labels? If you purchase organic foods, it’s helpful to understand their labels. The United States Department of Agriculture has four labeling categories for organic products. Visit the United States Department of Agriculture to learn more […]
Episode Transcription Welcome to Food Safety in a Minute. Did you know food processors employ food safety managers who play critical roles in food safety from the farm to our tables? They fully understand, apply, and stay current with food safety legislation and food safety standards implementing changes required in their operations. They develop, implement, […]
Episode Transcription From Washington State University Extension, this is Food Safety in a Minute. Effective food safety is a family affair. The same true for farms, food processors, food delivery services, and grocery stores. When everyone is committed and involved with food safety there can be meaningful reductions of foodborne illness. The Food and Drug […]
Episode Transcription Welcome to Food Safety in a Minute from Washington State University Extension. Do you have food delivered directly to your home? From the farm to our table, our food system has had many new business models emerge during Covid – including home food delivery. Consider how changes in food e-commerce may lead to food […]
Episode Transcription From Washington State University Extension, this is Food Safety in a Minute. Computers, smart phones, and digital information have changed our day-to-day living. What’s true in your home, is also true for food companies. The goal of Tech-Enabled Traceability in the Food and Drug Administration’s Blueprint for the Future of Food Safety protects […]
Episode Transcription Welcome to Food Safety in a Minute. My next podcasts focus on the Food and Drug Administration’s new blueprint for the future of food safety. An updated approach developed with more than 100 experts including consumers, food safety experts, the food industry, technology firms, and state, federal, and international regulatory agencies. People-focused and […]