Transcript [Music] From Washington State University Extension, this is Food Safety in a Minute.Recently, the Food and Drug Administration released the 2026 Food Code with new standards for food donations from retail food operations. The changes address food waste reduction efforts across the country, including food donations from grocers, restaurants, and other retail food operations.The […]
Transcript [Music] Welcome to Food Safety in a Minute. I’m Susie Craig from Washington State University Extension.The Food and Drug Administration provides recommendations safeguarding us against foodborne illness. On September 17th, they released the 2026 edition of the Food Code. Developed with input from regulatory officials, industry representatives, academics, and consumers, they work with the […]
Transcript [Music] Welcome to Food Safety in a Minute, I’m Susie Craig. Did you know Washington State Cottage Food Law allows approved individuals to prepare and sell certain low-risk foods, including jams and jellies, from their home kitchens directly to consumers. To operate legally, obtain a cottage food permit from the state. Follow specific food […]
Transcript [ Music ] Welcome to Food Safety in a Minute. Established by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations and the World Health Organization, this special Commission develops international food standards, guidelines, and codes of practice to protect consumer health while promoting fair practices in food trade. This past October the Codex […]
Transcript [Music] This is Food Safety in a Minute from Washington State University Extension. Are pad Thai, sushi, pasta, chicken curry, or a meatloaf dinner from a local eatery arriving this evening at your home for dinner? Here are six tips to prevent foodborne illness. • Check restaurant inspection scores from your health department. Food […]
Transcript [music] From Washington State University Extension, this is Food Safety in a Minute Halloween’s near, and candies’ everywhere but did you know chocolate is sometimes recalled? Here are four common hazards, leading to recalls:• Allergens that aren’t labeled such as milk, nuts, sesame.• Bacterial contamination. 4 million pounds of chocolate wafers were recalled because […]
Transcript [Music] This is Susie Craig. Welcome to Food Safety in a Minute.Backyard chickens are often central to family life and your food budget. With the ongoing outbreak of bird flu, however, consumers have important responsibilities protecting birds, their families, and potential spread to commercial flocks. There have been confirmed cases of bird flu in […]
Transcript [Music] This is Food Safety in a Minute with Expert Tips from Susie Craig. Given the price of eggs, are you thinking about a backyard chicken coop? “Don’t wing it,” says the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Carefully consider whether backyard chickens are a good fit. Before getting birds:• Check neighborhood regulations.• Research […]
Transcript [Music] From Washington State University Extension, welcome to Food Safety in a Minute.Did you know since 2022, 175 million chickens, turkeys and other birds have been culled to stop the spread of bird flu also called avian influenza? The USDA has spent a billion dollars compensating farmers for culled flocks. For consumers this means […]
Transcript [Music] Welcome to Food Safety in Minute.What do cereals, snack foods, candy, olives, soda and even some yogurts have in common? Many contain petroleum-based synthetic food dyes. On April 22nd, the United States Department of Health and Human Services and the Food and Drug Administration announced plans to phase out petroleum-based synthetic food dyes.Food […]