Episode Transcription Welcome to Food Safety in a Minute, I’m Susie Craig. The FDA, CDC, and state and local public health authorities are currently investigating a multistate outbreak of E. coli 0157:H7. RAW FARM, LLC, based in Fresno, California, has started a voluntary recall of their Original Flavor Cheddar and Jalapeno Flavor in all block […]
Episode Transcription For Food Safety in a Minute, I’m Susie Craig. In February, the FDA opened an investigation focused on E. coli 0157:H7 found in Raw Farm-brand Cheddar cheese manufactured in Fresno, California. Symptoms begin a few days after consuming contaminated cheese up to 10 days later. According to the CDC symptoms include severe stomach […]
Episode Transcription From Washington State University Extension, this is Food Safety in a Minute. An investigation is underway of an E. coli 0157:H7 outbreak linked to RAW FARMbrand raw Cheddar blocks and shredded cheese items. No cases have been reported in Washington State thus far. However, RAW FARM Cheddar is retailed nationwide, posing a risk […]
Episode Transcription Welcome to Food Safety in a Minute, I’m Susie Craig. Did you know there’s an outbreak of listeriosis in western Washington? Listeriosis is caused by the bacteria, listeria monocytogenes. The Washington State Department of Health have tested patients and cases are related. When ingested, this bacteria takes from a few hours to days […]
Episode Transcription There’s a cluster of foodborne listeriosis in Washington State. Five adults over 60 yearsof age developed serious infections, three have died. Genetic fingerprinting showed theylikely had the same foodborne source of infection, though it has not been identified.If you’re over 65, pregnant, or have a weakened immune system, here’s how you canminimize your […]
Episode Transcription From Washington State University Extension, I’m Susie Craig. Will you be making moldable clay for craft time with your children and grandchildren this summer? Flour is the common ingredient used in homemade clay. However, there is a risk of disease-causing E. coli bacteria in raw flour which can cause serious illness. For raw […]
Episode Transcription From Washington State University Extension, this is Food Safety in a Minute. Symptoms of Salmonella infections are our focus this week. With this common foodborne illness symptoms generally begin 8 to 72 hours after ingestion of bacteria often starting with gastrointestinal cramping and diarrhea. Other symptoms include nausea, vomiting, chills, and headache. Symptoms […]
Episode Transcription From Washington State University Extension, I’m Susie Craig. According to the Food and Drug Administration, poultry is the leading cause of Salmonella infections. One of every twenty-five packages of chicken at the grocery store carries this disease-causing bacterium. Beef, pork, eggs, fruits, produce, and processed food such as peanut butter have also been […]
Episode Transcription From Washington State University Extension, I’m Susie Craig. Salmonella bacteria is found from farm to table. There are 2,300 types of harmless Salmonella. Two types of Salmonella account for more than 50% of the infections in our country. Salmonella infections cause 1.4 million cases of foodborne illness including 400 deaths in the United […]
Episode Transcription Welcome to Food Safety in a Minute, this is Susie Craig from Washington State University Extension. Did you know last year, health departments reported 162 cases of infant botulism as opposed to 17 cases of foodborne botulism in children and adults? Consumption of the bacteria Clostridium botulinum or its’ spores do not cause illness […]