Camping, Boating, Picnics

FSM 385: Camping Cooler Tips: Pack it Cold, Eat it Safe

Transcript [Music] From Washington State University Extension, this is Food Safety in a Minute. Planning a car camping trip this summer? Coolers are a key piece of outdoor equipment, keeping perishable food safe to eat.• Pack food cold, frozen if possible. To keep all your perishable foods safe, maintain temperatures of 40 degrees Fahrenheit or […]

FSM 292: Kitchen Accessories Enhance Summertime Food Safety

Transcript [music] Does your indoor kitchen move outdoors for summer? If so, there are food safety tools available to keep your outdoor kitchen safe and your family free from foodborne illness. With temperatures soaring in the summer, bacteria grows more rapidly. Here are essential tools which will keep your family and friends safe: [music] Resources […]

FSM 242: Take a Food Thermometer – Camping, Boating, Picnics

Episode Transcription Thanks for listening to Food Safety in a Minute. Are you cooking at your campsite, on your boat, or at a picnic this summer? An overlooked, but essential piece of kitchen equipment to take along is a food thermometer, especially when cooking meat, poultry, and fish. Digital thermometers costing between $10 and $20 […]

FSM 240: Take Care of Your Cooler – It Will Take Care of You

Episode Transcription This is Food Safety in a Minute. It’s summer, you’re headed off to camp, picnic, or attend a family reunion, likely using a cooler. Keeping food safety in mind, it’s important to clean and sanitize your cooler before packing food. First, wash all surfaces with soap and warm water. Next, rinse with clean […]