Episode Transcription From Washington State University Extension, this is Food Safety in a Minute. Food scientists, engineers, and microbiologists are continually looking for solutions for food safety problems, and ways to work more effectively to protect our food supply from farm to table. At Osaka Metropolitan University, researchers developed a unique method for simultaneous detection […]
Episode Transcription From Washington State University Extension, welcome to Food Safety in a Minute. What is food adulteration? Defined by the Food and Drug Administration, Food adulteration may be unintentional. It’s often economically motivated, however, and referred to as food fraud. For example, when a shopper thinks they’re buying expensive olive oil, but some of […]
Episode Transcription From Washington State University Extension, welcome to Food Safety in a Minute. In late 2023, three companies voluntarily recalled specific applesauce products due to elevated levels of lead and chromium. WanaBana recalled apple cinnamon pouches of fruit puree, the Schnucks Company cinnamon-flavored applesauce and variety packs, and Weis recalled cinnamon applesauce. If you’re […]
Episode Transcription From Washington State University Extension, this is Food Safety in a Minute. Physical hazards may be unintentionally introduced into processed foods we consume at home. For instance, it’s possible to find small stones, dirt, and twigs in dried beans and legumes though steps are taken to reduce this possibility. Food processors assess risks […]
Episode Transcription Welcome to Food Safety in a Minute. When we think about foodborne illness, disease-causing bacteria and viruses come to mind. However, physical hazards in food also pose risks to your health, sometimes serious ones. As defined by the Food and Drug Administration: A physical hazard in food is “any physical object, substance, or […]
Episode Transcription This is Susie Craig from Washington State University Extension. Food safety changes and evolves with identification of critical issues and research conducted at Land-grant universities. Food scientists at the University of California Davis recently designed a new product as an alternative to ice and ice packs used by food processors during the storage and […]
Episode Transcription Welcome to Food Safety in a Minute. During production of perishable food, food processors create and monitor production plans to minimize the growth of pathogens and prevent cross contamination. Often, their plans utilize cold storage to maintain product safety. Plans may include ice. For example, fish processors use large amounts of ice to […]
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. These days, food processors are increasingly more likely to experience labor shortages. Frequently, they are coping with these shortages using robots. This is especially true for easy fully automated tasks in food manufacturing. Food processing robots use artificial intelligence-based machine vison […]