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] This is Susie Craig from Washington State University Extension. Staring at leftovers on the buffet table from your office holiday party?Bacteria in perishable food multiply quickly in the “danger zone” between 40°F and 140°F. More than 2 hours in the danger zone from the home to buffet table means, in fact, your food […]
Transcript [Music] I’m Susie Craig. Welcome to Food Safety in a Minute. Did you know there was a bill passed in 1996 which protects Americans from liability when donating food? When food is donated in “good faith” and “meets safety standards”, the Bill Emerson Good Samaritan Food Donation Act safeguards you from lawsuits. Why is […]
Transcript [Music] From Washington State University Extension, I’m Susie Craig. Did you know it’s Food Waste Prevention Week in Washington state? This week, our podcast focuses on how restaurants reduce food waste while keeping food safe for you to eat. In a study by the National Restaurant Association, 55% of consumers consider a restaurant’s food […]
Episode transcript [music] I’m Susie Craig. Welcome to Food Safety in a Minute. Are you concerned about what to do with leftover chocolate candy from Halloween? From a food safety perspective, the risk of foodborne pathogens is very low because of a natural preservative in chocolate and low water activity which bacteria need to grow […]
Episode Transcription I’m Susie Criag for Food Safety in a Minute Forty-nine million Americans face hunger every day. With inflation, there’s even more food insecurity this year. Consider giving back locally over the holidays. Look online for your local foodbank, including their food safety guidelines for donated items. Here are ways you and your family […]
Episode Transcription This is Susie Craig from Washington State University Extension. Did you know the Washington State Department of Health has guidelines for donations to food banks? Organizations which serve or distribute food to others must comply with state food safety rules. Foods unsuitable for donation include “ home canned, vacuum-packed or pickled foods, foods […]
Episode Transcription Welcome to Food Safety in a Minute from Washington State University Extension. COVID-19 has changed the world. This holiday season, there are opportunities for you to positively “change” someone’s world with donations to your local food bank. Food banks have a commitment to food safety following guidelines set by state and county health […]
Episode Transcription This is Susie Craig from Food Safety in a Minute. Viruses are different from bacteria in that they aren’t living organisms. Once a virus exits an infected person they can be transferred to others, often easily on hands and surfaces, including clothes. Alone, on surfaces, they do not cause infection. They need a […]
Episode Transcription This is Food Safety in a Minute from Washington State University Extension. Does the novel coronavirus spread through food? It’s a question frequently being asked by consumers. According to the Washington State Department of Health, it’s unlikely this virus is transmitted through food. There are many coronaviruses: The common cold, SARS, norovirus, MERS, […]