Episode Transcription Welcome to Food Safety in a Minute. A family outing to a local U-Pick Farm is often a highlight of summer. COVID-19 is not considered a foodborne illness. However, there are changes in U-Pick operations to prevent the spread of COVID-19. If the U-Pick Farm, has a web site, start there. They may […]
Episode Transcription From Washington State University Extension, this is Food Safety in a Minute. Are you concerned about COVID-19 and the safety of fresh produce in your grocery store? Growers follow guidelines from the Centers for Disease Control and the Food and Drug Administration. The guidelines include practices such as pre-screening employees for symptoms before […]
Episode Transcription Welcome to Food Safety in a Minute from Washington State University Extension. What is most important to know about purchasing fresh produce from Farm Stands this summer? There are no reports of COVID-19 being transferred from produce to people. When shopping at Farm Stands, you will notice changes necessary to prevent the spread […]
Episode Transcription From Washington State University Extension, this is Prevent the Spread of COVID-19. Are you looking forward to farmers markets this summer? The COVID-19 pandemic has delayed their start dates. Vendors and customers are being asked to do things differently to enhance public health and safety. There’s a new normal for farmers markets. Do […]
Episode Transcription From Washington State University Extension, this is Prevent the Spread of COVID-19. COVID-19 has altered many aspects of our lives including how we shop at farmers markets. Now, many vendors offer opportunities to pre-order, pre-pay, and pick-up items on market day. This saves time and prevents the spread of COVID-19. From a public […]
Episode Transcription From Washington State University Extension, this is Food Safety in a Minute. Should you be concerned about COVID-19 and the safety of fresh produce? There’s good news from the Centers for Disease Control, Food and Drug Administration, and the United States Department of Agriculture. There are no reports of COVID-19 illness transmitted by […]
Episode Transcription Welcome to Food Safety in a Minute. Are you looking forward to farmers markets this summer? The COVID-19 pandemic has delayed their start dates. Vendors and customers are being asked to do things differently to enhance public health and safety. There’s a new normal for farmers markets. Do your part. Carefully follow market […]
Episode Transcription From Washington State University Extension, this is Prevent the Spread of COVID-19. Stay at home orders from the governor mean just that. Stay at home. For all us, this transition is challenging. A month ago, we were commuting, working out at gyms, shopping, going to movies and inviting friends over for dinner. This […]
Episode Transcription Welcome to Food Safety in a Minute. Did you know 4-H members exhibiting livestock at fairs follow practices to keep your family safe while visiting and learning about their animals? 4-Hers follow fair Exhibitor Guides developed from the Centers for Disease Control to prevent disease associated with animals in public settings. Their livestock […]
Episode Transcription From Washington State University Extension, this is Food Safety in a Minute. Will you be visiting a county or state fair this summer? Fairs, families and food are a winning combination for many Americans. Funnel cakes, elephant ears, burgers, fried pickles, cotton candy in a bag, and kettle corn are some of the […]