Transcript [Music] I’m Susie Craig from Washington State University Extension. Got frozen leftovers and wondering how to thaw them safely for dinner this evening? Use the refrigerator, cold water, or microwave to keep food safe and ready to reheat. Refrigerator thawing is safest and allows food to remain refrigerated until use. Cold water thawing is […]
Transcript [Music] This is Food Safety in a Minute from Washington State University Extension. Soup season is here, are you cooling and reheating it safely? Nothing quite like a warm bowl of homemade soup in the winter. Whether it’s chili, or a family recipe if you’re planning for leftovers, know large pots of soup can […]
Transcript [Music] Welcome to Food Safety in a Minute, from Washington State University Extension.Whether it’s trick-or-treating or you’re hosting a costume party, keep food safety on your Halloween checklist!Ask children to wait until they return home before eating candy. Inspect wrappers for tears, pinholes, or anything unusual, and discard suspicious treats. Check ingredient labels for […]
Transcript [music] Welcome to Food Safety in a Minute from Washington State University Extension. Are you planning to make apple cider this fall? Remember, food safety is key. The juice must be pasteurized. Unpasteurized juice may contain harmful bacteria such as Salmonella or E. coli O157:H7. Apples don’t need to be perfect, but always wash […]
Transcript [music] From Washington State University Extension, I’m Susie Craig. It’s back-to-school time. Children, especially younger ones, may be seriously impacted by foodborne illness. This fall, follow these four simple steps for safe school lunches: 1. Plan and prepare lunch together with your child. This reinforces handwashing and builds food safety habits for a lifetime.2. […]
Transcript [music] Welcome to Food Safety in a Minute. I’m Susie Craig. September is National Food Safety Month! It’s never too early to be a positive food safety role model for your children and grandchildren. Cooking together is a wonderful way to build skills and memories—especially when recipes highlight safe food handling. Here’s a resource […]
Episode transcript [Music] This is Food Safety in a Minute, I’m Susie Craig.Keep holiday food delicious and safe following time and temperature guidelines from the United States Department of Agriculture. The temperature danger zone for food safety is 40 to 140 degrees Fahrenheit where disease-causing bacteria multiply quickly possibly causing foodborne illness.Temperature and time matter. […]
Episode transcript [Music] From Washington State University Extension, I’m Susie Craig.Are last minute power outages from a winter storm, failure to thaw your turkey, or an oven which unexpectedly breaks down coming between you and the perfect holiday turkey? The Food Safety and Inspection Service of the United States Department of Agriculture has you covered. […]
Episode transcript [Music] I’m Susie Craig. Welcome to Food Safety in a Minute. It’s a busy time of the year. Minimize time in the kitchen, go easy on your budget, and minimize food waste by taking inventory and using frozen leftovers. Frozen leftovers maintain quality between two and six months of storage. Use the oldest […]
Episode transcript [Music] Welcome to Food Safety in a Minute from Washington State University Extension. Food, often large quantities of food are part of Thanksgiving celebrations. Here are two suggestions to maximize your budget and minimize food waste while protecting your family from foodborne illness. • Practice the Two-Hour Rule after cooking, serving, and when […]