Transcript [Music] I’m Susie Craig. Welcome to Food Safety in a Minute. Fruits and vegetables are a staple at farmers markets. Whole produce is safe to display and purchase, but pre-cut items like cantaloupe and watermelon should be refrigerated or kept on ice by vendors. After buying pre-cut items, store in a cooler or insulated […]
Episode Transcript [Music] Welcome to Food Safety in a Minute from Washington State University Extension. I’m Susie Craig.It’s officially spring! Farmers’ markets are open for business. Shopping locally is a great way to support local farmers and processors. While you shop, keep food safety in mind.• If you use a reusable bag, make sure they […]
Transcript [music] Are you thinking about joining a local CSA? Community Supported Agriculture is a great way for consumers to buy local, seasonal food directly from a farmer. A farmer offers “shares” to consumers. Consumers receive a box of vegetables or other farm products, even flowers during the growing season. Check out the Eat Local […]
Transcript [music] Do you buy food from vendors at markets, community events, or farm stands? Washington residents can make and sell food products to consumers that are not potentially hazardous food. These items include baked goods, jams, jellies, dry spice blends, and fruit butters. Cottage Food law allows small entrepreneurs to prepare low risk foods […]
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 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 Food Safety in a Minute. 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 […]