Episode Transcription From Washington State University Extension, I’m Susie Craig. Confused by date labels on food products? You are not alone. “Use By”, “Best By”, and other dates on labels vary by manufacturer and regulators, state by state. Consumers don’t know if they are more reflective of freshness and quality or related to increased risk […]
Episode Transcription From Washington State University Extension, this is Food Safety in a Minute. It’s been more than a year since the first case of COVID-19 in Washington State. Recently, the U.S. Department of Agriculture released a statement indicating there is no credible evidence of COVID-19 transmission through food or food packaging in the US […]
Episode Transcription From Washington State University Extension, this is Food Safety in a Minute. “Smart” packaging is a new approach to food packaging. It targets the reduction of food waste which in turn decreases food packaging waste leading to a more sustainable food system. The Environmental Protection Agency estimates 63 million tons of food is […]
Episode Transcription This is Susie Craig, from Washington State University Extension. Many food processors are committed to eco-design packaging for sustainability. To be successful, processors committed to eco-design begin with careful consideration of factors related to food safety, food quality, and the recycling stream. One new packaging approach is called light-weighting. Bottles and pourable containers […]
Episode Transcription Welcome to Food Safety in a Minute from Washington State University Extension. According to the International Food Information Council, 59% of consumers say it’s important for food products and packaging to be produced in an environmentally sustainable way. Consumers and producers alike are encouraged to Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle food packaging for environmentally […]
Episode Transcription This is Food Safety in a Minute from Washington State University Extension, I’m Susie Craig. Did you know 10% of food products are packaged in metal? Aerosol containers of whipped cream, soft drinks, vegetables and fruits, and many other processed foods use metal packaging to increase shelf life and maintain food safety. Most […]
Episode Transcription From Washington State University Extension, this is Food Safety in a Minute. Food historians date glass packaging to 7000 BC in Egypt. The use of glass packaging became widespread in the 1800’s when glass containers were first used to heat and preserve food. Glass packaging prevents contamination, can be sterilized and is recyclable. […]
Episode Transcription Welcome to Food Safety in a Minute, this is Susie Craig. Ever wondered why food and beverages are packaged so differently? Packaging is food specific to maintain food safety and food quality. For example, food packaging blocks light which could destroy nutrient content and change food color during storage. Specially trained engineers use […]
Episode Transcription For Food Safety in a Minute, this is Susie Craig. Are you confused about “Use By” and “Best if Used By” dates on food labels? Knowing the difference is important for food safety. According to the United States Department of Agriculture, food labeled with a “Use By” date indicates the food is perishable. […]