This minute-long podcast from WSU Extension offers handy, easy-to-apply tips to avoid food-borne illness. This series delves into issues ranging from holiday food safety to packing school lunches, how to store canned food, and more.
Transcript [Music] This is Food Safety in a Minute from Washington State University Extension.Milk pasteurization destroys pathogenic or disease-causing bacteria; it does not eliminate all spoilage bacteria. Thus, milk has an expected shelf life labeled with “best used by” date on the container. Spoilage bacteria cause sour odors, off flavors, curdling, or texture changes; they […]
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] Welcome to Food Safety in a Minute. I’m Susie Craig from Washington State University Extension.The Food and Drug Administration provides recommendations safeguarding us against foodborne illness. On September 17th, they released the 2026 edition of the Food Code. Developed with input from regulatory officials, industry representatives, academics, and consumers, they work with the […]
Transcript [Music] Welcome to Food Safety in a Minute from Washington State University Extension. We’re off this week, but we’ll return soon. If you’re not subscribed, please subscribe to Food Safety in a Minute to get each weekly episode delivered to you automatically. Thanks for listening. I’m Susie Craig. [Music]
Transcript [Music] From Washington State University Extension, I’m Susie Craig. Here are five ways food scientists and technologists are improving produce safety:• Use of blockchain technology which enables real-time tracing from farm to table.• Smart packaging solutions that can detect changes in temperature, humidity, and even pathogens. Packaging ensures quality, food safety, reduces food waste […]
Transcript [Music] Welcome to Food Safety in a Minute from Washington State University Extension. Can AI improve food safety? In a recent article from the Institute of Food Technologists, AI may flag a food safety risk, but humans still make the call. Artificial intelligence helps food companies move from reacting to food safety problems to […]
Transcript [Music] Welcome to Food Safety in a Minute from Washington State University Extension. Did you know the National Center for Home Food Preservation offers research-based, tested recipes for preserved relishes and salads? If you are new to home food preservation, many of these recipes use a Boiling Water Canner, processed in pint or half-pint […]
Transcript [Music] I’m Susie Craig, this is Food Safety in a Minute.Human illness from the parasite, cyclospora results from eating food or drinking water contaminated with human feces. Most often, fresh produce becomes contaminated after coming into contact with irrigation or washing water of produce where the parasite is present.What can you do to stay […]
Transcript [Music] Welcome to a special podcast series on wildfire food safety from Washington State University Extension. After a wildfire, where can you find research-based information you can trust about food and gardening safety? In this podcast, we explore resources to help protect food in your kitchen and produce in your garden after wildfire exposure. […]
Transcript [Music] From Washington State University Extension, you are listening to a special series of podcasts titled Wildfire Food Safety. You’ve decided it’s safe to harvest your garden. Oregon State University Extension recommends steps to protect you and your produce after wildfire smoke or ash exposure. Avoid harvesting when air quality is unhealthy; wait for […]