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] I’m Susie Craig for Food Safety in a Minute from Washington State University Extension. It’s peach season in the Northwest. There are many ways to preserve peaches: Canning, freezing, spreads and condiments including salsa and pickled peaches. There’s something for everyone! Find research-based, tested, food safe recipes and directions by visiting the National […]
Transcript [Music] Welcome to Food Safety in a Minute from Washington State University Extension. Did you know some home canners are experimenting with “dry canning” vegetables? This involves putting raw vegetables in canning jars with no added liquid followed by pressure canning. Some consumers are even adding butter or ghee. This practice is unsafe. Safe […]
Transcript [Music] This is Food Safety in a Minute, I’m Susie Craig. Can Splenda® be used in home food preservation? The answer depends on the product being preserved. Splenda® can be used to sweeten liquids for canned fruits, but unlike sugar, it does not provide preservative benefits or help maintain color and texture. In traditional […]
Transcript [Music] This is Food Safety in a Minute. I’m Susie Craig. From Washington State University’s online Lunch and Learn Series, discover how to preserve food safely in a four-part series beginning June 8th. Sixty-minute classes are taught via Zoom and recorded for later viewing, making them ideal for busy schedules. Led by WSU Food […]
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] Welcome to Food Safety in a Minute. In Washington State, we live in bear country. During the day, REI co-op recommends stashing all food in a closed cooler or hard sided vehicle—even for quick bathroom breaks—and whenever you leave camp for a hike. At night, place food and your cooler in a campground […]
Transcript [Music] I’m Susie Craig from Washington State University Extension. Your gas grill will likely need a good cleaning before you cook out this summer. Start with a safety reset by using these guidelines to keep your family safe.• Clear away spiderwebs which may cause a flare-up.• Using a mixture of water and dish soap, […]
Transcript [Music] From Washington State University Extension, this is Food Safety in a Minute. A food allergy happens when your immune system mistakes certain food proteins as threats and makes IgE antibodies; eating that food again can trigger a reaction. Reactions often start within minutes to two hours and can range from hives or stomach […]
Transcript [Music] From Washington State University Extension, this is Food Safety in a Minute. Planning a car camping trip this summer? Coolers are a key piece of outdoor equipment, keeping perishable food safe to eat.• Pack food cold, frozen if possible. To keep all your perishable foods safe, maintain temperatures of 40 degrees Fahrenheit or […]
Transcript [Music] I’m Susie Craig from Washington State University Extension. In 2024, a peer reviewed research study of 72 dark chocolate and cocoa products showed 43% exceeded lead and 35% exceeded cadmium levels of California’s Proposition 65 limits. Read the entire study by linking to Resources for this episode, downloading a free pdf. It’s an […]