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] I’m Susie Craig. Welcome to Food Safety in a Minute.Washington’s Great ShakeOut is October 15th. The world’s largest annual earthquake drill is designed to help prepare for an earthquake. Do you have safe food and water stored for your family after a major earthquake?Washington Emergency Management recommends preparing for two weeks without essential […]
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] 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] From Washington State University Extension, this is Food Safety in a Minute.Federal investigators identified a Taylor Farms location in Mexico as the single supplier connected through traceback to shredded lettuce served at Taco Bell. They voluntarily removed iceberg lettuce sourced from central Mexico initiating recalls for food-service products and Marketside lettuce sold at […]
Transcript [Music] Welcome to Food Safety in a Minute from Washington State University Extension.Identifying the source of a Cyclospora outbreak is difficult. Symptoms begin a week after exposure and may take up to two weeks, so patients must remember specific foods eaten days earlier. Fresh produce is mixed, shredded, repackaged, and distributed widely making traceback […]
Transcript [Music] From Washington State University Extension, this is Food Safety in a Minute.Since May 1st, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has confirmed thousands of domestic cases of Cyclosporiasis most likely linked with iceberg lettuce grown in Mexico. Caused by the parasite Cyclospora, most illnesses have been reported in Michigan, New York, North […]
Transcript [Music] From Washington State University Extension, this is Food Safety in a Minute. There’s a multi-state outbreak of an illness caused by the microscopic parasite cyclospora. People become infected by consuming contaminated food or water. Symptoms typically develop about a week later. Symptoms include diarrhea, loss of appetite, stomach cramps, bloating, nausea, vomiting, fatigue, […]
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] 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, […]