Episode Transcription From Washington State University Extension, this is Food Safety in a Minute. There’s a new system for reporting foodborne illnesses and food safety concerns in Washington State. Called the Foodborne Illness Notification System or FINS for short, consumers and professionals are encouraged to report food safety concerns online. The new system allows for […]
Episode Transcription From Washington State University Extension, welcome to Food Safety in a Minute. In late 2023, three companies voluntarily recalled specific applesauce products due to elevated levels of lead and chromium. WanaBana recalled apple cinnamon pouches of fruit puree, the Schnucks Company cinnamon-flavored applesauce and variety packs, and Weis recalled cinnamon applesauce. If you’re […]
Episode Transcription There’s a cluster of foodborne listeriosis in Washington State. Five adults over 60 yearsof age developed serious infections, three have died. Genetic fingerprinting showed theylikely had the same foodborne source of infection, though it has not been identified.If you’re over 65, pregnant, or have a weakened immune system, here’s how you canminimize your […]
Episode Transcription From Washington State University Extension, this is Food Safety in a Minute. Physical hazards may be unintentionally introduced into processed foods we consume at home. For instance, it’s possible to find small stones, dirt, and twigs in dried beans and legumes though steps are taken to reduce this possibility. Food processors assess risks […]
Episode Transcription You’re listening to Food Safety in a Minute. Hepatitis A outbreaks have been associated with fresh blackberries, raw scallops, salads, and most recently in the Northwest with frozen strawberries. After ingestion of the Hepatitis A virus, illness occurs between 15 to 50 days after eating contaminated food. You may experience fatigue, nausea, vomiting, […]
Episode Transcription Welcome to Food Safety in a Minute. Do you know about the recalls of frozen organic strawberries in the northwest? This could affect frozen strawberries purchased from PCC Community Markets, Trader Joes, Costco, and other grocers. Though the reported Hepatitis A cases are low, the manufacturer, Scenic Fruit Company instituted a voluntary recall […]
Episode Transcription Welcome to Food Safety in a Minute, this is Susie Craig. On July 24th, consumers in Washington State began receiving unsolicited seeds in their mail. Most packages came from China and were labeled as containing jewelry. The seeds may be agricultural smuggling, used to bypass safeguards to our Food System. They could do […]
Episode Transcription From Washington State University Extension, this is Prevent the Spread of COVID-19. What can you do to prevent the spread of COVID-19? Turns out cleaning and disinfecting surfaces is important. Cleaning removes dirt from surfaces, while disinfecting kills germs remaining after cleaning. The Centers for Disease Control advise use of standard household cleaners […]
Episode Transcription This is Food Safety in a Minute from Washington State University Extension. Did you know we have a public health surveillance system used to uncover multistate foodborne outbreaks? It’s called PulseNet and includes eighty-three (83) local, state, regional, and federal laboratories. Every state has at least one PulseNet laboratory. Scientists at the laboratories […]
Episode Transcription From Washington State University Extension, this is Susie Craig. If you think you have a foodborne illness from eating at a business or food service operation, start with a call your County Health Department. Counties have guidelines for reporting along with phone numbers and business hours to make things easy for consumers. A […]