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] From Washington State University Extension, this is Food Safety in a Minute Halloween’s near, and candies’ everywhere but did you know chocolate is sometimes recalled? Here are four common hazards, leading to recalls:• Allergens that aren’t labeled such as milk, nuts, sesame.• Bacterial contamination. 4 million pounds of chocolate wafers were recalled because […]
Episode transcript [music] From Washington State University Extension, this is Food Safety in a Minute. Did you know wastewater may provide early warning signs of foodborne disease? The National Wastewater Surveillance System was established in 2020 to monitor Covid. In a recently reported study led by Ed Dudley at Pennsylvania State University, disease-causing Salmonella was […]
Episode Transcript [music] 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 […]
Episode Transcription I’m Susie Craig. Welcome to Food Safety in a Minute. If dairy cattle are infected with bird flu, H5N1, are you at risk of illness from drinking milk or eating cheese, sour cream, cottage cheese, and yogurt? The USDA and FDA are assessing our commercial pasteurized milk supply and milk products. Collecting 297 […]
Episode Transcription From Washington State University Extension, welcome to Food Safety in a Minute. Recently, you may have heard or read about bird flu, H5N1. Geese and other waterfowl carry it around the globe. A virus can quickly circle the globe. This isn’t new. What is new? The infection of beef and dairy cattle with […]
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 […]