Home Food Delivery: Groceries, Meal Delivery, Food Gifts

FSM 145: Ghost Kitchens and Consumer Food Safety

Episode Transcription From Washington State University Extension, this is Susie Craig. Have you have ordered restaurant food online during the pandemic? Some of your orders may have been food service operations from ghost kitchens. Ghost kitchens have no dining space or waitstaff. They provide restauranteurs with less expensive food preparation space and an ability to […]

FSM 108: Ordering In and Holiday Food Safety

Episode Transcription Welcome to Food Safety in a Minute from Washington State University Extension. COVID-19 has changed holiday celebrations. Many families are ordering food, prepared meals, and meal kits online. If that’s true for you, there are steps you can take for food safety. Popular food choices during the holidays are seafood, poultry, and beef. […]

FSM 106: Three Holiday Gifts for Food Safety

Episode Transcription From Washington State University Extension, this is Food Safety in a Minute. Ordering holiday gifts online this year? Give a gift to improve food safety. From Washington State University Extension and Food Safety in a Minute, Happy Holidays.

FSM 082: COVID-19 – Takeout from Your Favorite Restaurant

Episode Transcription This is Food Safety in a Minute and I’m Susie Craig. Depending on where you live, restaurants may offer takeout or drive-thru for customers. Supporting neighborhood restaurants is important. They have been among the hardest hit businesses during the pandemic. Even with re-opening, takeout food is a much safer option for anyone at […]

Five Steps For Safe Shopping

Episode Transcription From Washington State University Extension, this is Prevent the Spread of COVID-19. Follow these five steps for safe shopping during the pandemic. Stay home, stay safe, and stay healthy.

Online Meal Kits And Food Safety – Before You Order

Episode Transcription From Washington State University Extension, this is Prevent the Spread of COVID-19. Sold by online subscription services, grocery stores and warehouse stores such as Costco, meal kits are rapidly gaining popularity. Many experts expect sales to top five billion dollars ($5B) annually. If you’re considering purchasing a meal kit, do some basic food […]

Episode 55: What To Do With Food Gifts At Your Front Door

Episode Transcription Welcome to Food Safety in a Minute, I’m Susie Craig. Have you opened your door this holiday season to find a package marked “Perishable or Keep Refrigerated”? If it’s a perishable food, your package should arrive with a cold source and be packed in heavy cardboard or foam, keeping your gift cold. Open […]

Episode 54: Shipping Food Gifts To Friends And Family

Episode Transcription From Washington State University Extension, this is Food Safety in a Minute. Do you enjoy sending special foods to friends and family members during the holidays? If you do, it’s important to consider food safety when you choose and ship your food items. Choose foods not requiring refrigeration. Examples include homemade candy, bar […]

Episode 53: Time Deliveries Of Food Gifts To Friends And Family

Episode Transcription For Food Safety in a Minute, this is Susie Craig. Do you order food gifts online for your family and friends? There are things you can do before and after you place your order to ensure food safety. Check out the company first, reading reviews from customers including shipping practices. Many food gifts […]