Transcript [Music] This is Food Safety in a Minute from Washington State University Extension. Are pad Thai, sushi, pasta, chicken curry, or a meatloaf dinner from a local eatery arriving this evening at your home for dinner? Here are six tips to prevent foodborne illness. • Check restaurant inspection scores from your health department. Food […]
Transcript [music] Increasingly, there are more prepared food items for sale on social media sites such as Facebook Marketplace, Etsy, and Next Door. While photos and write-ups are tempting, be knowledgeable about food safety before buying. Forty-nine states have cottage food regulations, allowing low-risk products produced in a home kitchen. However, regulations vary from state […]
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 […]
Episode Transcription Welcome to Food Safety in a Minute. Have you heard the term ghost kitchen? It’s a new term for food preparation operations who provide delivery service to your home. Arising from the COVID pandemic, you may find ghost kitchens on applications such as DoorDash or Grubhub. Online, they look like a conventional restaurant. […]
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. […]
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 […]
Episode Transcription From Washington State University Extension, this is Prevent the Spread of COVID-19. After meal kits are delivered to your home, take these important steps to ensure food safety for you and your family. Stay home, stay safe, and stay healthy. ↑ Back to top
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 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 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 […]