Episode Transcription I’m Susie Craig from Washington State University Extension. On January 1st, this year, California began requiring baby food testing for heavy metals: Arsenic, cadmium, lead, and mercury. They require a minimum of monthly testing of a representative sample of baby food which is sold, held, or distributed in California. Results will be available […]
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 From Washington State University Extension, I’m Susie Craig. Will you be making moldable clay for craft time with your children and grandchildren this summer? Flour is the common ingredient used in homemade clay. However, there is a risk of disease-causing E. coli bacteria in raw flour which can cause serious illness. For raw […]
Episode Transcription Welcome to Food Safety in a Minute, this is Susie Craig from Washington State University Extension. Did you know last year, health departments reported 162 cases of infant botulism as opposed to 17 cases of foodborne botulism in children and adults? Consumption of the bacteria Clostridium botulinum or its’ spores do not cause illness […]
Episode Transcription Welcome to Food Safety in a Minute, this is Susie Craig. The Food and Drug Administration just instituted a process to reduce exposure to toxic elements from food consumed by babies and young children. Called the Closer to Zero: Action Plan for Baby Foods, it focuses on arsenic, lead, cadmium, and mercury. Toxic […]
Episode Transcription This is Food Safety in a Minute from Washington State University Extension. Did you know babies and toddlers have increased risks for foodborne illness? Without a fully developed immune system, they are more likely to become ill if exposed to disease causing bacteria. They are more likely to have serious complications, increased risk […]
Episode Transcription From Washington State University Extension, welcome to Food Safety in a Minute. Did you know babies have increased risks for foodborne illness? Lacking a fully developed immune system, they are more likely to become ill if exposed to disease causing bacteria. They are also more likely to have serious complications, increased risk of […]
Episode Transcription Welcome to Food Safety in a Minute. Did you know 4-H members exhibiting livestock at fairs follow practices to keep your family safe while visiting and learning about their animals? 4-Hers follow fair Exhibitor Guides developed from the Centers for Disease Control to prevent disease associated with animals in public settings. Their livestock […]
Episode Transcription From Washington State University Extension, this is Food Safety in a Minute. Will you be visiting a county or state fair this summer? Fairs, families and food are a winning combination for many Americans. Funnel cakes, elephant ears, burgers, fried pickles, cotton candy in a bag, and kettle corn are some of the […]
Episode Transcription For Food Safety in a Minute, this is Susie Craig. Fairs and petting zoos are wonderful places for children to interact with animals while learning about agriculture. Frequently they offer opportunities for children to touch, pet, or feed animals. While serious illnesses resulting from visiting petting zoos at fairs and festivals are relatively […]