Episode transcript [music] This is Susie Craig from Washington State University Extension. From TikTok to Pinterest, there are photos of refrigerator shelves filled with plates of uncovered raw meat, crystal pitchers of milk, framed photographs, bowls of fruit, even twinkle lights. It’s called fridgescaping. Decorative plates and vintage crystal pitchers may contain lead, which is […]
Transcript [music] Does your indoor kitchen move outdoors for summer? If so, there are food safety tools available to keep your outdoor kitchen safe and your family free from foodborne illness. With temperatures soaring in the summer, bacteria grows more rapidly. Here are essential tools which will keep your family and friends safe: [music] Resources […]
Episode Transcription From Washington State University Extension, welcome to Food Safety in a Minute. Freezing is a great way to preserve fruits and vegetables, save with bulk purchases, make entrees ahead to save time, and take advantage of sales. Did you know a full freezer is energy efficient? Refilling your freezer several times a year […]
Episode Transcription Thanks for listening to Food Safety in a Minute. Are you cooking at your campsite, on your boat, or at a picnic this summer? An overlooked, but essential piece of kitchen equipment to take along is a food thermometer, especially when cooking meat, poultry, and fish. Digital thermometers costing between $10 and $20 […]
Episode Transcription This is Food Safety in a Minute. It’s summer, you’re headed off to camp, picnic, or attend a family reunion, likely using a cooler. Keeping food safety in mind, it’s important to clean and sanitize your cooler before packing food. First, wash all surfaces with soap and warm water. Next, rinse with clean […]
Episode Transcription From Washington State University Extension, I’m Susie Craig. Confused by date labels on food products? You are not alone. “Use By”, “Best By”, and other dates on labels vary by manufacturer and regulators, state by state. Consumers don’t know if they are more reflective of freshness and quality or related to increased risk […]
Episode Transcription Welcome to Food Safety in a Minute. Recently, data scientists at Yelp analyzed news feeds and searches for words, phrases, food, and beverages. From a popular Mexican drink, flavored with mango, pineapple and spinach to slushie drinks in every flavor combination imaginable, iced drinks were atop their list of new food trends for […]
Episode Transcription Welcome to Food Safety in a Minute. Did you know refrigerator organization prevents foodborne illness? Start organizing by placing wrapped, raw meat and poultry in a special meat/poultry compartment or on a plate in a location below ready to eat foods including fresh fruits and vegetables. If leakage occurs, this prevents cross contamination […]
Episode Transcription Welcome to Food Safety in a Minute from Washington State University Extension. When you’re grilling often expensive meat, poultry, and seafood this summer, cooking to the appropriate end-point temperature ensures food safety and avoids overcooking. Grilling to those recommended temperatures requires the use of a thermometer. Purchase thermometers from retail stores, on-line, or stores […]
Episode Transcription This is Food Safety in a Minute from Washington State University Extension. Families and friends are getting together to grill burgers and hot dogs. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, one in six Americans get sick from eating contaminated food. Disease causing bacteria may be present in ground beef and hot […]