Transcript [Music] Welcome to Food Safety in a Minute. In Washington State, we live in bear country. During the day, REI co-op recommends stashing all food in a closed cooler or hard sided vehicle—even for quick bathroom breaks—and whenever you leave camp for a hike. At night, place food and your cooler in a campground […]
Transcript [Music] I’m Susie Craig from Washington State University Extension. Your gas grill will likely need a good cleaning before you cook out this summer. Start with a safety reset by using these guidelines to keep your family safe.• Clear away spiderwebs which may cause a flare-up.• Using a mixture of water and dish soap, […]
Transcript [Music] From Washington State University Extension, this is Food Safety in a Minute. Planning a car camping trip this summer? Coolers are a key piece of outdoor equipment, keeping perishable food safe to eat.• Pack food cold, frozen if possible. To keep all your perishable foods safe, maintain temperatures of 40 degrees Fahrenheit or […]
Transcript [Music] Welcome to Food Safety in a Minute. I’m Susie Craig. How sure are you that your chicken is truly done? An instant read thermometer is the only dependable way to verify food safety, because color and juices can mislead. It confirms meats hit the USDA’s safe minimum temperatures—like 165° Fahrenheit for poultry and […]
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 […]