Transcript [Music] Welcome to a special podcast series on wildfire food safety from Washington State University Extension. After a wildfire, where can you find research-based information you can trust about food and gardening safety? In this podcast, we explore resources to help protect food in your kitchen and produce in your garden after wildfire exposure. […]
Transcript [Music] From Washington State University Extension, you are listening to a special series of podcasts titled Wildfire Food Safety. You’ve decided it’s safe to harvest your garden. Oregon State University Extension recommends steps to protect you and your produce after wildfire smoke or ash exposure. Avoid harvesting when air quality is unhealthy; wait for […]
Transcript [Music] Welcome to a special podcast series on wildfire food safety. I’m Susie Craig Is it safe to harvest garden produce after wildfire smoke and light ash exposure? Oregon State University Extension Service recommends first assessing your garden’s location. If it is near a burned structure, burned vehicles, smoke and ash may contain potentially […]
Transcript [Music] From Washington State University Extension, thanks for listening to a series of podcasts called Wildfire Food Safety. After wildfires, some food products may be safe to keep. Specifically, commercially canned food when completely sealed and undamaged. Metal used in commercially processed cans is generally considered safe when completely sealed and hasn’t been exposed […]
Transcript [Music] I’m Susie Craig and this is a special series of podcasts focused on Wildfires and Food Safety. Wildfire smoke and heat can contaminate food even when packaging looks undamaged. USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service advises discarding food directly exposed to smoke or fumes because contaminants can penetrate cardboard, plastic wrap, and other […]
Transcript [Music] From Washington State University Extension, welcome to a special podcast series on wildfires and food safety. Wildfires may not directly threaten your home, but extended power outages can create serious food safety risks. The USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service recommend preparing insulated coolers, ice, and frozen gel packs for use during evacuation. […]
Transcript [Music] Welcome to Wildfire Food Safety from Washington State University Extension. Washington’s wildfire threatens more than homes and forests. Smoke, soot, firefighting chemicals, contaminated water, and heat can make food unsafe—even when flames never touch it. Shelf-stable foods, frozen and refrigerated foods, and backyard garden produce may all be affected. USDA guidance warns that […]