Transcript [ Music ] Welcome to Food Safety in a Minute. Established by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations and the World Health Organization, this special Commission develops international food standards, guidelines, and codes of practice to protect consumer health while promoting fair practices in food trade. This past October the Codex […]
Transcript [music] I’m Susie Craig, this is Food Safety in a Minute. Looking for a unique experience for your children? Explore Ask Dr. Universe, a special program for elementary and middle school children offered by Washington State University. The program encourages children to explore science, technology, engineering, and math. Dr. Universe works alongside faculty providing […]
Episode transcript [Music] From Washington State University Extension, welcome to Food Safety in a Minute.From a food science perspective, ultra-processed foods are foods altered from their original form through processing, lacking a “legal” definition. Ultra-processed foods often include additives considered less healthy such as sugar, salt, colorings, flavorings, and less healthy fats; linked to chronic […]
Episode transcript [Music] I’m Susie Craig from Washington State University Extension.Food processors are getting lots of negative attention for manufacturing ultra-processed foods. Why do Americans choose ultra-processed foods so frequently? Even better, think about why you choose ultra-processed foods at your grocery store or restaurant. Consider these factors:• Convenience. They’re quick and easy to prepare […]
Episode transcript [Music] This is Food Safety in a Minute, I’m Susie Craig.A recently published article from Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health found ultra-processed foods account for more than half the calories consumed at home. Researchers found few differences by age, sex, race/ethnicity, income, or education. Americans consume about a third of food […]
Episode transcript [Music] This is Food Safety in a Minute from Washington State University Extension. From television to TikTok, ultra-processed food is a hot topic. Are ultra-processed foods safe or unsafe to eat? Let’s tackle the definition first. There’s no legal definition of “ultra-processed food”. Food processors use the NOVA classification system developed by the […]
Episode transcript [Music] This is Food Safety in a Minute. I’m Susie Craig. Annually, the Institute of Food Technologists Science and Policy experts name food and beverage trends. Here are three trends which will enhance and improve food safety and nutrition in 2025:• More artificial intelligence will be used in food labs, in restaurants, and […]
Episode Transcript [Music] Welcome to Food Safety in a Minute from Washington State University Extension.Focus of humor, the longevity of a holiday fruitcake. According to the USDA, in a pantry, fruitcakes stay fresh and safe to eat for six months. When frozen, for up to a year.Why does fruitcake last so long? Because of the […]
Episode transcript [music] From Washington State University Extension, this is Food Safety in a Minute. Did you know wastewater may provide early warning signs of foodborne disease? The National Wastewater Surveillance System was established in 2020 to monitor Covid. In a recently reported study led by Ed Dudley at Pennsylvania State University, disease-causing Salmonella was […]
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 […]