Transcript [Music] From Washington State University Extension, this is Food Safety in a Minute. A food allergy happens when your immune system mistakes certain food proteins as threats and makes IgE antibodies; eating that food again can trigger a reaction. Reactions often start within minutes to two hours and can range from hives or stomach […]
Transcript [ Music ] Thanks for listening to Food Safety in a Minute. Autonomous farming is changing agriculture and helping protect food safety from farm to table. Today, sensors, robots, and AI track soil health, water quality, and crop conditions, cutting contamination risks before harvest. Digital and precision farming tools help growers ensure food safety. […]
Transcript [ Music ] This is Food Safety in a Minute, I’m Susie Craig. Pasteurized eggs are shell eggs gently heated to destroy pathogens while preserving their functional qualities in food. Pasteurization relies on precise time–temperature combinations, warming eggs to about 57°C for about an hour. This inactivates Salmonella without coagulating proteins or cooking the […]
Transcript [ Music ] This is Food Safety in Minute, I’m Susie Craig. Last year, Stampede Culinary Partners surveyed 6,400 U.S. consumers about restaurants, and trust. When dining out, 49% prioritize food quality and taste, and 22% choose establishments based on trust in food safety and cleanliness. At the same time, 57% say prices feel […]
Transcript [ Music ] I’m Susie Craig from Washington State University Extension. Public trust in food safety remains fragile. News about outbreaks and foodborne illness investigations spread instantly to anyone with a smartphone. Yet, most consumers lack working knowledge of food safety regulations or management systems that protect food from farm to table. Stampede Culinary […]
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 […]