Miscellaneous

FSM 381: Pasteurized Eggs: Food Safety without Sacrifice

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 […]

FSM 380: Trust on the Menu: What Consumers Think about Food Safety

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 […]

FSM 375: This UN Commission Helps Ensure Worldwide Food Safety

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 […]

FSM 362: Food Safety Q&A with Dr. Universe

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 […]

FSM 329: Ultra-processed Foods and Food Additives

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 […]

FSM 328: Ultra-processed Foods: Why We Choose Them?

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 […]

FSM 327: Ultra-processed Foods: Demographics and Our Choices

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 […]

FSM 326: Ultra-processed Foods: Friend or Foe?

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 […]

FSM 325: Food and Beverage Trends for 2025

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 […]