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FSM 099: Safety Features in an Electric, Countertop Pressure Cooker

Episode Transcription From Washington State University Extension, this is Food Safety in a Minute. Electric countertop pressure cookers are very popular with many brands and models. If you have already purchased a countertop pressure cooker, start by reading the directions – carefully. Filling your pressure cooker to appropriate levels is important. Food ingredients which expand […]

FSM 098: Choosing a Pressure Cooker for Your Family

Episode Transcription From Washington State University Extension, this is Food Safety in a Minute. Stovetop and countertop, plug-in pressure cookers are very popular. Costs run from $35 for a simple stovetop model to hundreds of dollars for countertop models with multiple, customizable cooking features. Features such as browning and sautéing ingredients along with automated programming […]

Episode 9: Is It Safe To Re-freeze Food?

Episode Transcription I’m Susie Craig from Washington State University Extension and this is Food Safety in a Minute. Have you wondered if it was safe to re-freeze food?  The answer is, it depends. This has been Food Safety in a Minute, I’m Susie Craig from Washington State University Extension.

Episode 6: Power Outage – Focus On Freezers

Episode Transcription I’m Susie Craig with Washington State University Extension and this is Food Safety in a Minute Do you know what to do with food in your freezer when you have a power outage? Here are a few things that you can do: After power is restored, carefully check the food in your freezer. […]