Pregnancy

FSM 133: Listeria and Expectant Mothers

Episode Transcription This is Food Safety in a Minute. Did you know pregnant women are 10 times more likely to get listeriosis possibly leading to miscarriage, stillbirth, or preterm labor? The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists have a website with helpful information including steps you can take to reduce the risk of an infection […]

FSM 131: What You Can Do to Prevent Listeriosis

Episode Transcription From Washington State University Extension, this is Food Safety in a Minute. The disease-causing bacteria Listeria monocytogenes can be found almost everywhere there are moist environments: Soil, water, food, and even your refrigerator. Outbreaks in the US are frequently linked with raw, unpasteurized milk and cheese, ice cream, hot dogs, deli meats, and […]

FSM 038: 4 – H, Fairs, And Food Safety

Episode Transcription Welcome to Food Safety in a Minute. Did you know 4-H members exhibiting livestock at fairs follow practices to keep your family safe while visiting and learning about their animals? 4-Hers follow fair Exhibitor Guides developed from the Centers for Disease Control to prevent disease associated with animals in public settings. Their livestock […]