Episode Transcription From Washington State University Extension, welcome to Food Safety in a Minute. In late 2023, three companies voluntarily recalled specific applesauce products due to elevated levels of lead and chromium. WanaBana recalled apple cinnamon pouches of fruit puree, the Schnucks Company cinnamon-flavored applesauce and variety packs, and Weis recalled cinnamon applesauce. If you’re […]
Episode Transcription Welcome to Food Safety in a Minute, I’m Susie Craig. The FDA, CDC, and state and local public health authorities are currently investigating a multistate outbreak of E. coli 0157:H7. RAW FARM, LLC, based in Fresno, California, has started a voluntary recall of their Original Flavor Cheddar and Jalapeno Flavor in all block […]
Episode Transcription For Food Safety in a Minute, I’m Susie Craig. In February, the FDA opened an investigation focused on E. coli 0157:H7 found in Raw Farm-brand Cheddar cheese manufactured in Fresno, California. Symptoms begin a few days after consuming contaminated cheese up to 10 days later. According to the CDC symptoms include severe stomach […]
Episode Transcription You’re listening to Food Safety in a Minute. Hepatitis A outbreaks have been associated with fresh blackberries, raw scallops, salads, and most recently in the Northwest with frozen strawberries. After ingestion of the Hepatitis A virus, illness occurs between 15 to 50 days after eating contaminated food. You may experience fatigue, nausea, vomiting, […]
Episode Transcription Welcome to Food Safety in a Minute. Do you know about the recalls of frozen organic strawberries in the northwest? This could affect frozen strawberries purchased from PCC Community Markets, Trader Joes, Costco, and other grocers. Though the reported Hepatitis A cases are low, the manufacturer, Scenic Fruit Company instituted a voluntary recall […]
Episode Transcription Welcome to Food Safety in a Minute from Washington State University Extension. Researchers at universities and companies are constantly working to enhance the safety of our food. One such start-up is Aanika Biosciences in Brooklyn. The company developed an edible, traceable, microbial tag for food. A customized group of safe microbes is sprayed onto […]
Episode Transcription Welcome to Food Safety in a Minute, this is Susie Craig. On July 24th, consumers in Washington State began receiving unsolicited seeds in their mail. Most packages came from China and were labeled as containing jewelry. The seeds may be agricultural smuggling, used to bypass safeguards to our Food System. They could do […]
Episode Transcription From Washington State University Extension, this is Food Safety in a Minute. Sold by online subscription services, grocery stores and warehouse stores such as Costco, meal kits are rapidly gaining popularity. Many experts expect sales to top five billion dollars ($5B) annually. If you’re considering purchasing a meal kit, do some basic food […]
Episode Transcription From Washington State University Extension, this is Prevent the Spread of COVID-19. Follow these five steps for safe shopping during the pandemic. Stay home, stay safe, and stay healthy.
Episode Transcription Welcome to Food Safety in a Minute from Washington State University Extension. Do you have last minute questions about the meat and poultry you’re serving for the holidays? It’s easy to get help in English or Spanish by phoning the United States Department Agriculture. Call 888-674-6854. With the first prompt, choose English or […]