Transcript [Music] From Washington State University Extension, this is Food Safety in a Minute.Since May 1st, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has confirmed thousands of domestic cases of Cyclosporiasis most likely linked with iceberg lettuce grown in Mexico. Caused by the parasite Cyclospora, most illnesses have been reported in Michigan, New York, North […]
Transcript [Music] From Washington State University Extension, this is Food Safety in a Minute. There’s a multi-state outbreak of an illness caused by the microscopic parasite cyclospora. People become infected by consuming contaminated food or water. Symptoms typically develop about a week later. Symptoms include diarrhea, loss of appetite, stomach cramps, bloating, nausea, vomiting, fatigue, […]
Transcript [music] From Washington State University Extension, this is Food Safety in a Minute Halloween’s near, and candies’ everywhere but did you know chocolate is sometimes recalled? Here are four common hazards, leading to recalls:• Allergens that aren’t labeled such as milk, nuts, sesame.• Bacterial contamination. 4 million pounds of chocolate wafers were recalled because […]
Episode Transcript [music] From Washington State University Extension, this is Food Safety in a Minute. There’s a new system for reporting foodborne illnesses and food safety concerns in Washington State. Called the Foodborne Illness Notification System or FINS for short, consumers and professionals are encouraged to report food safety concerns online. The new system allows […]
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 From Washington State University Extension, this is Food Safety in a Minute. An investigation is underway of an E. coli 0157:H7 outbreak linked to RAW FARMbrand raw Cheddar blocks and shredded cheese items. No cases have been reported in Washington State thus far. However, RAW FARM Cheddar is retailed nationwide, posing a risk […]
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 […]