Episode Transcription From Washington State University Extension, I’m Susie Craig. Will you be making moldable clay for craft time with your children and grandchildren this summer? Flour is the common ingredient used in homemade clay. However, there is a risk of disease-causing E. coli bacteria in raw flour which can cause serious illness. For raw […]
Episode Transcription Happy Holidays from Food Safety in a Minute. December has lots of holidays and observances including National Cookie Day. Our episodes this month focus on special observances, food safety, and reducing food waste. Waste not, want not is our motto. “If you never waste anything, you will have it when you need it.” […]
Episode Transcription Welcome to Food Safety in a Minute. Thinking about making food gifts for the holidays? Many Americans are at high risk for foodborne illness. Recipes for food gifts found online may or may not be safe. How do you know? Search for Cottage Food Operations in Washington State. Though you aren’t selling your […]
Episode Transcription From Washington State University Extension, I’m Susie Craig. Do you have last minute questions about preparing your Thanksgiving turkey? You’re in luck. On Thanksgiving Day between 5:30 am and 11:30 am Pacific Standard Time, you can talk with an expert at the United States Department of Agricultures’ Meat and Poultry Hotline. Call them […]
Episode Transcription From Washington State University Extension, this is Food Safety in a Minute. I left the giblets in their packaging inside the turkey while roasting. Is it safe to eat? Giblets are usually packaged inside the turkey cavity in paper or plastic. If the giblets were wrapped with paper, there’s no concern. They’re safe […]
Episode Transcription Welcome to Food Safety in a Minute. According to the United States Department of Agriculture, the price per pound of whole turkey has risen more than 70% since last year to $1.99 per pound. If you want to serve the perfect, succulent Thanksgiving turkey this year, start with a few basic methods, especially […]
Episode Transcription From Washington State University Extension, this is Food Safety in a Minute. During the holidays, we often prepare special foods, including seafood. It’s important to serve food to family and friends with food safety in mind. Here are five key food safety practices for seafood: This is Susie Craig for Food Safety in […]
Episode Transcription This is Susie Craig from Food Safety in a Minute. Does your family make homemade eggnog? Traditional recipes often call for uncooked eggs. Eggs may be contaminated with bacteria causing a foodborne illness. There are several choices for pathogen free eggnog. This is Susie Craig from Food Safety in a Minute.
Episode Transcription Welcome to Food Safety in a Minute. It’s the time of year when many of us make pumpkin or sweet potato pies for the holidays. From a food safety perspective, these pies differ from pies made with fruit. Traditional recipes are more similar to custard pies than fruit pies with ingredients such as […]
Episode Transcription This is Food Safety in a Minute from Washington State University Extension. Have you noticed pumpkin pies at your grocery store are often displayed in the bakery section and not refrigerated? Recipes for pumpkin pie contain perishable ingredients: Eggs, milk, sugar and pumpkin. Food processors use additional ingredients to ensure shelf stability for […]