Spring

FSM 228: Serving Safe Ham for Easter

Episode Transcription From Washington State University Extension, this is Food Safety in a Minute. For many Easter family gatherings, ham will be served. Most hams purchased from groceries and specialty markets are either fresh, uncooked hams or ready-to-eat hams. Before preparation, check the label. For the best quality and food safety, each requires a different […]

FSM 227: Serving Safe Brisket for Passover

Episode Transcription Welcome to Food Safety in a Minute. Are you making brisket to celebrate Passover this year? If you’ve already purchased a whole frozen brisket weighing ten pounds, it may take several days to thaw. According to foodsafety.gov, brisket should be thawed in the refrigerator. It’s important to plan ahead. When cooking, the USDA […]

FSM 122: Food Safety Tips for Easter: Coloring Eggs

Episode Transcription For Food Safety in a Minute, this is Susie Craig. With COVID-19, families are still spending time at home. For those celebrating Easter, it may include online searches for decorating Easter eggs this year. If your goal is to color eggs and eat them on Easter morning, here are three important (3) tips. […]

FSM 019: Egg Facts – Safely Hiding Easter Eggs

Episode Transcription Welcome to Food Safety in a Minute from Washington State University Extension, I’m Susie Craig. Did you grow up celebrating Easter with eggs that had been dyed and hidden somewhere in the backyard on Easter morning? Once eggs are cooked and colored, they are a perishable food. As such, they should not be […]