Transcript [Music] Welcome to Food Safety in a Minute. In Washington State, we live in bear country. During the day, REI co-op recommends stashing all food in a closed cooler or hard sided vehicle—even for quick bathroom breaks—and whenever you leave camp for a hike. At night, place food and your cooler in a campground […]
Transcript [Music] I’m Susie Craig from Washington State University Extension. Your gas grill will likely need a good cleaning before you cook out this summer. Start with a safety reset by using these guidelines to keep your family safe.• Clear away spiderwebs which may cause a flare-up.• Using a mixture of water and dish soap, […]
Transcript [Music] From Washington State University Extension, this is Food Safety in a Minute. Planning a car camping trip this summer? Coolers are a key piece of outdoor equipment, keeping perishable food safe to eat.• Pack food cold, frozen if possible. To keep all your perishable foods safe, maintain temperatures of 40 degrees Fahrenheit or […]
Transcript [Music] Welcome to Food Safety in a Minute. I’m Susie Craig. How sure are you that your chicken is truly done? An instant read thermometer is the only dependable way to verify food safety, because color and juices can mislead. It confirms meats hit the USDA’s safe minimum temperatures—like 165° Fahrenheit for poultry and […]
Transcript [music] Does your indoor kitchen move outdoors for summer? If so, there are food safety tools available to keep your outdoor kitchen safe and your family free from foodborne illness. With temperatures soaring in the summer, bacteria grows more rapidly. Here are essential tools which will keep your family and friends safe: [music] Resources […]
Episode Transcription Thanks for listening to Food Safety in a Minute. Are you cooking at your campsite, on your boat, or at a picnic this summer? An overlooked, but essential piece of kitchen equipment to take along is a food thermometer, especially when cooking meat, poultry, and fish. Digital thermometers costing between $10 and $20 […]
Episode Transcription From Washington State University Extension, this is Food Safety in a Minute. Many of us love day hiking in the summer. Have you wondered what’s best to take on a day hike from a food safety perspective? Shelf stable foods are a great choice. These are foods which do not require refrigeration. For […]
Episode Transcription This is Food Safety in a Minute. It’s summer, you’re headed off to camp, picnic, or attend a family reunion, likely using a cooler. Keeping food safety in mind, it’s important to clean and sanitize your cooler before packing food. First, wash all surfaces with soap and warm water. Next, rinse with clean […]
Episode Transcription From Washington State University Extension, welcome to Food Safety in a Minute. As temperatures rise, here are several tips to keep your family safe during 4th of July picnics. Disease causing bacteria multiply more rapidly with hot temperatures. If it’s above 90 degrees F, perishable food left outside the cooler for more than […]
Episode Transcription From Washington State University Extension, this is Food Safety in a Minute. Memorial Day, honoring those who lost their lives serving in our country’s military, marks the beginning of summer activities with family and friends. With summer, warmer weather causes bacteria to grow and multiply more quickly, increasing the risk of foodborne illness. […]