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, this is Susie Craig for Food Safety in a Minute. How do lower your risk of a norovirus infection or prevent spreading it to others? Effective hand washing. Period. Use soap and water, scrub all surfaces of your hands and wrists for 20 seconds, rinse, and dry with […]
Episode Transcription From Washington State University Extension, this is Food Safety in a Minute. Did you know norovirus infections cost Americans $2B annually? This contagious, foodborne illness is often linked to poor handwashing practices of an infected person. Billions of virus particles are shed from their GI tracts through vomit and feces, onto their hands, […]
Episode Transcription Welcome to Food Safety in a Minute. Did you know noroviruses are the leading cause of foodborne illness in the United States? Often referred to “stomach flu”, with vomiting and diarrhea, it isn’t influenza. It’s acute gastroenteritis, an inflammation of the stomach and intestines. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, […]
Episode Transcription From Washington State University Extension, this is Food Safety in a Minute. 90% of infections on cruise ships are from noroviruses. This represents about 1% of total norovirus infections in America. Outbreaks often spread through hand contact with contaminated surfaces. Once your hands touch the surface, then food, the virus enters your body […]
Episode Transcription Welcome to Food Safety in a Minute. Are you planning a cruise? Winter months are especially popular cruising destinations in= the tropics. They’re also primetime for norovirus outbreaks. Norovirus is highly contagious causing vomiting and diarrhea. An infected passenger may leave millions of virus particles on ship surfaces: Railings, utensils at self-service buffets, […]
Episode Transcription From Washington State University Extension, this is Food Safety in a Minute. Millions of Americans are traveling by air in December. Many of us will bring food onboard for the flight. Whatever you bring onboard, check the TSA guidelines. To ensure food safety, here are four things you can do to avoid a […]