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 […]
Transcript [music] From Washington State University Extension, I’m Susie Craig. It’s back-to-school time. Children, especially younger ones, may be seriously impacted by foodborne illness. This fall, follow these four simple steps for safe school lunches: 1. Plan and prepare lunch together with your child. This reinforces handwashing and builds food safety habits for a lifetime.2. […]
Transcript [music] Welcome to Food Safety in a Minute. I’m Susie Craig. September is National Food Safety Month! It’s never too early to be a positive food safety role model for your children and grandchildren. Cooking together is a wonderful way to build skills and memories—especially when recipes highlight safe food handling. Here’s a resource […]
Episode transcript [music] From Washington State University Extension, this is Food Safety in a Minute. If there was a Halloween scale for excitement from a child’s perspective, it would be a ten. Dressing up, visiting neighbors, collecting and consuming candy. From the Food and Drug Administration, here are ways to have a food-safe Halloween. • […]
Episode transcript [music] This is Food Safety in a Minute. I’m Susie Craig.Planning a Halloween party this year? Robert Gravani, food science Professor Emeritus at Cornell University has these recommendations to prevent foodborne illness at your party:• If serving perishable foods such as sandwiches, cheese and fruit platters, or desserts with whipped crème or crème […]
Episode Transcript [music] From Washington State University Extension, this is Food Safety in a Minute. It’s National Food Safety Education Month. A great time to teach your children and grandchildren about food safety. Children are more vulnerable to bacteria and viruses leading to foodborne illness. Hands-on learning, where children actively participate in food preparation following […]
Episode Transcript [music] Welcome to Food Safety in a Minute. Did you know thirty to sixty-eight percent of teens consume energy drinks regularly? Considered dietary supplements, energy drinks are not regulated by the Food and Drug Administration. Marketed as mental and physical enhancers, teens may use them to compensate for lack of sleep and athletic […]
Episode Transcription I’m Susie Criag, welcome to Food Safety in a Minute. Is rain barrel water safe for use in school gardens? While rain barrels are excellent tools for teaching water conservation, their collected water may not be suitable for edible crops. Most rain barrel water originates from roofs and gutters, potentially containing contaminants, including […]
Episode Transcription Welcome to Food Safety in a Minute from Washington State University Extension. It’s important to assess school gardens for lead in soil. Start by asking if soil for inground gardens has been evaluated. If not, it’s easy to buy a test kit online or ask a Master Gardener for help. Elevated lead levels […]
Episode Transcription Welcome to Food Safety in a Minute from Washington State University Extension. Food grown and harvested in school gardens are a wonderful way to experience real-life applications of science, agriculture, horticulture, ecology, and nutrition. Whether you’re a parent, teacher, or involved in school food service, it’s important to practice food safety from the […]