Food Safety in a Minute - WSU Extension

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Publisher

Food Safety in a Minute

Category

health & fitness

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

20 Nov 2018

Latest episode

14 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

434 episodes in the feed.

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   14 Oct 2026

   FSM 407: Shake, Rattle, and Prepare: Food Safety Before an Earthquake

   Transcript [Music] I’m Susie Craig. Welcome to Food Safety in a Minute. Washington's Great ShakeOut is October 15th. The world’s largest annual earthquake drill is designed to help prepare for an earthquake. Do you have safe food and water stored for your family after a major earthquake? Washington Emergency Management recommends preparing for two weeks without essential services. Their website has more information. Having safe food and water is a necessity. The Great ShakeOut reminds us to plan for the next earthquake. • Store one gallon of drinking water per person, daily, for fourteen days. Remember your pets, too. • Stock ready-to-eat foods requiring no refrigeration, cooking, or additional water: Canned meats, fruits, vegetables, peanut butter, and energy bars. • Include a manual can opener. • Accommodate special dietary needs. From Washington State University Extension, this is Food Safety in a Minute. [Music] Resources Washington Emergency Management Division. Be Prepared: Gather Supplies. Accessed online 10/13/26. https://mil.wa.gov/kits.

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   7 Oct 2026

   FSM 406: Milk Safety and Milk Spoilage

   Transcript [Music] Milk Safety and Milk Spoilage This is Food Safety in a Minute from Washington State University Extension. Milk pasteurization destroys pathogenic or disease-causing bacteria; it does not eliminate all spoilage bacteria. Thus, milk has an expected shelf life labeled with “best used by” date on the container. Spoilage bacteria cause sour odors, off flavors, curdling, or texture changes; they usually signal declining quality rather than indicate safety. Pathogenic bacteria, by contrast, can cause foodborne disease and may not change milk’s smell, taste, or appearance. These behaviors hasten milk spoilage at home: • Leaving milk out during meals, • Storing in the refrigerator door, • Refrigerator temperatures above 40°F (4°C), • Drinking directly from the container, or • Touching the cap with unclean hands. Keep milk cold, covered, clean, and promptly refrigerated to preserve quality and safety. I’m Susie Craig, thanks for listening. [Music] Resources U.S. Department of Agriculture, Food Safety and Inspection Service. (2024). FoodKeeper app. Accessed online 10/4/26. https://www.foodsafety.gov/keep-food-safe/foodkeeper-app. U.S. Department of Agriculture, Food Safety and Inspection Service. (2024). Ask Karen: How long can you keep dairy products like yogurt, milk, and cheese in the refrigerator? Accessed online 10/4/26. https://ask.fsis.usda.gov/article/How-long-can-you-keep-dairy-products-like-yogurt-milk-and-cheese-in-the-refrigerator?utm_source=chatgpt.com.

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   30 Sept 2026

   FSM 405: Changes in 2026 Food and Drug Administration Food Code: Food Donations

   Transcript [Music] From Washington State University Extension, this is Food Safety in a Minute. Recently, the Food and Drug Administration released the 2026 Food Code with new standards for food donations from retail food operations. The changes address food waste reduction efforts across the country, including food donations from grocers, restaurants, and other retail food operations. The Food Code: • Defines proper temperature control before donation. • Describes protection from cross contamination during storage and transport. • Requires clear identification and handling of donated foods. And • Requires consistent application of food safety practices regardless of whether food is sold or donated. Food operations will manage food donations as part of their entire food safety management program; supporting sustainability and safeguarding the prevention of foodborne illness of hunger-relief efforts. Thanks for listening, I’m Susie Craig. [Music] Resources FDA Releases 2026 Food Code with Updates on Food Defense, Employee Illness, Food Safety Management. Food Safety Magazine. Accessed online 9/20/2026. https://www.food-safety.com/articles/11843-fda-releases-2026-food-code-with-updates-on-food-defense-employee-illness-food-safety-management?utm_medium=emailsend&utm_source=NL-FS-Food+Safety+Digest&utm_content=BNPCD260918038_01&oly_enc_id=4824A9684990A5Y. 2026 Food Code. U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, U.S. Public Health Service, U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Accessed online 9/20/2026. https://www.fda.gov/food/fda-food-code/food-code-2026.

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