Food Safety in a Minute - WSU Extension

Food Safety in a Minute
Food Safety in a Minute - WSU Extension

Need answers to your food safety questions? Food Safety in a Minute from Washington State University answers the most commonly asked questions from consumers. Listening is a quick and easy way to learn more about food safety. Subscribe to our weekly podcast and explore online episodes.

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    FSM 318: Happy New Year

    [Music] Happy holidays and happy New Year from food safety in a minute. We're on a holiday break this week but return on January 8th, 2025. I'm Susie Craig from Washington State University Extension. Thanks for listening to Food Safety in a Minute. [Music]

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  2. 25/12/2024

    FSM 317: Temperature Danger Zone and Your Holiday Dinner

    Episode transcript [Music] This is Food Safety in a Minute, I’m Susie Craig. Keep holiday food delicious and safe following time and temperature guidelines from the United States Department of Agriculture. The temperature danger zone for food safety is 40 to 140 degrees Fahrenheit where disease-causing bacteria multiply quickly possibly causing foodborne illness. Temperature and time matter. After two hours in the danger zone, all perishable food on your buffet table must be refrigerated or frozen to ensure food safety. This can be challenging for the host. These tips may help. • Use warming trays or slow cookers to keep hot food hot. • Hold the cold items in a cooler, serve in smaller containers. • Limit buffet service to two hours. Then, cool and refrigerate leftovers including take-home food for guests. Happy Holidays from Marketing and Communications, College of Agricultural, Human, and Natural Resource Sciences at Washington State University. [Music] Resources Food Safety and Inspection Service. United States Department of Agriculture. “Danger Zone” (40 degrees Fahrenheit to 140 degrees Fahrenheit). https://www.fsis.usda.gov/food-safety/safe-food-handling-and-preparation/food-safety-basics/danger-zone-40f-140f#:~:text="Danger%20Zone"%20%2840°F%20-%20140°F%29%20Leaving%20food%20out,grow%20to%20dangerous%20levels%20that%20can%20cause%20illness. Accessed online 11/15/24.

    1min

  3. 18/12/2024

    FSM 316: Alternate Ways to Cook Holiday Turkey

    Episode transcript [Music] Alternate Ways to Cook Holiday Turkey From Washington State University Extension, I’m Susie Craig. Are last minute power outages from a winter storm, failure to thaw your turkey, or an oven which unexpectedly breaks down coming between you and the perfect holiday turkey? The Food Safety and Inspection Service of the United States Department of Agriculture has you covered. Search online for “Turkey: Alternate Routes to the Table.” No matter the situation, you have safe and tasty alternatives for cooking your turkey: An electric roasting oven, gas or charcoal grilling, smoking, deep fat frying, pressure cooking, or microwaving. No matter the method you choose for food safety, all whole turkey should reach 165 degrees Fahrenheit as measured in the innermost part of the thigh and wing or the thickest part of the breast. This is Food Safety in a Minute from Washington State University Extension. [Music] Resources Food Safety and Inspection Service, United States Department of Agriculture. Turkey: Alternate Routes to the Table. https://www.fsis.usda.gov/food-safety/safe-food-handling-and-preparation/poultry/turkey-alternate-routes-table#:~:text=Preheat%20the%20oven%20to%20at%20least%20325%20°F.,as%20possible%20to%20avoid%20slowing%20the%20cooking%20process. Accessed online 11/14/24.

    1min

  4. 11/12/2024

    FSM 315: Why Does Fruitcake Last So Long?

    Episode Transcript [Music] Why Does Fruitcake Last So Long? Welcome to Food Safety in a Minute from Washington State University Extension. Focus of humor, the longevity of a holiday fruitcake. According to the USDA, in a pantry, fruitcakes stay fresh and safe to eat for six months. When frozen, for up to a year. Why does fruitcake last so long? Because of the ingredients and preparation. Dried fruit contains less moisture along with a high sugar content. Both prevent bacterial growth. Often, home-made fruitcake is soaked in alcohol which adds flavor and antimicrobial properties. After baking bread or cake, the starch molecules in flour become disorganized creating air pockets which lead them to stale more quickly. The dense texture and low moisture content of fruitcake limit this reaction. Thus, they are good to eat for a long time before becoming stale. Thank you for listening. I’m Susie Craig. [Music] Resources Solis-Moreira, Jocelyn. Why Does Fruitcake Last So Long? Scientific American. 12/23/23. https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/why-does-fruitcake-last-so-long/. Accessed online 11/14 /24.

    1min

  5. 04/12/2024

    FSM 314: Safely Using Frozen Leftovers During the Busiest Season of the Year

    Episode transcript [Music] I’m Susie Craig. Welcome to Food Safety in a Minute. It’s a busy time of the year. Minimize time in the kitchen, go easy on your budget, and minimize food waste by taking inventory and using frozen leftovers. Frozen leftovers maintain quality between two and six months of storage. Use the oldest first, especially if you’re tempted to use Thanksgiving leftovers. For flexible family meals, thaw leftovers in the refrigerator. You have three to four days to reheat and serve them. Some frozen leftovers including soups or stews can be reheated directly in a saucepan. For quick meal preparation, thawing in a microwave oven with appropriate settings may make sense. All leftovers should be re-heated to 165 degrees Fahrenheit. Always use a food thermometer to check. From Washington State University Extension, this is Food Safety in a Minute. [Music] Resources: Food Safety and Inspection Service – United States Department of Agriculture. Leftovers and Food Safety. https://www.fsis.usda.gov/food-safety/safe-food-handling-and-preparation/food-safety-basics/leftovers-and-food-safety#_Reheat. Accessed on 10/22/24.

    1min

  6. 27/11/2024

    FSM 313: Take Care with Thanksgiving Leftovers: Maximize Your Budget, Minimize Food Waste

    Episode transcript [Music] Welcome to Food Safety in a Minute from Washington State University Extension. Food, often large quantities of food are part of Thanksgiving celebrations. Here are two suggestions to maximize your budget and minimize food waste while protecting your family from foodborne illness. • Practice the Two-Hour Rule after cooking, serving, and when sending leftovers home with guests. Perishable food should be refrigerated within two hours after serving. Bacteria grows and some bacteria produce toxins between 40 degrees and 140 degrees Fahrenheit, the temperature danger zone. Once food is served, it needs to be refrigerated. This includes “doggie bags” for guests. After two hours, food should be discarded. • Leftovers should be eaten within four days or frozen in airtight, labeled containers or bags. I’m Susie Craig. Happy Thanksgiving. [Music] Resources: United States Department of Agriculture. Stay Safe This Thanksgiving Holiday. https://www.usda.gov/media/press-releases/2022/11/07/stay-food-safe-thanksgiving-holiday. Accessed online 10/22/24.

    1min

  7. 20/11/2024

    FSM 312: Food Safety Resources for Your Thanksgiving Dinner

    Episode transcript [Music] From Washington State University Extension, I’m Susie Craig. From Pinterest to online magazines, Thanksgiving recipes are everywhere. The turkey may look picture perfect, but when you combine the busyness of the season, work and family responsibilities, and a 15-pound turkey you make once a year, it’s easy to overlook the basics of food safety. For answers to all your turkey questions, search for the United States Department of Agriculture Meat and Poultry Hotline. Send questions by email, listen to recorded messages in English and Spanish, or talk with a specialist by phone. For last minute questions, they’re open from 10AM – 6PM Eastern time on Thanksgiving. Call (1-888-674-6854). Staffed with home economists, food technologists, and nutritionists, the hotline has answered more than two million questions from consumers. Thanks for listening to Food Safety in a Minute. [Music] Resources: Food Safety Inspection Service – United States Department of Agriculture. USDA Meat and Poultry Hotline. 1-888-MPHotline. https://www.fsis.usda.gov/food-safety/safe-food-handling-and-preparation/usda-meat-and-poultry-hotline. Accessed online 10/24/24.

    1min

  8. 13/11/2024

    FSM 311: Fresh or Frozen Turkey for Thanksgiving?

    Episode transcript [Music] I’m Susie Craig for Food Safety in a Minute. Is it too early to buy a Thanksgiving turkey? It depends on your personal preference of fresh or frozen. Either way, the timing of your purchase matters for food safety. Turkeys cooled and held at 0 degrees Fahrenheit or below are labeled “frozen” or “previously frozen”. There’s plenty of time between now and Thanksgiving to purchase a frozen turkey, defrost, and cook. A turkey labelled “fresh” has never been refrigerated below 26 degrees Fahrenheit. The USDA advises waiting one or two days before Thanksgiving to purchase a fresh turkey. Always check the manufacturer’s tag on fresh turkey for “Best by” or “Use by” date. These indicate the turkey will be OK on the date of cooking. This is Food Safety in a Minute from Washington State University Extension. [Music] Resources: Food Safety and Inspection Service – United States Department of Agriculture. Turkey from Farm to Table. https://www.fsis.usda.gov/food-safety/safe-food-handling-and-preparation/poultry/turkey-farm-table. Accessed online 10/23/24. Garcia, Jesus (Posted 11/9/23). Food Safety and Inspection Service - United States Department of Agriculture. Frozen or Fresh: Which Turkey Should You Buy? https://www.usda.gov/media/blog/2023/11/09/frozen-or-fresh-which-turkey-should-you-buy. Accessed online 10/24/24.

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