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I’m Susie Craig, This is Food Safety in a Minute.
Thanksgiving can turn the smallest kitchen into a bustling, highly populated hub of activity. Between juggling dishes, guests, and traditions, it’s easy to overlook food safety.
With your Thanksgiving crew, start by asking everyone to wash their hands: Soap, water, and paper towels to dry. Organize counter space. Keep raw meat separate from ready-to-eat foods and designate cutting boards for each. Use a food thermometer to ensure meats reach safe internal temperatures: 165°F for poultry and 160°F for ground meats. Don’t leave perishable foods out for more than two hours. Refrigerate leftovers promptly to prevent bacteria growth.
Organization goes a long way in protecting your guests and preserving your peace of mind. Enjoy a safe, joyful, and chaos-free holiday season!
From Washington State University Extension, this is Food Safety in a Minute.
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Resources
USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service – Food Safety.gov. Food Safety Tips for the Holidays.
https://www.foodsafety.gov/blog/food-safety-tips-holidays#:~:text=Many%20holiday%20favorites%20contain%20raw,who%20has%20used%20the%20toilet. Accessed online 11/1/25.
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Transcript
[Music]
I’m Susie Craig, This is Food Safety in a Minute.
Thanksgiving can turn the smallest kitchen into a bustling, highly populated hub of activity. Between juggling dishes, guests, and traditions, it’s easy to overlook food safety.
With your Thanksgiving crew, start by asking everyone to wash their hands: Soap, water, and paper towels to dry. Organize counter space. Keep raw meat separate from ready-to-eat foods and designate cutting boards for each. Use a food thermometer to ensure meats reach safe internal temperatures: 165°F for poultry and 160°F for ground meats. Don’t leave perishable foods out for more than two hours. Refrigerate leftovers promptly to prevent bacteria growth.
Organization goes a long way in protecting your guests and preserving your peace of mind. Enjoy a safe, joyful, and chaos-free holiday season!
From Washington State University Extension, this is Food Safety in a Minute.
[Music]
Resources
USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service – Food Safety.gov. Food Safety Tips for the Holidays.
https://www.foodsafety.gov/blog/food-safety-tips-holidays#:~:text=Many%20holiday%20favorites%20contain%20raw,who%20has%20used%20the%20toilet. Accessed online 11/1/25.
FSM 359: Preserving Flavored Vinegars at Home: Storage and Time for Flavor Development
Food Safety in a Minute - WSU Extension
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FSM 359: Preserving Flavored Vinegars at Home: Storage and Time for Flavor Development
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I’m Susie Craig from Washington State University Extension.
What comes next after capping or corking your flavored vinegar? Store bottles in a cool, dark place, preferably under refrigeration. Keeping them refrigerated preserves flavor and extends shelf life up to 3 months if tightly sealed.
Flavor development takes time—at least 10 days, but for maximum taste allow 3–4 weeks. The National Center for Home Food Preservation recommends testing flavor by placing a few drops on plain white bread and tasting. If flavors seem too strong, dilute with more of the vinegar used in the recipe.
Fruit vinegars may darken and change flavor after 3 months. If you notice bubbling, cloudiness, or sliminess, this may indicate mold or yeast. Discard your flavored vinegar immediately.
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Resources
University of Georgia Cooperative Extension Services. Preserving Food: Flavored Vinegars. https://nchfp.uga.edu/papers/UGA_Publications/uga_flavored_vinegars.pdf. Accessed online 8/19/25.
Food Safety in a Minute - WSU Extension
Transcript
[Music]
I’m Susie Craig, This is Food Safety in a Minute.
Thanksgiving can turn the smallest kitchen into a bustling, highly populated hub of activity. Between juggling dishes, guests, and traditions, it’s easy to overlook food safety.
With your Thanksgiving crew, start by asking everyone to wash their hands: Soap, water, and paper towels to dry. Organize counter space. Keep raw meat separate from ready-to-eat foods and designate cutting boards for each. Use a food thermometer to ensure meats reach safe internal temperatures: 165°F for poultry and 160°F for ground meats. Don’t leave perishable foods out for more than two hours. Refrigerate leftovers promptly to prevent bacteria growth.
Organization goes a long way in protecting your guests and preserving your peace of mind. Enjoy a safe, joyful, and chaos-free holiday season!
From Washington State University Extension, this is Food Safety in a Minute.
[Music]
Resources
USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service – Food Safety.gov. Food Safety Tips for the Holidays.
https://www.foodsafety.gov/blog/food-safety-tips-holidays#:~:text=Many%20holiday%20favorites%20contain%20raw,who%20has%20used%20the%20toilet. Accessed online 11/1/25.
