Washington State University Food Safety Extension

Washington State University Food Safety Extension The Food Safety group at Washington State University provides assistance and support to food consumers and industries in the Northwest.

WSU Extension's food safety team delivers the latest research to the public, and provides expertise and education to food processors, produce growers, food workers and consumers across the state of Washington. The focus of the program is on safety and quality of the food supply, from primary producers to the consumer. We accomplish these services through effective dissemination of information (Tra

ining, seminars, workshops, and direct contacts); technology needs identification, development, and transfer; business assessments; regulatory liaison; problem solving; and applied research.

Food Safety in a Minute from Washington State University Extension answers the most commonly asked questions from consum...
06/11/2026

Food Safety in a Minute from Washington State University Extension answers the most commonly asked questions from consumers. This minute-long podcast offers handy, easy-to-apply tips to avoid food-borne illness. This series delves into issues ranging from holiday food safety to packing school lunches, how to store canned food, and more.

This month’s episodes highlight the WSU Lunch and Learn: Preserve the Harvest, address the unsafe practice of dry canning vegetables, explain how to use Splenda® safely, and cover preserving peaches. Over the summer, I’ll be adding additional topics to fill in gaps in food preservation content. Please let me know if there are specific topics you would like included in future podcasts. Happy to include them.

This minute-long podcast from WSU Extension offers handy, easy-to-apply tips to avoid food-borne illness. This series delves into issues ranging from holiday food safety to packing school lunches, how to store canned food, and more.

WSU and the University of Missouri will be delivering produce safety training to deaf and hard-of-hearing farmers in Cal...
01/27/2026

WSU and the University of Missouri will be delivering produce safety training to deaf and hard-of-hearing farmers in California, Oregon, Idaho, and Washington. The training will be free and will be delivered in ASL. To be notified of training dates and locations, sign up at https://wsu.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_eh###L8nsDwfq8m

We are heartbroken by the flooding, mudslides, and widespread power outages impacting our communities. Our thoughts are ...
12/11/2025

We are heartbroken by the flooding, mudslides, and widespread power outages impacting our communities. Our thoughts are with everyone affected. Please use the link below for guidance on keeping your food and water safe during this emergency.

Food and water safety information for consumers during hurricanes, power outages, and flooding.

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1945 Ferdinand's Lane
Pullman, WA
99164

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

Telephone

(855) 335-0575

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