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I’m Susie Craig, this is Food Safety in a Minute.
Looking for a unique experience for your children? Explore Ask Dr. Universe, a special program for elementary and middle school children offered by Washington State University. The program encourages children to explore science, technology, engineering, and math.
Dr. Universe works alongside faculty providing child-friendly research-based expertise. Children may submit questions to Dr. Universe, subscribe to weekly email, listen to podcasts, read questions and answers to previously submitted questions, even watch videos. A special Food and Health section answers questions on food safety and science, including making ice cream, pressing apple cider, and using different flours to make chocolate chip cookies.
Search online for Ask Dr. Universe to explore resources and submit your child’s questions.
This is Food Safety in a Minute from Washington State University Extension.
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Resources
Washington State University. Ask Dr. Universe. https://askdruniverse.wsu.edu. Accessed online 8/20/25.
Washington State University Communications Network. Dr. Universe: How do You Make Apple Cider? https://askdruniverse.wsu.edu/2020/11/13/how-do-you-make-cider/. Accessed online 8/18/25.
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Transcript
[music]
I’m Susie Craig, this is Food Safety in a Minute.
Looking for a unique experience for your children? Explore Ask Dr. Universe, a special program for elementary and middle school children offered by Washington State University. The program encourages children to explore science, technology, engineering, and math.
Dr. Universe works alongside faculty providing child-friendly research-based expertise. Children may submit questions to Dr. Universe, subscribe to weekly email, listen to podcasts, read questions and answers to previously submitted questions, even watch videos. A special Food and Health section answers questions on food safety and science, including making ice cream, pressing apple cider, and using different flours to make chocolate chip cookies.
Search online for Ask Dr. Universe to explore resources and submit your child’s questions.
This is Food Safety in a Minute from Washington State University Extension.
[music]
Resources
Washington State University. Ask Dr. Universe. https://askdruniverse.wsu.edu. Accessed online 8/20/25.
Washington State University Communications Network. Dr. Universe: How do You Make Apple Cider? https://askdruniverse.wsu.edu/2020/11/13/how-do-you-make-cider/. Accessed online 8/18/25.
FSM 355: A Study on Nanoplastics and Pathogenic E.Coli O157: H7.
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FSM 355: A Study on Nanoplastics and Pathogenic E.Coli O157: H7.
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This is Food Safety in a Minute from Washington State University Extension.
Are you familiar with microplastics and nanoplastics? With widespread use, they are found throughout our environment, raising health concerns. Research on nanoplastics and their potential risks is ongoing.
Food scientists at the University of Illinois are examining how nanoplastics influence pathogenic E. coli O157:H7 and biofilms. Biofilms are clusters of microorganisms that stick to surfaces, resist cleaning, and pose major challenges in food processing. Findings show E. coli O157:H7 exposed to nanoplastics within biofilms became more “virulent,” potentially increasing the severity of foodborne illness. This early research highlights scientists in action, working to safeguard our food supply. Use the link in our printed podcast to explore the study.
I’m Susie Craig, thanks for listening.
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Nath, J., Banerjee, G., De, J. et al. Nanoplastics-mediated physiologic and genomic responses in pathogenic Escherichia coli O157:H7. Journal of Nanobiotechnology. 4/21/2025. https://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12951-025-03369-z#citeas. Accessed online 8/18/25.
Food Safety in a Minute - WSU Extension
Transcript
[music]
I’m Susie Craig, this is Food Safety in a Minute.
Looking for a unique experience for your children? Explore Ask Dr. Universe, a special program for elementary and middle school children offered by Washington State University. The program encourages children to explore science, technology, engineering, and math.
Dr. Universe works alongside faculty providing child-friendly research-based expertise. Children may submit questions to Dr. Universe, subscribe to weekly email, listen to podcasts, read questions and answers to previously submitted questions, even watch videos. A special Food and Health section answers questions on food safety and science, including making ice cream, pressing apple cider, and using different flours to make chocolate chip cookies.
Search online for Ask Dr. Universe to explore resources and submit your child’s questions.
This is Food Safety in a Minute from Washington State University Extension.
[music]
Resources
Washington State University. Ask Dr. Universe. https://askdruniverse.wsu.edu. Accessed online 8/20/25.
Washington State University Communications Network. Dr. Universe: How do You Make Apple Cider? https://askdruniverse.wsu.edu/2020/11/13/how-do-you-make-cider/. Accessed online 8/18/25.
