Expiration Date on Canned Foods
How good are can goods after the expiration date?
Watch For GMOs and Additives In Dry Milk
I just read the post for using dried milk for cooking and saving organic liquid milk for drinking and use on cereal. My question is, have you read the label on the dried milk to make sure it is not made from cows treated with growth hormones, fed antibiotics, and herbicide in their feed stuff?
Shelf Life of Macaroni and Cheese
How long can you use mac and cheese after expiration date?
How to Tell if Your Pantry Foods Have Gone Bad
In this video Christine Bruhn, PhD, Director of the Center for Consumer Research at the UC Davis, explains how to tell if food in your pantry has gone bad. Be sure to watch the related videos for more food safety tips.
How long after it reaches the expiration date can I still use yogurt?
I have a container of Kroger cocoa powder with a sell by date of Nov. 29, 2004. The container is made of cardboard with a metal top and metal bottom.
I have a can of Eagle brand cream. It is a sweet cream used in baking cookies. The expiration date is 2009, is it usable?
We canned salsa yesterday and when the jars were on the cooling racks I noticed some tomato colored juice on the counter. If they all seem to have a tight seal, do you think they are safe?
What is the latest that eggs kept in the refrigerator are safe to eat? I get rid of them by date stamped on the container. My neighbor says I'm throwing out perfectly good eggs.
I need to know why you can't reuse freezer bags after you used them to freeze meat. My wife will wash them out and reuse to freeze meat again. Help me with this answer. Thank you.
Health Concerns About Food Canned in China
Recently I've heard several people mention that they wouldn't eat Chinese canned goods. I buy different products from Dollarama (such as mandarin oranges, mushrooms, etc.) that come from China and am wondering what others think about using them? Thanks!
I need an economical fruit and vegetable wash.
Is It Safe to Drink Expired Gatorade?
I was drinking a Gatorade dated December 10 2010, today's date is April 20, 2011. I'm really scared now due to the chemicals that are in these liquids. Is it dangerous?
How Long Can Meats Be Safely Frozen?
Is it safe to eat boneless skinless chicken breasts that were frozen for one year?
Are the dark spots cauliflower safe to eat?
How many times can I refreeze meat after cooking?
Can You Drink the Water Used to Boil Eggs?
Is it safe to drink the water that you have boiled eggs in? If not, why not?
I had worked in many restaurants through the years and know the importance of keeping food either hot or cold. While preparing a meal, I chill my leftover bowls and tops in the freezer and when I have finished eating fill them with the hot food.
I put kitchen sponges in my dishwasher and run the cycle with a cup of bleach. After the dishwasher disinfects of the kitchen sponges, I spray them with a disinfectant spray and place in the microwave for about 50 seconds on high power.
Cheese Has White Edges After Freezing
I put some slice cheese in the freeze about 4 or 5 months ago in only the store wrapper. The cheese has a white powder on the edges now. Is it okay to use?
Freezer burn does not make food unsafe, merely dry in spots. It appears as grayish-brown leathery spots and is caused by air reaching the surface of the food. Simply cut these portions away either before or after cooking.
I have got a joint of lamb that has been frozen for 14 months. Do you think that is taking a risk eating it?
Is it safe to toss a salad with a large plastic bag prior to serving it?
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Cooking outdoors was once only a summer activity shared with family and friends. Now more than half of Americans say they are cooking outdoors year round. So whether the snow is blowing or the sun is shining brightly, it's important to follow food safety guidelines to prevent harmful bacteria from multiplying and causing foodborne illness. Use these simple guidelines for grilling food safely.
FDA Warning Regarding Bagged Fresh Spinach
FDA Warning on Serious Foodborne E.coli O157:H7 Outbreak
One Death and Multiple Hospitalizations in Several States. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is issuing an alert to consumers about an outbreak of E. coli O157:H7 in multiple states that may be associated with the consumption of produce.
