Shelf Life of Tuna Packaged in Pouches
I have a couple of unopened pouches of tuna and albacore. I don't think they have expiration dates on them, so how long can go by before it's too late to open and use them?
Roasting Meat Without a Thermometer
I don't have a meat thermometer. What can I substitute? (chicken is already in the oven)
Keeping Mold Out of Packaged Foods
I have food stored in my basement, but I have mold in my basement that keeps coming back. The food is stored in a stand alone pantry with doors that don't close very well. Should I be worried about mold spores getting into my food, even if the food is unopened?
Expiration Dates on Canned Goods
Lately I've been shopping at a local dent and bent store. I can't ever find a date on the cans. Someone told me that they take the dates off because they are expired so the customers won't know that.
Does Mold in Refrigerator Contaminate Food?
Does mold in a refrigerator contaminate everything that is in it, such as bottled ketchup, jellies, mustard, etc.?
Frozen Tomatoes Have Changed Color
We have two bags of frozen tomatoes from the 2007 season that have turned quite dark in color? Would you use them? They don't have any odd smell but we are a little worried.
Using an Old Can of Baked Beans
How long can you keep Grandman Brown's baked beans? I have a 54 oz. can that is at least 3 or 4 years old. The can looks to be in good shape. Are they okay to use?
Is it safe to re-used water that pasta has been cooked in? Say I'm cooking pasta for dinner when my roommate comes home and is going to the same. Can I drain water from my pasta into another pot and have her re-use it?
Hershey's Cocoa Expiration Date
I have two cans of Hershey's Cocoa and would like to know where to find the expiration date on them. Thank you.
Shelf Life of Baking Chocolate
How long can you keep baking morsels and dipping chocolate on the shelf at your house? I have some but I am not sure if I should use it. Thanks
How long does white almond bark last? I have a package from last Christmas. It still looks and smells good, but I don't want to use it if it could go bad.
Evaporated Milk Has Brown Tint
I was given some evaporated milk and when opened it had a brown tinted color. I did thoroughly shake the can before opening. I looked at a web page about evaporated milk, and I could not see an answer. It was not passed the "use by" date on the can. It had a generic label but when I read on the back, it said Safeway Milk Company. Any ideas? Thanks!
Are Tomato Products Safe From Salmonella?
The US is having salmonella issues with tomatoes. My question is: If these tomatoes were used in processed foods like tomato paste or spaghetti sauce will the salmonella still live in the paste or sauce?
Heath Risks When Reusing Food Cans
I would just like to have you post the following in response to the recipes I have seen here that call for using empty food cans that are on this site:
How Long Do Hard Boiled Eggs Last?
How long do hard-boiled eggs last when they're refrigerated in their shells? Thanks.
Using Cinnamon Sticks Multiple Times
I like to use cinnamon sticks, for flavor and for stirring, in my teas and coffee. Should the stick be tossed after so many uses, not just due to diminishing flavor, but for sanitary reasons? I allow the sticks to thoroughly dry between uses, but I still question the safety?
Be Sure To Check Canned Goods Before Using
Yesterday I cleaned out the pantry and found myself looking at a can lid that appeared different. Not dirty, not rusted, just a little odd. I pushed my finger on the top of the lid and it made a pop down and up - and directly into the trash it went.
Why is my fudge moldy after one month?
Warning About Storing Garlic Cloves In Oil
Warning About Storing Garlic Cloves In Oil. There is a common kitchen tip that says to store peeled garlic cloves in oil, unfortunately, botulism can develop when garlic is stored in this manner, especially if it is stored at room temperature.
What foods present a choking risk for children? Toddlers delight in feeding themselves. However, parents of young children need to be cautious at the table.
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