Can I refreeze uncooked pork chops?
Are Refillable Plastic Water Bottles Safe?
We purchase water at the grocery store using the large refillable plastic bottles. Is it safe to keep using the same plastic bottle? Thanks.
Some of the Kernels on My Frozen Corn Turned Brown
I tried freezing corn on the cob this year. I followed the instructions in a preserving book. After a few days in the freezer several kernels turned brown. Is this still safe to eat? What happened?
Can you tell me if a can of sweet and sour is any good after you have had it still in the can, unopened for 6 years?
Is it Okay to Have a Freezer in the Garage?
Would it be okay to put a freezer in garage?
Use Ice Cubes To Check Freezer Operation
If you're traveling, or need to leave your home when evacuated, place several ice cubes on a small plate and place them in the middle of your freezer. If you come home, and they are melted, immediately suspect that the food in your refrigerator may be bad.
Can I Serve Food on Unglazed Terra Cotta Flowerpot Saucers?
Since it would not be safe to eat off of the glazed saucers, what about the plain terracotta saucers for pots?
Can I Use the Saucer from a Glazed Flowerpot to Serve Food?
Is it safe to eat or place food on a glazed flowerpot's glazed saucer?
Shelf Life of Homemade Canned Soup
How long is homemade canned soup good for? I was recently given some that has been on the shelf for 2 years. Is it safe to eat?
Eating Fruits Grown Where Cats Have Pooped
Is it safe to eat from plants such as tomatoes or strawberries where cats have pooped and peed?
What is the latest guidelines about washing fruits and vegetables before using?
Do Foods Need to Be Heated to Boiling Before Placing on a Steam Table?
I hope you can help with this one, don't know where else to go. I started working at a snack bar that sells hot dogs, chili dogs, etc. We make our own chili for the chili dogs. Once made and cooled we put it in containers, date them and freeze them to use throughout the week.
Using Meat That Was in a Broken Freezer
My freezer stopped working. I did not know this until I saw a puddle of water. It is completely defrosted. The food was thawed but still cold. There was roast, chicken, and ground meat.
Can I Use Meat That Was Left to Defrost on Counter?
I accidentally started to defrost spare ribs on the counter and they sat out about 5 hours. They were still partially frozen when discovered. Are they OK to use?
Storing Food on Cracked Styrofoam Trays
Can you store ready to eat food on cracked Styrofoam trays?
Can you eat wild onions?
Determining if Milk is Safe to Drink
We bought some milk it doesn't expire until March 18th. It was frozen in our refrigerator since the 3rd of March. It tastes like vanilla, it's 2% milk. Is it safe? I'm 33 weeks pregnant, so I want to be safe.
Fresh Coconut Has Chemical Smell
Does anyone know why a coconut would smell something like a cleaning product when it is opened? I recently bought one. It is full of milk and white meat, but smells chemically.
Concerns Related to Storing Lettuce in Plastic Too Long
What's the name of the poison contracted from lettuce being stored in plastic too long?
Is it safe to keep garlic cloves in olive oil, if refrigerated?
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.
Preparing Ground Beef For Safe Consumption
With the recent recall of fresh and frozen ground beef, it's more important then ever to cook ground beef safely. Although the product(s) being recalled should be returned to the point of purchase, consumers preparing other ground beef products should heed the following advice.
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.
