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| Subject | Date Asked | Expert |
| Working with frozen cooked beans | 5/4/2007 | Carol Schlitt |
| Q: How will working with frozen cooked garbanzo beans affect the shelf life of our hummus (we currently ... A: I heard back from Dr. Bobby Klein from the University of Illinois and here is her response: "The ... | ||
| spaghetti sauce | 5/3/2007 | Carol Schlitt |
| Q: i want to know if you eat spaghetti sauce frequently can that do damage to your body A: Are you concerned about eating a consistent supply of an acid-based food because of acid reflux? ... | ||
| Working with frozen cooked beans | 5/3/2007 | Carol Schlitt |
| Q: How will working with frozen cooked garbanzo beans affect the shelf life of our hummus (we currently ... A: I don't know the answer to this question but I've sent it on to researchers at the University of ... | ||
| refreezing meat | 5/2/2007 | Carol Schlitt |
| Q: We made pig in the blankets with thawed ground turkey and refroze them. The meat was thawed in cold ... A: Except that thawing in a sink of cold water is no longer recommended (the recommended way to defrost ... | ||
| Unsliced Turkey Deli Meat | 5/2/2007 | Carol Schlitt |
| Q: Schlitt, I purchased a bulk piece of unsliced Turkey sandwich or deli meat , just as you find in ... A: The date on the meat was a "sell-by" date designed to help the grocery rotate their stock. ... | ||
| Ham bone left in pot of water overnight | 5/2/2007 | Carol Schlitt |
| Q: I boiled a ham bone with some ham on it (to prepare ham 'n' beans) and it was too hot to put in the ... A: It is not recommended to eat potentially hazardous foods that have been at room temperature for more ... | ||
| baby back ribs | 5/1/2007 | Carol Schlitt |
| Q: i bought frozen ribs on sunday and put them in the fridge we were going to cook them monday but ... A: Meat that you purchase at the grocery store should be used within 3-4 days after purchase. Since you ... | ||
| I ate chicken that was left in the car overnight | 5/1/2007 | Carol Schlitt |
| Q: I went to my mom's for coffee this morning and ate leftovers she offered me fromt the night ... A: Wow -- you've had an eventful morning!!! While the conditions were right for the food to grow ... | ||
| Kimchi at 43 F-two questions | 4/29/2007 | Carol Schlitt |
| Q: We own a small Korean restaurant. We have been told to store our kimchi at 43 F. Several customers ... A: Unfortunately, if you want to stay in compliance with your local health department, you must follow ... | ||
| Beef age in package | 4/29/2007 | Carol Schlitt |
| Q: Is it safe to eat a flank steak on April 30 whose package says it was packed on April 17th and ... A: The recommendation is to either cook or freeze meat within 3 days of the sell-by date. While the ... | ||
| marinating london broil | 4/29/2007 | Carol Schlitt |
| Q: I have a london broil marinating in a ziplock bag how long can I marinate? A: It is recommended to marinate meat up to 5 days in the refrigerator. You should boil any used ... | ||
| Beverages | 4/29/2007 | Carol Schlitt |
| Q: Is it safe to chill canned beverages (iced tea, lemonade, etc.) in a fridge and then after not being ... A: I don't know the answer to this question and have contacted the National Beverage Association for ... | ||
| food | 4/28/2007 | Carol Schlitt |
| Q: how long can i keep sliced ham in the fridge for A: I assume you are referring to cooked ham -- such as sliced deli meat. Cooked ham should be used or ... | ||
| Freezing Yogurt | 4/28/2007 | Carol Schlitt |
| Q: How long is yogurt safe to eat if it's been frozen before the expiration date? A: I assume you are referring to refrigerated yogurt as opposed to frozen yogurt and my answer will be ... | ||
| produce safety | 4/27/2007 | Carol Schlitt |
| Q: With the recent outbreaks of e-coli contaiminated produce, will washing/rinsing in (1) a weak beach ... A: Yes -- they do recommend a weak bleach solution for sanitizing cutting boards and utensils. These ... | ||
| Safe Plastic | 4/27/2007 | Carol Schlitt |
| Q: I want to store my own flavored (but store-bought) refrigerated pickles in a large plastic bottle. ... A: You can always go to a restaurant supply store and purchase NSF (National Science Foundation) food ... | ||
| fridge contamination | 4/26/2007 | Carol Schlitt |
| Q: I have OCD and I'm afraid of my refrigerator. I'm afraid that whenever I put something into the ... A: First -- your symptoms of a sore throat and other cold-related symptoms, have nothing to do with ... | ||
| refreezing thawed precooked meatballs | 4/26/2007 | Carol Schlitt |
| Q: If frozen precooked meatballs were thawed, can they be safely refrozen? A: Yes, the meatballs may be refrozen IF they were defrosted in the refrigerator and then refrozen ... | ||
| Duck Eggs | 4/26/2007 | Carol Schlitt |
| Q: About a year ago my neighbor took in an injured wild duck and made it her pet. She took the duck to ... A: Yes, you can consume domesticated wild duck eggs. They should be handled like chicken eggs (cleaned ... | ||
| raw tuna | 4/25/2007 | Carol Schlitt |
| Q: Hi I purchased a tuna filet Monday and keep forgetting it this is Wednesday can I stil sear it ... A: Sorry I was not able to get back to you in a timely manner on this. Was in Washington DC speaking ... | ||
| Prime rib in restaurants | 4/25/2007 | Carol Schlitt |
| Q: I am concerned about restaurants who serve prime and the potential for time exposed to the danger ... A: In Illinois where I reside, restaurants are allowed to serve prime rib if it has been cooked to 120 ... | ||
| produce safety | 4/25/2007 | Carol Schlitt |
| Q: With the recent outbreaks of e-coli contaiminated produce, will washing/rinsing in (1) a weak beach ... A: It is not recommended to wash produce with anything but clean, potable water before consumption. ... | ||
| Yogurt left unrefrigerated | 4/25/2007 | Carol Schlitt |
| Q: How long can yogurt with live active cultures be left unrefrigerated before spoiling? I live in a ... A: The recommendation is to not consume potentially hazardous foods (foods that can easily support the ... | ||
| Jar of meatless spaghetti sauce | 4/23/2007 | Carol Schlitt |
| Q: I opened a jar of tomato and basil sauce and poured a little out, then stored the rest in the ... A: The rule of thumb is to either use or freeze opened jars of tomato sauce within 5-7 days. Could ... | ||
| unrefridgerated chicken | 4/23/2007 | Carol Schlitt |
| Q: I went to the store this morning and got home around 11:30 am and bought fresh chicken tenderloins. ... A: Our general recommendation is to not consume foods that have been out in the danger zone (40 to 140 ... | ||
| flies | 4/23/2007 | Carol Schlitt |
| Q: which fresh fruits are flies attated to the most A: If you are talking about fruit flies, then I suggest you check out this website: ... | ||
| lasagna left out | 4/22/2007 | Carol Schlitt |
| Q: we left cooked lasagna in the oven over night at about 73 degrees in the house. is it safe to eat? A: Unfortunately we can not recommend eating a potentially hazardous food (a food that can easily ... | ||
| eating gum? | 4/22/2007 | Carol Schlitt |
| Q: i have tourette syndrome and one of my ticks is i chew gum and when i am done i swollow it is that ... A: Have you discussed this with your primary physician? How long have you been doing this behavior and ... | ||
| eating gum? | 4/21/2007 | Carol Schlitt |
| Q: i have tourette syndrome and one of my ticks is i chew gum and when i am done i swollow it is that ... A: It is not harmful to swallow gum and it is a wise tale that gum is not digested for years (I've ... | ||
| Freezing Tomatoes | 4/20/2007 | Carol Schlitt |
| Q: I would like to know if there is any safety risk in freezing fresh tomatoes whole, after being ... A: While there is not a safety risk for freezing fresh tomatoes whole, this is not the recommended way ... | ||
| 54 years old revere cookware set | 4/19/2007 | Carol Schlitt |
| Q: My revere ware is becoming very dark inside the pans. is it still safe to cook in them? several ... A: You certainly have gotten your money's worth from your Revere cookware. Fifty-four years is a long ... | ||
| freezing smoked salmon | 4/19/2007 | Carol Schlitt |
| Q: I bought previously frozen smoked salmon. Can I refreeze it for later use prior to opening. Is it ... A: As long as the previously frozen smoked salmon was defrosted in the refrigerated and then refrozen ... | ||
| Refreezing Chicken Homemade Chicken Stock | 4/18/2007 | Carol Schlitt |
| Q: I recently made chicken stock out of some leftover bones I had. I mistakenly froze the stock in ... A: Yes, as long as your defrost the chicken stock in the refrigerator you may then repackage and ... | ||
| Chili | 4/18/2007 | Carol Schlitt |
| Q: We made vegetarian chili last night in a sealed slow cooker. At 11:00 p.m. I checked it and it was ... A: The recommendation is that food be refrigerated within 2 hours after cooking. Your chili was cooling ... | ||
| Ham recooking | 4/17/2007 | Carol Schlitt |
| Q: I refridgerated a reheated ham (half ham with bone in, heated at 325 for 1.5 hours) for five days ... A: We recommend that meat be refrigerated a maximum of 3-4 days before it is either eaten or frozen for ... | ||
| mince | 4/17/2007 | Carol Schlitt |
| Q: I have some frozen mince,can it be refrozen when it has been cooked thanks wendy A: Yes, mince that has been defrosted may be cooked and then frozen. You should freeze the cooked mince ... | ||
| mince | 4/16/2007 | Carol Schlitt |
| Q: i brought some steak mince in october 2006 and put it straight in the freezer when i got home i now ... A: I first had to look up "steak mince" as that was a term I wasn't familiar with here in the US. ... | ||
| Freaking out over botulism | 4/15/2007 | Carol Schlitt |
| Q: Last night we ordered pizza from Dominoe's, I had an olive pizza like always, not but minutes after ... A: That would be scarry eating olives as you hear about the olive botulism scare and subsequent recall. ... | ||
| Lasagne Left out over night | 4/15/2007 | Carol Schlitt |
| Q: I had made two lasagnas, one was cooked and eaten the other had been refrigerated over night. I ... A: I wish I had better news for you but the recommendation is to not consume potentially hazardous ... | ||
| Cooked Vegetables | 4/15/2007 | Carol Schlitt |
| Q: Unfortunately, I have left cooked canned spinach out all night. Can it still be put in the ... A: Unfortunately, cooked vegetables left at room temperature have been shown to be capable of growing ... | ||
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Food Safety Issues
Answers by Expert:
Carol Schlitt
Top Expert on this page
Expertise
I can answer questions on home food safety, sanitation, home food preservation and commercial food safety (HACCP).
Experience
I am a former Extension educator, nutrition, wellness and food safety, having retired August 1, 2010. I am a certified HACCP manager, a food safety instructor for the Illinois Department of Public Health and a 3rd party food safety and OSHA auditor of restaurants.
Organizations
International Association for Food Protection, American Association of Family and Consumer Sciences (Certified CFCS), National Extension Association of Family and Consumer Sciences, St. Louis Culinary Society.
Education/Credentials
BS - University of Illinois
MS - Southern Illinois University at Edwardsville
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