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| refridgeration of seafood | 5/21/2007 | Carol Schlitt |
Q: what is the maximum amount of time that fish(salmon) can remain refridgerated before it becomes ...
A: It depends upon how it is packaged. If it is vacuum packaged it can be refrigerated safely up to 10 ...
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| food safety | 5/21/2007 | Carol Schlitt |
Q: I left a pasta bake out of the fridge overnight (cool temperatures), I don't want to waste the food, ...
A: Unfortunately, some bacteria produce a toxin that is not deactivated by cooking. That's why we ...
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| Freezing Gilled Steak | 5/20/2007 | Lynn Schottke |
Q: Greetings: I made two marinated grilled flank steaks. There were some leftovers. I am wondering ...
A: Yes, you can freeze the steak. Wrap it up very well. If you have a deep freeze you can keep it for ...
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| Bag of groceries left in car! | 5/20/2007 | Carol Schlitt |
Q: I left a bag of groceries in my car overnight for approx. 18 hours. In the bag was two sealed ...
A: Unfortunately, I can not recommend cooking and consuming the meat products as they have been in what ...
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| Product storage | 5/19/2007 | Carol Schlitt |
Q: We have a product that we have developed with a cheese factory in WI. It's Cheddar Cheese with ...
A: My feeling is that you will need to have this product shipped to an inspected refrigeration ...
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| Beef in pressure cooker | 5/19/2007 | Carol Schlitt |
Q: Last night I cooked some beef in a pressure cooker. It was too hot to put in the refrigerator and ...
A: How hot was the beef when you opened it up this morning? If it was above 140 degrees then it will ...
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| 6 day old cooked steak | 5/18/2007 | Carol Schlitt |
Q: I just had some leftover steak that was in my fridge. Everything tasted fine and then I realized ...
A: The recommendations for using cooked refrigerated meat within 3-4 days is based upon research ...
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| consumed cooked meat left overnight | 5/18/2007 | Carol Schlitt |
Q: I have read quite a bit here about eating cooked meat that was left out overnight. In my case, I ...
A: Just because a meat sits out at room temperature overnight does not always mean a person will become ...
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| steak | 5/17/2007 | Carol Schlitt |
Q: I bought a steak 4 days ago, & was wondering how long it will be safe to eat it. It is starting to ...
A: The general recommendation for meat is to use or freeze it by the "sell-by" date printed on the ...
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| yogurt | 5/17/2007 | Carol Schlitt |
Q: If refrigerated and in unopened single serving packages, what is the safety guidelines for eating ...
A: As you suspected, yogurt is safe to consume past the "best if used by" or "sell-by" date. These ...
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| Cheesecake | 5/17/2007 | Lynn Schottke |
Q: I am having an outdoor wedding with cheesecake wedding cakes. How long can they stay ...
A: Kathleen, If you ice them, you will have the best results. They will last to about four hours. After ...
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| Chicken left in microwave | 5/16/2007 | Carol Schlitt |
Q: I forgot to remove the Roast Chicken from the oven after cooking and discovered it the next morning. ...
A: Yes -- you should not consume the chicken. Chicken is considered a potentially hazardous food -- in ...
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| Commercial Beef Jerky | 5/16/2007 | Carol Schlitt |
Q: I bought commercial organic beef jerky to snack on at the computer. I opened it and did not eat it ...
A: "Best if Used By" information is for quality -- not for safety. The manufacturer of this product ...
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| safe meat | 5/14/2007 | Carol Schlitt |
Q: I purchased ground beef and frozen chicken breast at 12:00 p.m. but wasn't able to get home until ...
A: Yes -- the meat and chicken should be okay to consume. The general rule of thumb is foods purchased ...
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| fridge door open overnight | 5/14/2007 | Carol Schlitt |
Q: I left the fridge door open for nearly overnight (probably at least 6 hours), and when I discovered ...
A: Raw carrots are okay at 60 degrees -- in fact they are often sold at room temperature at farmer's ...
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| cheeses to avoid during pregnancy and if following a candida-cleanse diet | 5/12/2007 | Lynn Schottke |
Q: I recently heard not to eat semisoft cheeses while pregnant. I also heard you can eat unaged ...
A: Cheese, Love it! Unfortunatley there is no cheese that is unaged and semi soft. Aging is part of the ...
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| Rao's pasta sauce shelf life | 5/11/2007 | Carol Schlitt |
Q: I have had an open bottle of Rao's marinara sauce in my refrigerator for 2 months and wanted to know ...
A: The recommendation for open jars of spaghetti and marinara sauce is to use within 1 week of opening. ...
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| hot food | 5/11/2007 | Carol Schlitt |
Q: is it safe to put warm food that has not long been cooked in the fridge please as i thought all ...
A: What you are asking is "can you put hot food in the refrigerator or must it first be cooled." -- ...
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| Frozen Quiche | 5/11/2007 | Carol Schlitt |
Q: I bought a frozen quiche on Saturday. I stuck it in the refrigerator thinking I would use it on ...
A: The rule of thumb is once frozen food is defrosted you treat it like it was a fresh food -- that is ...
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| Frozen Corn Refrozen | 5/10/2007 | Carol Schlitt |
Q: My son put the groceries away for me last Friday and placed the bag of frozen corn in butter sauce ...
A: The frozen corn is okay to prepare though after going through thawing and refreezing will not be of ...
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| Vacuum packaging | 5/10/2007 | Carol Schlitt |
Q: I have a question what kind of storage is appropriate to for a vacuum packed meat ( frozen - thawed- ...
A: Are you asking for home vacuum packaging or for commercial? I can answer the question for home ...
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| frozen pork left out | 5/9/2007 | Carol Schlitt |
Q: I put a 3-4 lb frozen pork loin out about 6 p.m. and forgot to put it in the fridge. Discovered it ...
A: I wish I could say "Yes" but I can't. And here's why.... Meat is not a sterile item -- never has ...
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| smoked ham | 5/8/2007 | Carol Schlitt |
Q: How long can you leave un uncooked smoked ham in refrigerator before cooking?
A: It is recommended to store an uncooked -- cook-before-eating -- cured, smoked ham under ...
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| refreezing food | 5/8/2007 | Carol Schlitt |
Q: can u freeze some meat and take it out and then refreeze it again before cooking it
A: Yes, as long as the meat was defrosted in the refrigerator and it was then refrozen within 2-3 days ...
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| Homemade Basil Pesto | 5/8/2007 | Carol Schlitt |
Q: Greetings: How long may I safely keep homemade basil pesto in the refrigerator? It contains basil, ...
A: Yum, yum -- I love homemade basil pesto! The recommended refrigerator storage for pesto is no more ...
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| Church Covered Dish Dinners | 5/7/2007 | Carol Schlitt |
Q: How long can food like casserole or meat stay on a buffet (with out a chafing dish) and still be ...
A: The general rule of thumb is 2 hours for both hot dishes and cold dishes. I would suggest that ...
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| Defrosting frozen sirloin | 5/7/2007 | Carol Schlitt |
Q: I took Frozen 3lbs of sirloin steaks out of the freezer this morning at 9am and placed it on the ...
A: The recommendation is to not consume potentially hazardous foods (meat falls into this category) ...
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| supplement safety | 5/7/2007 | Carol Schlitt |
Q: i,m sure you get some get some wierd questions this may top the lot .i,m taking a b complex ...
A: You're right... I do get some weird questions, but they are all legitimate and I try to answer them ...
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| RE: meat temperature at teh grocery store | 5/7/2007 | Carol Schlitt |
Q: Recently I was at teh grocery store and noticed 2 packages of raw hamburger placed at teh end of the ...
A: You don't say where you live but state laws for food handling do vary as to how long food that ...
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| meat left in car trunk 4 hrs. | 5/7/2007 | Carol Schlitt |
Q: I inadvertantly left a steak and a pound of ground turkey breast in the trunk of my car while ...
A: Unfortunately, freezing does not kill bacteria -- only slows it down. The recommendation is to not ...
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| Chicken left out | 5/6/2007 | Carol Schlitt |
Q: I'm a student and I bought a pasta ready meal about 4 days ago that had chicken in it. As my ...
A: So you ate a 4-day unrefrigerated chicken pasta meal? Wow -- you must have been really hungry to ...
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| Cooked meat and seafood | 5/6/2007 | Carol Schlitt |
Q: How long after initial cooking is it safe to eat leftover meats, fish and seafood?
A: The general guideline for leftover meats, fish and seafood is 3-4 days (with some products ...
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| Canning Home Made Chicken Stock | 5/6/2007 | Carol Schlitt |
Q: I would like to can my home made chicken stock. I have experience with canning meat, veg's and ...
A: Yes -- you can can home made chicken stock. For research tested recipes, please see the National ...
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| Bell pepper seeds and pith | 5/6/2007 | Carol Schlitt |
Q: Are the seeds and pith of a bell pepper (red, green, yellow, whatever) poisonous or otherwise bad ...
A: No the seeds and pith are not harmful -- just very bitter. We recommend removing the seeds and pith ...
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| Raw eggs | 5/6/2007 | Carol Schlitt |
Q: I had a heart attack a couple of months ago. I was put on a rather strict diet. My wife died last ...
A: I applaud you for wanting to learn how to cook, freeze and eat healthfully for your heart. It is ...
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| Cooking chicken that has dried out in the refrigerator during defrosting | 5/5/2007 | Carol Schlitt |
Q: When I buy chicken breasts I immediately freeze them. Then I must remember to put them still wrapped ...
A: Yes -- the chicken should be okay to bake and eat. As you found out, air is the enemy with foods in ...
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| Bratwurst | 5/5/2007 | Carol Schlitt |
Q: I boiled bratwurst last night. I usually boil it, then brown it to make sure it is cooked. After ...
A: Unfortunately no. Bratwurst is considered a potentially hazardous food -- in other words it easily ...
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| healthiest type of cookware | 5/4/2007 | Carol Schlitt |
Q: I know NOT to use aluminum cookware, but what is the healthiest type of cookware to use? I am an ...
A: First, congratulations on being an advanced stage cancer survivor. I am always so impressed with the ...
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| cooked sauerkraut | 5/4/2007 | Carol Schlitt |
Q: How long can cooked sauerkraut be kept in the refrigerator? Can cooked sauerkraut be frozen and ...
A: Cooked sauerkraut has a refrigerator shelf life of 4-5 days. While uncooked sauerkraut may be ...
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| salsa left outside fridge one week | 5/4/2007 | Carol Schlitt |
Q: my daughter (6 yrs) at some salsa after I found out it was opened and left outside fridge at room ...
A: As you probably know, it is not recommended to eat from an opened jar of salsa that has been at room ...
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