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| Subject | Date Asked | Expert |
| Defrosted Mince | 7/16/2007 | Lynn Schottke |
| Q: I took some frozen mince out of my freezer late thursday 12th night and defrosted it in the fridge ... A: My mother is scottish so I am going to assume mince is what we call ground beef. Your answer is yes, ... | ||
| canned food | 7/15/2007 | Carol Schlitt |
| Q: I used some canned organic pumpkin in a muffins recipe (they are baking 45 minutes @350 degrees). ... A: The "best if used by" date is a quality issue -- not a safety issue. If the can the pumpkin came ... | ||
| freezing garlic | 7/15/2007 | Carol Schlitt |
| Q: I just wanted to know whether you can freeze fresh garlic. I bought a large container of fresh ... A: Yes -- you can freeze them but the texture and flavor will be changed. This is why you don't find ... | ||
| cheesecake freezing | 7/15/2007 | Carol Schlitt |
| Q: I am making a bunch of no bake cheesecakes and would like to freeze them for when needed, but the ... A: Unfortunately, you are finding out that cream cheese does not freeze well as its texture often times ... | ||
| Food presevation | 7/14/2007 | Carol Schlitt |
| Q: I made a pot of beef soup and accidently left it out of the refrigerator overnight. Will it be safe ... A: Unfortunately, it is not recommended to consume a potentially hazardous food that has been left at ... | ||
| avocados | 7/12/2007 | Carol Schlitt |
| Q: Can avocados be frozen? What is the best way to prepare them for freezing(cut in half, left whole)? ... A: Yes you can freeze them. Please refer to this excellent, research based web site for information on ... | ||
| canteloupe | 7/11/2007 | Carol Schlitt |
| Q: How long can cut canteloupe be in the fridge for? A: Cut cantaloupe can last up to one week in the refrigerator, depending upon the ripeness of the melon ... | ||
| mussels | 7/11/2007 | Carol Schlitt |
| Q: The other day we bought 4 pounds of mussels, and my wife and I disagreed about whether to discard ... A: Heat will cause mussels to open -- whether they were initially alive or dead. Those that did not ... | ||
| food safety | 7/11/2007 | Carol Schlitt |
| Q: I had some unopened bags of frozen vegetables in the freezer and turned off the circuit breakers ... A: It is possible to refreeze thawed vegetables if they are in good condition. Thawed vegetables after ... | ||
| food safety | 7/11/2007 | Carol Schlitt |
| Q: I accidently left yogurt, frozen pancakes, fat free half and half and sliced deli turkey in the car ... A: Unfortunately, I can not recommend consuming the food. Of course it is your call. If you feel ... | ||
| freezer life of vac packed fish | 7/10/2007 | Carol Schlitt |
| Q: I have a vacuum packed salmon that has been in my freezer for 4 years. It has never thawed during ... A: Yes, the salmon is safe to thaw and cook and eat. Frozen foods that have remained frozen are safe ... | ||
| mussels | 7/10/2007 | Carol Schlitt |
| Q: The other day we bought 4 pounds of mussels, and my wife and I disagreed about whether to discard ... A: The general rule of thumb is if you tap a mussel and it does not respond by closing, then you should ... | ||
| Chicken | 7/9/2007 | Carol Schlitt |
| Q: How long can you leave marinated chicken in the refrigerator in a tupperware container? Also how ... A: The maximum time for refrigerating marinated chicken is 2 days. Please be aware that depending upon ... | ||
| milk | 7/9/2007 | Carol Schlitt |
| Q: how long can milk be kept after it is frozenand unthawed? A: Fresh milk purchased at the grocery store has about 5-7 days of refrigerator storage life upon ... | ||
| bad fish? | 7/9/2007 | Lynn Schottke |
| Q: I baked some fish the other day and as I was eating it I noticed something strange. I saw what ... A: Sounds like your fish had a parasite....GROSS!!!!! Emeril is my hero :) He is correct, fish should ... | ||
| Salad Dressing | 7/7/2007 | Carol Schlitt |
| Q: I have a wonderful salad dressing that I would liketo start selling. I have the market for it but I ... A: Since your salad dressing will require either bottling or refrigerated packaging, you are looking at ... | ||
| RE Freezing | 7/7/2007 | Carol Schlitt |
| Q: We all know that you shouldn't re freeze a product once thawed. My question is why? I understand ... A: You can freeze a product (meat, cooked food dish, etc) once thawed -- if it was thawed in the ... | ||
| Freezing Pickles | 7/7/2007 | Carol Schlitt |
| Q: I have an excellent refrigerator Dill Pickle recipe.As they dont store for more than three weeks is ... A: Yes, you can freeze pickles but it's best to follow recipes designed for freezing. I'd first do 1 ... | ||
| bad fish? | 7/7/2007 | Lynn Schottke |
| Q: I baked some fish the other day and as I was eating it I noticed something strange. I saw what ... A: Are you sure it was a worm and not a bone? Sometimes, when you bake fish, some of the fat will leach ... | ||
| cakes and baked item storage | 7/6/2007 | Carol Schlitt |
| Q: Within the Haccp programe, can cake, (for example fruit cake), and scones be stored at room ... A: I do not know exactly how you are making your fruit cake, but normally it is not stored at room ... | ||
| can you kill danger zone grown bacteria? | 7/5/2007 | Carol Schlitt |
| Q: If meat sits out in the dangerzone (which is under 140 if cooked right?) long enough to get ... A: While you'd think that simply reheating potentially dangerous food would kill any new bacteria, this ... | ||
| meat left out | 7/5/2007 | Carol Schlitt |
| Q: My husband grilled a pork tenderloin last night for about 2.5 hours, then left it out overnight. ... A: Unfortunately, we do not recommend heating and eating meat that has been left at room temperature ... | ||
| How long can you marinade steak safely? | 7/4/2007 | Carol Schlitt |
| Q: I have some steaks that I put in marinade straight from the store but my plans have abruptly changed ... A: If the steaks are fresh when you start and you don’t go past the grocers "use-by" date, you should ... | ||
| preserving marinated chicken | 7/4/2007 | Carol Schlitt |
| Q: I marinated some chicken in yoghurt and spices, which we wanted to bbq. However the fridge broke ... A: No -- I do not think that the spices and yogurt provided a safe environment for the chicken. Chicken ... | ||
| Re-freezing food. | 7/4/2007 | Carol Schlitt |
| Q: Our fridge freezer gave up last night, and so I removed all the frozen foods and placed them in ... A: The general recommendation is if the food still has ice crystals in it, it can be safely refrozen. ... | ||
| frozen stew meat | 7/4/2007 | Carol Schlitt |
| Q: How long is it safe to keep meat frozen before use? A: It's safe to keep meat frozen for a long, long time. Meat will stay safe as long as it is frozen, ... | ||
| food safety | 7/3/2007 | Carol Schlitt |
| Q: I went to the grocery store last night about 9:30pm and forgot to put a bag away! I found it this ... A: Unfortunately, the recommendation is to not consume potentially hazardous foods (yogurt, hot dogs, ... | ||
| Storing almonds | 7/3/2007 | Carol Schlitt |
| Q: I was wondering what is the best way to store natural almonds purchased in bulk from Sam's Club? ... A: Almonds can be stored in the refrigerator or freezer for long term storage. They key is to store in ... | ||
| Unrefrigerated pies | 7/2/2007 | Carol Schlitt |
| Q: I recently received a license to bake pies out of my home and to sale wholesale or retail. The ... A: Any pie without eggs or dairy products is considered a pie that does not need refrigeration. ... | ||
| canned food | 7/2/2007 | Carol Schlitt |
| Q: Carol, Are canned foods, ex. a can of green beans, safe to consume once opened and stored at room ... A: You should not consume opened canned foods that have been at room temperature for over 2 hours. ... | ||
| manicotti | 7/2/2007 | Carol Schlitt |
| Q: A coworker brought in home made manicotti this morning. It was taken out of the refrigerator and ... A: No...this is the not recommended way to safely thaw food. Thawing food or allowing food that should ... | ||
| hummus left on counter | 7/2/2007 | Lynn Schottke |
| Q: I recently left store bought hummus out over night. I put it in the fridge when I woke up, but I'm ... A: I'm sorry but pitch it. You actually could get botulism because of the moisture content. Food should ... | ||
| macaroni and cheese casserole refrigeration | 7/2/2007 | Carol Schlitt |
| Q: I have a 8 x 12 tin foil dish of macaroni and cheese casserole that has not been eaten at all. The ... A: The recommendation for holding leftovers in the refrigerator is 3-4 days. Since this was put in the ... | ||
| time frame for pork to spoil | 6/30/2007 | Carol Schlitt |
| Q: I butcher wild hogs year round any where from 1 to 12 at a time, weights are from 20lbs to 250lbs. I ... A: As you are probably aware, feral hogs are known to carry viral and bacterial diseases, many of which ... | ||
| Frozen food outside freezer | 6/29/2007 | Carol Schlitt |
| Q: I bought frozen food back from the supermarket and I have forgotten to put it in the freezer. It's ... A: NO -- the food is not okay to consume. Frozen food that has been completely defrosted at room ... | ||
| Frozen pork chops | 6/29/2007 | Carol Schlitt |
| Q: I found some two-year-old pork chops in my freezer. They do not look freezer burned, and they smell ... A: Yes -- they should be safe to eat. The guidelines for meat storage in the freezer are designed for ... | ||
| thaw defrost | 6/28/2007 | Carol Schlitt |
| Q: I HAVE JUST READ AN ITEM WHERE YOU HAVE SAID IT IS OK TO USE SOUSAGES ONCE DEFROSTET PROPERLYAND ... A: You are right, frozen sausages held on an airplane for 18+ hours without trying to keep them frozen ... | ||
| Mold Ingestion | 6/28/2007 | Carol Schlitt |
| Q: My 3 year old daughter recently came down with a severe rash all over her body and her lips became ... A: First, I am very sorry to hear of your daughters severe rash. I hope that she is getting better each ... | ||
| frozen prime rib | 6/27/2007 | Carol Schlitt |
| Q: I've had a prime rib frozen for about 2 years. I just decided to defrosh it in the refrigerator and ... A: Frozen meats are safe to consume after long-term freezer storage, they just may not be as high a ... | ||
| salad dressing | 6/27/2007 | Carol Schlitt |
| Q: I am interested in marketing/selling a salad dressing which is made of fresh roasted red peppers, ... A: Sounds like a wonderful dressing you want to market. You are right -- you will not be able to ... | ||
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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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