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| Subject | Date Asked | Expert |
| wood stains and food safety | 8/31/2007 | Carol Schlitt |
| Q: I have an unfinished hand-carved pine bowl that I would like to stain and put a protective finish ... A: I would suggest using USP-grade mineral oil or walnut oil as both are edible and tasteless. Beeswax ... | ||
| refigerated Pork Butt | 8/31/2007 | Lynn Schottke |
| Q: Lynn, I purchased a Pork Butt from the store on sunday, the exp date was Tuesday. It is now Friday ... A: Angela, The good news is the dates on the packages are usually sell by dates. You have 7 days to use ... | ||
| Thawing Hamburger | 8/30/2007 | Carol Schlitt |
| Q: I've read some of these questions and your answers and I understand that it's best to thaw hamburger ... A: It is not recommended to thaw at room temperature because some bacteria can produce a toxin when ... | ||
| beef stock | 8/30/2007 | Carol Schlitt |
| Q: After opening a carton of beef stock, how long can it be stored in the refrigerator before it goes ... A: The recommendation is to use the stock within 3-4 days. If you can't use it in the time period you ... | ||
| raw tuna | 8/30/2007 | Chris Manley |
| Q: I live on the Oregon coast and can buy albacore tuna off the boats. My questions are these: I read ... A: The recommended shelf-life for refrigerated albacore is 15 days if used for sushi and 22 days if ... | ||
| Salmon | 8/30/2007 | Chris Manley |
| Q: I have some frozen vacuum packed salmon fillets, but if I cook the whole fillet it will be about 2 ... A: The recommendation on how long to save the cooked leftovers would be 1-3 days. This is mainly a ... | ||
| Raw pork ribs | 8/29/2007 | Carol Schlitt |
| Q: I left a package of frozen raw pork loin ribs out overnight to thaw. This morning I put them in the ... A: The recommendation is to not defrost meat at room temperature. Some bacteria can produce a toxin ... | ||
| HOW LONG DO I MARINADE? | 8/29/2007 | Carol Schlitt |
| Q: CAROL, ON A LOT OF THESE MARINADE BOTTLES IT SAYS "30 MINUTE MARINADE", DOES IT REALLY HELP IF I ... A: It depends on what kinds of marinade you are using. Some are designed to tenderize while others are ... | ||
| Is my chicken still edible? | 8/29/2007 | Chris Manley |
| Q: I purchased chicken tenderloins at Wegman's approximately a week ago. I placed the chicken in the ... A: Yes, the chicken should still be safe to eat. Some manufacturers use "Use/Freeze By" dates, some ... | ||
| Canning and selling salsa for fundraising | 8/29/2007 | Carol Schlitt |
| Q: I've grown my own peppers & tomatoes and want to can salsa to sell for fundraising for our adoption. ... A: First -- you'll need to contact your local health department (Environmental Health Division) and ... | ||
| Leaving Vegetarian Lentil Soup out over night | 8/28/2007 | Carol Schlitt |
| Q: I read your answer to Dave's question about leaving out his no-meat Lentil soup out over night. Your ... A: Unfortunately, some food borne bacteria can produce a toxin that is not deactivated by heat. Since ... | ||
| Pecan Pie | 8/28/2007 | Carol Schlitt |
| Q: I just baked a Pecan Pie for a birthday party later tothis evening. Unfortunately I am not going to ... A: I do not have your email address so the only way for me to respond is through this portal. Pecan ... | ||
| almonds | 8/27/2007 | Chris Manley |
| Q: I discovered a package of slivered almonds in my freezer that had to have been in there at least 5 ... A: It sounds like the "use by" date is still current, and almonds in a raw uncooked form are relatively ... | ||
| another salsa question | 8/26/2007 | Carol Schlitt |
| Q: I would like to can salsa at home to possibly sell. I already can using standard canning methods ... A: When you start canning low-acid foods for selling, you enter a new arena of food manufacturing that ... | ||
| Microbes | 8/25/2007 | Carol Schlitt |
| Q: I've heard that raw foods are better because of enzymes. Obviously salmonella, trichinosis, E. ... A: There is quite a movement advocating the consumption of raw foods as opposed to cooked foods. The ... | ||
| Microbes | 8/25/2007 | Chris Manley |
| Q: I've heard that raw foods are better because of enzymes. Obviously salmonella, trichinosis, E. ... A: The pathogenic organisms that typically cause foodborne illness are largely associated with raw ... | ||
| Microbes | 8/25/2007 | Lynn Schottke |
| Q: I've heard that raw foods are better because of enzymes. Obviously salmonella, trichinosis, E. ... A: Ben, While it is true most foods have microorganisms occuring naturally, it does not make them all ... | ||
| Re: refreezing food | 8/24/2007 | Carol Schlitt |
| Q: I read answer you recently gave someone. My question is a little different. Our freezer door was ... A: No -- you should only refreeze foods that have ice crystals still present. If foods have completely ... | ||
| sauerkraut | 8/24/2007 | Chris Manley |
| Q: Can you freeze sauerkraut from the bag, the portion you didn't use? A: I can't speak for what would happen to the quality of the sauerkraut after it is thawed, but the pH ... | ||
| Hot Dogs | 8/24/2007 | Carol Schlitt |
| Q: How long do hot dogs last in the freezer? Thanks Robin A: The recommendation for hot dogs is 6 months -- but that is based on quality not safety. Hot dogs can ... | ||
| Hamburger Safety | 8/24/2007 | Carol Schlitt |
| Q: I purchased hamburger and froze it. I took it out of the freezer on Tuesday evening about 7:30 p.m. ... A: Congratulations Kim -- you've done everything correctly for defrosting your hamburger! The ... | ||
| Frozen salmon left on counter | 8/23/2007 | Chris Manley |
| Q: I accidentally left some salmon steaks on the counter for 4 hours which were previously frozen and ... A: If the salmon started out frozen and was only left out for 4 hours they will still be safe to eat. ... | ||
| Freezing Fresh Salsa | 8/23/2007 | Carol Schlitt |
| Q: Can fresh (uncooked) salsa be frozen? A: Sure -- you can freeze any food. You just may not like the resulting product once defrosted!!! ... | ||
| Pork Chops | 8/23/2007 | Chris Manley |
| Q: My co-worker came to work at 5:30 a.m. it is now noon time and she left her pork chop in the car ... A: Potentially hazardous food should not be considered safe if held above 41 degrees or below 140 ... | ||
| spaghetti bolegnaise | 8/23/2007 | Carol Schlitt |
| Q: How long can spaghetti made with ground pork mince and tomato paste stay in the fridge before it ... A: The general guideline for leftovers containing meat is to use or freeze them for future use within ... | ||
| cooked cabbage | 8/23/2007 | Chris Manley |
| Q: May I leave cooked cabbage out overnight in an enamel colander without refrigeration? Thank you in ... A: Neil, Once a fruit or vegetable has been cooked it becomes potentially hazardous, meaning without ... | ||
| food safety | 8/22/2007 | Carol Schlitt |
| Q: i sell burgers.my burger patties ingrients have evaporated milk.i heard that it is better to use ... A: It does not matter whether you use fresh milk or evaporated milk in your burgers. The issues is how ... | ||
| vacuum sealed chicken in the fridge | 8/21/2007 | Carol Schlitt |
| Q: I thawed vaccum sealed boneless chicken breast in some water on Friday, then put in the in fridge ... A: First, the recommended way to defrost foods is in the refrigerator, not in water. If frozen chicken ... | ||
| Thermo bags | 8/20/2007 | Carol Schlitt |
| Q: After Church on Sunday's we go out to eat and then do our shopping for the week. We don't make it ... A: Yes -- using gel packs would work much better. Or perhaps ice in ziploc bags would work. At least ... | ||
| Thermo bags | 8/20/2007 | Carol Schlitt |
| Q: After Church on Sunday's we go out to eat and then do our shopping for the week. We don't make it ... A: The thermo bags say they will keep cold foods cold or hot foods hot for 2-3 hours. A better idea ... | ||
| Storing liquids in Stainless Steel | 8/19/2007 | Carol Schlitt |
| Q: Is it safe to store liquids, including milk, in stainless steel (i.e. Thermos) for 2-3 days at a ... A: Still, I do not think it is wise to keep milk in any product for several days and drink out of it ... | ||
| FREEZER ELECTRICAL LOSS | 8/19/2007 | Carol Schlitt |
| Q: My daughter called in distress this morning...it appears her full upright freezer lost power and ... A: If the food still had ice crystals when she found the food, then they can be safely refrozen. After ... | ||
| Storing liquids in Stainless Steel | 8/19/2007 | Carol Schlitt |
| Q: Is it safe to store liquids, including milk, in stainless steel (i.e. Thermos) for 2-3 days at a ... A: Stainless steel is a food-safe material that does not interact with foods making it an ideal ... | ||
| Vacuum food and mountaineering | 8/18/2007 | Carol Schlitt |
| Q: I am climbing Mt Rainier in a few weeks and we have to pack our food up for a total of 4 days. To ... A: First, my best wishes for you as you climb Mt. Rainier. Vacuumed packaged food must still be ... | ||
| Eating Ash | 8/18/2007 | Carol Schlitt |
| Q: Does it matter if you eat ash thats on your barbequed food? I heard it can be poisinous. A: What you've heard is that charring meat on the BBQ grill can be dangerous as the charring is ... | ||
| thawed chicken overnight | 8/17/2007 | Chris Manley |
| Q: I pulled out some chicken around noon to thaw for dinner. We ended up going out and I forgot to put ... A: Unfortunately, the safe thing to do is throw it out. Food should not be allowed to be above 41 ... | ||
| Pinto Beans left out overnight | 8/16/2007 | Carol Schlitt |
| Q: Are cooked pinto beans left out overnight safe to eat? The only ingredients were seasoning and ... A: The recommendation is that cooked vegetables left out at room temperature over 2 hours should not be ... | ||
| Energy Drinks | 8/15/2007 | Carol Schlitt |
| Q: Are energy drinks reallt bad for you and what is taurine(is it animal derived?) A: I suggest you check out this website for an answer to your ... | ||
| half a watermelon - how long does it keep. | 8/15/2007 | Carol Schlitt |
| Q: I got a whole watermelon, cut it in half and ate one side. The other side I left "whole", put ... A: I too have a half of watermelon in my refrigerator that has been in there 3 days since cut. ... | ||
| Frozen Chicken Stock | 8/15/2007 | Carol Schlitt |
| Q: How long will chicken stock (just liquid, no meat) stay good in a freezer? It has never been ... A: Theoretically, it will be SAFE to use as long as it is frozen. Quality, however does not improve ... | ||
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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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