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| Subject | Date Asked | Expert |
| Home canned vegetable/ jams | 11/4/2007 | Carl Copeland |
| Q: How long can you keep them in your pantry? Someone just gave me a box of home canned goods the dates ... A: Terri, After a little research it is recommended by the FDA to only use home canned items for 1 year ... | ||
| Frozen hamburger patties | 11/4/2007 | Carl Copeland |
| Q: I had some frozen hamburger patties and a couple of sausages in the freezer, which I took out and ... A: SInce you are planning to barbeque tomorrow I thought I should get to answer this question as soon ... | ||
| Chicken | 11/3/2007 | Carl Copeland |
| Q: I have chicken in the crock pot and just realized the use by date was 3 days ago, is it safe? It was ... A: The use by date is regulated by USDA and we both know if we were shopping we would never pick up an ... | ||
| walnuts | 11/3/2007 | Carl Copeland |
| Q: can you refreeze them A: I am a pistachio man myself, but when it comes to walnuts you should only refreeze them if they ... | ||
| Banquet hall food | 11/2/2007 | Carol Schlitt |
| Q: We were recently at a post-funeral banquet in a southwest suburb of Chicago and my boyfriend ... A: You should contact the Cook County Health Department Environmental Health Services Division (they ... | ||
| Banquet hall food | 11/2/2007 | Carol Schlitt |
| Q: We were recently at a post-funeral banquet in a southwest suburb of Chicago and my boyfriend ... A: Actually, the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) forbids the reusing of of food that has ... | ||
| salami | 11/1/2007 | Carl Copeland |
| Q: I am traveling by air to Florida, it is about a 3 hr. flight. The salami will be with me in my bag ... A: Shawn, How are you doing I love salami especially when its in a Philadelphia Hoagie. Any type of ... | ||
| food | 11/1/2007 | Chris Manley |
| Q: How long does it take to get food poisoning, from a restaurant? A: The best answer is, "It depends". Typically 12-24 hours, however there are some pathogens that ... | ||
| Leaving Chili Overnight | 10/31/2007 | Carol Schlitt |
| Q: Is it safe to leave chili sitting in a pot unrefrigerated at room temperature (68 degrees) for 24 ... A: Who knows.... Since we currently do not have a way of testing food at home to see if it is safe to ... | ||
| Overnight cooked cabbage is unsafe | 10/31/2007 | Chris Manley |
| Q: I read some articles. Do NOT eat the overnight cooked cabbage! The reason is that the overnight ... A: If the cabbage is fully cooked, bacteria should be destroyed. Very long term storage may allow any ... | ||
| meat | 10/30/2007 | Carol Schlitt |
| Q: how long can you leave some raw hamb meat and cream in the car in 60 degree weather A: The recommendation is that raw, potentially hazardous foods (meat, dairy, fish, poultry, etc) should ... | ||
| Canned soups left out | 10/29/2007 | Carl Copeland |
| Q: Earlier in the day I made my daughter a can of condensed chicken noodle soup (mixed with can of ... A: I just made some homemade chicken noodle soup this evening. After I made it I was concerned that I ... | ||
| Home canned salsa safety | 10/28/2007 | Carol Schlitt |
| Q: I found some of my homemade canned salsa from 1993 in the dark, dry basement. I don't remember if ... A: Yes -- if the salsa looks as good as the day you canned it, it should be safe to consume. ... | ||
| Cheesecake | 10/28/2007 | Carol Schlitt |
| Q: Is it safe to eat cheesecake that was accidently left out overnight and then frozen? What are the ... A: The recommendation is to not consume foods that contain potentially hazardous foods (meat, dairy, ... | ||
| keeping food warm in crockpot | 10/28/2007 | Carol Schlitt |
| Q: I have a new programmable crockpot. When the meat is done, it switches to the warm mode. How long ... A: The temperatures for crockpot use have been found safe to use, including the programmable models. ... | ||
| HOME BAKING | 10/26/2007 | Carol Schlitt |
| Q: I HAVE READ SOME OF YOUR ANSWERS TO QUESTIONS ON THIS SUBJECT BAKING & SELLING FROM HOME. I HAVE ... A: Yes -- you are right that having a license does not guarantee safety. It does mean that there are ... | ||
| beef | 10/26/2007 | Carl Copeland |
| Q: i have never in 52 years seen this: I purchased "Fresh" beef from my supermarket, froze it ... A: Your Husband sounds like me I'll eat anything (just Kidding). packaged ground beef may turn a ... | ||
| Thawed Meats | 10/25/2007 | Carl Copeland |
| Q: Carl and Carol - On 6/24 Carol answered a question about thawing and refreezing, stating that it ... A: How are you Ben? I will in no way say that Carol is incorrect or go back and forth on this topic. ... | ||
| HOME BAKING | 10/25/2007 | Carol Schlitt |
| Q: I HAVE READ SOME OF YOUR ANSWERS TO QUESTIONS ON THIS SUBJECT BAKING & SELLING FROM HOME. I HAVE ... A: I understand your reasoning and yes, many now successful businesses started in their own homes but ... | ||
| Home canned salsa safety | 10/24/2007 | Carol Schlitt |
| Q: I found some of my homemade canned salsa from 1993 in the dark, dry basement. I don't remember if ... A: From what you've described they appear to be safe to consume. However, I can not recommend ... | ||
| raw meat | 10/24/2007 | Carl Copeland |
| Q: I sent my dad steaks from an online company. They were delivered sometime on Saturday, but my dad ... A: Judy, Stop Pops!!! The main problem has to do with the timeline (how long was the meat outside) and ... | ||
| Humus | 10/24/2007 | Carol Schlitt |
| Q: My name is Caroline and I am a post-graduate student at the University of Salford, in England. I ... A: While I do not have specific HACCP experience with hummus, I can help you with the following ... | ||
| Deer Liver | 10/21/2007 | Carol Schlitt |
| Q: My husband brought home a deer's liver and I have had it in the refrigerator in a bowl of water for ... A: The recommendation is that fresh meat should be either consumed or frozen within 3-4 days of either ... | ||
| raw beef ribs | 10/20/2007 | Carl Copeland |
| Q: I left frozen beef ribs out on the counter overnight and I forgot about them. They were out for ... A: Inge, How are you today? In reference to your beef ribs, I know that leaving your ribs out on the ... | ||
| use or freeze by date | 10/19/2007 | Carl Copeland |
| Q: I bought a 6lb. pack of skinless boneless chicken breasts on the 12th around 12:30pm. I put them in ... A: Angie, How are you today? The recommendation storage time for chicken to be refrigerated is 2-3 ... | ||
| thawed chicken | 10/19/2007 | Carol Schlitt |
| Q: I put some chicken (bone-in legs and thighs)in the fridge yesterday to thaw. Today is Friday and ... A: Yes, they should be okay to cook on Sunday. Chances are they will be fully defrost by this evening ... | ||
| HAM/TURKEY STORAGE | 10/19/2007 | Carl Copeland |
| Q: I HAVE A TURKEY AND HAM THAT I GOT LAST YEAR FOR CHRISTMAS AND THEY WENT STRAIGHT TO THE FREEZER. ... A: Kim, How are you doing? I have good news and bad news, the good news first Turkeys can be kept for ... | ||
| some place i worked at | 10/18/2007 | Carl Copeland |
| Q: indiana. this family owned restuaraunt i used to work at called ZORBAS it's a middle eastern place ... A: Abe, There is no question that these are not safe practices, and I think you already know this. Of ... | ||
| Chicken Soup question | 10/17/2007 | Carl Copeland |
| Q: I made a big batch of homemade chicken noodle soup last night. I left it on the stove to cool and ... A: Lindsey, Sorry for being a little late in answering your question. A lot of different things have to ... | ||
| 2 hours max?? | 10/16/2007 | Carol Schlitt |
| Q: my boyfriend insists that I'm crazy to think food needs to be refrigerated 2 hours after being ... A: The 2 hour rule is based on the minimum amount of time that something could go wrong -- so for that ... | ||
| chicken broth | 10/16/2007 | Chris Manley |
| Q: how many days can I keep homemade chicken broth in my refrigerator- in a plastic container half full ... A: If the refrigerator is holding at 41 degrees or below it will remain safe to use for some time. ... | ||
| Shelf Life | 10/16/2007 | Carl Copeland |
| Q: How long can a fully cooked smoked ham be kept and used after its Sell By Date ? A: Robert, How are you doing? I am going to answer this question in three parts. If the ham is a ... | ||
| Raw ground beef left out | 10/15/2007 | Carol Schlitt |
| Q: I have a 4# package of raw meat that got left in a grocery bag for about 1 1/2-2 hours. It was left ... A: The recommendation is if potentially hazardous food (meat, dairy, fish, etc) are at room temperature ... | ||
| Hamburger Meat | 10/13/2007 | Carol Schlitt |
| Q: This may seem like a dumb question. But, what is the difference in all of the numbers on hamburger ... A: Not a dumb question at all.... These figures refer to the percentage lean as compared to fat. A ... | ||
| turkey noodle soup | 10/12/2007 | Carl Copeland |
| Q: last night i left our homemade turkey soup out on the counter. it was reheated at 7 pm and i ... A: Elsie, After checking the conversion chart for Celsius to Fahrenheit, that would be 67 degrees ... | ||
| Baking in Alabama | 10/11/2007 | Carol Schlitt |
| Q: Carol, I recently read your answer about starting a home baking business in Alabama. I too am ... A: Yes -- the same rules apply. Now I can just hear you saying "But I know other people that sell bake ... | ||
| a roast | 10/11/2007 | Carol Schlitt |
| Q: i have had a tenderloin roast in the fridge for about 7 days.... do you think it is bad? Should i ... A: The recommendations is to refrigerate whole muscle meat up to 4 days. After that time, bacteria that ... | ||
| Frozen soup | 10/11/2007 | Carol Schlitt |
| Q: How long would homemade Ham & Bean soup last in the freezer? I have some in the freezer from May of ... A: If you are asking is the soup safe to eat when defrosted -- the answer is yes. If you are asking ... | ||
| Canning vegetable noodle soup | 10/10/2007 | Carol Schlitt |
| Q: I make a vegetable noodle soup which includes frozen mixed vegetables, egg noodles, chicken broth, ... A: Unfortunately, it is not recommended to can soups that contain noodles and the only method ... | ||
| Baking at home for resale | 10/10/2007 | Chris Manley |
| Q: I live in New Jersey. Is it legal to bake in my home and sell the finished product without a ... A: In most cases, (actually I haven't come across a state yet) domestic kitchens are not approved 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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