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| Subject | Date Asked | Expert |
| pumpkin pie | 11/6/2006 | Carol Schlitt |
| Q: Does pumpkin pie have to be refrigerated? I've heard conflicting answers. Thank you for ... A: Sorry for taking so long to answer. I had your question up to answer when our email at work went ... | ||
| Revere ware | 11/5/2006 | Carol Schlitt |
| Q: One pan has a knick in bottom imterior, and all look rather dull. Maybe a little cleaner would help ... A: Knicked stainless steel is not harmful to use. However, it makes it more difficult to clean. 58 ... | ||
| Revere ware | 11/4/2006 | Carol Schlitt |
| Q: I have been married 58 years and have used the same Revere pans with copper bottoms. Are they still ... A: Yes, Revere ware are excellent pans that do a great job of conducting heat. I'm suprised you've ... | ||
| Frozen food safety | 11/4/2006 | Carol Schlitt |
| Q: I purchased a farm fresh turkey last Novemeber... It has been in my freezer ever since. It is in a ... A: Turkey that has remained frozen for one year will be safe to defrost and cook. Since you say it ... | ||
| poppy seeds | 11/3/2006 | Carol Schlitt |
| Q: ive been studing about poppy seed and i found out that the plant is used for opium and i wanteds to ... A: Poppy seeds do come from the poppy flower and some varieties are used for both food and for making ... | ||
| safety of aluminium foil | 11/1/2006 | Carol Schlitt |
| Q: I am sensitive to plastics and am having to do things differently re storage and freezing of food. ... A: Aluminum foil is a safe product for freezing and storing food when it is used appropriately. By ... | ||
| bug in protein powder | 10/30/2006 | Carol Schlitt |
| Q: Just to know, are there any bugs that are lethal to humans if ingested?I have a large container of ... A: There are worms and bugs that can make you very ill, such as the trichinella worm that can cause ... | ||
| bug in protein powder | 10/30/2006 | Carol Schlitt |
| Q: I have a large container of protein powder/meal replacement powder that I purchased several months ... A: While it's not exactly appetizing, dead worm larvae are not harmful to eat and even add additional ... | ||
| Pork in freezer | 10/25/2006 | Carol Schlitt |
| Q: How long can pork remain in a freezer? A: Technically -- forever!!! Now for quality, it's best to use pork within 1 year -- less for ham ... | ||
| Frozen Cheesecake | 10/25/2006 | Carol Schlitt |
| Q: I bought a cheesecake from my daughter's fundraiser. I forgot to place it in the freezer and found ... A: Technically, cheesecake is a potentially hazardous food (phf) -- it can support the growth of ... | ||
| vacuum packed freezer food | 10/25/2006 | Carol Schlitt |
| Q: I have a few questions. First, we bought a lot of vacuum packed meat from someone who was going thru ... A: Most frozen beef products should be used within 1 year for maximum flavor, color and texture ... | ||
| Making jam in my home to sell | 10/25/2006 | Carol Schlitt |
| Q: I enjoy making homemade jams and jellies and would like to make them out of my home to sell. Is it ... A: Yes, it is legal to sell homemade jams and jellies -- IF you follow the requirements for small food ... | ||
| chicken that was left out at room temperature | 10/24/2006 | Carol Schlitt |
| Q: I am 32 weeks pregnant and tonight ate a chicken roll (Chicken parmigiana wrapped into a calzone ... A: While the pizzeria may make these calzones in advance, I hope that they refrigerate them and then ... | ||
| Freezing Pies | 10/20/2006 | Carol Schlitt |
| Q: Do I bake my Apple Pies before freezing them? Or, do I prepare them and freeze immediately and then ... A: Apple pies may be baked before freezing or baked after freezing -- it's your choice! Here's how to ... | ||
| Food Posining | 10/20/2006 | Carol Schlitt |
| Q: How long after you eat bad food can food posining start to affect you and how long can it last? A: It all depends on the bacteria. Some bacteria produce a toxin that is recognized by the body very ... | ||
| eggs | 10/17/2006 | Carol Schlitt |
| Q: how are long are chicken eggs edible if not refrigerated? A: That's a good question. As you probably know, many cultures around the world eat unrefrigerated ... | ||
| Copacker in North or South Carolina | 10/16/2006 | Carol Schlitt |
| Q: I am interested in starting my own business of snacks and cookies but have been told by the health ... A: Congratulations on wanting to start your own business. As you are finding out, it's not an easy ... | ||
| Refrigeration | 10/15/2006 | Carol Schlitt |
| Q: It seems the refrigerator in my new apartment is not cold enough. I have it set to "7", it's coolest ... A: You are right to be concerned. 51 degrees is way to warm a temperature -- in fact it's a perfect ... | ||
| prime rib | 10/13/2006 | Carol Schlitt |
| Q: We were just given a prime rib roast, large, that has been frozen since 1991. Is it even safe to ... A: As long as the beef has been frozen (not defrosted any time) the meat will be safe to eat. However, ... | ||
| shelf life of homemade sald dressing | 10/13/2006 | Carol Schlitt |
| Q: I have made a salad dressing with oil, vinegar, shallots and garlic. How long will it last in my ... A: Home made vinegar and oil salad dressings have a refrigerator shelf life of up to 3 months. After ... | ||
| Refrigeration of food | 10/12/2006 | Carol Schlitt |
| Q: I prepared some macaroni and cheese for my wife, and forgot to refrigerate it until exactly 1 hour ... A: Yes -- the macaroni and cheese should be safe as you are well within the time range for ... | ||
| cheese | 10/7/2006 | Carol Schlitt |
| Q: I accidently ate one pre-cut slice of cracker barrel cheese which had grown some nasty looking mold. ... A: Mold on cheese that's not part of the manufacturing process can harbor harmful bacteria, such as ... | ||
| Baked potatoes | 10/5/2006 | Carol Schlitt |
| Q: I baked a dozen baked potatoes and then forgot them in the oven for about 24hrs. They are all ... A: Amazingly, cooked baked potatoes held in foil have been associated with C. botulinium (ie Botulism). ... | ||
| Beef spoilage | 10/3/2006 | Carol Schlitt |
| Q: I left a couple of steaks out for aout 12 hours after I just bought them; should I be worried? A: Yes -- meat is considered a potentially dangerous food -- in other words when given the right ... | ||
| Salad Dressing Shelf Life | 10/2/2006 | Carol Schlitt |
| Q: Further to your advice on salad dressing. I have a homemade poppy seed dressing (i.e. oil and ... A: Processing (yes -- this is considered food processing)salad dressing for sale is something that can ... | ||
| Microwave Safe Items | 10/2/2006 | Carol Schlitt |
| Q: I have a set of wooden bowls, and i was wondering if they are microwave safe, or not. They are all ... A: Wood should not be used in the microwave as it promotes dryng, cracking and ultimately the demise of ... | ||
| refreezing | 9/29/2006 | Carol Schlitt |
| Q: Can foods that are sealed and frozen, be refrozen safely. I have lobster tails, salmon and chicken ... A: When the freezer stops, the key for knowing what to pitch, what to refreeze depends if ice crystals ... | ||
| Olive safety | 9/27/2006 | Carol Schlitt |
| Q: I bought a jar of olives a few months ago. I just noticed that they have a ring of white around the ... A: I assume you've had this jar in the refrigerator -- correct? If so, the white is probably ... | ||
| Deep Fryer oil | 9/27/2006 | Chris Manley |
| Q: This question has been asked, and the answer was return your deep fryer for health reason's. Yes, ... A: It can be reused for a very long time, depending on how well you handle it after use. If it is ... | ||
| Thawing chicken | 9/26/2006 | Carol Schlitt |
| Q: I put a package of 4 raw frozen chicken breasts in the refrigerator last night to thaw, and this ... A: Chances are that since they were only at room temperature for 2 hours, the internal temperature of ... | ||
| E.coli virus | 9/24/2006 | Carol Schlitt |
| Q: How do you kill this virus? Can you freeze it in a conventional freezer? Or can you cook food at a ... A: ] First E.coli O157:H7 is a bacteria not a virus. The Escherichia coli is a huge bacteria family -- ... | ||
| oven damage | 9/21/2006 | Carol Schlitt |
| Q: I have a GE free standing range and it is still under new warranty. I performed the built in ... A: Wow Gerry -- what a disappointment with a new range. I really don't know about the chemical ... | ||
| Cooked roasts, room temperature | 9/21/2006 | Carol Schlitt |
| Q: Ok, then the next question is this - I actually have three 6 lb briskets to cook. I am currently ... A: Karen, You need to cook the meat to an internal temperature of at least 155 degrees. You are ... | ||
| Cooked roasts, room temperature | 9/21/2006 | Carol Schlitt |
| Q: I am cooking two 6 lb briskets today and once they are finished cooking I will need to let them cool ... A: NO -- you should refrigerate the briskets in the refrigerator. Meat, once cooked, should be ... | ||
| frozen meat left out and partially thawed | 9/21/2006 | Carol Schlitt |
| Q: I had several pieces of frozen meat including chicken, pork and steak that were left in my car for ... A: While it's not the recommended way to thaw meat -refrigerator, under cold running water, microwave ... | ||
| bananas | 9/20/2006 | Carol Schlitt |
| Q: thanks A: To slow the ripening process once bananas reach your preferred ripeness, put them in the ... | ||
| HACCP for jam production | 9/20/2006 | Carol Schlitt |
| Q: I have recently done a HACCP for a company producing jam but don't have many CCP's especially not ... A: I'm not aware of any microbiological issues with jams and jellies as the high sugar content of both ... | ||
| frozen food | 9/20/2006 | Carol Schlitt |
| Q: how long will beef last when frozen A: For quality purposes, it is recommended to store beef in the freezer up to 1 year. Ground beef ... | ||
| pumpkin pie | 9/18/2006 | Carol Schlitt |
| Q: Schlitt: How long does Pumpkin and Apple Pie keep if cooked at home and immediately (after cooling) ... A: Yum -- pumpkin pie --my favorite!!! We usually say that refrigerated pumpkin pie will mold long ... | ||
| Mixing Different Dated Milk | 9/13/2006 | Carol Schlitt |
| Q: Can you please tell me if there is a food safety issue with mixing containers of milk that contain ... A: No -- there is no food safety problem mixing milks with different production and expiration dates. ... | ||
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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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