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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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, ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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). ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 -- ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| bananas | 9/20/2006 | Carol Schlitt |
Q: thanks
A: To slow the ripening process once bananas reach your preferred ripeness, put them in the ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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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