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Food Safety
Food safety refers to various techniques used to ensure that food is properly prepared, stored, and preserved. Practicing food safety starts from the purchase the actual purchase of food items to the proper storage of leftovers.
2,411 Questions
Is it safe to leave pork loin out over night cool it again and then cook it?
No, that is very dangerous, and why would you want to leave it out anyway? You will just encourage bacteria to grow. If you are defrosting it from frozen you should do so in a fridge, allowing sufficient time for it to defrost fully. If not, keep it in your fridge overnight anyway at less than 8 Celsius, then remove it when you wish to cook it.
Why should you not eat moldy salsa?
Don't eat anything that is moldy that wasn't meant to be moldy. Molds can produce toxins that can make you ill.
Because it won't taste very nice :)
Is it safe to eat an expired bagel?
probably, especially if you have an allergy to molds (such as penicillin).
What does new media coverage influence food safety issues?
Too true about advertising and food choices with kids, a meal at your local fast food place promises fun, cool items, and instant popularity when you share your fries.
Can you eat pork that has been frozen for 3 years?
Meats are kept better in the freezer. Meats can be kept in the refrigerator for 3 to 4 days if raw and 1 to 2 days longer if cooked. Always place cooked meats in an airtight container.
Is it safe to eat cooked shrimp leftovers that you accidentally left in car?
No -- as shrimp is one of the fattier sea creature you can eat. it makes a superb medium for bacterial infection at high room temperature. It's not worth the risk. The cooking maxim here is "when in doubt; throw it out" -- please do so here.
Is it safe to cook packaged sausage if it is left out over night?
No. Any meat that is left out for more than three hours should definitely be thrown away. When the temperature of food stays above 41 degrees, that's when bacteria starts to grow and it spoils. You can get a few hours out of it, but definitely not overnight. Same if it was frozen. Always thaw frozen foods in the refrigerator or in an ice water bath.
How long can raw chicken sit out without being refrigerated?
I would not leave out very long at all, I personally wouldn't for longer than an hour. if it was very chilled to begin with maybe 2 hours, but that's the upper limit. if your house's temperature is in the 60's then 2 or three hours might be ok. but the problem with that is your stove will create a localized temp increase so you may not consider that and inadvertently be outside the temp you think your room is at, especially if your prep area is with in a few feet of your oven or stove.
So to be safe less than two hours, but preferably 1 hour.
remember life begins at 40. 40 degrees that is. that's when bacterial growth will begin growing much more rapidly. chicken has a high salmonella rate. contamination of surfaces and other objects that come into contact with the chicken will be a issue to consider also. After you cut or chop to size or even marinading while doing other things, there is no harm slipping it back into the refrigerator as long as you wash your hands before touching the outside of the container.
When cooking make sure most meats internal temperature gets to 165 degrees. I believe only exception is steaks if you don't like well done. I recommend no pink but still juicy though for the most health conscience
If your Thawing:
Best:
Refrigerator If defrosting do that in the refrigerator for two days (saves on power too!) and can be refrozen if necessary. refrigerator temp should be under 40, 38 is probably better to try to maintain 40 when the door is opened and closed.
Better:
Microwave: can be used, might cook some edges, so you may have a loss in meat quality use a lower power setting to reduce this issue. defrosts fast so you don't have to wait if you need the meat quick. just watch it and it should be fine.
Good:
Water: you can thaw in water but need to cook immediately don't refreeze. Change water a lot about every 30 min, to keep it cool, don't ever use warm or hot. This may provide better meat quality than a microwave thaw, however most people will not pay enough attention to the food and changing the water so the meat could easily spoil. it will have a higher than
Worst:
Room temperature / Counter: not recommended at all. Exterior will defrost quicker you will have a much higher rate of food spoilage, with increased bacteria, will also even further increase bacterial cross contamination. people who get sick easy or have medical conditions, should absolutely never thaw this way. Not recommend for anyone else either.
think ahead thaw in therefrigerator, saves on a little power also.
Is it safe to eat pork 3 days after it's sell by date?
This depends on a lot of things, like how it has been stored (frozen or refrigerated) and how the particular store you bought it from determines the sell by date.
Use your best judgment - if it doesn't smell bad it's probably OK, but if it doesn't smell like fresh pork you are better off just throwing it away.
The short answer here is yes. They are very fibrous and tough and more often used as a flavouring or chopped very fine to make it easier to digest. Stems of dill are used in the making of certain stocks and soups as well as it being an ingredient in "bouquet garni".
You left a container of spaghetti out over night is it safe to eat?
it depends
no top: I wouldn't eat it because of all the germs and bacteria
top: it is fine
What does a sell-by date identify?
In the United States, a "sell-by" date identifies the date by which the item should no longer be offered for sale. That should allow the consumer enough time to use the product. It is not an "expiration" or "use-by" date. If a store is still offering food that is beyond the "sell-by", I suggest you contact the local health department with jurisdiction.
How long can you leave a cup of water sitting out for and still drink it?
This answer depends on the environment. If, for example, you are talking about in a kitchen in a maintained household, the water will be good for probably a few days. After that point, there will be so much dust in the cup that you'd probably just want to get a new glass of water. But out in the woods, a cup of water would probably last a few hours unattended. Insects and such will get into the water and may possibly contaminate it. In a snowy or very cold environment, you could probably leave it out for a day, since most insects won't be about.
What were the conditions of meat of the meat packing plants in the late 1800's and early 1900s?
i just watched a video on The Jungle today so i can contribute some. :)
- poisoned rats shoved into meat grinding machines
- diseased animals slaughtered for meat
- filth was everywhere
- filth and leftovers swept from floor sold as potted ham
- (this is the worst part :P) sometimes when workers fell into the grinding machines they are simply grounded along with animal parts and packed and sold as ham or whatever DX (this is mentioned in the book, but it was never really found to be true.)
Is water purified by Reverse Osmosis method safe to drink?
Reverse Osmosis (RO) water is usually very clean and safe to drink. Many bottled water brands use RO treated water.
It is important to store different food and drink types safely to avoid food poisoning and contamination.It is important to store different foods and drink types safely to avoid contamination.
How long can cooked hamburger meat stay fresh at room temperature?
The answer to this question is completely subjective. In my opinion, if the meat looks slimy and smells bad, throw it out. However, if it's only a bit rancid, you could cook it thoroughly on a really high heat and then hide the flavor with curry or chili. This will kill off most of the bacteria and your stomach acid will do the rest. This is how they prepare meat in the tropics. You should take into consideration that the meat you buy in supermarkets is at least several weeks old. It will have been hung after slaughter (a bit of decomposition enhances the flavor), probably frozen and then defrosted before sold as fresh. Refrigeration slows down the decomposition so depending on how old the meat was when you bought it you could be looking at anything from 3 to 30 days. Use your nose. If it smells rotten, it is. Remember you can safely ignore the sell-by date as supermarkets can take the meat off the shelf and repackage it up to 3 times before you buy it. My advice is to buy from a local butcher. Avoid supermarkets. Ask the butcher where they get their meat. If they buy from a wholesaler, go to a decent local butcher.
Identify the factors that lead to food generated ailments?
Any time a food is changed from it's natural state it will have an ill effect on our health. Some foods like beans need to be cooked for us to be able to consume them but most foods are their healthiest when they are fresh and raw. Many so-called foods that are available to us in the market come in a bottle, box or can. These foods usually have chemical additives. salt and sugars and are processed with high temperatures that make them less healthful and often even dangerous. Some foods, like grains, have even had most of the nutrition taken from them. When we ingest these altered foods and chemicals our bodies try to protect themselves by coating our insides with mucous. As this mucous collects it becomes excess buildup. We get sick to try to throw off this buildup but the cleanse is temporary, not completely thorough and leads to degenerative diseases of all kinds.
Since most water is carried to houses through copper pipes, yeah.
Can you eat crumbs off the floor?
That depends on the floor. If the floor is as clean as the dishes you eat from, and hasn't been walked on, you could be OK. Generally, it is not a good idea to eat food that has landed on the floor since the flooring could harbor bacteria you cannot see. That could be a problem, unless your immune system is good (if you survive eating off the floor, that must be the case).
What is in Lipton soup onion mix or MSG?
MSG is a mono sodium glutamate
it gives food a better taste but it is not healthy for your body
it can cause cancer to form in the body
it does not digest
Here are some more dangers to watch out for:
- Allergic reactions
- Alzheimer's disease
- Asthma attacks
- Burning, numbness, or tingling in or around your mouth
- Brain damage
- Cancer
- Chest pain
- Confusion
- Damage to your unborn child
- Death due to an MSG reaction
- Diarrhea
- Eye inflammation
- Flushing
- Free radical damage to your blood vessels (this can lead to a heart attack or a stroke)
- Headaches (including migraine headaches)
- Heart disease
- Memory loss
- Nausea
- Pressure or tightness in the muscles in your face
- Fertility problems (for both men and women)
- Rapid, fluttering heartbeats
- Seizures
- Shortness of breath
- Stuttering or speech problems
- Sweating
- Swelling of the brain (brain edema)
- Type 2 diabetes
- Weakness
- Weight gain (the weight you gain from eating MSG is very difficult to lose)
Is chicken safe to eat if left out for 3 hours?
I'm not sure but I think its a Yes Because its just corn, well then again its canned.
What is the food safety and food quality manegement?
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