Food Safety

The expiration date on soy sauce, including LaChoy, can typically be found printed on the cap or bottle and is often represented in a format indicating the year and day of the year. The code "L4146L105" likely refers to a production date, with "L4146" indicating the production lot and the last two numbers potentially representing the year or day. However, soy sauce generally has a long shelf life and may still be safe to consume even after the printed date. For specific guidance, it’s best to contact the manufacturer directly.

Oh, dude, if you forgot to refrigerate your margarita mix, it's not the end of the world. The flavor might not be as fresh, but it's not like it's gonna turn into a toxic sludge overnight. Just give it a good shake and maybe add a little extra tequila to make up for it. Cheers!

The three keys to food safety are: proper hygiene practices (such as handwashing), thorough cooking of food to kill harmful bacteria, and safe storage temperatures to prevent spoilage and contamination.

Then it's ok! Don't worry.

Then you digest it. Don't worry, a single shell isn't going to hurt you. -Original Answer

Actually, that is partially correct.

It won't hurt you at all, in fact it is beneficial! The shell is made up of Chitin, is an organic fiber. It helps immensely in healing wounds, it is anti fungal & anti bacterial, and it also helps block fat. If you throw away the shell, you're throwing away something that your body uses daily (and most people lack fiber in their diet!)

SOURCE: http://www.cnn.com/TECH/science/9902/04/t_t/shrimp.plastic/index.html

So...lucky you!

Yes, it is generally safe to take medications with bottled water, even if the pH level is not listed on the label. The pH of most bottled waters falls within the safe range for consumption, so it should not have a significant impact on the effectiveness or safety of your medication. If you have specific concerns about the pH of your water, you can consult with a healthcare professional.

The berries of the Lantana plant are poisonous when they are green. As they begin to ripen and become a purplish-black they no longer pose an immediate health risk. With that said, the medicinal properties of Lantana berries, like most herbal and natural remedies, aren't completely understood and have caused one known fatality due to overdosing.

Beer does not typically make you sick from age alone, but the taste may be stale. However, if beer is improperly stored it can develop off-flavors or bacteria that may cause illness. It's best to exercise caution and use your senses to determine if the beer is still safe to drink.

There are a couple reasons, one is because germs grow under your nails and can be transfered from one food to another. The other is nails accidentally break or chip and no one wants to find yours in their mashed potatoes or in the macaroni at the salad bar.

Symptoms of illness from eating moldy bread can vary depending on individual health and the type of mold. However, symptoms may start to appear within a few hours up to a day or two after consumption. If you suspect mold exposure, seek medical attention if symptoms persist or worsen.

A food hygiene certificate is typically valid for 1-3 years, depending on the country and certification program. After the expiry, individuals need to undergo retraining and re-certification to ensure they are up to date with the latest food safety standards and practices.

Yogurt should be stored in the refrigerator at a temperature between 35-40°F (1.6-4.4°C) to maintain its quality and freshness. It is not recommended to freeze yogurt as it can affect the texture and consistency when thawed.

Bacteria can and does grow just about everywhere, from the hot thermal vents at the bottom of the ocean to ice caves. Gravy is actually a pretty good medium for growing bacteria - there is a fair amount of available water, gravy is usually not stored in an air-tight container so there is plenty of oxygen for the aerobic bacteria, and gravy has a relatively abundant supply of carbohydrates, proteins and fats.

Yes, other acids like lemon juice and orange juice can also be used to make plastic from milk, in a similar way to vinegar. These acids help to curdle the milk protein, casein, which can then be separated and molded into a bioplastic material.

This depends on the food - breads, beers and any fermented food must have yeast in it as the yeast is what does the fermenting. However, in a non-fermented food, a yeast could be a biological contaminant.

Not really. That's what makes it so insidious - the consumer can't detect the problem. Microbiologists can often recognize the odor of certain bacteria that they are growing in the lab, but that is under controlled circumstances and at populations far higher than an infective dose.

If your filter is a reverse osmosis filter. (AKA - R.O. filter). These filters can be purchased relatively inexpensively in small sizes, small enough to fit under your kitchen counter and provide water through a special tap, which can be used for drinking and cooking.

They also have distillers, but they are much more expensive, ion exchangers and the others.

But it is not necessary to delete uranium from the tap water because the concentration is very low, ca. 5-10 microcrograms/liter. For another type of water (directly extrated from a river or lake contaminated with uranium) any home procedure is not recommended.

Bacterial food contaminations runs a long gamut.

From E.Coli, Salmonella, and many more.

I found you a link that you might be interested in to get more information

http://aggie-horticulture.tamu.edu/extension/poison.html

Milk is subjected to pasteurization rather than sterilization because pasteurization involves heating the milk to a lower temperature for a specific time to kill harmful bacteria while preserving the flavor. Sterilization involves heating the milk at a much higher temperature for a longer time, which can change the taste and nutritional content of the milk. Pasteurization strikes a balance between safety and quality.

Eating moldy pie can cause food poisoning with symptoms like nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea. Mold produces toxins that can be harmful to your health. It's best to discard moldy food to avoid any potential health risks.

It depends on what you mean. It can be dangerous to breathe mold spores. It can also cause other problems occasionally if you eat the mold or get it on your skin. Most of the extreme danger is to people who are allergic, but in general it is good to discard food that is moldy, and clean up mold in your home to avoid general health problems.

Food and drinks should not be brought into the laboratory at any time to prevent contamination of experiments and equipment. Eating or drinking in the lab can lead to accidental spillage or ingestion of harmful chemicals. It is important to follow lab safety guidelines and maintain a clean and safe working environment.