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Storage of Meats Poultry and Seafood
Questions about food storage, specifically proteins such as meats, poultry, and seafood.
2,359 Questions
Is seafood that has been left out overnight still safe to eat?
Yes, as long as the temperature in the room is under 40°F, 4°C. After brought to a temperature just slightly above the temperature of melting ice for more than 20 minutes, the bacteria found naturally in oysters (and there is a TON of them) will begin multiplying rapidly. These bacteria are quite poisonous to all animals, and can cause symptoms ranging from gastro-intestinal discomfort, to vomiting, and if left untreated, possibly death. A byproduct of this bacterial action is the creation of ammonia, which can be easily smelled with a quick whiff. If you smell ammonia in ANY raw seafood, DO NOT EAT!
How many hours can you keep chicken out of fridge before it spoils?
Food that needs to be refrigerated should not be left out for more than 2 hours. Food that needs to be refrigerated should not be left out for more than 2 hours.
How long will a defrosted turkey last in the refrigerator?
A 2 kg turkey takes about 4 days to defrost. On average, you can defrost a 4lb turkey in a day.
How long does cooked frozen shrimp last in a freezer?
This food can stay good in the freezer for a long time. It can last up to 2 years if frozen properly. Place in an airtight container or freezer bag or freezer paper.
Aproxametly 1 year after the expiration date if it has an experation date im not sure im allergic to basicly ALLseafood sorry! D:
What happens to eggs when left unrefrigerated?
Refrigeration increases the lifespan of an egg up to about 5 times. At room temperature eggs will spoil much faster. As eggs age a air pocket forms because eggs are in fact porous. Also in countries like the United States were most people by commercial eggs as opposed to eggs from locally raised chickens that are actually free-ranged the chances of salmonella is greatly increased.
As eggs lose freshness, the quality of the egg can be seen in several stages:
- A fresh egg has a very small air pocket. The yolk is firm and relatively small, and if cracked (say, into a frying pan) it will stand up roundly. Also the white will be firm, compact, and round, with very little "spreading" in the pan.
- As an egg loses freshness, the air pocket enlarges and the yolk loses some of it's firmness. It spreads more in the pan. The white also appears thinner, and spreads farther in the pan, and a very thin, watery sort of white also appears at the edges of the firmer white which still stands up a bit firmly.
- As an egg deteriorates further, the yolk will appear much larger, and almost flat. The white will lose any definition of a firm center, and will appear all watery and spread very far in a frying pan.
- Beyond this stage, an egg really isn't worth eating.
Is homemade spaghetti sauce with sausage safe to eat if left out overnight?
It might be spoiled, so I wouldn't try it. The old saying is, "When in doubt, throw it out". That said, none of the components in that dish are especialy prone to spoilage (as is shellfish for instance). It depends also on the temperatures the meal was exposed to.
Is it safe to eat fried fish if it was left on the counter all night?
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Should farm fresh eggs be kept in fridge?
Yes, it is a good idea to refrigerate all eggs, although if it is cool outside they will be okay for a few days not in the refrigerator. If the eggs have not been washed, but have no visible dirt or droppings on them, they will last longer, whether refrigerated or not refrigerated. This is because the natural bloom is protecting them, which comes off when washed.
How long will cooked pork chops be good in refrigerator?
They will stay fresh up to 5 days. After that they start to spoil.
If they are seasoned after thawed or when first bought. They last much longer than five days.
Although it can lasts for 5 days, I will say u better cook it with 3 days or it will be hard to make it tasty.(depends on the temperature)
How long can boiled potatoes stay fresh in the refrigerator?
If the potatoes have not been skinned or cut they will generally last about 48 hours in a regulated temperature of 38-43 degrees F. If they have been skinned or cut, it is best to only keep them 8-12 hours as long as they are sealed tightly. There aren't many health dangers, however, they dry quickly and tend to become mush whenever reheated if kept longer than this.
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.
How long can you keep a cooked ham?
Two hours is the maximum amount of time that a potentially hazardous food, like meat, should be allowed to be unrefrigerated. Less time is better. It depends to rotten or cold? if rotten then a few days if cold 20 to 30 minutes
How long does chocolate syrup stay good in the fridge?
Maple syrup for example stays fresh for a VERY long and indefinite time if sealed well. There are too many different kinds of syrups to give a determinate answer.
Can you get sick from eating old fish?
It depends how the fish was kept, if frozen no you can not get sick but keep in mind the longer it sits in the freezer the taste of most soft meats will be effective. If the fish is kept outside yes you can get sick as bacteria will invade the meat.
How long is a brat good for when left in the refrigerator?
As good as gold for a day or two, and then they start talking back to you again and you have to shove them back in the fridge until they get good and scared.
How long can uncooked raw fish sit out?
No longer than two hours should seafood stay outside of refrigeration.
How long can you freeze chicken salad?
Like any other bread, the quality will begin to deteriorate after a few weeks. If it is in an airtight container, freezer burn may be avoided, but it still will not be as good as if it was eaten sooner.
How long can cooked lentils be stored in the refrigerator?
The storage time for dried legumes for food is essentially unlimited, provided they are kept dry.
However, if intended as seed stock for planting, then a couple of years would be a good limit.
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.
How long do fresh frozen brats stay?
If kept frozen at 20 deg or lower, they will last about one year.
How long for freezer to hold it's temperature after power out?
Your freezer will stay frozen for several hours after a power outage. So will the contents. If the power is restored within 24 to 48 hrs the food should be okay.
Edit: Actually, when our power was out after a hurricane, our deep freezer stayed almost completely frozen for five days. When the power came back on and we opened it, only a few things on the very top had thawed and had to be thrown out. It all depends on time of year, the size of the freezer, and how full it is. A full freezer will keep everything frozen for longer than a near empty or half full one. And a large deep freezer will keep everything good far longer than the small freezer attached to a fridge. --estherbeth
How long does it take unrefrigerated cheese to spoil?
It will grow mold before it spoils. You can cut off the mold and still use the cheese. Keeping it cold impedes the growth of the mold. Cheese will keep unrefrigerated for weeks. However, it will dry out and become very bad tasting.
How do you tell if sausage has gone bad?
You can cut into it to be sure it is brown. With a meat thermometer, you can measure the proper temperature for its being done (180?). Finally, an experienced cook will note by the feel of the sausage that it is done.
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.
How long can you keep turkey refrigerated?
I bought butterball turkey today Nov 19th and it was completely thawed. Can I refreeze it? Or can I keep it in the refrigerator until Thursday, which is 5 days from now. I don`t know how long it was thawed before I bought it.
