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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
How long will refrigerated ribs keep?
I have two tables with the longest one sayong 3 to 6 months. The other has a shorter time. This is at 0 Degree C.
Why do vacuum sealed produce swell up?
Generally vacuum-sealed foods swell due to microbial growth in the food.
Certainly! Your refrigerator temperature would normally be around 40-42 degrees and a temperature of 35 degrees is barely above freezing and well below your normal refrigerator temperature.
Can you eat cooked fish left out of the fridge overnight?
Potentially hazardous food should not be left at room temperature for more than 2 hours. Less time is better. If you know that the product temperature was in the 140°F to 70°F range for 2 hours or less, then the food should be OK. If you have no idea how long the food was in that range, then you are putting everyone who eats it at risk for food poisoning.
Most pathogenic bacteria thrive at the same temperatures we like. Some of them form toxins that are not destroyed by heating.
People constantly ask for some type of verification that the food they eat will not make them ill. That is nearly impossible to do without bacteriological and chemical tests, so all we can do is provide guidelines, like:
* Handle food in a sanitary manner (wash hands, clean & sanitize food-contact surfaces, protect from cross-contamination, package & store properly) * Keep potentially hazardous food either hot or cold and cook and reheat thoroughly, and * Use it within a reasonable time. In the end, you are responsible for what you feed yourself and your family. This adage has truth to it: When in doubt, throw it out.
How long does butter keep in refrigerator?
as long as you dont make toast
Butter can last up to 6 months in the refrigerator. The best way to tell if butter is rancid is use your sense of smell. If it smells ok, but you're still not sure, taste a little bit from the inside of the block.
How long does a cooked turkey breast last in the refrigerater and can you freeze it?
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 will a cured and smoked ham keep in the freezer?
Well it will keep forever, however it won't taste good after a couple of months, provided it was wrapped properly and kept at a constant temp.
How long can chicken soup stay out before it goes bad?
The short answer: two hours.
The details: According to the FDA 2005 Food Code, cooked food should not be in the "danger zone" (135°F - 40°F) for more than six hours, but food should only be in the 135°F to 70°F range for the first 2 hours. Then there are four additional hours to get it from 70°F to 40°F. (Some states have not adopted this code and are still working from the 140°F-40°F danger zone recommendation.)
After those first two hours, the food should either be reheated or refrigerated.
If it has been 4 hours from the time it left temperature control, the food should be discarded.
Use common sense. And remember the professional kitchen manager's motto: "When in doubt, throw it out".
My Fridge just broke how long can chicken and meat last in the freezer before going bad?
20-3 days. get some dry ice in there quickly.
Why does meat have to be kept in a fridge?
When meat is chilled it slows the production of bacteria and the meat keeps fresh for longer. Bacteria [germs] don't thrive in the cold.
When reheating food that is not fresh, you risk foodborne illness if the food isn't heated to a high enough temperature. It's advised to use a food thermometer to check that the temperature is at least 150 degrees Fahrenheit.
Is it safe to eat pizza that was left in the box in the oven overnight?
Pizza is a potentially hazardous food and any leftovers should be refrigerated. You should not eat pizza left out overnight.
Some people have eaten pizza that was left out overnight - and maybe to no ill effect - but no food safety professional would ever recommend doing so.
How long does it take to defrost a frozen turkey in a refrig?
In the refrigerator: Breast-side up, one day per four pounds. This is the recommended method.
Completely covered in cold water: thirty minutes per pound.
NEVER let any raw meat sit out at room-temperature for extended periods of time.
How long can you keep a whole fish in the fridge?
There can be a lot of variables, such as the size of the fish, the temperature of the fridge, and how fresh it was when purchased, but as long as the eyes are clear, not cloudy, the gills are pink, and it doesn't stink, the fish is in good shape.
Can uncooked salmon make you ill?
Of course it can not. Some of the best sushi is made out of salmon. Eating raw fish is good for you. Just sometimes it is a matter of taste.
Uncooked Farmraised Salmon CAN make you ill if it had not been previously frozen.
The temperature of refrigeration units salad bars and other cold items must be kept at or colder?
Most produce and all animal products must be stored at such a temperature. The low temperature helps with preventing or hindering of bacterial growth. The food will as a result take longer to spoil.
How long does fresh pork last in the refrigerator?
It depends on what the room temperature is, how long you plan to leave it out or if it's near or mixed with other foods that turn bad easily (like mayonnaise). Keep it as cool as possible, not in direct sunlight, keep it covered.
Do not leave cooked meat at room temperature for more than 2 hours. At that point it should be reheated or refrigerated.
How long can fresh fish fillets last in refrigerator?
Meats do not last long in the refrigerator. Only about 3 to 4 days if it is raw. Then 1 to 2 days longer if cooked and placed in an airtight container. You should always cover meats when stored in the fridge.
How do you tell if a frozen turkey is defrosted?
There is no weight change. Think of an ice cube melting, does it change weight?
How many ways can you thaw meat products?
The best way to thaw meat is to transfer it from the freezer to the refrigerator and allow it to thaw there.
The next best way is by putting the frozen meat in cold water to thaw, and change the water every 30 minutes until it is thawed.
How long can you keep thawed salmon in the refrigerator before cooking?
1-2 days according to this: www.pastrywiz.com/storage/refridgerated.htm
How long are farm eggs good for?
the egg will be in good condition for about 3 months in the refrigerator
If the refrigerator is kept at 36°F and the packaging remains intact, the whole rib eye could keep up to four weeks from the original pack date - or even longer. But you need to know the pack date on the original box.
How long can fresh frozen crabs be stored?
not long. they need food, a warm and humid climate, and water
