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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
Can you freeze poutry and pork together?
If the two meats are cooked, yes. Blending raw meat is okay if you are going to cook them right away. Blending raw meats and freezing is a way to contaminate other meats.
Can you eat ground turkey that has been defrosted for five days?
Not recommended, unless the ground turkey has been properly refrigerated (not frozen), immediately after defrosting, at the coldest refrigerator setting.
How long will a freshly butchered chicken last in the refrigerator?
just over a few days and then it'll go bad
Do brown spots on meat mean it is spoiled?
Brown spots don't necessarily mean meat is spoiled. It could be oxidation from exposure to air or light. But if you doubt its safety, don't use it.
Is unthawed ham steak still good after 3 days?
If it's in plastic packaging, it's usually good for quite some time. Especially if you froze it. When I buy the ham steak in plastic packaging at the grocery store, it's usually fine refrigerated for a few weeks...at least that's what the package says.
How long will gyros stay fresh?
A gyro can last up to four days. It is recommended to eat before then, because the pita bread they are served on get soggy and the tomato can start to taste bad.
Why does turkey ham become slimy after sitting in the frig a couple of days?
It is probably growing bacteria and/or yeast. Deli meats tend not to last very long.
Should you add raw meet in the same pan as cooked meat?
If you are going to cook the raw meet and recook the cooked meet immediately then it is OK to add the raw meet to the cooked meet.
Is it safe to cook frozen meats?
yes you can, providing you put it in the fridge, so bacteria dose not get to it.
Do not defrost frozen meat and poultry products at room temperature. Keeping the products cold during defrosting is the key to preventing bacteria from growing.
Always cook fresh meat and poultry products immediately after microwave defrosting. During microwave defrosting, random areas will sometimes begin to cook, creating temperatures easily high enough for harmful bacteria to thrive. To defrost meat or poultry products in cold water, do not remove original packaging. Be sure the package is airtight or put it into a leak-proof bag before submerging the product completely in cold water, changing the water every 30 minutes so that it continues to defrost. Note: Foods defrosted in the microwave or by the cold-water method should be cooked before refreezing because they may have been held at temperatures higher than 40 F. Wash all utensils, cutting surfaces and counters with hot, soapy water after contact with meat and poultry. If possible, use a separate cutting board for fresh meat and poultry products. Wash hands thoroughly in hot, soapy water before and after handling meat and other fresh foods. Keep fresh meat and meat juices away from other foods, both in the refrigerator and during preparation. Never place cooked foods on the same platter, board or tray that held fresh meats or poultry.
How long can you freeze cooked sausage links?
Meats freeze and keep well in the freezer. You can store them over a year if kept frozen. Freezing is the best way to preserve foods.
What is the Shelf life of chicken salad?
Chicken salad stays fresh in the fridge for about 3-5 days depending on the products in the salad. It's important to store in fridge immediately after product is made. Letting it sit out for an hour or two before placing in the refrigerator decreases its shelf life. Bactercia start to form after about 30 min or more for any food product left out for too long. The sooner you store your food, the longer it'll stay good.
Is it safe to eat cooked mussels 5 days old?
the smell of them should tell you. if they smell good then they probably are. BUT i wouldn't recommended it.
How long can cooked pork egg rolls stay at room temperature and still be safe to eat?
4 hours is the magic number taught at all food handling courses.
What does expired red meat look like?
Expired red meat (i.e. ground beef) looks "grey." It also has a strong odor. I would never take a chance even if it's still red but smells funny.
How long does smoked meat steaks last out of the fridge?
In general, smoked meat steaks, or any food for that matter, should not stay out of the fridge for more than 4 hours. This is because foods that sit at room temperature are in the Temperature Danger Zone (TDZ for short), which ranges from 41oF to 135oF. Since the average room temperature is between 60oF and 72oF, room temperature foods have a much higher chance of collecting germs that will grow in the food (like a smoked meat steak) than if it is left in the fridge, which has an average temperature of 25oF to 34oF, which is outside the TDZ.
Is it ok to eat cooked lentils which have been kept refrigerated for 6 days?
no if they have been sitting there for more than 2 days you really should not eat them.
Can you eat smoked baked ham unrefrigerated over night?
Not a good idea. Unless the manufacturer's instructions say it can be left unrefrigerated, it should have been refrigerated.
Refrigerator left open for 2 days is the food from freezer bad?
That depends how warm the food got in the freezer. If it didn't get above 40°F, it is probably safe. If the food is all thawed out and warm, throw it out. If you are unsure, don't eat it.
Fresh meat is wetvas tissue fliud is present.Tissue fliud is mainly water thats why meat looks(and feels) fresh
Why does Meat go bad when women with their period touch it?
It doesn't, that's just old myth and superstition.
How long should you cool chicken before freezing it?
You should cool food down at least to room temp before freezing.The faster you cool cooked food the less likely bacteria will have to form on it. Putting it in an ice bath is the correct way to cool food before refrigerating or freezing it.
