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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 can meat be in trash before maggots come out?
About 4-7 days, depending on ambient temperature.
How long will flower stay fresh in the refrigerator?
i don't think it will help the lifespan of the flowers
How long can a frozen turkey last in a trunk of a car in 35 degree weather?
It isn't the outside temperature that determines safety, but the temperature of the place where the turkey is being stored. The temperature inside a car can fluctuate due the radiant heat of the sun through windows and the absorptive or reflective qualities of the car's paint color. That trunk will heat up very fast if the car is black and parked in the sun. Also, outside temperature fluctuates during the day. Unless you have a thermometer right with that turkey and are checking it frequently, I would not recommend storing a frozen turkey in a car trunk.
How long can you keep pizza in the box?
If you are referring to boxed take-out pizza, it will keep for several days as long as it is refrigerated within a couple hours.
Is it safe to eat hamburger not fully cooked?
No, hamburger that is not cooked to 160°F could harbor pathogenic bacteria.
Can you freeze spaghetti sauce with meat after it has been in the refrigerator 5 days?
I'm sure you can freeze spaghetti sauce with meat but not after it's been in the fridge for 5 days!! Maybe after a couple of days at a stretch but you don't want to make yourself ill do you???????????!
How many days can unbaked bread pudding stay in the refrigerator before it needs to be baked?
yes, but be carefull that you dont dry it out. A good way around that is heat it with a damp towel around the product when reheating. Or another good way is fry it on low heat and a little oil
Generally the cooking process kills all bacteria associated with bad meat. However, even if high temperature cooking completely killed the bacteria, the parts of the steak that turned bad would taste very nasty; because both the bacteria, and the cooking process will destroy any flavor the meat had.
Chicken that has been store properly will last up to 12 months. If it wasn't wrapped for the freezer it will have freezer burn. Freezer burn is caused by the drying-out of the chicken's meat. This will affect the taste and the appearance of the chicken.
Yes. Given the correct equipment you can freeze anything, with the possible exception of Helium
The turkey will be bad when you decide it is no longer edible. The time it takes to get to that point will vary depending upon many factors, including handling, storage temperature and packaging.
Use your senses. Check for off-odors, sliminess, mold and discoloration.
Yes you can freeze ham. Just put it in the freezer and let the magic of subzero temperatures do it's thing.
What are the duties of a box boy?
A box boy's duties include loading and unloading cargo, freight, boxes and equipment. They are also the one restocking the supermarket shelves as needed.
Is it safe to eat cold roast chicken after 3 days in the fridge?
no not really only unless you cover the food before it goes inside the refrigerator
Where can I purchase R-22 refrigerant or R-410a refrigerant?
Any refrigeration supplier provided you have the proper federal certification.
Why is freezing chest of fridge fitted on top?
This is because the hot air of the rises up and goes out thus vacuum is created, so cold air comes in the low pressure point formed.
thus the hot air is absorbed by the heat conductor in refrigerator.
How long does leftover pork stay good enough to eat after it's cooked?
Leftover pork should be good for 3 to 4 days, refrigerated.
Why do you think fish might not be kept as long beef in the refrigerator?
Fish should be good as long as beef, stored in an airtight container for up to 3 to 4 days.
Is 4 year old deep freeze frozen beef edible?
Why not? As long as it was fully frozen, there should be nothing wrong with it from a food safety standpoint. It may have freezer burn and taste terrible.
Should raw steak smell like egg?
No. It should smell like raw beef - if it is a beef steak. Or pork, if it is a pork steak. And so on.
Where should raw meat be stored in relation to other food?
Raw meat should be stored below prepared and ready-to-eat foods to prevent cross-contamination of pathogens that might be present in meat juices that could leak from the raw meat.
Ideally they should have their separate racks or coolers. If space is limited, then store raw proteins in this order from top to bottom. This is determined by the expected final cooking temperatures:
- (Top) Whole fish
- Whole cuts of Beef and Pork
- Ground meats and fish
- (Bottom) Ground and whole poultry
