Category "food-safety"

Should truly fresh steak (i. e. still purple) have a smell?

I recently purchased a strip steak from my local grocery. Got home and noticed that the other side (the side that was face down at the deli) had a section that

Sous Vide danger zone for vegetables

I know about the danger zone for Sous Vide cooking (Pasteurization etc.) My question is - is it only relevant for meat / pork / poultry, or is it relevant for v

How long will my homemade lemon juice marinade last?

I have a question regarding a marinade that I made. How long will it keep in the refrigerator? I have the marinade in a air tight plastic container. Here are t

Dented can of iced tea fizzed when opened

I just opened a can of iced tea that got dented about a week ago I think from hitting the ground. It fizzed a bit when opened, like soda sort of and sprayed on

Food safety of China-imported kitchen utensils

I am considering ordering a few silicone kitchen utensils from China (like this). However, I am concerned about their food safety. The seller assures that the t

Is it sufficient to wash utensils, which have touched chicken, with soapy water

In the kitchen, I am very health conscious and try to prepare and store foods with care After working with a whole chicken, I usually wash the chopping board a

bleach cleaning on chopping board.... dangerous?

I had used bleach on a sponge to clean a floor of paint. My boyfriend, then used said sponge to clean our wooden chopping boards. I remembered this today and de

Safe to leave eggs in water overnight?

I want to have boiled eggs in the morning when I wake up. For this I want to use a standard rice cooker. My plan is to add the eggs and water before going to b

Will unopened jars spoil if you change the temperature?

If you store unopened jars of food in the fridge and then move it to dry storage will the food inside become spoiled?

Jars didn't seal

I made a ton of jams and jellies about six weeks ago to sell at an upcoming open house. Normally I am very diligent in ensuring they have sealed within 24 hour

How do I tell if a metal can is safe to bake in?

I'm hoping to make some Boston brown bread in the near future, and the recipe I plan to use (http://www.seriouseats.com/recipes/2012/10/gluten-free-boston-brown

How does sunlight degrade cooking oil?

Why exactly is it recommended to store cooking oil away from sunlight? How does sunlight accelerate spoilage?

What are these white flecks in my lentils and split peas? [duplicate]

I was cooking a pot of red lentils and yellow split peas, and noticed these white flecks all throughout. What are they? Are they safe to consu

Old frozen ground lamb - safe to eat? [duplicate]

I found some old frozen ground lamb in the back of the freezer. It is vacuum sealed, and was placed in the freezer after a couple days of bei

Homemade Dressing [duplicate]

I made a homemade pasta salad dressing. These are the ingredients: - Mayo - Sour Cream - Fresh Lemon Juice - Dried herbs/spices I'm just wo

Which foods become shelf-stable on cooking and why?

Certain foods are normally refrigerated, but after cooking can be kept at room temperature for a few days at least. An obvious example is cheese -- e.g. chees

On-top-of-fridge storage

Is there any concerns (food safety, quality, otherwise etc) with storing dry goods [spices, protein powder], or bottles [wine bottles, pop cans] on top of a ref

How was Chinese Master Stock stored in olden days before refrigeration

I've heard that some Chinese Master stocks are 100 years old. If so, how did they store their master stock before the refrigerator was invented?

Is this Kabocha squash bad?

I just cut open Kabocha that I picked up yesterday at the farmers market and noticed some strange spots. Is this ok to cook?

Fridge door left open

I know its probably a silly question but i left the fridge door cracked slightly open last night for around 3 and a half to 4 hours and was wondering if the fre