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2008-05-11 Food Safety Issues - Color of raw steaks: Hi Heather, Coloring does give an indication of the time the meat has been cut and on display. As you indicated the steaks had a "Use by" date of today which indicates the for maximum quality and safety...
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2008-05-10 Food Safety Issues - Expired quinoa: Hi Andhika, The date that you see on the Quinoa is not an expiration date but a "Best if Used By" date. The only foods that have expiration dates (dates the food should not be sold or consumed) is...
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2008-05-10 Food Safety Issues - pork roast: Hi Scott, It is not recommended to leave potentially hazardous foods (meat, dairy, fish, poultry) at room temperature over 2 hours. Meat is not a sterile food and bacteria can multiply rapidly at room...
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2008-05-09 Food Safety Issues - PLAIN FAT FREE YOGURT LEFT ON THE COUNTER: Hi Jan, The recommendation is not consume dairy foods that have been at room temperature over 2 hours. While the yogurt may still be okay to consume, there is no way to tell at the present time. Being...
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2008-05-08 Food Safety Issues - Can we store food in stainless steel containers and pots?: Short-term storage in metal containers is a safe practice. Over time, food (especially highly acidic foods, such as those containing tomatoes or vinegar) can develop off-flavors and even begin to react...
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