Questions tagged [food-safety]
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Cooking steak......safe or not?
Is this safe.....or not safe?
I was cooking steaks in a pan for a few friends. I plate one for my friend Leo and drop it in front of him at the table. Approximately 10-15 minutes later he brings it ...
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Black inside of egg shell
After cracking an egg open, I saw that the inside of the shell is grey/black. It looks like it has been burned. Is this mold?
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Safety of letting cooked food go cold [duplicate]
How safe is it eat cooked food, which is served hot, after it’s been sat at room temperature for, say, up to an hour? (Usually uncovered, unless there are any obvious insects flying around.)
Does the ...
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What would cause maple syrup bottles to bulge?
This year a lot of our maple syrup bulged out the bottles and almost blew the tops off when loosened. There were particles found in the syrup. What is going on??
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How to best fry burger patties/ cutlets?
I have a long standing question: If I prepare burger patties or similar cutlets and I follow the 10 min 70°C rule (which obviously is motivated by hygienic reasons) then the patties inevitable become ...
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Brewed tea storage safety
I'm having a really hard time believing that storing unsweetened, un-drank-from tea in the fridge overnight is unsafe. What gives? I get that a mug that I make wouldn't be sterile, but most non-...
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I baked sourdough bread in metal loaf pan lined with parchment paper. The bread came out with black from the pan on the bread, can we eat it?
I baked sourdough bread in a metal loaf pan lined with parchment paper. The bread came out with black from the pan on the bread, can we eat it?
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Are frozen berries safe in overnight oats?
As far as I know, frozen berries are safe when eaten while still frozen, when cooked directly from frozen, or when carefully thawed and eaten quickly. When they are left at room temperature for too ...
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Can meat with the pink cooked out, still be at an unsafe temperature?
Basically I am wondering if all the pink being cooked out is a guarantee that the meat has hit a safe temperature.
I understand that you should always use a meat thermometer, but I'm asking from an ...
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Can a sealed jar be unsafe?
I've jarred soup with my pressure cooker. I know what a failed seal means, its gone bad. I have several jars which appear from the outside to have air displaced within a thickened body of soup and ...
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Why would someone want a 15" vacuum sealer over a 12"?
I am looking at a vacuum sealer. It seems pretty typical with a 12" seal bar. This is a Foodsaver type, and not a vacuum chamber. However, for a few more dollars (there's a sale) I can get a larger ...
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How to tell if Koji rice is bad?
I have some store bought Cold Mountain brand Koji rice. On the container it says it keeps in the fridge for "6-12 months". I've had it for about 8 months, but can detect no change from when I bought ...
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Can I dehydrate homemade sausage with a dehydrator?
Is it safe to dry homemade sausages that have been cured with Cure #1 in a dehydrator instead of hanging them out to slowly dry? The dehydrator I have goes from 90F to 190F.
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Could frying oil seep through food?
Do foods that expand during frying, like many deep-fried delicacies, carry the risk of hot oil infiltrating their inner spaces, possibly leading to mouth burns upon consumption?
Here is what I want to ...
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What is the minimum processing time for salsas?
I found a recipe (Wonderful Salsa at Food.com) that called for it to be processed for 10 minutes. I'm seeing now that other salsa recipes call for 15 or more minutes. Is this true for all salsas, or ...
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For what culinary reason, if any, would a product list wildly different "use by dates" in different languages?
This black bean sauce lists a different "use by" dates depending on whether you read the French or Dutch section, with the French section reading 4 weeks and the Dutch version only 2 weeks. ...
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What is the white goo in the middle of some hard-boiled egg yolks?
My wife made some deviled eggs today, but found a surprise inside some of them after they were cooked. Right in the middle of the yolks was a tiny bit of some white goo, very different in color and ...
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Is MAPP gas safe for searing meat and Creme Brulee etc?
I'm looking to purchase a bigger gas torch that will double as a Sous-vide meat-searer and to finish off Creme Brulee as my small kitchen torch is just not up to the task.
Rather than regular propane ...
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Shelf life of homemade kombucha vinegar
How long does homemade kombucha vinegar last on the shelf (non refrigerated)? Or are there signs to tell it’s gone bad beyond the it smells bad?
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Best way to deal with drying dishware to minimize hazards?
I have a glass/ceramic bowl. I've used the bowl so now I gotta wash it; instead of using a dish cleaner I manually wash it with soap and rinse it off with hot steamy water for about 1 minute. I pour ...
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Raw meat in washing up water
We've been having a bit of a debate - my approach to washing up is to get hot, clean, soapy water and then to wash cutlery, plates, bowls and glasses first, before moving on to crockery and finally ...
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Can I eat cheese which has been "infected" with blue cheese mold?
Recently, I bought two pieces of cheese - St. Agur and Pyrenean cheese. They were cut from wheels, not pre-packaged. At home, I removed the foil and placed them in the same plastic container in the ...
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Can mold grow in vinegar?
I found this:
The bottle has a best by date of 2022 and was opened a few months ago.
Is that common that mold can grow in vinegar?
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White ring around inside of hard boiled egg yolk?
I hard boiled this egg the other day and when I sliced it open today to eat it I noticed there’s a white ring around the inside of the yolk. What is this? Is it still safe to eat?
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How to prevent these brown spots in an apple? [duplicate]
I was cutting up an apple for a salad, and after removing the peel I encountered loads of brown spots. There weren't any notable damages on the peel, nor any soft spots when feeling the apple when I ...
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How do I keep brisket moist overnight?
I will be smoking a brisket on Christmas Eve for 6 to 8 hours, and then completing the cooking of in the oven on Christmas day. I want to keep it moist, avoiding the risk of congealing from overnight ...
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Liquid gathering at bottom of fresh natto
Fifth batch. Threw out third batch because of liquid at bottom. Fourth was fine. Now, once again, liquid gathering at bottom.
Sterilized utensils, soaked beans for 12 hours, cooked at pressure for 30 ...
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White stuff on the top of my apple cider vinegar?
This white stuff has appeared on my Apple cider vinegar. Is it good or do I remove it?
It has been 4 weeks. I was going to strain the apples out today and let it sit for another 4 weeks.
Smell of ...
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How can I seal a crack in a teapot in a foodsafe manner?
My glazed ceramic teapot has exhibited hairline cracks since I thrifted it. Tiny droplets of tea tend to bleed through, which probably means it isn’t foodsafe.
After a small shock to the pot’s ...
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Can I process fermented pickles in a water bath?
I'm new to fermenting.
Can I safely process fermented dill pickles in a water bath to ensure a longer storage life?
I have made pickles in the past, using vinegar, and then processing for 20 minutes ...
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What are the tiny white self-moving objects on pasta?
So, a lot of pasta I've bought lately came with some white substance. At first it looked like uncooked starch or something. But when looking closely I noticed it was MOVING ON ITS OWN.
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Are these spinach leaves safe to eat?
I bought a bag of spinach late at night and left it in the balcony for the night (the weather was cold enough). In the morning I forgot to take them in and to my wonder the sun was out and shining! ...
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Why do frozen foods that are fully cooked still need to be heated to the same temperature raw items require?
Do they put it on the boxes just in case they didn't really cook it through?
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Can fermented dosa batter cause bacillus cereus poisoning?
Dosa batter is made by allowing urad dal and rice to ferment for upwards of 24 hours, letting natural yeasts develop in the batter. I've read that bacillus cereus poisoning is a concern with rice left ...
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How to prepare rice in a very real emergency - no boiling (no electricity or alternatives)?
Earthquakes and typhoons are as plentiful as rice where I live.
The power distribution system is incredibly sturdy here and power outages tend to be managed well, though they happen.
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Black and green patches at the inside of vaccum
Is it safe to eat this ribeye? It has some green and black patches inside of the vacuum. It was in the freezer for 2 months.
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Too much liquid released in canning tomatoes
I'm canning tomatoes in quart jars. I left the suggested 1/2 inch of space on top. Tightened the rings. After processing, one jar has lost too much liquid. There is now a space of about 2 inches on ...
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Water bathing applesauce without the lid
I water bathed applesauce did everything
Right except, I didn’t put on the lid when
I was water bathing the applesauce in the pot. It’s been about a month since I did this but, my question is are they ...
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Do I need to add citric acid to can tomato sauce if I used tomatoes from a can with citric acid?
Do I need to add citric acid to can tomato sauce if I used tomatoes from a can with citric acid? I want to prevent botulism and such and need higher acidity to can my tomato sauce but I figured my ...
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What's this orange jelly on pomelo?
I was peeling my pomelo when I noticed this orange gelatinous substance between slices. No other places were found and the fruit looks good from inside. Is it safe to eat?
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How long do eggs last outside the refrigerator and out of the shell?
How long would eggs last out of the refrigerator and out of the shell?
This may be a strange question, but I'm planning on baking them afterwards. And I'll leave them out only around 6 hours at room ...
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Canning tomato sauce without citric acid
I've seen similar posts but none that address how pressure canning changes the flavor. I am trying to make tomato sauce without citric acid because my mom is allergic to it and the foods that contain ...
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Pressure canning issue with weight and timing
I pressure canned 33 litres of applesauce at 5 lbs for 10 minutes but didn't know the timer doesn't start until the weight begins jiggling. Is this necessary for Apple sauce?
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Processing times for homemade pectin
Does anybody know water bath canning processing times for homemade pectin? I would like to can homemade apple pectin in 1 litre jars. I used underripe apples
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Are these mold spots on my new stainless steel pans?
I recently bought two stainless steel pans, and have used them about two or three times each. Today, I got them out of the dishwasher and boiled water in each of them. When I removed the water, they ...
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Canned (shelf stable) pickled eggs that don't require refrigeration?
Terminology: when I refer to "canned eggs", I'm referring to pickled/marinated eggs that have been processed, and can be stored at room temperature long term (i.e. shelf stable). When I refer to just "...
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Are non-glazed or matte glazed clay mugs safe for containing hot drinks? [video included]
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8RwP6ISf0GY
These were a recent purchase, so they had a very strong smell of "paint" out of the box. First thing I did was submerge them in water. It's ...
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Nuts soaked and dried. Fridge or not?
I usually soak nuts overnight. I usually do this with walnuts, almonds, and hazelnuts. Then I dry them at low temperatures. After that, is it better to store them in the fridge or outside if I want a ...
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Out of Date refrigerated Cook Meat Vacuumed sealed [duplicate]
If I have a Pre-Cooked Prime Rib in my refrigerator for 80 days that was below 40°F that has never opened up, can I re-cook this product meeting time and temperature and still have a safe product to ...
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Silica gel to dehydrate soft cheese safely?
To firm up a soft cheese round, I bagged in fine nylon mesh (nutmilk bag) and buried in silica beads in a sealed container in fridge.
'Aged' nicely in 3 days.
Any food safety issues?
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