Food Safety

How Long Can Cooked Bacon Sit Out?

As a general rule, cooked meats should not sit out at room temperature longer than two hours, and that includes…

2 years ago

How Long Does Yogurt Last in the Fridge?

When yogurt is kept tightly covered and in the fridge, it can last one to two weeks after the “sell…

2 years ago

Does All Food have an Expiration Date?

Food expiration or “Best if Used By” dates are commonly found on perishable foods, but these dates refer to quality,…

2 years ago

How Long Can Deli Meat Be Left Out?

Most everyone has deli meats around the house, as they are convenient for making lunch or a quick snack. However,…

2 years ago

How Long Can Cheese Be Left Out?

Whether you are using cheese as an appetizer, or maybe you left it on the countertop by accident, you may…

2 years ago

Does Cooked Chicken Need to be Refrigerated?

As soon as your meal is over, cooked chicken should be refrigerated in an airtight container. If chicken is left…

2 years ago

Do Eggs Need to be Refrigerated?

In the U.S, eggs are refrigerated, but in other parts of the world, you will likely find them stacked on…

2 years ago

Potential Portillo’s Ecoli Outbreak

The Chicago Tribune reported this last week that the Illinois Department of Public Health is looking into whether a recent…

3 years ago

Most Common Food Allergies

An estimated 32 million Americans have food allergies, with 5.6 million of those being children under 18 years old. That…

3 years ago

Food Poisoning Statistics

People contract food poisoning after consuming food or drink contaminated with harmful bacteria, viruses, parasites, or toxins. Those most susceptible…

3 years ago